According to the Sea Tow Foundation – a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of safe boating practices – Life Jacket Loaner Stations have helped save lives on waterways nationwide. Life Jacket Loaner Stations – of which there are more than 500 … Learn More
Conch Harbor Marina, a full-service facility located in Key West, Florida, is the recipient of the 2018 ValvTect Marina of the Year award. The marina includes in-slip pumpout, free Wi-Fi, a ship store, restaurants, bar and a swimming pool, in a secure, … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is conducting a survey of its members and industry stakeholders to develop a better understanding of the challenges companies face in attracting and retaining qualified employees and what potential solutions may exist. Nearly three-quarters of U.S. … Learn More
The International Marina Institute is hosting the Electrical Webinar Series through the spring and summer to assist marinas in understand the many facets of electrical installations at their facilities. The series holds its second session on April 3 with “Ground-Fault Protection in … Learn More
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) is asking Rhode Island marine businesses to consider hosting an intern this summer under the PrepareRI program, which brings employers together with motivated high school students, matching employer needs and student interests. Participating interns are … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) announces the availability of the 2019 Education Scholarships, including the new Boating Industry Scholarship and the MTA/NJ Family Scholarship. The Boating Industry Scholarship, valued at $1,500, is open to any student entering a recreational … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM), in partnership with the Maryland Clean Marina Program and Chesapeake Materials, is launching a new Shrinkwrap Recycling program modeled after a successful program run in Rhode Island. MTAM will sell and distribute bags that hold … Learn More
Florida shipyard, RMK Merrill-Stevens, is adding a new Electronic Systems Division to the company to keep up with the technological advances in vessels of all sizes. The company has hired experienced electronic systems integrator David Gratton to oversee and manage the division. … Learn More
The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) will host a full day study tour of two Southeast Florida boatyards focusing on large refit and repair projects. The study tour takes place on April 9, leading into the Refit Conference April 10 to … Learn More
Grow Boating has partnered with Heather Lutz, dean and founder of Findability University, to offer a three-part webinar series to help marine industry businesses develop a findability and search engine optimization (SEO) plan. Provided at no cost to recreational boating businesses, these … Learn More
