Poralu Marine has sold 150 of its Seabins floating waste collectors during its pre-sales campaign. More than 50 sites throughout Europe now use Seabins including the cities of Paris, Marseilles and Venice. The company’s goal is to sell 400 units in its … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) has elected its 2018-2019 Board of Directors. MIASF members re-elected Dean DuToit of National Marine Suppliers and Walter Duke of Walter Duke + Partners for a term that began on July 1. Newly elected … Learn More
Connecticut is starting to see the reward of a lower sales tax on boat purchases that went into effect July 1. Public Act 18-81 reduced the tax rate on the sale of boats, motors and trailers from 6.35 percent to 2.99 percent. … Learn More
Koch Real Estate Investments, an affiliate of Koch Industries, Inc. has invested in Safe Harbor Marinas. Safe Harbor owns and operates marinas in 18 states across the country and has more than 30,000 members. “We are excited to welcome Koch to our … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is seeking U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains interested in teaching boaters on-water powerboat handling and navigation skills courses at locations around the country. Courses are taught in groups of three to four students … Learn More
Patti Smith of Silver Spray Sports has been appointed as chair of the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) Board of Directors and Andy MacLachlan of Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales was appointed vice-chair. Jim Coburn of Coburn and Assoc. will remain the secretary/treasurer … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), has added another California property, Oak Bottom Marina, to its growing portfolio. The marina is located on Whiskeytown Lake in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The property includes 94 walk-in tent sites and 22 RV/trailer sites, along with … Learn More
Ace foam-filled float drums by Den Hartog Industries have been tested and certified by IMANNA Laboratory Inc. to ensure the floats meet marine industry standards. The foam-filled float drums are covered by a plastic one-piece exterior shell made from polyethylene with ultra violet inhibitors … Learn More
California’s clean boating mobile app, Pumpout Nav, has been updated to provide more resources for recreational boaters. The app was designed to help boaters find the nearest pumpout, and access information on how to pumpout as well as rules and regulations. New … Learn More
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
