Changing Scene

U.S. RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY TURNING TO BIOBUTANOL AS ALTERNATIVE BIOFUEL

Engine manufacturers from across the American recreational boating industry have identified biobutanol as a suitable and safe alternative biofuel to ethanol, a controversial biofuel due to its damaging effects on numerous types of engines, including those that power recreational boats.

Read More U.S. RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY TURNING TO BIOBUTANOL AS ALTERNATIVE BIOFUEL
24TH ANNUAL WOODENBOAT SHOW FEATURES “I BUILT IT MYSELF” BOATBUILDING COMPETITION

AkzoNobel’s Interlux® is once again the sponsor of the “I Built It Myself” trailerable wooden boat competition at the WoodenBoat Show. This year’s event will be held June 26-28 on the village green at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut…

Read More 24TH ANNUAL WOODENBOAT SHOW FEATURES “I BUILT IT MYSELF” BOATBUILDING COMPETITION
MERCURY MARINE’S BELGIUM PLANT RECEIVES CHAIRMAN’S SAFETY AWARD

Mercury Marine’s distribution plant in Petit-Rechain recently received the Brunswick Corporation Chairman’s Safety Award for excellence in safety and employee engagement. Petit-Rechain is the first distribution facility to win the prestigious Chairman’s Safety Award. The presentation held last week in Belgium, featured Brunswick Corporation CEO Dustin McCoy, Mercury Marine president John Pfeifer and other executives at the company.

Read More MERCURY MARINE’S BELGIUM PLANT RECEIVES CHAIRMAN’S SAFETY AWARD
SCEPTER CANADA EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Scepter Canada Inc. recently announced that it has significantly enhanced its international distribution network with five new distributor partners serving customers in the United States, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Read More SCEPTER CANADA EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
DEVIN SUPER TRAMP SPARKS SOME FUN WITH BRP IN NEW SEA DOO VIDEO

BRP and its Sea-Doo brand have united with Devin Super Tramp, Sea-Doo X-Team riders and NIKE wakeskate athletes in a new video to feature the Sea-Doo watercraft.

Read More DEVIN SUPER TRAMP SPARKS SOME FUN WITH BRP IN NEW SEA DOO VIDEO
COBALT BOATS WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT, TERRY CLARK

Cobalt Boats is proud to welcome Terry Clark of Independence, Kansas as company President. Terry was formerly with Textron Aviation, recently formed by the merger of Cessna and Beech Aircraft…

Read More COBALT BOATS WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT, TERRY CLARK
FOUR MORE BC MARINAS FLYING CLEAN MARINE BC FLAG

British Columbia marinas have a reason to celebrate this National Marina Day. Four more marinas have achieved certification under Georgia Strait Alliance’s (GSA) Clean Marine BC (CMBC) program for their environmental best practices…

Read More FOUR MORE BC MARINAS FLYING CLEAN MARINE BC FLAG
KOHLER MARINE SETS SAIL ABOARD THE HERMIONE

Kohler® Marine, manufacturer of diesel and gasoline marine generators for a wide range of pleasure and commercial craft applications, is participating in the Hermione-Lafayette Voyage 2015…

Read More KOHLER MARINE SETS SAIL ABOARD THE HERMIONE
KEN MACDONALD RETIRING FROM PARKBRIDGE MARINAS

Parkbridge has announced the retirement of marina industry expert and leader, Ken MacDonald.

Read More KEN MACDONALD RETIRING FROM PARKBRIDGE MARINAS
NMEA HOSTS INTERNATIONAL MARINE ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE & EXPO

For marine electronics dealers and technicians who are looking for the best technical training opportunities this year, the NMEA International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo is the place to be…

Read More NMEA HOSTS INTERNATIONAL MARINE ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE & EXPO
PETER SANDER TO GIVE KEYNOTE SPEECH AT METS 2015 BREAKFAST BRIEFING

Amsterdam RAI has announced that the keynote speaker at the METS 2015 Breakfast Briefing on 17 November will be Peter Sander, Manager Emerging Technologies & Concepts at AIRBUS Industries. He will speak on the subject of ‘On the way to Additive Layer Manufacturing:Chances & Challenges for future of design & industrial production’.

Read More PETER SANDER TO GIVE KEYNOTE SPEECH AT METS 2015 BREAKFAST BRIEFING
IBEX ANNOUNCES “ROCK THE YACHT” CONCERT TO CELEBRATE 25TH SHOW

IBEX, The International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, has teamed up with the Kentucky Exposition Center to bring IBEX participants a special concert to celebrate the 25th IBEX Show…

Read More IBEX ANNOUNCES “ROCK THE YACHT” CONCERT TO CELEBRATE 25TH SHOW
BCIT ANNOUNCES NEW MARINE MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN DATES

BCIT has just confirmed dates for Marine Mechanical Technician Apprenticeship Program for the coming year. The next level one intake starts on October 13, 2015 and the level two intake on January 4, 2016 – both at the new marine campus on Annacis Island.

Read More BCIT ANNOUNCES NEW MARINE MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN DATES
JOIN US ON TWITTER: @BoatIndCan

Boating Industry Canada is now on Twitter, @BoatIndCan. We are interested in interacting with you as you are an integral part of the Canadian marine industry. Next time you’re online please give us a nudge; we’ll follow you back.

Read More JOIN US ON TWITTER: @BoatIndCan
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2015 WORLD MARITIME TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

Registration is now open for the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC), which will be held in the USA for the first time in over a decade November 3-7, 2015, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Early-bird registration discounts are available until October 1.

Read More REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2015 WORLD MARITIME TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
RIDEAU CANAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES TO RECEIVE $39.4 MILLION

The National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada (NMMA Canada) has voiced its support for the Government of Canada investment in the Rideau Canal National Historic Sites, totaling $39.4 million, as announced by the Minister of the Environment, Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, and MP Gord Brown.

Read More RIDEAU CANAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES TO RECEIVE $39.4 MILLION
MIAMI BOAT SHOW CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY AT NEW LOCATION

The Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® marks its 75th year at a brand new home – the iconic Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin on Virginia Key, February 11-15, 2016. Just minutes from downtown Miami, the boat show’s new location provides visitors an island oasis to shop and experience life on the water.

Read More MIAMI BOAT SHOW CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY AT NEW LOCATION
AMERICAN BOATING CONGRESS 2015 PHOTO GALLERY NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING

The 2015 American Boating Congress photo gallery is now available for viewing!

Read More AMERICAN BOATING CONGRESS 2015 PHOTO GALLERY NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
ICOMIA WORLD MARINAS CONFERENCE 2016 TO BE HELD IN AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam RAI will be organizing the biennial ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (WMC). Hosted by HISWA, the Holland Marine Industry Association, the conference will be held during METS 2016 from 17 to 19 November in Amsterdam RAI. The RAI organized WMC2014 in Istanbul on behalf of ICOMIA.

Read More ICOMIA WORLD MARINAS CONFERENCE 2016 TO BE HELD IN AMSTERDAM
ON-THE-WATER BOAT SHOW KINGSTON, JUNE 12-14

George’s Marine & Sports Kingston is hosting their annual On-The-Water Boat Show & Sale. Here’s your opportunity to test drive a runabout, deck boat, pontoon, fishing and/or cruiser. This 3-day event will take place…

Read More ON-THE-WATER BOAT SHOW KINGSTON, JUNE 12-14