In October, the Whale and Vessel Safety (WAVS) Taskforce won the Marine Research Hub (MRH) Innovation & Sustainability Award during the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Presented in partn... Read More
Nominations for the 2026 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Award are being accepted. This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the marine accessories industry. ... Read More
Last week’s election results set the stage for new agendas and state-led policy changes that could impact marine manufacturers, boat dealers, and suppliers in the years ahead. As new leaders take offi... Read More
Last week, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) met to discuss several issues of importance to recreational anglers, including management of the striped bass fishery – of which hund... Read More
NMMA Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2026 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame, an annual recognition celebrating individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of Canada’s rec... Read More
Marine Marketers of America (MMA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Neptune Awards—North America’s top honors for marine marketing. The annual contest, now in its 18th year, is open to any com... Read More
Yesterday, it was announced that Canada's Budget 2025 includes a commitment to remove the luxury tax on boats, a failed tax policy that unfairly punished Canadian manufacturers and workers. When the l... Read More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced that Standards Week 2026 will take place Jan. 11–15 at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, bringing together marine industry lead... Read More
NMMA’s annual U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is a trusted source of comprehensive industry facts and figures. The data presented in the latest 486-page report spans from 2011-2024 outl... Read More
When Metstrade runs Nov. 18–20 in Amsterdam, the global marine industry will see an exciting new chapter for North America. For the first time, the Canada and U.S.A. pavilions will co-locate in Hall 1... Read More