The Marine Career Training Institute of North America (MCTINA), formerly AMTECH (the Association of Marine Technicians) is offering technical training courses at the 2018 National Marine Service Expo (NMSE). This is the first time the organization is conducting the training outside of … Learn More
Renowned speaker Dr. Janet Lapp will present the keynote address “Lead the Way: Bold Leadership Through Transformation” on February 1 as the opening session for this year’s International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC). Dr. Lapp is a licensed psychologist, founder of ChangeFit™ … Learn More
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a public advisory reminding boaters to properly dispose of old Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBS). EPIRBS transmit a boater’s location to rescuers. Improper disposal can lead to non-distress activation and unneeded rescue attempts, costing time … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is accepting nominations for its 2018 awards. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 15. The categories include Boatyard of the Year, Boatbuilder of the Year, Commitment to Training, Excellence in Safety and Environmental Practices … Learn More
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) elected its 2018 officers and board of directors. Officers are, President Neal Trombley of Gulf Atlantic Marketing, Vice-President Clayton Smith of Waters & David Company, Treasurer Patrick Churchman of Midwest Outdoor Marketing, and Secretary Scott Kolodny … Learn More
The United States Powerboat Show, held over the weekend of October 12 to 15 in Annapolis, Maryland, reported its largest one-day attendance in the history of the show. While the first two days were hampered by rain and flooding, Saturday’s attendance was … Learn More
The winners of Marinalife’s 8th Annual Best Marina Contest have been announced. The 2017 Best Large Marina is Orange Beach Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama, and the 2017 Best Small Marina was awarded to Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina in Fort … Learn More
Reflecting the new venue on Virginia Key, a new economic impact study of the Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® shows a 40 percent increase in impact over a similar study conducted in 2013. Thomas J. Murray & Associates, Inc., in conjunction … Learn More
Outstanding Projects, State Programs and Individual Excellence awards were presented at State Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) 31st Annual Boating Access Conference in Anchorage, Alaska. The goal of the SOBA organization is to support boating access throughout the United States. The awards … Learn More
Deckorators®, has expanded the warranty coverage on its composite decking lines, Vault and Frontier. The company’s EovationsTM technology prevents water absorption allowing the new coverage to include installations in or in contact with water or the ground. The warranty covers structural, stain … Learn More
