The Intermediate Marina Management Course to be held June 13-17| in Ft. Lauderdale, FL is the last face-to-face course until November! The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) is the AMI Training Institute’s most popular course which focuses on marina operations, policies, and procedures.
The CBC reported on May 6th that the top member of the U.S. Senate, Chuck Schumer from New York, has written a letter to members of the Biden administration making several demands regarding the border. According to the CBC story, Schumer has asked Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for four things.
MarineMax recently announced the acquisition of American boatbuilder KCS International, Inc., better known as Cruisers Yachts, headquartered in Oconto, Wisconsin.
What’s this campaign all about? Well, we all know how great it is to be in marine service, and all of the reasons people stay and build a life and career in this industry. We know our partners are so busy and how much work is available. So now it’s time: Let’s bring more awesome people into this vibrant and diverse industry!
Offer your local media outlets valuable public information about marinas and safe boating during COVID-19 as well as promoting boating safety this Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 22-28, 2021.
Selling a radar system to your customers is a major sale for your business. Radar is one of the most important devices to help your customers stay safe on the water. No other piece of marine electronics can give them as much information about the objects around their boat and keep them aware in darkness, rain, or fog.
ABYC Foundation’s 2021 Educator Training Conference is the only event of its kind specifically focused on training high school and post-secondary educators who are teaching about boats. Marine industry leaders are encouraged to join! This is a great opportunity to show your support and connect with influencers that are training the next generation of marine technicians.
Canada-based Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VMAR) (“Vision” or the “Company”) is announcing, following the excellent reception from manufacturers, the unveiling of its new electric outboard engine to the general public; the E-Motion 180.
Our sister publication, Canadian Yachting OnBoard is an online digest that gets in front of about 20,000 Canadian boaters twice a month. You should be part of it.
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada and the provincial Marine Trade Associations welcomed the news earlier in April that Transport Canada would be preserving the rental boat safety checklist. The move was communicated at the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) virtual meeting.
With the presidency of Joe Biden well underway in the United States, climate change and clean energy has vaulted to the top of the priority list—second only to defeating COVID-19 and getting America’s economy back on its feet. In Canada, the Trudeau government has signalled a similar focus on climate and conservation.
The AMI Conference & Expo, formerly IMBC, seeks input from industry for its February event. Warren, RI—The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo, formerly the International Marina & Boatyard Conference or IMBC, has posted a Call for Proposals on its website and social media accounts.
Dr. Shrink, Inc. is one of the largest suppliers of shrink wrap across the globe, and while offering premium and high-quality products, recycling of used shrink wrap continues to be a top priority for this global leader.
Our sister publication, Canadian Yachting OnBoard is an online digest that gets in front of about 20,000 Canadian boaters twice a month. You should be part of it.
I am frequently asked if I think it’s important that a marine surveyor attend a Sea Trial when one of our clients is buying a used boat. In very simple terms, not including your marine surveyor on a Sea Trial is a failure to complete the full marine survey.
Marine Service Technicians (MSTs) are the people responsible for keeping boats afloat, and they are in high demand. During a time when many industries are struggling, BC’s marine service industry is growing – and right now, a great number of companies are actively looking for long-term, skilled employees.
On the anniversary of its first online certification course, ABYC reports over 1,000 new certified marine technicians. On March 31, 2020, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that provides standards-based technical education for the marine industry, hosted its first interactive online education course in response to the COVID pandemic.
Tomorrow night, April 7 at 7pm, hear the remarkable history of the legendary Red Jacket, a Canadian Sailing Icon as presented by Rob Mazza – virtual admission of $5 benefits the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston.
The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice Award program is excited to announce the launch of the new website: www.biceoc.com . It has all the information you need to learn more about the Employer of Choice Award program and to hear what the winners are doing to promote their Employer of Choice brand.
Marine Service Technicians Float Your Boat – Marine Service Technicians (MSTs) are the people responsible for keeping boats afloat, and they are in high demand. During a time when many industries are struggling, BC’s marine service industry is growing – and right now, a great number of companies are actively looking for long-term, skilled employees