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ABYC, USCG announce free risk mitigation webinar
August 2nd, 2023
Registration is now open for the next webinar in the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) free online USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series. Taking place Nov. 1, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. EST, the upcoming webinar will be "Navigating Compliance in the Age of Evolving Technology." ABYC and USCG experts will explore […]
Study shows economic impact of Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway shipping
July 26th, 2023
A comprehensive binational independent study of the economic impacts in the U.S. and Canada of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation system for the 2022 shipping season details billions in economic activity and hundreds of thousands of jobs supported by the industry. Titled “Economic Impacts of Maritime Shipping in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region,” the […]
National Sailing Hall of Fame names 2023 inductees
July 20th, 2023
The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced 10 sailors comprising its 13th class of inductees. The Class of 2023 includes: Elwood Widmer “Skip” Etchells – Known as a superb athlete, Etchells’ long career has left an enduring legacy. After building destroyers and icebreakers for the U.S. Navy in World War II, he founded his […]
Sailing Museum, National Sailing Hall of Fame name new executive director
July 13th, 2023
The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame board of directors recently appointed Ashley Householder as executive director. Householder has been part of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and The Sailing Museum organization for more than two years, working previously as both consulting curator and director of exhibits and programs. Her duties as […]
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference registration now open
July 5th, 2023
Organizers of the annual International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) World Marinas Conference announced that registration for the three-day event is open and that all speakers for the event have been confirmed. Scheduled for Oct. 9-11, 2023, at the Tivoli Vilamoura Conference Center in Portugal, the event is hosted by the Portuguese Association of […]
2023 Women Making Waves award winners named
June 29th, 2023
Boating Industry magazine officially named the 2023 Women Making Waves award winners. The Women Making Waves program—now in its sixth year—recognizes the multitude of women in the marine industry who have made and continue to make great contributions to its success, propel its growth and lead their organizations and peers into the future. Here is […]
New Tenn. law increases BUI penalties
June 28th, 2023
Starting July 1, 2023, a new Tennessee law means there will be no difference in the way the courts treat Boating Under the Influence (BUI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases, as reported by several local news organizations. The new law will authorize courts to use the same sentencing for BUI cases as DUI […]
Registration opens for IBEX 2023
June 22nd, 2023
Registration is now open for the 2023 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). Set to take place Oct. 3-5 in the newly renovated Tampa Convention Center, IBEX 2023 will offer visitors access to more than 680 exhibitors spread throughout three exhibit halls, docks and outdoor displays. IBEX’s first and second floor exhibit halls will showcase […]
Proposed UK PFAS ban will affect international marine industry
June 21st, 2023
The European Chemicals Agency and the United Kingdom's Health and Safety Executive are examining proposals to ban the use of PFAS, which could have implications for the marine industry both in the United States and abroad, according to an article written by Katy Strickland in Practical Boat Owner magazine. PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are […]
Brunswick Corp. experiences IT security incident
June 20th, 2023
Brunswick Corporation recently experienced an IT security incident that has impacted some of its systems and global facilities. The company said it has activated its response protocols, which include pausing operations in some locations, engaging leading security experts and coordinating with relevant law enforcement agencies. Brunswick said it is working to address the incident in […]