At the annual gathering of the TowBoatUS fleet at the TowBoatUS Conference held in Orlando, Florida, company owners, captains and BoatUS staff honored four captains who selflessly acted to provide lifesaving assistance in 2025. Of the awards, the highest honor is the Woody … Learn More
The Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers is accepting applications for scholarships and project grants from the organization’s Barbara Schwantes Fund (BSF). Applications are due March 1, 2026. Scholarships and grants are available for up to $1000 and are issued through … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) has announced the availability of two education scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year. The MTA/NJ is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing, promoting and protecting the recreational marine industry and the waterways in the … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation (ABYC Foundation) has named Matthew Mardesich at Skagit Valley College in Anacortes, Washington, its 2025 Educator of the Year. The annual award honors marine service technology instructors teaching in a high school, post-secondary school or … Learn More
Marina Partners™ announced its official launch as a fully integrated marina development and operations firm focused on delivering high-performance drystack and waterfront assets. Formed by the team behind ASAR™ and GCM Contracting Solutions™, Marina Partners was created to bring a proven, innovation-driven approach … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors LLC, in partnership with Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and its affiliates, announced the acquisition of Eagle Point Marina in Lewisville, Texas. This acquisition brings Eagle Point Marina into the Suntex network as the third Lake Lewisville marina alongside Hidden Cove … Learn More
Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, announced the launch of the next evolution in its NEUBOAT autonomous vessel system, NEUBOAT Control. NEUBOAT Control enables the vessel autonomy features of Avikus’ award-winning autonomous vessel systems, such as NEUBOAT Dock and NEUBOAT … Learn More
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) hosted its 20th annual BOB Conference at the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on January 22. The conference brought together nearly 200 attendees. The professional development conference provided attendees with sessions that included industry updates, sales … Learn More
Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) reintroduced the Maintaining Access to Recreational Industry and Necessary Adjustments (MARINA) Act, legislation designed to provide greater transparency, predictability and stability in fee structures for Kentucky’s marina owners. According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study, tourism-dependent communities … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Awards during the new Breakfast Briefing and Awards Presentation on January 22 at the Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance. The Minneapolis … Learn More
