Eight Maryland marinas have been re-certified as Clean Marinas, by meeting the pollution prevention standards established by the Maryland Clean Marina Committee and the Department of Natural Resources. The marinas include: John L. Dunning Memorial Pier (Naval Station Annapolis) Baltimore Yacht Club … Learn More
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt has approved the registration of bio-isobutanol as a fuel additive. Biobutanol is a four-carbon alcohol produced from renewable, plant-derived energy sources in a fermentation process similar to beer and wine production. Biobutanol can be produced … Learn More
The FY2019 Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Notice of Funding Opportunities has been posted with applications due to the federal BIG office by September 10. States will have their own deadlines that are generally a month or two earlier. The Sportfishing and Boating … Learn More
PIANC USA (World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure) is seeking United States candidates for the PIANC MarCom Working Group 205 on “Design and Construction of Breakwaters in Soft Seabeds.” The objective of the working group is to review existing technical information, literature, … Learn More
MarineMax Vacations has named Cooper Boating a preferred partner to further its goal of tying charter operations with travelers wanting to vacation aboard a luxury yacht. Cooper Boating offers the Aquila 44 as part of its charter fleet. The Aquila 44 was … Learn More
A collaboration agreement has been signed between the co-owners of the International Boat Builders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) – the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam – and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA). The goal of this … Learn More
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) urges boaters, marinas and boat clubs to prepare now for hurricanes. The organization offers free help online including: 1. BoatUS Hurricane Tip Sheet – This two-pager can be printed and handed out copies to … Learn More
Hall of Fame Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, held its annual National Marina Day event on June 2. Local cub scouts and cadets from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (site of the February 14 mass shooting) JROTC, were given a cruise aboard … Learn More
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) will offer no-cost forklift safety consultations for customers on June 12 in honor of National Forklift Safety Day. The consultations will be provided by authorized Toyota dealers in more than 230 locations across the U.S. In … Learn More
With the retirement of one of its commissioners, the National Commission for PIANC USA (World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure) is seeking nominations for a new commissioner. The deadline to apply is June 30. The term of a new commissioner will begin … Learn More
