IBEX appoint Director of Marketing & Communication IBEX appoint Director of Marketing & Communication Kate Donadio will lead efforts to grow IBEX's reach and elevate its marketing performance The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's largest marine trade show and conference, announced today that it has welcomed Kate Donadio to the role of Director of Marketing and Communications. by IBEX Posted 30 Jul 08:21 PDT Trade agreement reached between the USA and Europe Trade agreement reached between the USA and Europe A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America In a significant development for American marine manufacturers, the United States and the European Union have reached a trade agreement that spares U.S.-made recreational boats and marine engines from a new round of retaliatory tariffs. by Peter Rendle Posted 30 Jul 08:00 PDT Ullman Sails set for African Boating Conference Ullman Sails set for African Boating Conference Celebrating 58 years of global innovation in sailmaking As Ullman Sails celebrates 58 years of global innovation in sailmaking, the company is reinforcing its leadership position by supporting and participating in the African Boating Conference, taking place in Cape Town on 21-22 October 2025. by African Boating Conference Posted 29 Jul 23:42 PDT Sea Tow Foundation welcomes 8 new Council members Sea Tow Foundation welcomes 8 new Council members These individuals will join a diverse group of industry leaders and advocates The Sea Tow Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting boating safety, is proud to announce the addition of eight new members to its Boating Safety Advisory Council. by Sea Tow Foundation Posted 29 Jul 14:12 PDT Ted Gersen joins Palm Beach Motor Yachts Ted Gersen joins Palm Beach Motor Yachts Expanding Newport, Rhode Island presence with Industry Sales Veteran Continuing its expansion and focus on customer experience, Palm Beach Motor Yachts is excited to announce that yacht sales professional Ted Gersen has joined the company's Newport, Rhode Island team. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 29 Jul 12:53 PDT MasterCraft expands dealership network MasterCraft expands dealership network Hagadone Marine Center is a full-service dealership located on Lake Coeur d'Alene The luxury, full-service dealership located on North Shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene Delivers Premium Towboats and unmatched service to boaters throughout the Inland Northwest. by MasterCraft Posted 29 Jul 09:10 PDT U.S. and European Union finalize trade deal U.S. and European Union finalize trade deal Recreational boats exempt from retaliatory tariffs In a significant development for American marine manufacturers, the United States and the European Union have reached a trade agreement that spares U.S.-made recreational boats and marine engines from a new round of retaliatory tariffs. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 28 Jul 15:11 PDT Africa's Marine Industry Unites in Cape Town Africa's Marine Industry Unites in Cape Town The African Boating Conference is gaining momentum with the revitalised Cape Town Boat Show The African Boating Conference 21/22 Oct 2025 is gaining even more momentum with the revitalised Cape Town Boat Show set to follow immediately after the conference, 24/26 October, creating a powerful week-long showcase of Africa's marine industry. by African Boating Conference Posted 27 Jul 22:47 PDT Global boating industry urges fair trade policies Global boating industry urges fair trade policies To protect jobs and sustain economic growth Today, leading voices from the recreational boating industry across the globe issued a joint statement calling on their respective governments to adopt trade policies that promote stability, reduce tariffs by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 26 Jul 08:50 PDT Balance 750 launches in Cape Town Balance 750 launches in Cape Town A new era of luxury performance sailing The Balance 750 has officially launched, marking a bold new chapter in luxury performance catamaran sailing. by Balance Catamarans Posted 26 Jul 00:26 PDT Move to introduce a market expansion strategy Move to introduce a market expansion strategy A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America In a pivotal move to confront declining new boat sales and unify the recreational marine industry around a shared growth strategy, the NMMA and the MRAA have launched the Market Expansion Advisory Group. by Peter Rendle Posted 23 Jul 08:00 PDT North America expands footprint at 2025 Metstrade North America expands footprint at 2025 Metstrade This year's Marine Equipment Trade Show is set to be the largest in its history With the 2025 Marine Equipment Trade Show (Metstrade) set to be the largest in its history, NMMA and NMMA Canada are expanding their joint footprint with a powerful North American presence in the show's newly opened Hall 12. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 22 Jul 22:58 PDT Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions Bidding to start 24th July and will end 30 July We are now accepting entries for our August Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 22 Jul 13:30 PDT Mercury Marine expands V10 Verado lineup Mercury Marine expands V10 Verado lineup With all-new 425hp outboard and enhanced 350hp model Mercury Marine today announced the latest expansion of its award-winning Verado® outboard lineup with the introduction of the all-new V10 425hp Verado outboard and a performance enhanced version of the V10 350hp Verado outboard. by Mercury Marine Posted 22 Jul 09:40 PDT RIMTA welcomes new Executive Director RIMTA welcomes new Executive Director Forrest Williams brings over 25 years in the marine industry to the position Newport-based Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) announced today the appointment of marine industry veteran Forrest Williams as the organization's new Executive Director, effective July 14. by Rhode Island Marine Trades Association Posted 21 Jul 13:43 PDT SEA.AI expands with new strategic partners SEA.AI expands with new strategic partners Fast becoming the go-to safety solution SEA.AI, the global leader in AI-powered vision systems for maritime safety, continues its rapid international expansion with the addition of key partners. by SEA.AI Posted 21 Jul 03:41 PDT Florida Infrastructure Expansion Bill Florida Infrastructure Expansion Bill Senate Bill 1162 officially took effect after being signed into law On July 1, Senate Bill 1162 officially took effect after being signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in late May. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 18 Jul 14:58 PDT Joining forces to accelerate boating expansion Joining forces to accelerate boating expansion NMMA and MRAA have launched the Market Expansion Advisory Group In a pivotal move to confront declining new boat sales and unify the recreational marine industry around a shared growth strategy, the NMMA and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) have launched the Market Expansion Advisory Group. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 18 Jul 08:32 PDT NMRA 2025 Marine Trades Education Scholarships NMRA 2025 Marine Trades Education Scholarships Three Students Awarded $1,000 The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) has awarded 3 scholarships of $1,000 each to students pursuing education in the marine trades beginning this fall. by NMRA Posted 17 Jul 09:23 PDT 2025 National Boating Safety Awards Sponsors 2025 National Boating Safety Awards Sponsors The Sea Tow Foundation is now accepting sponsors The Sea Tow Foundation, is now accepting sponsors for the 2025 National Boating Safety Awards, an annual awards program that honors outstanding for-profit companies in the recreational boating industry for their commitment to boating safety. by Sea Tow Foundation Posted 16 Jul 14:42 PDT