Mar 27, 2023
In their March 22,2023 member newsletter, NMMA Canada described how the association has been proactively lobbying on two regulatory files that could have a major impact on the boating industry.
Last Fall, Transport Canada signalled that the government is exploring new regulations for mandatory life jacket wear on pleasure craft. NMMA Canada and the recreational boating community have long been leaders in promoting safety on the water. At the same time, we believe that rules should be harmonized with other North American jurisdictions and grounded in statistical evidence. Our letter (linked here) to Transport Canada reflects this approach. Transport Canada has concluded an initial consultation on mandatory wear and will be developing draft regulations in the coming months based on the feedback. NMMA Canada invites you to share your feedback with Jim Wielgosz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
As well, NMMA Canada has been actively engaging with Transport Canada on proposals that could result in new boating restrictions and less public consultation when bans are introduced. In particular, the association is concerned about changes that would devolve more power to regulate boating to municipalities and give the Transport Minister new powers to introduce boating restrictions. As NMMA Canada’s letter states:
“NMMA Canada and our industry partners enjoy a strong relationship with Transport Canada and other federal departments. We share the goals of ensuring boaters have a safe and enjoyable experience on the water; protecting our natural environment; and growing local economies and jobs. However, we find worrisome the recent trend of legislative and regulatory changes that target recreational boating. We are eager to collaborate with the government on an approach that accounts for stakeholder concerns while ensuring recreational boating can thrive and grow. We would request a meeting with Transport Canada officials to explore these ideas further.”
You can read our full letter to Transport Canada here.
Corporate Profile - Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division
Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division is one organization that has set the bar high globally on quality standards in all aspects of its operation. From its human resources practices to its product development and manufacturing standards, the company strives for 110% in all it does. Dometic’s Vancouver, British Columbia design and manufacturing facility is the largest marine focused company in Canada. Its global standards are admirable, and our entire industry can learn from its leadership and positive practices.
In 1962, Dometic (then under the name Teleflex) developed, launched, and marketed a mechanical steering system and with its success came the first hydraulic steering in 1983 and No FeedBack Steering in ’91.
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The 10th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) has wrapped up at the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and it gives a compelling look at the future of electric boating.
The MEBC was started in 2014 as a competition between university teams who built and raced boats powered only by solar power and batteries. To encourage more participation from institutions that may not have naval architecture or boat construction expertise, the YCM introduced the Energy Class competition. The club supplies the student teams with the same one-design catamaran hull, and each team adds their own cockpit and propulsion system that can be powered by any renewable alternative energy sources, not just solar.
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Questus Marine patented, Self-Leveling Radar Mounts automatically keep radar antennas level with the horizon, eliminating target loss.
Regardless of the angle of heel, with a Questus mount, a radar antenna will pick up targets to either side of a vessel, rather than aiming to the sky and water (for planes and fish). The Questus Marine Self-Leveling Radar Mount can be installed in three basic configurations: backstay mount, mast mount or Stern Pole mount.
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Torqeedo announces new structure and names business unit management
Left to right: Matthias Vogel, Fabian Bez, Sven Mostoegl
Torqeedo, the global market leader for electric mobility on the water, announced on July 18th, the creation of two dedicated business units and named their managers. Matthias Vogel will lead the Customized Solutions unit, and Sven Mostögl will lead the Branded Retail line.
“The new Customized Solutions business unit will serve our marine industry and commercial maritime clientele with a dedicated team of experts in sales, application engineering, customer service, and after-sales service,“ said Fabian Bez, CEO of Torqeedo GmbH.
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