Online course for entry-level boatyard employees Online course for entry-level boatyard employees ABYC has launched a new online course The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has launched a new online course, "Introduction to Boatyard Basics," designed to help newcomers build confidence and skills as they begin rewarding careers in the marine industry. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 19 Oct 07:05 PDT State of the industry address delivered State of the industry address delivered By NMMA President Frank Hugelmeyer at the IBEX Industry Breakfast Last week at the IBEX in Tampa, NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer opened the annual IBEX Industry Breakfast with a state of the industry address to a sold-out crowd of more than 950 marine industry professionals. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 18 Oct 06:20 PDT X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 Preview X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 Preview More boats on display than ever before this November at the yard in Haderslev, Denmark This November, the X-Yachts yard in Haderslev will host an elevated edition of our In-House Boat Show 2025. With more boats on display than ever before, guided yard tours, charter stands and a chance to meet our global dealer network. by X-Yachts Posted 18 Oct 01:00 PDT 2026 AMI Conference & Expo - Registration open 2026 AMI Conference & Expo - Registration open Geared specifically toward marina and boatyard owners, operators and managers The AMI Conference & Expo is geared specifically toward marina and boatyard owners; operators and managers; as well as dock masters, harbormasters, boat builders and repairers, and industry consultants. by Association of Marina Industries Posted 18 Oct 00:57 PDT "Coldmachine" wins an NMMA Innovation Award "Coldmachine" wins an NMMA Innovation Award Dometic kicked off the 2025 International Boatbuilding Exposition and Conference in winning style Dometic kicked off the 2025 International Boatbuilding Exposition and Conference in winning style, earning a National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award for its new CSX Series "Coldmachine" self-contained refrigeration system. by Dometic Posted 17 Oct 23:17 PDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 4 Season 3 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 4 Season 3 Matt Allen AM on Brisbane 2032, World Sailing, and of course, the 80th Sydney to Hobart Episode Four - In the Captain's Chair this week is Matt Allen AM by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 17 Oct 13:57 PDT Dockmate® strengthens U.S. Team Dockmate® strengthens U.S. Team Jeremy Buckley promoted to Director of Sales and Bill Karmis transitions to Director of Marketing Dockmate®, the leader in wireless remote-control docking systems, is proud to announce the promotion of Jeremy Buckley to Director of Sales and the transition of Bill Karmis to Director of Marketing. by Dockmate Posted 17 Oct 06:57 PDT Introducing the brand new Nordhavn 46 MK II Introducing the brand new Nordhavn 46 MK II This new model honors the legacy of the original. Nearly 40 years after redefining ocean cruising with the original Nordhavn 46, Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE) proudly announces the launch of its modern successor: the Nordhavn 46 MK II. by Nordhavn Posted 17 Oct 03:33 PDT Garmin OnBoard™ System announced Garmin OnBoard™ System announced Wireless Man Overboard detection and engine cutoff system integrates with Garmin chartplotters Garmin, the world's largest and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today announced Garmin OnBoard™, a versatile Man Overboard (MOB) and engine cutoff solution for boaters that uses wireless technology instead of traditional tethered cords. by Garmin Posted 16 Oct 12:35 PDT Exiting new product for METS Exiting new product for METS A+T Instruments is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced yachts The marine world gathers at METS in Amsterdam. A+T is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced new-build yachts. Watch the video to see how we can help you with your next project. by A+T Instruments Posted 16 Oct 09:00 PDT A Day at the Allen Factory! A Day at the Allen Factory! New and innovative products, cutting-edge manufacturing techniques The Allen factory, based in Southminster, Essex in the UK, makes many of the deck hardware and fittings that we use in our sailing, be that on dinghies or keelboats. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Oct 04:00 PDT Lookout wins NMMA 2025 Innovation Award at IBEX Lookout wins NMMA 2025 Innovation Award at IBEX LOOKOUT solves the top five causes for boating accidents LOOKOUT, the AI pioneer in marine safety, has been awarded the 2025 IBEX Innovation Award for Marine Electronics. by LOOKOUT Posted 16 Oct 01:00 PDT US Sailboat Show Best in Show Awards US Sailboat Show Best in Show Awards Presented at Sail America Industry Breakfast Sail America is pleased to announce this year's Annapolis Boat Show's "Best in Show" awards in different categories by Sail America Posted 15 Oct 15:25 PDT A diverse list of industry news items this week A diverse list of industry news items this week A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The U.S. Department of Commerce this week posted the list of Section 232 inclusion requests submitted by domestic producers. The requestors are asking the Department to subject approximately 700 HTS Codes as derivative articles of steel and aluminum. by Peter Rendle Posted 15 Oct 08:00 PDT America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached The clock is now ticking to the close of entry period on the 31st October 2025 Establishing a bold new governance structure bringing all participating teams in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup together to govern and grow the America's Cup collectively. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 Oct 04:59 PDT Saxdor accelerates global growth Saxdor accelerates global growth With U.S. launch of 400 GTS and AI companion for boating The Finnish shipyard Saxdor Yachts, the fastest-growing brand in the global boating industry, will premiere its groundbreaking Saxdor 400 GTS in the U.S. at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). by Saxdor Yachts Posted 15 Oct 03:28 PDT Astondoa expands its presence in the U.S. Astondoa expands its presence in the U.S. Through exclusive distribution agreement with Ghost Yachts Astondoa Shipyard, a global icon in luxury yachting with over a century of history, proudly announces its exclusive distribution agreement with Ghost Yachts, based in Miami, Florida. by Astondoa Posted 15 Oct 02:17 PDT Harman completes Sound United acquisition Harman completes Sound United acquisition To expand premium audio leadership HARMAN International focused on connected technologies and solutions for automotive, consumer, professional and enterprise markets, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Sound United. by Harman Posted 15 Oct 01:43 PDT Key trade and tariff deadlines approaching Key trade and tariff deadlines approaching New Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber and derivative wood products take effect The next several weeks include important trade and tariff deadlines that could affect U.S. marine manufacturers and their supply chains. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 14 Oct 22:41 PDT Mighty Magenta Community Hub launched Mighty Magenta Community Hub launched A unique platform for sailing and the marine industry The Magenta Project, a global charity driving equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry, is proud to announce the launch of the Mighty Magenta Community Hub - a bold and vibrant digital space designed to connect, inspire, and empower. by The Magenta Project Posted 13 Oct 11:29 PDT