Newport Boat Show opens 55th annual event Newport Boat Show opens 55th annual event Kicking off 2026 Boat Show Season The Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport opens its 55th annual event September 17, at 10 a.m. The four-day show runs through September 20, across more than 17 acres and seven interconnected sites along Newport's downtown waterfront. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 17 Sep 11:30 PDT NMMA, ICOMIA and EBI launch global industry survey NMMA, ICOMIA and EBI launch global industry survey Boatbuilders invited to help develop a globally harmonised environmental assessment methodology The NMMA, alongside the ICOMIA and the European Boating Industry (EBI), launched a global industry questionnaire to assess the recreational marine sector's readiness to adopt a harmonised Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 17 Sep 09:55 PDT Ajax Systems joins African Boating Conference Ajax Systems joins African Boating Conference Navigating a changing world: what global security means for the marine industry Ajax Systems has joined the African Boating Conference as an Industry Partner and will bring its security expertise to one of the conference's most topical discussions: how the marine industry manages risk in an increasingly complex global environment. by African Boating Conference Posted 17 Sep 09:18 PDT Radian IoT intelligent Boat Lift Monitoring Radian IoT intelligent Boat Lift Monitoring This feature prevents failures, reduces risk and modernizes marina operations Radian IoT has announced it has expanded its marine technology platform with a new Boat Lift Monitoring feature, designed to bring intelligence, transparency and predictive insight to a key component of boat ownership and marina operations. by Radian Posted 17 Sep 08:58 PDT Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 Review Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 Review A great source of inspiration for the 56,000 visitors from all over the world From 8 to 13 September, the Cannes Yachting Festival, in the heart of the Vieux Port and Port Canto, brought together 660 exhibitors and 700 boats from 5 to 55 metres, including nearly 150 world premieres. by Cannes Yachting Festival Posted 17 Sep 00:10 PDT The Honours sets sights on Palm Beach Boat Show The Honours sets sights on Palm Beach Boat Show Bringing together some of the most inspiring figures connected to yachting The Honours is heading to Palm Beach for 2027. Taking place during the Palm Beach International Boat Show next March, the destination will mark an exciting new chapter for the event, which celebrates the people making a difference through yachting. by The Honours Posted 16 Sep 08:45 PDT Brunswick demonstrates strong market momentum Brunswick demonstrates strong market momentum Navan C38 launch drives strong dealer demand at Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 Strong dealer demand for the new Navan C38, another record for Mercury outboard engine share, and a new Navico Group technology partnership highlight the strength of Brunswick's integrated marine portfolio by Brunswick Corporation Posted 16 Sep 08:02 PDT Retaliatory tariffs implemented on US products Retaliatory tariffs implemented on US products A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Canada's retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. products took effect September 8th. The Canadian countermeasures cover $27.6 billion in imports from the U.S and are in response to the Trump Administration's recent 50% tariff on certain imports from Canada. by Peter Rendle Posted 16 Sep 08:00 PDT Customs enforcement changes to impact imports Customs enforcement changes to impact imports Members that serve as the importer of record (IOR) should take the steps now New federal customs policies prescribed in Executive Order 14411: Strengthening Customs Enforcement will significantly affect companies importing fishing equipment, components, and any other products into the United States. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 16 Sep 05:50 PDT IBEX 2026 Pavilions and Specialty Areas IBEX 2026 Pavilions and Specialty Areas Creating a More Focused Show Experience Located throughout the Tampa Convention Center and waterfront, these curated destinations bring related products, technologies, companies and programming together, helping marine professionals find what matters to their work faster. by IBEX Posted 16 Sep 04:55 PDT BWA Yachting launches into Latin America BWA Yachting launches into Latin America Starting with Panama and Colombia New operations in Panama City and Cartagena strengthen BWA Yachting's presence across the Americas and expand support for yachts cruising between the Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific. by Francesca Fenucci Posted 16 Sep 04:50 PDT MIASF Promotes Molly Ringberg MIASF Promotes Molly Ringberg Marine Industries Association of South Florida's new Membership and Events Manager The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) has announced the promotion of Molly Ringberg to Membership and Events Manager. by Gabriella Ramirez Posted 16 Sep 04:48 PDT ePropulsion unveils eCore at Cannes ePropulsion unveils eCore at Cannes Acting as the intelligent heart of a vessel's power network ePropulsion Americas announced the unveiling of its new eCore Energy Management System at the Cannes Yachting Festival, introducing an intelligent, integrated approach to managing propulsion and onboard power for modern cruising vessels and catamarans. by ePropulsion Posted 11 Sep 11:51 PDT 2026 Turning the Tide Summit speaker lineup 2026 Turning the Tide Summit speaker lineup Presenters include state agency staff, boatyard operators, river keepers and industry leaders Today, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced its speaker lineup for its 2026 Turning the Tide Summit. by Bradley Weaver Posted 11 Sep 07:57 PDT Cleveland's Waterfront Boat Show is back Cleveland's Waterfront Boat Show is back Spend the weekend at North Coast Harbor exploring boats in the water Spend the weekend at North Coast Harbor exploring boats in the water, connecting with the local boating community, enjoying on-water experiences and taking in everything Cleveland's waterfront has to offer. by Ohio Marine Trades Association Posted 11 Sep 04:47 PDT Sangwon Shin to spotlight AI integration Sangwon Shin to spotlight AI integration At NMEA, Genoa International Boat Show & IBEX Avikus USA, HD Hyundai's developer of AI-powered navigation and docking solutions, has announced that Sangwon Shin, VP of recreational marine, will present and participate in educational sessions at three leading marine industry events this fall. by Avikus Posted 11 Sep 03:03 PDT NW Marina & Boatyard Conference early-birds NW Marina & Boatyard Conference early-birds Discount extended to September 15 A big thank-you to our Presenting Sponsor, Marine Floats, and Networking Sponsor, Bellingham Marine Inc., whose support allows us to extend the Early Bird registration rate through September 15! by Northwest Marine Trade Association Posted 10 Sep 06:20 PDT Canada's countermeasures take effect Canada's countermeasures take effect President Trump issues new tariffs on products from Canada Canada's retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. products took effect Sept. 8. The Canadian countermeasures cover $27.6 billion in imports from the U.S and are in response to the Trump Administration's recent 50% tariff on certain imports from Canada. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 9 Sep 14:43 PDT Procaccianti acquire Charleston Harbor Resort Procaccianti acquire Charleston Harbor Resort Announced by Procaccianti Companies and its joint venture partner, Rugger Capital Procaccianti Companies and its joint venture partner, Rugger Capital, today announced the acquisition of Charleston Harbor Resort, a 217-key waterfront property in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. by Suntex Marinas Posted 9 Sep 11:49 PDT Groupe Beneteau at the Cannes Yachting Festival Groupe Beneteau at the Cannes Yachting Festival Coosing to stay on the offensive by acting on the levers it controls At the Cannes Yachting Festival, Groupe Beneteau is unveiling 24 new models for the 2026-2027 season and continuing the acceleration launched as part of its plan for 66 model launches between 2025 and 2027. by Beneteau Group Posted 9 Sep 10:14 PDT