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
MyTaskit, a work coordination platform for service, repair and construction businesses, announces its newly formed advisory board- George Bell, Frank Blake, Jr., Jim Bronstien and Sandi Finn. The group will provide strategic guidance to the company’s C-level management team on the construction, … Learn More
Wisconsin marinas are invited to participate in the Clean Marina Tour: Preserving Your Assets, held at South Bay Marina in Green Bay on June 6. The tour will showcase how this certified Clean Marina works to keep staff and customers safe and … Learn More
Inflate-A-Fleet is the centerpiece of the 2018 New York Sea Grant Discover Clean and Safe Boating campaign that has the theme, “Get Out on the Water: Everyone Can Enjoy Boating.” The campaign goal is to teach the public that the 12-foot boat … Learn More
Sophia’s Law went into effect in Minnesota on May 1. Named for a seven-year-old who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while boating, the law mandates carbon monoxide detectors on boats with enclosed accommodation compartments. Enclosed accommodation compartments include designated sleeping space, a … Learn More
The Board of County Commissioners in St. Lucie County, Florida, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a private partner to operate and develop the Port of Fort Pierce. St. Lucie County purchased the terminal and a 10-percent interest in the … Learn More
Hernando County, just north of Tampa Bay, has become Florida’s first county to include a long-term management strategy for its entire marine and coastal zone in the county’s comprehensive plan. Previous comprehensive plans covered dry land or shoreline issues, but left out management of … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) has announced its 2018-2019 officers and directors. Elections were held during the association’s annual dinner on April 19. There was no change in officers this year with Jim Cerruti of Fair Haven Yacht Works … Learn More
The California Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Substances passed Assembly Bill 2787 with an amendment that calls for further study on the potential environmental impacts from lead fishing weights, in lieu of a complete ban for weights/sinkers 50grams or less. … Learn More
