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Yamaha unveils first hydrogen-powered outboard
February 22nd, 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 21st, 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 20th, 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 15th, 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 14th, 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 13th, 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 […]
NECPA 2024 Conference and Expo registration still open
January 15th, 2024
Registration is still open for the North East Canvas Products Association (NECPA) 2024 Conference and Expo being held January 18-20 at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick in Warwick, R.I. The annual event provides a peek into the latest and greatest products and services for the awning and marine canvas industry. Fabricators have an opportunity to meet […]
Brunswick Corp. announces solar installations for manufacturing facilities
January 10th, 2024
Brunswick Corporation has announced the completion of solar installations at three of its global facilities including its first project in Mexico. Brunswick’s Reynosa facility, which manufactures its award-winning Bayliner, Trophy, Heyday, Sea Ray, and Lund brands, has installed more than 900 photovoltaic solar panels covering 4,000 square meters on the roof of the facility. The […]
In memoriam: Robert “Bob” McGilvray
January 9th, 2024
Robert "Bob" McGilvray, Jr., of Hull, passed away at the age of 68 on Christmas Day 2023, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Marie-Pierre (Renard) McGilvray for 37 years, devoted father to Charlie Driggs of Hingham, Jim Driggs of Jamaica Plain, and Caroline (McGilvray) Fetigan of North Yarmouth, ME, best father-in-law […]
EU-US agree to continue suspension of Section 232 tariffs
January 4th, 2024
The United States and European Union (EU) have reached an agreement to not reimpose Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU and Europe’s retaliatory tariffs on American exports into the EU, including American-made boats. Section 232 tariffs caused several key international markets, including the EU, to impose retaliatory tariffs on uniquely […]