John Norton, owner and operator of Annapolis Harbor Boatyard, has been elected to serve as president of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland. Norton will serve a two-year term. In addition, three new board members were elected to serve three-year terms, Lauren … Learn More
The American Boat Builder and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is holding its Certified Marine Service Manager (CMSM) course from February 26 to 29 at the Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. The training is aimed at those working in management and leadership roles … Learn More
Founded in 1987, Seaflex, a leader in the flexible mooring industry, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The two-person, garage-based business has become an international company, installing its products worldwide and also participating in several studies including for the EU and Norway. When … Learn More
The Wisconsin Marine Association (WMA) is the newest association to partner with the Association of Marina Industries (AMI). All WMA members will automatically be enrolled as AMI members and receive all the benefits of membership for both organizations. WMA will also extend … Learn More
Golden Boat Lifts announced the release of its new website. The manufacturer’s lifts for recreational, commercial and military are used in more than 145 countries. The company revised its website to make navigation for customers simpler and optimized for mobile applications. The … Learn More
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) had record growth in 2017 with the addition of 30 new members. The organization believes recovery in the marine industry, combined with a building awareness by manufacturers of the value of using independent sales representatives both … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) Annual Meeting and Symposium will be held January 30 to 31 in New Orleans. The event kicks off with the annual meeting and cocktail reception the evening of the 30th at the Hampton Inn New … Learn More
A Media Campaign Contest is being held in connection with this year’s International Boating & Water Safety Summit (IBWSS). Hosted by the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), National Water Safety Congress (NWSC), and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) … Learn More
The International Marina Institute, in partnership with the Marina Institute of Texas, is holding its Intermediate Marina Management training February 18 to 22 in Austin, Texas. The course is the first step that candidates for the Certified Marina Manager, and Certified Marina … Learn More
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation has opened the grant application period for removal of derelict vessels under the Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant and the Rapid Removal Grant programs. The programs provide reimbursement to local governments for vessel removal. The total funding … Learn More