Room for industry optimism for the rest of 2025 Room for industry optimism for the rest of 2025 A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Despite varying economic factors across all states, the latest data from NMMA's Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report offers a tempered view of the recreational boating market. by Peter Rendle Posted 11 Jun 08:00 PDT Registration opens for IBEX 2025 Registration opens for IBEX 2025 North America's largest marine industry trade event showcases latest innovations and new companies The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry announced today that registration for visitors is now open for this year's Show. by IBEX Posted 11 Jun 07:33 PDT Suntex Strategic Partner Program Suntex Strategic Partner Program Launched to enhance recreational boater experience nationwide Suntex Marinas proudly announces the official launch of its Strategic Partner Program, an initiative delivering coast-to-coast customer impact across national recreational boating markets. by Suntex Marinas Posted 11 Jun 07:26 PDT 2025 Life Jacket Loaner Program Awardees 2025 Life Jacket Loaner Program Awardees 119 groups across 39 states received life jackets from Sea Tow Foundation The Sea Tow Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting boating safety, is proud to announce its 2025 Life Jacket Loaner Program Awardees. by Sea Tow Foundation Posted 11 Jun 05:58 PDT Thomas Wieners new CEO at Warbird Marine Holdings Thomas Wieners new CEO at Warbird Marine Holdings John Dorton steps into Executive Chairman role Warbird Marine Holdings, the parent company of Invincible Boats and Yellowfin Yachts, has announced the appointment of Thomas Wieners to Chief Executive Officer. by Warbird Marine Holdings Posted 11 Jun 03:27 PDT Kathy Sinnett honored with Women's Sailing Award Kathy Sinnett honored with Women's Sailing Award Continuing the tradition in epitomizing the leadership to promote chances for women Since 1999, the BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award has recognized extraordinary women who have inspired, educated and enriched the lives of women through sailing. by BoatUS Posted 11 Jun 03:11 PDT Scania, Viking showcase renewable diesel Scania, Viking showcase renewable diesel Mack Attack shows outstanding efficiency without compromise in performance of Scania V8 Engines Scania, one of the world's leading manufacturers of engines, announced today the successful demonstration of the performance and viability of renewable marine diesel fuel in a Viking 48 Convertible powered by twin Scania 1,150 HP DI16-liter V8 engines. by Scania Posted 10 Jun 16:36 PDT Sportfishing industry applauds decision by NOAA Sportfishing industry applauds decision by NOAA Elimination of proposed South Atlantic bottomfishing closure The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries withdrew the proposed bottomfishing closure from Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 10 Jun 05:33 PDT Small Maryland Marina undergoes large overhaul Small Maryland Marina undergoes large overhaul A private club recently completed the second phase of a complete SF Marina overhaul The Eastern Shore of Maryland is a scenic maze of waterfront towns, secluded coves, and tributary rivers and creeks that flow into Chesapeake Bay. It's also home to Oxford, Maryland, USA, and the Tred Avon Yacht Club. by SF Marina Posted 9 Jun 06:18 PDT Lyman-Morse Brokerage team expands to Portland Lyman-Morse Brokerage team expands to Portland Excited to welcome Ronnie Simpson to the team in Maine The Lyman-Morse Brokerage team is growing—and so is our reach. We're excited to welcome Ronnie Simpson, professional offshore sailor and award-winning sailing journalist, to the team. by Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Posted 8 Jun 10:48 PDT Marine Auctions: June online auctions Marine Auctions: June online auctions Bidding to open on Friday 20th June The Bidding for the June Online Auction will commence on Thursday 20th June and will end on Thursday 26th June at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 6 Jun 22:19 PDT Soft demand continues with bright spots Soft demand continues with bright spots Key findings from the March 2025 NMMA Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data report The latest data from NMMA's Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report, covering the rolling period from April 2024 through March 2025, offers a tempered view of the recreational boating market by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 6 Jun 06:27 PDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Five Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Five Episode Five - Shane Subichin, The Boat Works - is now up and running Watch along as we speak with Shane Subichin, GM at The Boat Works about his life from tinnies on Sydney Harbour to leading the team at the premier refit and maintenance yard on the Gold Coast. by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 5 Jun 21:28 PDT Sharrow to build nationwide manufacturing network Sharrow to build nationwide manufacturing network To support its expanding operations across both its recreational division and Sharrow Labs Sharrow Engineering announced plans to build a nationwide 5-axis CNC manufacturing network to support its expanding operations across both its recreational division, Sharrow Marine, and its new affiliate, Sharrow Labs. by Sharrow Marine Posted 5 Jun 10:09 PDT Newport International Boat Show joins Sail Newport Newport International Boat Show joins Sail Newport Premier northeast boat show donates $5,000 to community efforts The Newport International Boat Show, presented by BankNewport announced today its continued involvement in supporting Sail Newport to aid in a shared dedication to attract new boaters to a lifetime of making memories on the water. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 5 Jun 09:57 PDT TEMO 1000 launched to the North American market TEMO 1000 launched to the North American market Debu at the Annapolis Spring Boat Show TEMO, the French manufacturer of 'the lightest outboard motor in the world', released the TEMO 1000 in North America on Friday, April 25th, at the Annapolis Spring Boat Show. by Richard Matthews Posted 5 Jun 07:17 PDT More confusion as tariff decisions overruled More confusion as tariff decisions overruled A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America On May 30, President Donald Trump announced that Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum will double from 25% to 50%, effective Wednesday, June 4. The announcement was made during a speech at U.S. Steel's Mon Valley Works-Irvin Plant. by Peter Rendle Posted 4 Jun 08:00 PDT U.S. announces tariff increase on steel & aluminum U.S. announces tariff increase on steel & aluminum Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum will double from 25% to 50% On May 30, President Donald Trump announced that Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum will double from 25% to 50%, effective Wednesday, June 4. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 3 Jun 16:56 PDT Newport International Boat Show tickets on sale Newport International Boat Show tickets on sale New England's premier boat show set to take place September 11-14, 2025 The Newport International Boat Show announced today that tickets are now on sale for this year's Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 3 Jun 11:05 PDT The economic impact of the recreational boating The economic impact of the recreational boating 2025 California Boating Congress was held in Sacramento, California, co-hosted by NMMA Last week, the 2025 California Boating Congress was held in Sacramento, Calif. Co-hosted by NMMA, the two-day advocacy event started Tuesday with the California boating community hearing from the California Business Roundtable by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 3 Jun 10:02 PDT