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
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the fifth annual International Marine Service Technician Week, scheduled for April 20 to 24. The week recognizes the skill, professionalism and commitment of marine service technicians across the boating industry. Throughout the week, ABYC will … Learn More
Grove Point Marinas has acquired Bosun’s East Falmouth Marina (formerly Edward’s Boat Yard) and Mashpee Neck Marina, both of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Both marinas had undergone maintenance and upgrades. At Bosun’s, two large buildings were removed and replaced with a 6,000-square-foot structure. … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, covering data through October 2025, showed economic pressures persisted as elevated borrowing costs and mixed household outlooks continued to influence marine market activity. Year-to-date (January–October 2025), new retail powerboat unit … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors LLC, in partnership with Centerbridge Partners, L.P., and its affiliates, announced the acquisition of Two Georges Marina in Shalimar, Florida. The property will now operate under the new name Shalimar Harbor Marina, a nod to its roots as the former Shalimar … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host its seventh Marine Law Symposium April 1-2, 2026, offering in-person attendance in Annapolis and a live online option. The case-based continuing education event is designed for marine surveyors, attorneys, insurance professionals, boat builders, accessory manufacturers, … Learn More
