The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced more than $21 million in Boating Infrastructure Grant funding to support construction, renovation and maintenance of marinas and other boating facilities for outdoor recreation and waterway access. This year’s grants will support projects in 21 … Learn More
The Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers (PCC) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary conference. The event was held April 1 to 4 in Newport, Oregon, the town where the organization was founded. The conference featured guest speakers on topics such as abandoned vessels, … Learn More
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Maryland announced the launch of The Great Chesapeake Invasive Count Tournament, an initiative to track and manage invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay. Running April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, this event invites participants to support science … Learn More
Marina management software provider Pacsoft has launched a cloud solution for its software, enabling marina and boatyard operators to run PacsoftNG from anywhere, at any time, fully hosted by Pacsoft. PacsoftNG Cloud gives operators the freedom to access critical information from any … Learn More
For the 14th year in a row, Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and railing, and a leading brand of outdoor living products, has been named Green Builder Media’s Sustainable Brand Leader in the decking category. Trex is the only brand … Learn More
On the final day of the Georgia Legislative session, the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously approved the Senate Substitute for House Bill 994. Sponsored by Rep. Alan Powell and carried in the Senate by Senator Matt Brass, this bill addresses liability issues … Learn More
The 2024 American Boating Congress (ABC), the industry’s annual advocacy event, takes place on May 8-10. Ahead of the conference in Washington, D.C., the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) team is hosting a webinar on April 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Attendees will learn … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) announced the successful graduation of the third cohort of the Yacht Service Technician Apprenticeship Program in collaboration with the Florida Department of Education and Atlantic Technical College. Nine graduates completed the demanding two-year program, … Learn More
Oasis Marinas, a leading marina and hospitality partner with 50 managed properties, announced the expansion of its portfolio by entering into a management agreement with Serendipity Resort & Campground, a versatile vacation destination with glamping, tent and RV campsites. This strategic move represents … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC, the largest standalone marina owner in the United States, and Centerbridge Partners, L.P. have established a joint venture backed by Centerbridge-affiliated funds and global institutional investors to acquire over $1.25 billion in new marinas across the United States. … Learn More