ATA offers leadership training opportunities
March 14, 2024
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering a new learning opportunity on Change Leadership in partnership with Lake Forest Center for Leadership. Lake Forest Center for Leadership offers practical leadership development that managers of all levels can immediately put into action to develop high-performing teams and move their business forward. This program is designed to enhance […]
2024 Women MAKE Award winners announced
March 13, 2024
The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, has announced the 2024 Women MAKE Awards honorees. The annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite. The […]
Whale strike reduction rule moves forward
March 12, 2024
The United States Department of Commerce has advanced the North Atlantic right whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Proposed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the rule would restrict vessels greater than or equal to 35 feet (10.7 m) and less than 65 feet (19.8 m) […]
Registration opens for 2024 American Boating Congress
March 6, 2024
Registration for the recreational boating industry’s annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress, is now open. The American Boating Congress will return to Washington, D.C. from May 8-10, 2024, bringing together all segments of the recreational boating industry to share its collective voice on Capitol Hill and address pressing matters for the industry. This year’s […]
FTC finalizes Government and Business Impersonation Rule
March 5, 2024
On March 1, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Government and Business Impersonation Rule, which gives the agency more tools to combat scammers who impersonate businesses or government agencies. These types of scams are rapidly increasing and have impacted members of the recreational marine industry. The newly finalized regulations provide an opportunity for retribution. […]
MARAD designates 32 Centers of Excellence for maritime training
February 29, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of 32 Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. The designated COEs consist of 50 maritime training locations across 17 states and Guam. The designation recognizes and promotes support to post-secondary maritime training programs that prepare students for careers in […]
2024 Miami Boat Show draws large crowd
February 28, 2024
The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show concluded its five-day run February 14-18 with an estimated 100,000 attendees. Hosted across six locations, attendees browsed and shopped more than 1,000 boats, marine products and the latest innovations. The show provided a platform for hundreds of debuts, including the world’s first prototype hydrogen-combustion outboard motor by Yamaha, […]
Newport International Boat Show changes ownership
February 27, 2024
The Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), owner and producer of the annual Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), announced today that the show was acquired by South Florida Ventures. With a 53-year heritage, the Newport International Boat Show occupies more than 13 acres of historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. With a lineup of more than 600 exhibitors […]
Advanced Textiles Association IAA Awards return for 2024
February 26, 2024
The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) International Achievement Awards (IAA) are returning for 2024. Entries will open for submission in March for the revamped, reimagined awards program. The International Achievement Awards recognize design excellence and technical skill for outstanding and innovative projects in a variety of categories including advanced textiles, awnings and canopies, fabric environments, fabric […]
Yamaha unveils first hydrogen-powered outboard
February 22, 2024
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats along with a prototype fuel system integrated into a vessel that the company plans to further refine for testing later this year. The effort is part of Yamaha’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality: deploying multiple technology solutions. The outboard was unveiled at […]
2024 Miami Innovation Award winners announced
February 21, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 13 recipients and two honorable mentions with the 2024 Miami Innovation Awards. The awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market. The Mami Innovation Awards judges’ committee was comprised of eight BWI members who perform product testing throughout the […]
2022 U.S. recreational boating report available
February 20, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2022 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. The data presented in the report spans 2008-2022, compiled to help NMMA members and industry stakeholders better understand the industry trends and shifts in market behavior. The report includes these sections: Total Industry Sales by Category and State; Powerboat Sales […]
Sea Tow Foundation announces first online conference
February 15, 2024
The Sea Tow Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to boating safety, will hold its inaugural Life Jacket Loaner Conference online March 5-7, 2024. The virtual conference will feature a variety of sessions focused on boating safety, networking and best practices for Life Jacket Loaner Stand hosts. Conference speakers include Verne Gifford from the USCG Office […]
NMMA names 2024 Miami Innovation Awards judges
February 14, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2024 Miami Innovation Awards at the Miami Boat Show being held Feb. 14-18, 2024. The awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The […]
IBEX announces promotion and new hires
February 13, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam, co-owners of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), announced the promotion of Anne Dunbar from Show Director to Executive Director of IBEX LLC. Having successfully steered IBEX for more than a decade, Dunbar has played a pivotal role in making it the largest marine trade […]