The ABYC Foundation has announced the 2020 Educator of the Year winner Stephen Spencer from Palm Beach State College (PBSC) in Lake Worth, Florida. Runners-up include Ryan Ramsey from Impact Institute in Kendallville, Indiana, and Maurice Marchand from H. Lavity Stoutt Community … Learn More
ShoreMaster LLC, which merged with HydroHoist LLC in 2019, announced the acquisition of Neptune Boat Lifts, Inc., the premier saltwater boat lift brand based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With the acquisition of Neptune, the portfolio of brands will now cover all fresh … Learn More
Norseman Boatyard welcomed a new Marine Travelift TM60 self-propelled transporter to their yard. This TM60 model has 132,000 lbs. capacity and is customized with hydraulic lifting pads and lightweight aluminum keel beams for transporting a wide variety of boats. This transporter joins … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports new boat manufacturing activity in September pulled back for the second consecutive month following a summer of elevated growth, according to its latest Monthly Shipment Report (MSR). However, the NMMA expects shipments to rebound as new parts … Learn More
America’s Boating Club® announced the launch of a new mobile resource for boaters – the America’s Boating Club app. Offering an all-in-one information asset for a great day on the water, the new application for smartphones and tablets provides nautical reference information, access … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation and the U.S. Coast Guard Foundation are asking people to consider a gift to their respective organizations as part of Giving Tuesday– a global generosity movement that kicks off December 1 and continues into the new year. A donation … Learn More
Marinas and local governments across the US and Canada can stop litter from entering coastal and inland waterways and reduce marine debris thanks to a new grant program sponsored by Dart Container Corporation and UltraTech International, Inc. Dart will provide up to $100,000 in grants for the purchase … Learn More
The ICOMIA Statistics Book provides a wealth of industry statistics that are used within the industry, especially by those interested in investing or seeking to work within certain sectors. The trade association’s membership is estimated to represent more than 80% of the … Learn More
Projecting a safety-first approach to hosting the 61st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the show’s producer, Informa Markets, and owner, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), continue to receive positive feedback from participants, including exhibitors, vendors, and visitors. … Learn More
New data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) show new powerboat retail sales picked up in September after slowing down in July and August following record growth in June. New boat sales were up 22% compared to August and up 9% year to … Learn More
