The Boating and Fishing Aquatic Invasive Species Coalition, a group formed to present a united front on aquatic invasive species (AIS) at the federal level, held its first meeting. The coalition unanimously agreed to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Brandon … Learn More
Michigan Sea Grant, the Michigan Boating Industries Association, and the Michigan Coastal Zone Management Program (MCMP) are collaborating on a survey for the Michigan marina industry. The survey aims to evaluate successful aspects of the Michigan Clean Marina Program and areas where … Learn More
Soundings Trade Only will host a roundtable event during the International Boatbuilders Exhibition (IBEX) show on October 1 at the Marriott Tampa Waterside. The roundtable will focus on the future of marine aftermarket, boats and components. It is being sponsored by Mercury … Learn More
The United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has awarded a $667,028 grant to Front Street Shipyard of Belfast, Maine, as part of the 2018 (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grants program. Front Street Shipyard will use the funds toward its purchase of a … Learn More
United States Power Squadrons® – America’s Boating Club® has launched America’s Boating Channel on YouTube and americasboatingchannel.com. Funded by grants from the United States Coast Guard, America’s Boating Channel offers a series of streaming and downloadable videos focused on boating safety and boater education providing … Learn More
The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) held an inaugural meeting of the “Made in America” Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee. The committee discussed means for more Americans to enjoy the outdoors and elected its committee leaders. A solution discussed was the need for … Learn More
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Educational Trust (MMTET) has announced the recipients of this years KIDS in BOATING grant awards. The organization awarded sixteen grants totaling $13,100. Grant awards ranged from $500 to $1,000. The nonprofit grant recipients were: Bourne Community Boating Boys … Learn More
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) and marina operators have partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to launch the Zero Plastics Marina initiative. The goal is for marinas and their guests to help clean up the bay … Learn More
The International Marina Institute (IMI), a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), is offering a one-day Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Conference on Monday, October 29 in Miami, Florida. This conference will be followed by a one-day Marina & Boatyard Study … Learn More
Under a new partnership between the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), ABYC members may attend classes in NASBLA’s Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Program, previously only available to maritime law enforcement … Learn More
