2020 ABYC MARINE LAW SYMPOSIUM – “FIRE, EXPLOSIONS, & OTHER THERMAL EVENTS”

Oct 15, 2019

The 4th Annual Marine Law Symposium will be held January 7, 2020 in New Orleans! Get a unique perspective on high profile accidents not shared in any other venue. Expert speakers will analyze critical boat fire investigations and case studies that are impacting today’s verdicts. Enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities and earn 8 CEUs in one education packed day!

ABYC Standards Certification After the Symposium

Stick around New Orleans one more day and attend the ABYC Standards
Certification course! This is an essential course for surveyors, engineers, legal professionals, marine law enforcement, and compliance inspectors. Join us in this fast-paced, one-day course, consisting of a self-study (e-learning component in advance), classroom review, and then exam.

Get a discounted rate when you register for BOTH the Marine Law Symposium and the ABYC Standards Certification course.

Recreational Marine Industry Applauds Removal of the Luxury Tax on Boats in Budget 2025

OTTAWA (November 4, 2025)—Canada’s boating industry applauds Budget 2025’s commitment to remove the devastating luxury tax on boats, a failed tax policy that unfairly punished Canadian manufacturers and workers. When the luxury tax was first implemented in September 2022, Canada’s marine industry leaders were quick to point out the impending losses of middle-class jobs, government tax revenues and sales declines.

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Just Launched

Introducing the All-New Axopar 38

Axopar pioneers once again to set new standards, with the Axopar 38 range marking a new era in adventure boating. The first model of the range debuted at Boot Düsseldorf 2026 with the world premiere of the Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin, to be followed by the Axopar 38 Sun Top and Cross Top launching later this year.

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Simrad Marine Electronics Debuts New NSO® 4

As Simrad Marine Electronics marks its 80th anniversary, the brand celebrates eight decades of innovation with the launch of NSO® 4 – the next chapter in marine navigation. Built on the revolutionary NEON™ operating system (OS) and designed to be the world’s most intuitive chartplotter, NSO 4 is the latest premium chartplotter and fishfinder in the Simrad® portfolio, delivering an unmatched combination of effortless control, lightning-fast performance, and sleek design, setting a new standard for offshore navigation.

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