Marinalife, a company providing marina information and cruising concierge services, has launched a new website with features for boaters and marinas. An improved search capability and marina reservation platform powered by Snag-A-Slip is a key feature with other enhancements including destination guides, … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries(AMI) elected its 2018 officers and directors at its annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) held January 31 to February 2 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Joe Riley, Certified Marina Manager (CMM) was appointed chair; Chris Petty of Suntex Waterfront Management was … Learn More
MarineMax has launched its mobile app, Service Express, to help boaters schedule service more conveniently. The app is available in Florida for both Android and iOS. Customers download the app, create a profile with their boat information and schedule service either at … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club (FBC) has signed an alliance agreement with Jeanneau to begin bringing the boat club franchises to Europe. The franchises will be offered to some of the 350 dealers, in close to 70 countries that currently offer Jeanneau boats. FBC … Learn More
Through a new agreement, Sealite will sell Hazelett Marine’s Conservation Elastic Mooring Systems. Sealite will be distributing the mooring systems in North, South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. Under the agreement, Sealite will offer Hazelett’s products along with its … Learn More
Marina and Boatyard Safety Expert, Carl F. Wolf, CMM, CMI, of Robson Forensic, has released a report on drowning incidents in marina waters. Wolf’s research focused on incidents of people unintentionally falling into the waters of a marina, not intentionally jumping in … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers AssociationMaine (ABBRA) in coordination with Maine Marine Trades Association is offering new two-day course, “Step Up to Supervisor.” The class will be held March 6 to 7 at the Rockland Career Center in Rockland, Maine. The … Learn More
The Canadian House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities is considering Bill C-64 (An Act respecting wrecks, abandoned, dilapidated or hazardous vessels and salvage operations). If passed, Bill C-64 would make it illegal to abandon both commercial and recreational … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has launched a “State of the Month” initiative designed to bring key issues impacting the marine industry to members of Congress and their staffs. The legislators from the top boating and fishing states will be targeted … Learn More
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) is offering a $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior, college or vocational school student pursuing education for a career in the marine trades. The scholarship has been offered yearly since 2008, with past recipients now … Learn More
