The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched “eManifest,” an electronic tracking system for hazardous waste. Marinas and boatyards that generate and ship out hazardous materials and view, create and/or sign manifests electronically or make corrections to manifests can now submit manifests … Learn More
Nabbs Creek Marina in Glen Burnie, Maryland, has met all the environmental regulatory requirements and voluntary criteria to be certified as a Maryland Clean Marina. The marina was particularly noticed for its comingled recycling and new signs outlining dozens of ways boaters can … Learn More
Now in its 10th year, the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) has relaunched its STAY LOCAL BOAT MA Transient Boater Referral Program with 18 marinas participating this year. The reciprocal program encourages seasonal boaters to visit participating destination marinas in exchange for … Learn More
The opening keynote speaker for the 2018 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo (MDCE) will be best-selling author and trust expert David Horsager. Horsager’s keynote presentation “Build Trust or Die in the New Economy” is set for Monday, December 10. Horsager will teach … Learn More
The upcoming International BoatBuilders Expo (IBEX), to be held October 2 to 5 in Tampa, Florida, will include a lineup of special sessions, educational content and an exhibit hall. To kick things off the Grow Boating Marketing Summit, “Digital Marketing: Join the … Learn More
Hoffman-Madison Waterfront (HMW) has awarded Oasis Marinas the management contract for all marina operations at the Wharf neighborhood. The contract includes the operation and management of: Market Docks – transient and commercial seasonal boating slips in a secure marina adjacent to the … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club celebrated the grand opening of two locations in Maine. On May 19, Yarmouth Boat Yard marked the opening with a ribbon cutting event for members, partner businesses, and Chamber of Commerce representatives from both Freeport and Yarmouth. Yarmouth Boat … Learn More
The Ohio Clean Marinas Program will honor Bay Point Resort & Marina with the program’s first Platinum Clean Marina designation on Friday June 29 at Bay Point Resort. Ohio Clean Marinas Program is a voluntary certification program that recognizes marinas that implement … Learn More
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), and the International Federation of Boat Show Organizers (IFBSO), held their annual joint congress in Berlin, Germany, with the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) organizing and hosting the event. The first joint session for … Learn More
For the ninth straight year, the President and all 50 state governors have issued proclamations calling June Great Outdoors Month®. The proclamations recognize the efforts of public and private partners to connect Americans with outdoor activity through Great Outdoors Month® events. The goal … Learn More