The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) had record growth in 2017 with the addition of 30 new members. The organization believes recovery in the marine industry, combined with a building awareness by manufacturers of the value of using independent sales representatives both … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) Annual Meeting and Symposium will be held January 30 to 31 in New Orleans. The event kicks off with the annual meeting and cocktail reception the evening of the 30th at the Hampton Inn New … Learn More
A Media Campaign Contest is being held in connection with this year’s International Boating & Water Safety Summit (IBWSS). Hosted by the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), National Water Safety Congress (NWSC), and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) … Learn More
The International Marina Institute, in partnership with the Marina Institute of Texas, is holding its Intermediate Marina Management training February 18 to 22 in Austin, Texas. The course is the first step that candidates for the Certified Marina Manager, and Certified Marina … Learn More
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation has opened the grant application period for removal of derelict vessels under the Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant and the Rapid Removal Grant programs. The programs provide reimbursement to local governments for vessel removal. The total funding … Learn More
Commissioner Bob Martin of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ). The award was presented at the MTA/NJ’s Annual Christmas party. Started in 1995, … Learn More
Merco Marine employees built and donated a 40-foot by 4.5-foot wheelchair ramp to the Wellsburg library. The library is located in the company’s hometown in West Virginia. The ramp, with a value of $6,300, was built using the same materials that are … Learn More
Mercury Marine has been designated a “Green Master” under a program by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. This is the seventh year the company has earned the designation, which measures companies on sustainability issues such as energy and water conservation, waste management … Learn More
This year’s BlueFuture grant recipients have been announced by West Marine. Out of a pool of more than 300 applicants, 25 non-profit organizations will receive $1,500 to help support their goals. The awards are given to community-based organizations that are dedicated to … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) and Boating Industry magazine presented this year’s Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year award to Wanda Kenton Smith. A figure in the marine industry since 1980, Kenton Smith holds many positions. She is president of … Learn More
