SBA Made in America Manufacturing Initiative SBA Made in America Manufacturing Initiative Designed to support small manufacturers The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) introduced last week its Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, designed to support small manufacturers. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 25 Mar 17:20 PDT Join the 2025 American Boating Congress Join the 2025 American Boating Congress A vital advocacy event for recreational boating industry The 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC) is set to return to the nation's capital, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to advocate for the future of recreational boating. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 25 Mar 09:07 PDT J Craft partners with Hinckley Yacht Services J Craft partners with Hinckley Yacht Services The partnership brings a concierge approach to J Craft owners in the US Debuting at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, the partnership brings a concierge approach to J Craft owners in the US. by Bill Springer Posted 24 Mar 11:57 PDT Denison announces new exclusive partnerships Denison announces new exclusive partnerships For Ocean King in North, Central, and South America and for Filippetti Yachts in North America Denison Yachting announced new exclusive partnerships at the 2025 Palm Beach Boat Show. The company will serve as the exclusive representative for Ocean King in North, Central, and South America, as well as for Filippetti Yachts in North America. by Denison Yachting Posted 22 Mar 07:37 PDT EU delays tariffs on U.S. Boats EU delays tariffs on U.S. Boats Creating key window for negotiations While this delay is not a final solution, it is a welcome sign that both sides are taking time to negotiate. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 21 Mar 22:27 PDT Guidance for Section 232 Tariffs Guidance for Section 232 Tariffs 25% tariffs expanded to cover certain downstream products of both aluminum and steel Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) issued the required certification indicating that the appropriate systems are in place to account for steel and aluminum in derivative products by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 21 Mar 16:39 PDT Groupe Beneteau - 2024 full year results Groupe Beneteau - 2024 full year results Acceleration of the product plan: 66 models in three years "Groupe Beneteau's teams once again showed their outstanding ability to adapt, faced with the significant changes on the boat markets in 2024. The efforts made by all our employees enabled the Group to achieve over one billion euros of sales for the year" by Beneteau Group Posted 21 Mar 02:54 PDT Tariff legislation continues to make the headlines Tariff legislation continues to make the headlines A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Effective March 13 the Government of Canada has imposed 25 percent tariffs on $29.8 billion in products imported from the U.S. including fishing rods, hooks, nets, lines, and other tackle. by Peter Rendle Posted 20 Mar 13:00 PDT C-MAP named distribution partner by the ICENC C-MAP named distribution partner by the ICENC Appointed by the IC-ENC to deliver comprehensive end-user services C-MAP®, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, today announced its new status as a Distribution Partner for the International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts (IC-ENC). by C-MAP Posted 20 Mar 10:16 PDT The Multihull Company new Lagoon dealer The Multihull Company new Lagoon dealer Exciting collaboration marks a significant milestone The Multihull Company proudly announces their partnership with Lagoon Catamarans as an exclusive dealer on the Gulf Coast. by The Multihull Company Posted 20 Mar 09:36 PDT NMMA meets with USTR NMMA meets with USTR To advocate for the Recreational Boating Industry NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, along with SVP of Government Relations Robyn Boerstling, met with officials from the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office last week to discuss the impact of tariffs on manufacturing jobs by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 19 Mar 17:06 PDT Understanding European Union's Retaliatory Tariffs Understanding European Union's Retaliatory Tariffs In response to the Trump administration's reinstated Section 232 tariffs The European Union (EU) announced it would allow the suspended 2018 retaliatory tariffs – which includes recreational boats – to lapse on March 31. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 19 Mar 15:18 PDT Revolution in Onboard Lightning Protection Systems Revolution in Onboard Lightning Protection Systems DDCE is designed to prevent direct lightning strikes by gathering positive charges Dinnteco America, established leader in lightning protection technology, announced today its latest solution for the marine, military, energy and transportation industries - the Electromagnetic Charge Compensation Device (DDCE). by Dinnteco Posted 19 Mar 15:17 PDT ABYC and USCG to Host Webinar ABYC and USCG to Host Webinar Gasoline Fuel Systems - Evolution and Compliance The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) have opened registration for the next installment of the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 18 Mar 17:52 PDT Dates set for 54th Newport International Boat Show Dates set for 54th Newport International Boat Show The premier Northeast Boat Show takes place September 11-14, 2025 The Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport announced today that the 54th annual Newport International Boat Show will take place September 11 through 14, 2025, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 18 Mar 15:00 PDT National Women's Sailing Association Conference National Women's Sailing Association Conference “Knowledge – Skills – Fun” while celebrating NWSA's 35th anniversary in St. Petersburg, Fl. The National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) is expanding its 2025 National Women's Sailing Association Conference, presented by American Sailing, to three days. by BoatUS Posted 18 Mar 07:52 PDT Northrop & Johnson mourns passing of Paul Daubner Northrop & Johnson mourns passing of Paul Daubner Beloved Yacht Broker colleague and friend It is with profound sadness that Northrop & Johnson announces the passing of our beloved Yacht Broker colleague and friend, Paul Daubner. by Northrop & Johnson Posted 18 Mar 01:38 PDT Canada imposes 25% Tariff on U.S. Fishing Products Canada imposes 25% Tariff on U.S. Fishing Products Including fishing rods, hooks, nets, lines, and other tackle Effective March 13, 2025, the Government of Canada is imposing 25 percent tariffs on $29.8 billion in products imported from the U.S., including fishing rods, hooks, nets, lines, and other tackle. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 17 Mar 16:26 PDT Marine Auctions: March/April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: March/April Online Auctions March Online Auction and Special April Online Auction March's Action Bidding to Commence Friday 21st March and will end on Thursday 27th March. And April's Bidding to Commence on Friday 4th April and will end on Thursday 10th April. by Marine Auctions Posted 17 Mar 02:11 PDT 2025 ORC World Championship announces sponsor 2025 ORC World Championship announces sponsor The organisers are proud to announce Garmin® are supporting the event The organisers of the 2025 ORC World Championship—Kalev Yacht Club, the Tallinn Olympic Sailing Center, and the Estonian Yachting Union—are proud to announce Garmin® as the Title Sponsor of this prestigious event, set to take place from August 8–16, 2025. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 14 Mar 18:43 PDT