CMP ANNOUNCES CORPORATE NAME CHANGE
CMP is excited to announce an important development as part of its efforts towards continuous growth and expansion of its’ global brands.
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THOM DAMMRICH RECEIVES WSIA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Watersports Industry Association (WSIA) presented NMMA president Thom Dammrich with its 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award during the association’s annual Summit earlier this month.
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NOURYON INCREASES MEKP PRODUCTION FOR NORTH AMERICA
Nouryon has started production of Butanox, one of its methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) products, at its Pasadena, Texas, U.S. site, to serve the North American market.
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COVE WELCOMES ABOARD IBM CANADA
COVE is excited to announce that IBM Canada has joined the ocean business park as a tenant, one of 50 currently in residence.
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BOATING BC ANNOUNCES 2019 GRANT AND SPONSORSHIP RECIPIENTS
More than $20,000 in grants and scholarships is being awarded by the Boating BC Association to support a host of initiatives that will positively impact recreational boating in British Columbia.
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ARMACELL TO REACH LANDMARK OF 1 BILLION RECYCLED PET BOTTLES THIS YEAR
The landmark has been achieved through the growth of the company’s patented recycled PET foam core technology and product portfolio.
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DOMETIC REBRANDS ITS OCEANAIR BLINDS BUSINESS
Dometic Corporation has announced that it has discontinued the Oceanair branding formerly used for its extensive window coverings business. Effective immediately, the business unit will operate under the Dometic Marine Blinds nameplate.
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WELCOME TO THE OCEAN RACE
Two decades after buying the Race from Whitbread, Volvo has now transferred ownership to a new group, led by Richard Brisius and Johan Salén.
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PASSAGE OF ABANDONED VESSELS ACT AN IMPORTANT STEP IN ADDRESSING ISSUE OF DERELICT BOATS
The passage of federal legislation on the issue of abandoned boats underlines the need for boaters to take proactive measures and appropriately manage their vessels through to their end of life, says the Boating BC Association.
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OFFSHORE SAILING SCHOOL CELEBRATES 55TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL COURSES, EVENTS & CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS
Offshore Sailing School CEO and President, Doris Colgate, has announced additional special events, honors and announcements during to kick off its 55th Anniversary Year.
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EPA REQUESTS COMMENTS ON STUDY EXAMINING WHETHER RENEWABLE FUEL VOLUMES ADVERSELY IMPACT AIR QUALITY
The NMMA recently reported that in February, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register requesting comments regarding a proposed consent decree related to Sierra Club v. Pruitt, which calls for a study to determine whether renewable fuel volumes.
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DETROIT BOAT SHOW REPORTS RESULTS THAT MIRROR THRIVING INDUSTRY
The Detroit Boat Show at Cobo Center this past February was 50,000 square feet bigger in 2019, with a total of 500,000 sq. feet, and was packed with nearly 800 boats.
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17 for 17: GRADY-WHITE EXCELS AGAIN IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION RECOGNITION
Long-known in the industry as a leader in customer satisfaction, it’s no surprise Grady-White Boats has again been named a recipient of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award.
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YBAA ANNOUNCES THE ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE COMING YEAR
Mike Titgemeyer, CPYB, Owner of Crusader Yacht Sales, Annapolis, MD was recently re-elected as YBAA Board President, leading the association’s board of directors. The board includes eleven elected and one Honorary YBAA member yacht sales professionals from throughout the U.S.
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THE MARITIME MUSEUM OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND OCEAN NETWORKS CANADA AGREE TO WORK TOGETHER ON PUBLIC OUTREACH
The two organizations share mutual goals when it comes to the pursuit of public engagement about the ocean. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to recognize opportunities for mutual support regarding public outreach and informal education.
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MERCURY MARINE NAMED WISCONSIN MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
Mercury Marine, the world leader in marine propulsion and technology, was named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year in the Mega category at the annual awards ceremony in Milwaukee.
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CARLING TECHNOLOGIES COMPLETES CONSOLIDATION OF MARETRON
Protection products announces the complete consolidation of the Maretron brand into the Carling Technologies portfolio of marine electronics products.
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BRP WINS RECORD NINTH NMMA INNOVATION AWARD WITH THE 2019 SEA-DOO FISH PRO WATERCRAFT
BRP created a new segment in the personal watercraft industry and won its unprecedented ninth National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award for PWC at the 2019 Miami International Boat Show for its Sea-Doo FISH PRO.
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MARITIME MUSEUM OF BC RECEIVES FUNDING TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN GREATER VICTORIA
The Maritime Museum of BC has received funding from the Victoria Foundation to provide programs, walking tours, and admissions free to those experiencing marginalization within the Greater Victoria region.
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JEANNEAU NC37 MAKES ITS DEBUT AT THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Canadian Yachting’s John Armstrong is pictured with Margriet Mitchell, Manager of Marketing for Jeanneau and Prestige of the Americas, standing in front of Jeanneau’s new NC 37, which has made its debut at the Miami International Boat Show.
