U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District employees from the Planning Management team have been out in the field this summer surveying marina owners and operators from six harbors in Lake Ontario between Wilson Harbor in Wilson, New York, and Little Sodus … Learn More
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is providing $2.7 million in grants to support 14 projects addressing the harmful effects of marine debris on wildlife, navigation safety, economic activity and ecosystem health. With the addition of non-federal matching contributions, the total investment … Learn More
Discover Boating has partnered with Thumbstopper® to make it easier for businesses to take advantage of social media. The Get Social with Discover Boating program is a free service that automatically posts engaging, relevant boating lifestyle content that blends in with social media posts … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) hosted 70 high school students who attend the Boys and Girls Club Broward County (BGCBC) program to its headquarters in downtown Fort Lauderdale, where a panel of young marine industry professionals discussed various career … Learn More
United States Power Squadrons® – America’s Boating Club® announced that it has launched its dedicated educational facilities – the America’s Boating Club Learning Centers. The first Learning Center will be located at the Fisherman’s Cove Resort in Tavares, Florida, with additional locations to be … Learn More
Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC) has announced that Ferretti Group America, a designer, builder and marketer of luxury motor yachts, has opened a 5,000-square-foot office, workshop and parts facility at LMC. Ferretti will employ eight full-time employees, with plans to add 15 to … Learn More
Marine Travelift is expanding its operation with the addition of Marine Travelift Mid-Atlantic. Marine Travelift Mid-Atlantic is located in Ashland, Virginia, and now offers boat handling equipment support from New Jersey to South Carolina. “The goal of this expansion is to provide … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation has announced it will receive a series of grants from the United States Coast Guard for the 2019-20 grant year and beyond. The grants, administered through the Coast Guard’s Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund, will be … Learn More
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has started a Young Professionals Group (YPG) to bring together industry personnel under the age of 40 from diverse backgrounds in marine electronics. The new group’s goal is to attract, retain and promote diversity in the … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) published its 59th supplement of Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, which covers all major boat systems and provides the industry with the latest in boat building and repair standards. ABYC standards are … Learn More
