Despite a highly unusual and difficult year due to COVID-19, Boston Whaler’s dealers proved their commitment to delivering outstanding results. Whaler dealers earned 14 of the top 100 spots on Boating Industry’s 2020 Top 100 Dealers list and achieved high marks in the NMMA’s annual Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) surveys.
Thailand’s first emission-free commuter fleet was placed into service on 26 November 2020 by the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA). Seven new vessels joined the first test boat, which has been successfully transporting Bangkok residents since 2018.
For the tenth consecutive year, Mercury Marine® has earned a Green Masters designation from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC). The council presented the award today during its two‑day annual conference, which is an online event this year.
McLean & Dickey and MD Marine Insurance are thrilled to announce that effective December 1, 2020 we have partnered with UFANS Insurance Services, a specialized marine insurance intermediary. This partnership will provide McLean & Dickey and MD Marine Insurance the opportunity to expand our commercial marine insurance products to our clients.
Andre Hoek, Chair of the DAME Jury, presented the very special one-off prize to the TEMO 450 electric outboard from TEMO during METSTRADE Connect 2020 last Thursday. An incredible result for the French company against a very strong field of 47 entries.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has been named by Newsweek to the 2021 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. From the thousands of companies considered for this honor, only 400 made the final list and Brunswick is ranked No. 205 overall.
Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) (“Patrick” or the “Company”) announced November 30th, that it has completed the acquisition of TACO Metals, LLC (“TACO”), a leading manufacturer of boating products including rub rail systems, canvas and tower components…
In their recent newsletter, the NMMA Canada reported that Ontario finance minister Rod Phillips has tabled the province’s budget in November, committing $45 billion over three years to support people and businesses through the pandemic and help spur the economic recovery.
Navigare is pleased to announce new charter departures from St Thomas in the USVI where the only travel requirement is a negative COVID test taken within 5 days of arrival for all guests 6 and up.
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the nation’s largest boat club, has announced its 250th location. The newest franchise, opening in spring 2021 in Delran, New Jersey, represents Freedom’s first location in the Philadelphia market.
Vision Marine Technologies Inc., in Montreal, a provider of electric technology in the design and manufacture of the electric powertrain outboard motor (E-Motion) and electric power boats, announced on November 27th, the closing of its initial public offering.
The ABYC Foundation is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2020 Educator of the Year winner Stephen Spencer from Palm Beach State College (PBSC) in Lake Worth, Florida. Runners-up include Ryan Ramsey from Impact Institute in Kendallville, Indiana, and Maurice Marchand from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
For those interested in, or impacted by the Great Lakes water levels issues, a recording of the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) webinar, Spotlight on the Expedited Review of Plan 2014…
Executing a comprehensive plan to build a strong foundation for the future, Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. has announced it will restructure its operations in the United States. This new direction will reorganize the Suzuki Motorcycle/ATV and Marine Divisions into two separate companies set to begin operations on April 1, 2021.
This year Standards Week includes several virtual events over the course of four weeks, including ABYC’s Annual Meeting, Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings, Sur/Tech (a new continuing education event), and a Standards Certification course.
Iridium Communications Inc. is proud to share that partner company Intellian has introduced the C700 Iridium Certus® maritime terminal. Highly anticipated by the market, Intellian’s C700 terminal takes full advantage of the unique capabilities made possible by Iridium Certus and for the first time enables Intellian customers to stay connected from all the world’s oceans.
ICOMIA has produced a Ceramic Coating Yacht Industry Guideline as a result of their work with leading ceramic coating manufacturers, paint manufacturers, independent coating inspectors, coating supervisors and surveyors, aiming to provide objective industry guidance on ceramic use on large yachts.
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the nation’s largest boat club, held its annual franchisee conference last week, virtually bringing together club owners from around the world to celebrate a record year for the business. Through November 2020, Freedom Boat Club has grown to more than 245 locations serving more than 55,000 members.
On November 25, 2020, BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) reported its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2020. All financial information is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
Toronto International Boat Show has announced that it has finalized plans for its 2021 Virtual Show! The dates will be January 18 – 24, 2021.