The American Boat Builders & Repairer Association (ABBRA) is partnering again with The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) to survey wages at marinas and boatyards nationwide. The AMI-ABBRA survey examines marina and boatyard positions, including technical roles such as marine engine technician, … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) next Marine Service Manager Course (MSM) will run in person from February 22 to 26, 2026. The course is designed for professionals working in boatyards, service yards, and marinas, and is intended to give participants … Learn More
On December 4, the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) Robyn Boerstling, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Chief Advocacy Officer, testified before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) during its public hearing on the operation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). … Learn More
The Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, is accepting entries for the 2026 Innovation Awards through December 11. The annual awards honor excellence and innovation in new marine products, highlighting advancements that move the recreational boating industry forward. This year’s … Learn More
Joint venture partners Henley US, the Florida-based arm of Henley Investments, a $4 billion-plus international real estate investment firm, and Naples-based Gillette Development, released plans for https://www.halcyonnaples.com/ in Naples, Florida. After securing full entitlement as a critical milestone in its construction progression, … Learn More
Following the acquisition of Port Annapolis by Safe Harbor Marinas, Bluewater Yacht Sales will be relocating to the 16-acre boatyard and marina facility. Bluewater has operated in and around Annapolis for more than 30 years, with the past five years spent on … Learn More
Propspeed®, a leading innovator in biocide-free, foul-release coatings has debuted its newest coating for various surface types, Foulfree™ Multi-Surface System, offering a foul-release solution to a wide range of components fitted to an expanded range of vessel types from RIBs to center … Learn More
Simply Marinas brokered the sale of Boat Tree Marina, a full service inland marina in Central Florida with vast offerings. The marina is in Sanford, Florida, on the St. Johns River, a popular cruising route. It includes approximately 200 wet slips and … Learn More
IYRS School of Technology & Trades will host its 20th Annual Career Day on Jan. 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, which specializes in marine trades and modern manufacturing, will take place in Restoration Hall at IYRS, 449 … Learn More
Marina Development Inc. is relocating its headquarters to Tulsa, Oklahoma. After a landmark year of growth in 2025—serving marinas and municipalities across the Southeast and expanding its industry-leading wave attenuator product line—this move positions the company for a stronger future. Tulsa offers … Learn More
