On July 1st, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that registration is now open for the 30th Anniversary of IBEX, to be held September 28-30, 2021, in the Tampa Convention Center.
As one of the first global leisure marine shows to reopen its doors, METSTRADE 2021 promises to be a special moment. From 16 to 18 November, RAI Amsterdam will host the physical reunion of the industry after over 1,5 years of virtual meetings.
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has launched CONNECT by IFAI, an online community that will facilitate valuable networking among industry peers and support industry-wide conversations.
Mark your Calendars! The 2022 Halifax International Boat Show will be returning to Halifax Thursday, February 3 – Sunday, February 6, 2022! The last few years were like no other but organizers are optimistic about moving forward to live events once again and the return of the Halifax International Boat Show.
A multimeter or Digital Voltage Ohm Meter (DVOM) is an essential tool in any marine technician’s tool box. These tools often include so many features, that its difficult to determine what functions best suit the type of diagnostics that you’ll need it for. This course discusses the core functions of a DVOM and where to apply those functions in basic diagnostic skills.
CCEOC Inc. and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards are available to all organizations with 5 or more employees!
The AMI Training Institute, partners with industry leaders, offering multiple educational webinars free for AMI members (non-member rate $35). These webinars cover anything from hurricanes to safety within your marina.
ABYC Foundation’s Educator Training Conference is only a month away! The agenda for this virtual event is packed with presenters from various marine trade associations, marine service technician educators, industry trainers, and even includes virtual tours of shops and marinas.
Provided at no cost to boaters through the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), with support from its members, partners, Environment and Climate Change Canada and funded through the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF), Public Safety, the “Weather to Boat” app is now available to download for FREE in the app stores.
Join the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA) this fall in Charleston, South Carolina, September 10-11, 2021. Connect to the foremost resource on Great Loop Cruising: A Guide to the Looper Lifestyle through the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association.
MRAA recently hosted a webinar, Ask the Expert: Marketing When You Have No Inventory, and the recording will be available to view on-demand for the next month. Anyone in the marine industry (members and non-members alike) is invited to register for the webinar to get marketing insights during a period when customers are flooding in, but inventory is low.
Order your copy of the 2021-2022 ABYC Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft now. Supplement 61 contains over 20 revised documents, including the updated E-30, Electric Propulsion Systems, addressing advancements in electric propulsion technology.
With a rapid rise in consumer interest in electric powered vehicles and more recently, in electric powered boats, Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest wanted to share this information from B.C.- based Loop Energy.
2021 marks the 100-year anniversary of IFAI Expo, the textiles and specialty fabric industry’s flagship show for sourcing, networking and education. Drive your business forward at IFAI Expo 2021.
Organizers for IBEX 2021 have announced that onPeak is the official housing provider for IBEX and that the hotel block is now open! Check in at the Hotel Info Page to book your hotel rooms now.
The ABYC Free Webinar Series Returns with “Fuel System Troubleshooting”. Overall, online learning events continue to thrive for association. Due to the success of its free informational webinars offered last year, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is rebooting the series, starting June 17 with “Fuel System Troubleshooting: Basics of identifying fuel-related engine problems.”
Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”) a leading manufacturer within the electric recreational boating industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of EB Rental Ltd.
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that develops the global voluntary safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats, is set to publish its largest supplement ever of the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.
Canada’s marine trades associations have continued working to oppose the Luxury Tax. Last week, NMMA Canada president Sara Anghel met with over a dozen Conservative Members of Parliament in an hour-long consultation co-hosted by Stephanie Kusie (Transport Critic) and the Hon. Ed Fast (Finance Critic).
The Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas (APPR) will host the prestigious ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) World Marinas Conference 2023 in Autumn, bringing this international event to Portugal for the very first time.