National Marina Days will kick off on June 9. The nationwide boating event encourages marinas to hold events throughout the summer that introduce the public to boating through on-water and landside activities. The goal is to grow boating participation across the nation. … Learn More
The American Boating Congress (ABC) wrapped up last week with presentations from Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke. Pruitt addressed the need for more consumer outreach and education on E15, while … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) have released “10+1 Strategy: A Marine Industry Guide to Growing the Workforce” as an instructive document for the marine industry to … Learn More
Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC) has received Production Authority under its existing Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), the first of its kind for the recreational marine industry in the United States. The designation, provided by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, allows work to be … Learn More
The Michigan Clean Marina Program has increased the number of certified marinas in the state by 20 percent just in 2018. There are now 64 certified Clean Marinas bringing the program closer to meeting its goal of certifying 100 marinas by the … Learn More
Grand Banks Yachts has purchased Stuart Yacht Basin in Stuart, Florida, to serve as the U.S. headquarters of Grand Banks Yachts, as well as the new home for Palm Beach and Eastbay yachts. The 12,000-square-foot facility provides covered storage, slips and full … Learn More
Tiger Docks Waterfront Specialists is moving its operating facility to Wright City Industrial Park in Wright City, Missouri. The new 40,000-square-foot building will accommodate increased production. Construction on the new facility is scheduled to begin by June with completion sometime this summer. … Learn More
MyTaskit founder and CEO Kevin Hutchinson won the 2017 CEO Today USA award. Presented annually, the award recognizes the leadership, innovation and strategic vision of CEOs. Hutchinson is a recognized expert in developing technology companies, founding MyTaskit in 2015 following stints as … Learn More
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) and Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) have formed a strategic collaboration to address the worker shortage and educational needs of the marine industry. The organizations have agreed to a reciprocal exchange of memberships and to continue … Learn More
The National Safe Boating Council and boating safety advocates worldwide are kicking off the annual Safe Boating Campaign May 18 with the majority of events running through Memorial weekend. The goal of the Safe Boating Campaign is to educate boaters on responsible … Learn More
