The Maryland Clean Marina Initiative closed out the year re-certifying seven Clean Marinas, announcing plans for its upcoming workshops, and providing ideas for winter activities that marinas should undertake. The following facilities met both regulatory requirements and environmental best practices to renew … Learn More
The Ohio Clean Marina program released a year-end summary of its accomplishments for 2018. The program re-certified 11 marinas and certified one new marina that received platinum status under the programs newly created tiered certification program. The clean boater pledge was signed … Learn More
In December, Tiger Docks teamed with its local Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to collect toys and bikes for local kids in need. Tiger Docks had a goal of filling its company trailer and collecting at least 100 bikes. The … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has released its first new online course for marine technicians and do-it-yourself boaters, “AC Dock Pedestal Testing.” The organization plans to release a new course each quarter along with monthly free micro-courses for ABYC members. … Learn More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 office has launched “Smart Sectors New England,” a partnership initiative between EPA and its regulated sectors, including maritime industries and outdoor recreation, that is focused on achieving better environmental outcomes. Based on the national … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is inviting all stakeholders and exhibitors to join the advocacy team at select shows to discuss issues impacting the recreational boating industry. The events – titled “Propelling Our Industry Forward” – will be held at the … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is holding its four-day Marine Service Managers Course™, February 24 to 28 at the Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. The course is designed for individuals working in management and leadership roles at boat … Learn More
The Clean Marine BC (British Columbia, Canada) program, an eco-certification program run by Georgia Strait Alliance, began a ten-day tour of marinas in Central Vancouver Island on December 10 as a boots-on-the-ground invitation for boating facilities to participate in the program. Clean … Learn More
Marinas.com announced the winners of its 2018 Boaters’ Choice Awards last week. The awards honor the marinas that were most praised by boaters throughout the year. Thousands of user reviews are used to determine the winners giving all boaters an equal voice and … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) has received the 2018 Marine Trade Association Technical Scholarship from the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) Educational Foundation. The scholarship was presented to Melissa Danko, executive director of the Marine Trades Association of … Learn More
