American Sportfishing Association urges action American Sportfishing Association urges action A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America ASA President Glenn Hughes sent a letter to Trump Administration expressing support for its efforts to address global trade imbalances and strengthen U.S. competitiveness, while urging swift action to provide greater certainty and relief for ASA members. by Peter Rendle Posted 7 May 08:00 PDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – new Vodcast Show launches Bulwarks and Bulldust – new Vodcast Show launches Join us as we pan for the gold dust, whilst sifting out the bulldust. Bulwarks and Bulldust looks at the serious subjects from inside the world of boating, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. The show covers off everything from Off The Beach to Superyachts, Powerboats to Ocean Racing, and the marine industry itself by Bullwarks and Bulldust Posted 6 May 15:00 PDT Sea.AI adds radar perception to machine vision Sea.AI adds radar perception to machine vision Collaboration will dramatically enhance object detection, identification, and decision-making Sea.AI is making significant strides toward next-generation situational awareness by integrating award-winning radar perception software, Tocaro Blue's ProteusCore™, into its AI-driven navigation platform. by SEA.AI Posted 6 May 11:29 PDT Revolution Marine Group opens new offices Revolution Marine Group opens new offices Supporting a growing international clientele with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Vienna Revolution Marine Group (RMG), a dynamic yacht consultancy and brokerage, is redefining luxury yachting by seamlessly blending deep technical expertise with comprehensive client services. by Revolution Marine Group Posted 6 May 10:10 PDT Mack Boring & Parts Co. purchases New Jersey HQ Mack Boring & Parts Co. purchases New Jersey HQ The new campus includes a 55,000 sq. ft. building on over 8 acres Mack Boring & Parts Co. announced it has purchased a new headquarters facility in Somerset, New Jersey. by Mack Boring & Parts Co. Posted 6 May 06:59 PDT Sportfishing industry calls for tariff relief Sportfishing industry calls for tariff relief ASA stands ready to work with the Administration toward solutions ASA President Glenn Hughes sent a letter to top Trump Administration officials expressing support for its efforts to address global trade imbalances and strengthen U.S. competitiveness, while urging swift action to provide greater certainty and relief. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 5 May 16:32 PDT Sail America Industry Conference concludes Sail America Industry Conference concludes Attendees hailed from around the country and enjoyed all that Annapolis has to offer The annual Sail America Industry Conference (SAIC) landed in Annapolis, MD, in mid-April, bringing the industry together for an engaging two days of camaraderie and learning. by Sail America Posted 5 May 06:33 PDT Industry leaders to kick off ABC 2025 Industry leaders to kick off ABC 2025 With focus on unity, advocacy and what's ahead The 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC) will officially open Tuesday, May 13 at 8:00 a.m. with a dynamic general session featuring NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, alongside two of the industry's most influential executives. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 3 May 07:21 PDT TowBoatUS adds port in the Big Apple TowBoatUS adds port in the Big Apple Miller's launch opens its second TowBoatUS on-water towing port on Staten Island Miller's Launch, a commercial marine service provider on Staten Island's northeastern Stapleton waterfront has opened it's second on-water towing and assistance port for recreational boaters, TowBoatUS Staten Island. by BoatUS Posted 3 May 00:04 PDT Bold expansion for Metstrade 2025 Bold expansion for Metstrade 2025 A significant new chapter as it prepares for its 37th edition Metstrade, the world's largest trade exhibition for the leisure marine industry, is set to mark a significant new chapter as it prepares for its 37th edition in 2025. by Nino Kersten Posted 1 May 22:24 PDT Suntex expands Phoenix-area holdings Suntex expands Phoenix-area holdings With the acquisition of Saguaro Lake Marina Suntex Marina Investors LLC (Suntex), a recognized leader setting the standard of excellence for marina operations, announced today that Saguaro Lake Marina in Mesa, Arizona has been acquired through its joint venture. by Suntex Marinas Posted 1 May 14:45 PDT Three TowBoatUS Ports under new ownership Three TowBoatUS Ports under new ownership Assisting boaters from Sandusky River to Fairport, Ohio On Lake Erie's West/Central Basin, TowBoatUS Sandusky owners Capts. Jimmer Kennedy, D.J. Huntley and Jason Majoy are new owners of TowBoatUS locations in Vermillion, Lorain, and Cleveland. by BoatUS Posted 1 May 11:12 PDT Correct Craft CEO announces plans to step down Correct Craft CEO announces plans to step down Bill Yeargin has been in the role since September of 2006 Correct Craft's long-time President and CEO, Bill Yeargin, announced his plans to step down next Spring. by Correct Craft Posted 1 May 09:10 PDT Highfield Boats USA announce 4 New Dealer Partners Highfield Boats USA announce 4 New Dealer Partners U.S. Dealer Network for Highfield RIBS Now Stretches from Maine to Hawaii Highfield Boats USA, the leading supplier of rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) in America, announces it has added four new dealer partners to its U.S. sales network for Highfield RIBs. by Highfield Boats Posted 30 Apr 08:14 PDT Tariff rates under further consideration Tariff rates under further consideration A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America According to an April 23 Wall Street Journal report, President Trump is considering reducing the tariff rate on Chinese imports to 50-65%. by Peter Rendle Posted 30 Apr 08:00 PDT Blue Sea Systems® announces ABYC C-7 compliance Blue Sea Systems® announces ABYC C-7 compliance Continuing to set the benchmark for safety and innovation Blue Sea Systems® announced that all battery disconnect switches and relays with switches are transitioning from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1107 standards to the new American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) C-7 standards. by Blue Sea Systems Posted 30 Apr 05:13 PDT Sunpower Yachts International acquires Alva Yachts Sunpower Yachts International acquires Alva Yachts Becoming the world's largest solar electric yacht company In a groundbreaking move that redefines the future of luxury yachting, Sunpower Yachts International proudly announces the acquisition of Alva Yachts GmbH. by Sunpower Yachts International Posted 30 Apr 00:37 PDT ABYC launches new Marine Trades School Directory ABYC launches new Marine Trades School Directory Helping students explore marine training programs and build the next generation of technicians New school directory helps students explore marine training programs and build the next generation of technicians. by Shannon Aronson Posted 29 Apr 16:02 PDT MasterCraft Boat Company enhances dealer network MasterCraft Boat Company enhances dealer network New partnership with Performance Marine Watersports MasterCraft Boat Company, a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) and the best-selling towboat brand, today announces a new dealership partnership with Performance Marine Watersports. by MasterCraft Posted 29 Apr 14:41 PDT West Marine Pro launches enhanced mobile app West Marine Pro launches enhanced mobile app To power on-the-Go Marine professionals West Marine Pro, the wholesale division of West Marine, has launched a full-featured mobile app, available on IOS and Android. by West Marine Posted 29 Apr 14:22 PDT