The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s leading trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced the winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national non-profit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, in partnership with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, announced the winners of the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. Now in its eighth year, the awards recognize outstanding efforts … Learn More
Sea Tow, recognized throughout the marine industry as Your Road Service at Sea®, and marine navigation app Savvy Navvy have announced a new collaboration to bring digital navigation tools and on-water safety knowledge together for boaters across the United States. The new … Learn More
The New Jersey State Police is BoatUS Foundation’s newest partner in tracking and removing abandoned and derelict vessels (ADV) through the Foundation’s innovative ADV database. The national database provides a centralized resource for documenting ADVs, helping officials and agencies track vessels that … Learn More
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will bring industry experts together to share important safety requirements and best practices for navigation lights and battery systems during the 11th installment of the free USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) launched a new website for the Waterways Access Initiative, creating a central hub for the campaign’s policy priorities, industry data, advocacy resources and messaging around one of the recreational boating industry’s most important issues: ensuring Americans … Learn More
SF Marina Systems recently completed 152 m of alongside dock for The Cooper hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. The dock accommodates transient vessels, tour operators and the hotel’s support fleet. The system needed to serve a range of vessels and withstand the … Learn More
Torras Properties announced the upcoming opening of St. Marys Marina, expanding the company’s marine operations along the Georgia coast and bringing the team behind Brunswick Landing Marina to the downtown St. Marys waterfront. St. Marys Marina is anticipated to open by November … Learn More
Legacy Harbour Marina, located along the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, is now open and accepting slip reservations. The approximately $15 million redevelopment includes the marina, harbor master building and on-site amenities. The property was fully redeveloped under the direction of AIRN … Learn More
PORT 32 Marinas, LLC has expanded PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale’s capabilities as a comprehensive yacht repair, refit and service destination on the New River, in Florida. The company has also named marine industry veteran Brian Kelley general manager of the marina and boatyard. … Learn More
