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  • ABYC publishes updated standards and compliance tools

    Published On: August 18, 2026

    The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published Supplement 66 of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.” This annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates to standards that guide more than 90 percent of boats built in North America. “What really stands out in Supplement 66 is [...]

  • 2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28

    Published On: August 13, 2026

    Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28. Project submissions are $25 per entry, and winners are recognized online, in print and at Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. For more than 75 years, the IAAs recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and [...]

  • Lightweight durability

    Published On: August 11, 2026

    SunMaster® Lite weighs 5.5 ounces and is available in 75-yard rolls. Photo: TVF SunMaster® Lite is the lighter-weight version of SunMaster, providing durability without excess bulk. The solution-dyed polyester features a urethane coating, making it weather-resistant. Weighs 5.5 ounces and is available in 75-yard rolls. For use in outdoor applications, including awnings and covers, lightweight [...]

  • Nominations open for Sea Tow Foundation’s National Boating Safety Awards

    Published On: August 7, 2026

    The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, in partnership with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, is now accepting applications for the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. Applications are due Aug. 31, 2026. The awards recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts within the recreational boating industry that promote safe and [...]

  • Registration opens for Port Tampa Bay Maritime Expo

    Published On: August 6, 2026

    Port Tampa Bay announced registration is open for its second annual Maritime Expo. The expo will take place Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027 at Port Tampa Bay Cruise Terminal 6 in Tampa, Fla. The expo aims to introduce young people from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties to the maritime industry. Students in grades 9–12 are invited [...]

  • The ESOP solution

    Published On: August 5, 2026

    The team for Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures gathers in St. Louis, Mo. The company has been 100 percent employee-owned since 2015. Photo: Lawrence What happens to an owner’s company when they retire and no successor is available to take the reins? The answer might be all around them — on the shop floor, among [...]

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