Staying course through exporting opportunities Staying course through exporting opportunities Interested in exporting or expanding your business internationally? Interested in exporting or learning more about expanding your business internationally? The NMMA helps members expand into the global marketplace, identifying resources at the state and federal levels by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 27 Feb 07:59 PST Yanmar and Smartgyroe entered into partnership Yanmar and Smartgyroe entered into partnership The partnership includes close collaboration between the two companies Yanmar, a leading provider of marine engines and propulsion systems, and Smartgyro S.r.l., a gyro stabilization technology company, today announced they have entered into a strategic partnership. by Saltwater Stone Posted 27 Feb 04:49 PST McConaghy builder of choice for BlackCat 30 McConaghy builder of choice for BlackCat 30 Selected to join this exclusive alliance of partners McConaghy have been selected to join this exclusive alliance of partners due to our specialist knowledge and experience in the build of midsize carbon fibre multihulls and advanced composite construction methods. by McConaghy Boats Posted 26 Feb 13:48 PST Positive feedback despite world trade disruption Positive feedback despite world trade disruption Peter Rendle's latest North American MarineBusinessWorld.com newsletter As the coronavirus dominates world news and is now having an effect on the stock market, the boating industry is reporting positive feedback from the numerous boat shows that have taken place this year. by Peter Rendle Posted 26 Feb 08:00 PST 41st Annual Institutional Investors Conference 41st Annual Institutional Investors Conference MasterCraft to participate on Monday, March 2 MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. have announced that Fred Brightbill, MasterCraft's Chief Executive Officer, and Tim Oxley, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Raymond James 41st Annual Institutional Investors Conference. by George Steinbarger Posted 26 Feb 07:35 PST USA Pavilion registration open for METSTRADE 2020 USA Pavilion registration open for METSTRADE 2020 One of the largest country pavilions at the show The NMMA organizes and operates the U.S.A. Pavilion, one of the largest country pavilions at the show, offering cost-effective, turn-key exhibition packages in a prime location. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 26 Feb 05:09 PST Launching the new Friendship 50 RHIB Launching the new Friendship 50 RHIB With hybrid, foam-filled, inflatable 'D' sponson tubes The mandate was to design and build a high-quality, aesthetically-pleasing, multi-purpose exploration vessel: a boat that would perform equally; as well as a support vessel for a professional yacht racing program and as a weekend cruiser. by Ted Fontaine Posted 25 Feb 14:21 PST Ambitious plans for METSTRADE 2020 Ambitious plans for METSTRADE 2020 A significant extension to Hall 5 at the RAI Amsterdam location, and more Having enjoyed strong growth throughout the last decade, with exhibitor and visitor attendance figures consistently rising, the organisers of METSTRADE have announced ambitious plans for the 2020 edition and beyond. by Petra IJmker, METSTRADE Posted 25 Feb 14:12 PST New England Boat Show reports strong boat sales New England Boat Show reports strong boat sales The Show's brand new Summer Street entrance was liked by both exhibitors and attendees The nine-day Progressive® Insurance New England Boat Show®concluded on Sunday, reporting an attendance of 50,726, down 2 percent from last year's record attendance of 51,725, but up 2 percent from the three year average attendance of 49,728. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 24 Feb 05:25 PST 2020 Miami Boat Show boost for boating industry 2020 Miami Boat Show boost for boating industry The Show kicked off with near record crowds on opening day Celebrating 79 years and its fifth year at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin, the 2020 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show, presented by West Marine, drew 82,171 attendees over its five-day run ending on President's Day. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 22 Feb 05:51 PST New SikaForce 315 fast bonding adhesive New SikaForce 315 fast bonding adhesive Super fast plastic & metal adhesive from Sika® Marine When speed is important, new SikaForce®-315 from Sika® Marine is a very fast-setting, polyurethane adhesive for bonding small plastic and metal components. by Ocean Marketing Posted 21 Feb 19:46 PST Xantrex VP promoted to President of Marine Power Xantrex VP promoted to President of Marine Power At parent company Mission Critical Electronics Xantrex Vice President and General Manager Richard Gaudet is now the President of Marine Power at Mission Critical Electronics, Xantrex's parent company. Gaudet assumed his new responsibility on January 02, 2020. by Mitul Chandrani Posted 21 Feb 13:17 PST Capria improves dry stack launching Capria improves dry stack launching Bringing speed and efficiency to a highly organized and cost-effective method Dry stacking is a highly organized and cost-effective method of storing boats. But traditional launching methods are often chaotic and hazardous. With Frontal, Lateral or Rotary Launchers from CAPRIA S.A., the process is fast and efficient. by Martin Flory Group Posted 21 Feb 05:58 PST Cobalt Boats celebrates safety milestone Cobalt Boats celebrates safety milestone Maintaining a safe workplace pays dividends Premium luxury manufacturer Cobalt Boats has announced that in 2019 it achieved the distinction of compiling more than one million hours worked without a lost-time injury. by Cobalt Boats Posted 21 Feb 05:26 PST Sailing Inc. and J/Boats announce new partnership Sailing Inc. and J/Boats announce new partnership Sailing Inc. expanded premier boat brokerage services by adding a J/Boats dealership in Charleston Sailing Inc., headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is proud to announce it is expanded its premier boat brokerage services by adding a J/Boats dealership in Charleston, South Carolina. by Karl Felger Posted 21 Feb 04:43 PST Coast Guard Foundation to honor USCG Coast Guard Foundation to honor USCG Air Station to be recognized for heroism and mission excellence The Coast Guard Foundation announced today that its 27th annual Tribute to the Eighth Coast Guard District will be held at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. by Rus Graham Posted 20 Feb 14:25 PST Marine Marketers Association recognizes MarineMax Marine Marketers Association recognizes MarineMax For outstanding marketing communications efforts The Marine Marketers of America (MMA) recognized MarineMax for outstanding marketing communications efforts in the marine industry at the 2019 Neptune Awards ceremony. by Lisa Harrison Posted 20 Feb 07:04 PST Register for the American Boating Congress Register for the American Boating Congress Early bird pricing discount runs through Friday Registration for the 2020 American Boating Congress (ABC) is now open and NMMA is encouraging all stakeholders to reserve their spot today. Early bird pricing discount runs through Friday. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 20 Feb 06:02 PST HydroHoist launches 78-inch Dock Storage System HydroHoist launches 78-inch Dock Storage System HydroLocker Series now offers two refreshing designs HydroHoist Boat Lifts, leading manufacturer of marine equipment, announced today a new addition to their product offerings, an all-new solution to dockside storage - the rugged and innovative 78-inch Rectangular HydroLocker™. by Andrew Golden Posted 19 Feb 21:47 PST Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Recognised by the Cruising Club of America The Cruising Club of America awarded GGR 2018-2019 winner Jean-Luc Van den Heede with the 2019 Blue Water Medal for his achievements in single-handed sailing, notably six solo circumnavigations. by Don McIntyre Posted 19 Feb 06:35 PST