MyTaskit, a work coordination platform for service, repair and construction businesses, announces its newly formed advisory board- George Bell, Frank Blake, Jr., Jim Bronstien and Sandi Finn. The group will provide strategic guidance to the company’s C-level management team on the construction, … Learn More
Wisconsin marinas are invited to participate in the Clean Marina Tour: Preserving Your Assets, held at South Bay Marina in Green Bay on June 6. The tour will showcase how this certified Clean Marina works to keep staff and customers safe and … Learn More
Inflate-A-Fleet is the centerpiece of the 2018 New York Sea Grant Discover Clean and Safe Boating campaign that has the theme, “Get Out on the Water: Everyone Can Enjoy Boating.” The campaign goal is to teach the public that the 12-foot boat … Learn More
Sophia’s Law went into effect in Minnesota on May 1. Named for a seven-year-old who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while boating, the law mandates carbon monoxide detectors on boats with enclosed accommodation compartments. Enclosed accommodation compartments include designated sleeping space, a … Learn More
The Board of County Commissioners in St. Lucie County, Florida, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a private partner to operate and develop the Port of Fort Pierce. St. Lucie County purchased the terminal and a 10-percent interest in the … Learn More
Hernando County, just north of Tampa Bay, has become Florida’s first county to include a long-term management strategy for its entire marine and coastal zone in the county’s comprehensive plan. Previous comprehensive plans covered dry land or shoreline issues, but left out management of … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) has announced its 2018-2019 officers and directors. Elections were held during the association’s annual dinner on April 19. There was no change in officers this year with Jim Cerruti of Fair Haven Yacht Works … Learn More
The California Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Substances passed Assembly Bill 2787 with an amendment that calls for further study on the potential environmental impacts from lead fishing weights, in lieu of a complete ban for weights/sinkers 50grams or less. … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will host a webinar on May 2 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss what topics will be discussed during this year’s American Boating Congress (ABC), as well as what visitors to this year’s event can expect. The … Learn More
A No Discharge Zone (NDZ) in Puget Sound and certain adjoining waters will become effective May 10. The designation means that boaters may not release sewage, treated or non-treated, into the water. The intent is to prevent pollutants from sewage discharges from … Learn More
