This week, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives with the strong bipartisan support of 22 members. The bill, led by Congressmen Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), had a hearing … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has donated a boat to Cecil College in Chesapeake City, Maryland, for its new Marine Service Technician program. This donation offers Cecil College students a practical learning experience, enhancing their skills and employability in a … Learn More
Boaters worldwide can now access a comprehensive resource of ocean regulatory information, including marine protection areas, through the savvy navvy app. This is made possible through the collaboration between savvy navvy and ProtectedSeas, a data-driven and ocean-focused business headquartered in Silicon Valley, … Learn More
Caterpillar Marine announced its commitment to create marine class-certified batteries and shoreside charging solutions for the maritime industry. This development enables vessel operators to connect marine assets to shoreside energy supplies to reduce diesel fuel consumption. Electrification solutions represent an important technological … Learn More
The ABYC Foundation is calling for nominations for its 2023 Educator of the Year Award , recognizing an outstanding instructor in marine service technology. Eligible candidates are those teaching in high schools, postsecondary institutions or corporate settings. Nominations for the 2023 award … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) have announced the all-new Service Management Certification program, which they partnered to develop. This robust program, which includes an 11-course online training program with a downloadable … Learn More
Rock Harbor Marine has been recognized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Clean Marina. The Clean Marina program evaluates marinas for their standards for clean water and environmental stewardship in the Cumberland River Basin. Rock Harbor Marine is a … Learn More
Marina Holdings LLC again earned premier ranking in Boating Industry’s Top 100 listing of best dealers in North America. Boating Industry announced its 2023 Top 100 dealers at a black tie event in Dallas, Texas, on November 7, 2023. This represents the … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) brand, announced the acquisition of its Savannah and Hilton Head franchise operations and territories. Together, these acquisitions represent five locations spanning Savannah and Hilton Head, as well … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) announced that its annual Dealer Week conference has set an all-time record this year for registrations for exhibitors, suppliers, and manufacturers. The event, which will be held December 4 to 7 in Tampa, Florida, is … Learn More
