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
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) now requires out-of-state recreational registered boaters and commercial transporters of boats to purchase a $24 annual Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention permit to help the department’s efforts in preventing the spread AIS. The permit … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC has acquired Hurricane Marina, located on Center Hill Lake in Silver Point, Tennessee. The acquisition came with a new 25-year lease with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and extended the lease for the existing restaurant tenant, Blue … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation is looking for locations willing to become Life Jacket Loaner sites. Marinas, boat and fishing clubs, waterfront businesses, organizations or other groups that serve boaters are eligible. Approved locations will receive a kit containing 12 life jackets, sized from … Learn More
