The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), alongside the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the European Boating Industry (EBI), launched a global industry questionnaire to assess the recreational marine sector's readiness to adopt a harmonized Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.The survey forms a key part of the organizations' joint initiative to develop the first [...]

Polyester 300D Slip-Not is abrasion-resistant and durable, and the textured surface is designed to improve stability without compromising flexibility or ease of maintenance. Photo: Eastex Products LLC Polyester 300D Slip-Not is a woven polyester fabric with a specialized anti-slip dot coating engineered to deliver up to 3.2 times greater grip and traction than low-friction fabrics. [...]

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) announce that submissions for the 2027 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards are due Sept. 30. This awards program is exclusively open to Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) members. From design excellence to quality workmanship, MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards showcase projects that represent the breadth of the industry. [...]

SPX Balanced Sailcloth is built with high-tenacity polyester yarns and tightly woven for integrated UV protection. Photo: Bainbridge International SPX Balanced Sailcloth is designed to provide performance, durability and value through a balanced construction with near-parity strength in warp and fill. Built with high-tenacity polyester yarns and tightly woven for integrated UV protection, it offers [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released new national survey findings from 2,000 active U.S. recreational boaters. The results show that congestion at ramps and marinas, limited storage availability, and waterway maintenance issues are widespread and impacting how often Americans boat. According to the survey, 80 percent of boat owners experience congestion at their primary [...]

West Marine Inc. announces that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking the completion of its comprehensive financial restructuring. The company exits Chapter 11 with increased flexibility to continue investing in the products and services customers know them for. West Marine has reduced its debt by more than $265 million and obtained an [...]