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MJM Yachts Appoints Industry Veterans Matt Saloom and Brent Brewster as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Feb 11, 2025 MJM COO Matt SaloomMatt Saloom, who previously served as MJM Vice President of Operations in 2020–2021, is now Chief Operating Officer (COO). Saloom brings extensive leadership experience from some of the most respected names in the automotive and boating industries, including Volvo, Hatteras Yachts, and most recently, as President of Maverick Boat Group. Recognized for his…

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Call for Presentations – Share your voice at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

Feb 11, 2025 Are you an industry leader, innovator, or expert with insights to share? Advanced Textiles Expo® and Emerging Technologies Conference are looking for dynamic speakers like you. This is your chance to • Showcase your expertise and groundbreaking innovations. • Inspire professionals and shape the future of the textile industry. • Collaborate and connect with top minds in a vibrant, forward-thinking environment. Event…

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ABYC Publishes Revised Gasoline (Petrol) Fuel Systems Standard

“An uninstalled fuel tank featuring an in-tank fuel pump, compliant with ABYC’s newly published H-24 Gasoline Fuel Systems standard” Feb 11, 2025 USCG accepts ABYC requirements as equivalent to federal regulations The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that develops voluntary global safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational…

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Uncertainty a catalyst for change

Feb 4, 2025 Canada’s recent experience with potential tariffs has highlighted several critical areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. The situation this presents really should make us look inward to more domestic trade reform. Canada needs to address its internal trade barriers to foster a more robust national economy. It is crucial to dismantle…

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Yamaha Introduces New Steering Assist for Tiller Handle Models and Expands Midrange Colour Options with new cowling design

Feb 4, 2025 At the Toronto International Boat Show, Yamaha kicked off 2025 with new cowling designs and colour options within its mid-range outboard product line as well as new Steering Assist Tiller Handle F150 and F200 outboards. “With the launch of the redesigned mid-range outboards, we’re excited to offer models that not only deliver…

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MRAA Announces 2025 Young Leaders Advisory Council

Feb 4, 2025 The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced that the Young Leaders Advisory Council has new leadership and new members. Wendy Ramsey, of Pirate Cove Marina in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada has taken to the helm as the YLAC Chair. Ramsey, who has a passion for workforce development and serves as a Director At Large…

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Brunswick Corporation Earns Spot on Forbes’ Inaugural List of America’s Most Trusted Companies

Feb 4, 2025 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been named to Forbes’ inaugural 2025 list of America’s Most Trusted Companies. Among the thousands of companies that were researched for this honor, only 300 made the final list, and Brunswick ranked eighth within the Engineering and Manufacturing category. “We are honored to receive…

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ABYC Sets Date for Annual Marine Service Technician Week – Celebrate Your Marine Service Technicians, April 21-25, 2025

Feb 4, 2025 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the 4th annual “International Marine Service Technician Week,” scheduled for April 21-25, 2025. The week is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional skills and commitment of marine service professionals. “Marine technicians are the backbone of safe, reliable, and enjoyable boating experiences,” said Shannon Aronson, senior director of marketing…

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2025 Miami Innovation Awards Judges Announced, Honors to Take Place at Miami Industry Breakfast on Feb. 13

Feb 4, 2025 The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced on January 27th, the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2025 Miami Innovation Awards. As one of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The 2025 award…

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Off to a solid start

Jan 28, 2025 On Sunday, January 26th 2025, the Toronto International Boat Show closed out their 2025 show on a high note. New boat sales have been a challenge and the recent economic conditions have also been a drag on the market as interest rates were declining throughout the past year encouraging buyers to stay…

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Boating Ontario proudly hosted the 2025 Waterfront Tourism Summit

Jan 28, 2025 On behalf of Ontario’s $4.5 billion recreational boating industry, Boating Ontario proudly hosted the 2025 Waterfront Tourism Summit during the 67th annual Toronto International Boat Show. The event welcomed over 65 delegates from across the province, spanning from Temagami to Windsor, Sarnia to Belleville, Kingston to Niagara, and beyond. Designed to share ideas and growth strategies with municipal decision makers…

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ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA to develop first Globally Aligned Recreational Marine Lifecycle Assessment

Pictured l-r: Jeff Wasil, NMMA; Philip Easthill, EBI; Joe Lynch, ICOMIA; Ellen Bradley, NMMA; Robert Marx, EBI, Frank Hugelmeyer, NMMA. Jan 28, 2025 This first-ever collaboration unites the global recreational marine industry to accelerate progress in developing a shared approach to quantifying environmental performance across a range of technologies On January 20, 2025, leading marine trade associations the…

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Freedom Boat Club Surpasses 600,000 Member Boating Trips for Second Consecutive Year in 2024

Jan 28, 2025 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, announced that it surpassed 600,000-member boating trips in 2024, marking the second consecutive year the company has achieved this significant milestone. This achievement spans Freedom Boat Club’s 400+ locations across North America, Europe, and Australia, reinforcing the company’s leadership in expanding access to boating and…

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Dometic advances sustainability with new Marine AC refrigerant technology

Jan 28, 2025 On January 21st, 2025, Dometic announced the launch of its 2025 marine air conditioning systems, designed with sustainability at their core. New systems utilize newly developed advanced refrigerants with significantly lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) index, aligning with stringent upcoming global environmental regulations. Dometic aspires to lead the way with its innovative climate…

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Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes Named to Crain’s Chicago Business ‘Who’s Who’ List

Jan 28, 2025 Dave Foulkes, Chief Executive Officer of Brunswick Corporation, has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business 2025 Who’s Who list for the second consecutive year. This prestigious annual feature highlights over 400 of Chicago’s most influential leaders across diverse industries, including business, art, government, healthcare, cultural institutions, and non-profits. Foulkes was one of just 12…

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Here we go…

Jan 21, 2025 But, go where? That’s what everyone seems to be uncertain about. Yesterday, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the President of the United States for the second time and it sounds like he is much more prepared this time. He may clear up a lot of the uncertainty pretty fast as he puts…

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Register Now for SUR/TECH 2025 – Hybrid Event in Annapolis, MD or online – March 26–27

Jan 21, 2025 ABYC’s SUR/TECH (Surveyor/Technician), a bi-annual symposium geared toward our largest member segments, is back for its third year in 2025! This two-day hybrid event divides content between topics relevant to surveyors (Day 1) and technicians (Day 2). Join us online or at our ABYC headquarters in Annapolis, MD and gain a well-rounded, educational experience and earn up to 10 CEUs!…

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Yanmar Marine International wins two Dame Design Awards for E-Saildrive Series, setting a new standard In emission-free Sailing Technology

Jan 21, 2025 YANMAR Marine International (YMI) is delighted to announce that its ground-breaking E-Saildrive SDe 48v series has received two prestigious DAME Design Awards in the ‘Propulsion & Dynamics’ and ‘Environmental’ categories. The awards, presented during the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, honor the E-Saildrive as an exceptional example of innovation in design, functionality, and sustainability in…

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U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announces the withdrawl of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

Jan 21, 2025 The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2022 to amend the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed regulations. NMFS withdraws this proposed rule in light of numerous and ongoing requests from the public for further opportunity to review and engage with…

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Graham Clarke Group acquires Oak Bay Marine Group, expanding its British Columbia Marine Presence

Jan 21, 2025 Graham Clarke Group (GCG), a leader in British Columbia’s marine and hospitality industry, is pleased to announce it has acquired Oak Bay Marine Group (OBMG), a company with a celebrated 62-year legacy in coastal marina services and oceanfront hospitality. The acquisition of OBMG includes its four Vancouver Island marinas (Oak Bay Marina, North…

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