IBI recently reported that Premier Marine filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday June 19, 2017. The Minnesota-based builder manufactures pontoon boats. The company said in its filings that its acquisition of the Palm Beach and Weeres pontoon brands in 2011 forced it to file for bankruptcy protection.
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) welcomes the Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters & Port Managers (PCC) as its newest membership partner.
With up to 50-year agreement in place, Informa Exhibitions plans enhancements to exhibitor and attendee experiences.
Secure U.S. Customs and Border Protection area offers numerous benefits for yachting business.
Several Canadian Sea Ray dealerships were among the 69 Sea Ray dealerships recognized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for excellence in customer satisfaction, earning a total of 101 awards and kicking off the CSI Dealer Award Program’s inaugural year.
Executive Director Sara Anghel reports that NMMA Canada has again secured funding from Global Affairs Canada to support the efforts of Canadian recreational marine manufacturers to expand their business internationally.
Accidents happen in just seconds. Often times you can catch yourself and prevent disaster. When accidents happen on the docks or on the water, it complicates many things. This IMI webinar is designed to help you prevent accidents.
The fatalities over the weekend of an 11-year-old girl in New Jersey and 19-year-old young man in Ohio are bringing scrutiny to an age-old summer ritual that’s common on waterfronts across North America.
As Canadians get ready to celebrate our country’s sesquicentennial on July 1st, Canada Day also marks the official kick off to summer boating season as one of the busiest weekends on the water.
YBAA’s annual low-cost YBAA University (YBAA U) events are offered each summer, providing yacht sales professionals with full-day educational programs.
Summer is calling. Answer it aboard a Beneteau. Through July 4, Beneteau is offering factory incentives of up $116,000 on selected boats. Boats available now include Monte Carlo 4, 5, and 6 models.
Summer Sailstice celebrates on the weekend nearest to the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice – the official beginning of summer.
Capt. Jake Hardy, the new owner of TowBoatUS Mentor, an on-water towing and assistance service for recreational boaters, has been a lifelong Lake Erie boater. “I’ve never lived more than a mile from the lake, and I’ve been boating and fishing since I was a kid,” he said.
Bellingham Marine engineered a proprietary method for lifting the 80-ton StevestonHarbour floats, saving both time and money for the client.
For orcas, the ever-increasing noise levels in the Salish Sea are threatening their ability to find food, communicate and navigate the dark waters critical to their survival. Sound under the sea is polluting our marine environment, and the survival of southern residents is at stake.
Mustang Survival, the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, celebrates fifty years of keeping people dry and safe in and around the water.
The 2017 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) will be more accessible for international participants through two new features including The International B2B VIP Program, and expanded exhibits from global vendors throughout the show floor.
According to BoatUS, damage from hurricanes is a leading cause for boat insurance claims. So each summer, the national advocacy, services and safety group anxiously awaits predictions, from a number of highly qualified experts with supercomputers, as to how many tropical storms and hurricanes will form in the Atlantic.
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., announced on June 14th that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) reversed a December 2015 finding by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that Garmin had infringed Navico patents related to downscan sonar.
The Government of Canada is seeking comments from the public before the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) formal negotiations begin.