America’s marine economy, including goods and services, contributed about $373 billion to the nation’s gross domestic product in 2018 and grew faster than the nation’s economy as a whole, according to the marine economy statistics released last week by two Department of Commerce agencies. … Learn More
Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 National Marine Manufacturers Association Hall of Fame Award through July 15. The award will be presented at the IBEX Industry Breakfast in Tampa, Florida, and honors those who have generated or continue to make substantial and lasting … Learn More
The bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act cleared a major hurdle in the Senate. By a vote of 80-17 paving the way for a vote on final passage in the next several days. More than 100 outdoor businesses, from Fortune 500 companies to mom and … Learn More
The United States Coast Guard has just released its 2019 Recreational Boating Statistics report that reveals a decline in American boating deaths for the third straight year. Total boating deaths reflect a 3.2% decrease, from 2018 to 2019 or a fatality rate … Learn More
With the start of the water sports season, the organizers of boot 2021, the world’s leading water sports trade fair, are also gearing up its preparations. Boot will be held from January 23 to 31, 2021 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. … Learn More
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDOH) has provided guidance to marinas, boatyards and yacht clubs to clarify the protocols that must be in place in order to allow patrons access to their vessels during the COVID-19 crisis. The general guidelines … Learn More
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and P&O Marinas announce the postponement of ICOMIA World Marinas Conference to October 2021, in Dubai, due to the uncertainties and challenges the COVID-19 pandemic poses. ICOMIA, along with the event host and organizer … Learn More
As June signifies the beginning of Great Outdoors Month®, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) shares what its partners are doing to celebrate public lands and waters, and the recreation economy. This year, many organizations have adapted their events to account for the effects of COVID-19 … Learn More
PIANC USA is seeking candidates for the following new PIANC Working Groups: MarCom Working Group 232 on “Metocean-related risks during the construction of marine works” – this Working Group will provide a guidance document on marine climate risks and risk management directly … Learn More
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA’s requirements with respect to coronavirus as economies reopen in states throughout the country. Throughout the course of the pandemic, understanding about the transmission and … Learn More
