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Mustang Survival Expands Innovation Team and Lab, Harnessing AI to Advance Marine Safety

October 14, 2025 Mustang Survival, part of Wing Group, is expanding its research and development capabilities through a newly formed R&D and Advanced Concepts team with investments in state-of-the-art testing, AI-driven analytics, and global collaborations. Built on decades of problem-solving in the harshest conditions, the company is accelerating the entire cycle — from early-stage research and user engagement, through identifying needs and defining problems, to concept…

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ABYC Foundation and IBEX Welcomed Marine Tech Students for Career Day in Tampa

October 14, 2025 More than 90 marine service tech students and educators came to network with industry professionals. The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation partnered with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host Student Career Day on Thursday, Oct. 9, in Tampa, Florida. The event gave more than 90 students from Florida marine technical schools an opportunity…

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Vision Marine and Port de Plaisance La Ronde to Launch Québec’s First Multi-Level Showcase for Electric Boating in Montreal

October 14, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc. has announced an innovative and cooperative strategic non-binding initiative with Port de Plaisance La Ronde to develop a technological and commercial hub dedicated to experience electric boating and activities on Île Sainte-Hélène, in the heart of Montreal and near Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. The project calls for the creation of an electric…

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ABYC, USCG to Lead Risk Mitigation Webinar for Marine Industry Professionals

October 14, 2025 Free registration now open for Nov. 5 session focused on electrical standards and safety updates. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 30, 2025) – The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host the ninth installment of the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET….

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The Excitement of Discovery

October 7, 2025 As you read this October 7th edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, I am sitting in the massive ballroom at the JW Mariott in Tampa, Florida for the 2025 IBEX Show, Innovation Awards Breakfast. I look forward to this show more than any other in the annual calendar of marine…

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NMRA to Present 2025 Mel Barr Award at October 7 IBEX Industry Breakfast

October 7, 2025 The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) will present its annual Mel Barr Award during the industry breakfast prior to the opening of IBEX 2025 in Tampa on Tuesday, October 7 at the JW Marriott Tampa. The Mel Barr award was created in memory of Mel Barr, an independent marine rep deeply involved…

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Dometic DG3 Gyrostabilizer named a finalist in the Fast Company 2025 Innovation by Design Awards

October 7, 2025 Dometic is proud to announce that Dometic DG3 gyroscopic stabilizer has been named a finalist in the Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards for 2025 in the Transportation Design category. Now in its 14th year, the Innovation by Design Awards celebrate the designers and businesses addressing today’s most urgent challenges while anticipating the problems…

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CUSMA/USMCA Review & Consultations Open

October 7, 2025 In their latest member communication, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA Canada) has announced that the public consultation period for the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC) is now officially underway in all three countries. In Canada, Global Affairs Canada opened its consultation on September 20, with submissions due by November 3, 2025. In the U.S., the…

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Avikus and Honda Marine Sign MOU to Integrate Autonomous Technologies with Honda Command and Control Systems

October 7, 2025 Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, has announced that it will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Honda Marine to integrate its NEUBOAT Semi-Autonomous System with the Honda Intelligent Shift & Throttle® (iST®) command and control system. The official signing will take place at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), on October 7,…

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Our Strength is People…

September 30, 2025 If that expression, (actually an advertising slogan) rings a bell it’s because it has been around for decades. The company that uses the slogan “Our strength is people” is ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the Canadian steel manufacturer. Actually, the full (and iconic) motto, that has been in use since 1970, is “Our product is steel….

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Urgent – Action Needed for Apprentice Training at Georgian College

September 30. 2025 We have just learned that Georgian College has issued 54 Level 1 Apprentice Training offers (36 Marine/18 Small Engine) for the upcoming Marine & Small Engine Apprenticeship Training (Level 1, Oct 20 to Dec 12, 2025). Boating Ontario has sent out an urgent notice that as of September 25, only 9 apprentices have registered. If they are…

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Supporting Canadian High-Tech Developments in Marine

September 23, 2025 Last week I had the pleasure of meeting two of the founders of ENVGO to go for a ride in their NV1 Foiling Electric prototype. It was quite impressive and gives a clear picture of what will be possible in the future for boating with electric power. We plan a feature story…

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Follow Quadrant Marine Institute and their Fall / Winter 2025 Activities

September 23, 2025 After two very successful (and very busy…) Pre-Employment Programs in Sidney & Vancouver, we’re back to business with the MST apprenticeship! With waitlists for all locations, as well as our waitlisted Marine Service Manager’s course this November – it’s been a jam-packed start for our team. In addition to our ongoing work to…

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Vision Marine Technologies Advances Tech-First Strategy with Hydrofin Partnership To Scale Hydrofoil Integration Across Pontoon Portfolio

September 23, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a pioneer in high-voltage marine propulsion systems and multi-brand boat retailing, on September 15, 2025 announced a strategic partnership with Hydrofin, a U.S. company specializing in patented hydrofoil systems for pontoons. Through its Nautical Ventures dealership network, Vision Marine will integrate Hydrofin’s hydrofoil technology into its pontoon lineup. Hydrofin’s systems are…

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Premiering Boats and New Programs Announced for the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show

September 23, 2025 The Annapolis Sailboat Show, October 9-12, is charting a bold course for 2025 with a lineup that’s bigger, more dynamic, and more engaging than ever. From world premieres and a record-setting multihull fleet to fresh programs and a reimagined layout, this year’s show offers more boats, more action, and more reasons to dock in Annapolis. Here’s…

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ICOMIA Announces Publication of Market Insights: Pathways in Asia

September 23, 2025 The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) is proud to announce the release of its latest publication, Market Insights: Pathways in Asia. Market Insights: Pathways in Asia explores the development of the recreational marine industry in Asia, the eco-system and its key pillars of development – Government Advocacy, Access to Water,…

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Denison Yachting and OneWater Group Announce Merger, Creating the World’s Largest Yacht Firm

September 23, 2025 Denison Yachting and OneWater Yacht Group announced they are joining forces to create the largest yacht firm in the world. Operating with the same leadership but under the Denison Yachting brand, the combined company will have a network of 23 offices across the United States and Europe, delivering an unmatched client experience in the buying, selling,…

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Brunswick Corporation Makes Further Significant Gains at Cannes Boat Show

September 23, 2025 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s leading marine technology company, delivered an award-winning performance at the 2025 Cannes Boat Show, with increased year-over-year boat sales and outboard market share, and several notable industry awards. Brunswick’s performance at Cannes is an encouraging sign for the upcoming Genoa and Southampton boat shows. Brunswick reported nearly double the…

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Brunswick Boat Group Announces Strategic Consolidation of Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Operations

September 23, 2025 Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest marine technology company, today announced a consolidation of its global fiberglass boat manufacturing footprint designed to reduce fixed costs and unlock greater productivity and efficiency while maintaining the necessary capacity and flexibility for future growth. As part of this footprint rationalization, Brunswick will close its Reynosa,…

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Networking Opportunity for Life

September 16, 2025 In 2023, I attended the NMEA Conference & Expo that was held in Providence, RI that year and I was delighted with the people I met and the whole experience of the event. The 2025 NMEA Conference & Expo is coming right up on September 22 to 26 and yet, there is…

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