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December 22nd, 2021
Organizers of the Marine Fabricators Conference 2022, being held Jan. 13–15, 2022, at the Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, S.C., are seeking tips, how-to ideas and DIY techniques that benefit the marine fabrication industry. Qualified entries appear in Marine Fabricator magazine, and prizes for first, second and third place are presented at the Awards […]
Analysis shows Canada’s proposed luxury tax will have heavy impact on marine industry
December 20th, 2021
A recent economic analysis, “An Economic Evaluation of the Proposed Luxury Boat Tax,” conducted by Jack Mintz, Ph.D., at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, in conjunction with Fred O'Riordan at EY Canada, concludes that Canada’s proposed luxury tax on new boats will collect little revenue while threatening middle-class jobs across […]
U.S. House passes first U.S. shipping law revamp in two decades
December 16th, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the first major update on U.S. international ocean-shipping laws in more than two decades–an important step for marine manufacturers who have been affected by ongoing supply chain and port disruptions exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association website. Bipartisan legislation, the Ocean Shipping Reform […]
IFAI and NECPA partner on marine and awning education at NECPA Expo 2022
December 15th, 2021
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is partnering with the North East Canvas Products Association (NECPA) zone to bring marine and awning education tracks to NECPA Expo 2022 being held Jan. 20-22, 2022, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Warwick, RI. The education topics will include fabric graphics, outdoor dining structures, high-pressure […]
Virginia Governor announces funding for outdoor recreation
December 15th, 2021
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam proposed a two-year budget that will include nearly $245 million for outdoor recreation and Virginia’s natural lands. The new funding will help significantly expand Virginia’s network of regional trails, state parks and the Office of Outdoor Recreation, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association website. Outdoor recreation employs more than 197,000 […]
IFAI offers webinar Dec. 15 on lowering employee turnover
December 14th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of FlexJobs.com The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) will host the webinar “The Key to Lowering your Turnover” on Dec. 15, 2021, at 1–2 p.m. EST. The webinar is free to IFAI members (including Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) members) and is $39 for nonmembers. Hiring has become tougher and finding the right applicant […]
Cox Marine to develop diesel-hydrogen-fueled outboard motor
December 9th, 2021
Cox Marine has joined SHAPE UK, a consortium looking to develop the UK’s first zero-emissions maritime hub, to work with the University of Brighton to convert one of the company's CXO300 diesel outboard engines to operate as a dual-fuel hydrogen engine, according to boatingindustry.com. The SHAPE project will: Address the viability of a local hydrogen […]
2022 Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards call for entries
December 8th, 2021
The Innovation Awards are returning in-person to the Minneapolis Boat Show®, and the call for entries is now open. The Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in four product categories: Aluminum fishing boatsFiberglass fishing boatsPontoon boatsFurnishings—New for 2022 All Innovation Award entrants gain valuable product exposure, including: Innovation Award signage—identifies your product as cutting-edge to […]
ORR partners with Oregon State University
December 7th, 2021
Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy (CORE) has joined other recreation organizations as the newest member of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association website. As ORR’s first higher education member, OSU’s CORE will bring the bandwidth and expertise of a top-tier public university to the $689 […]
Nominations sought for 2022 Freedman Award
December 3rd, 2021
Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 National Marine Manufacturers Association Alan J. Freedman Award. Recipients of the award are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity and personal motivation. The following are categories for consideration: Marine aftermarket or OEM manufacturerMarine representativeMember of marine-focused mediaBoat dealerMarine distributorMarine trade […]