The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to pivot and offer their services in unique and alternative ways. The 2021 edition of the Ottawa Boat Show – which has been postponed to the winter of 2022 – has moved to an online platform, designed to connect regular event attendees with the show’s exhibitors in a new way.
The 59th Vancouver International Boat Show will take place virtually from February 24 – 27, 2021. Enthusiasts will be able to browse the newest boat models from top brands and boating-related products and services on the market – all from the comfort of home.
On February 11, 2021, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), introduced the new 7.6‑liter V12 600hp Verado outboard engine.
CCEOC Inc., and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce more award winners for this year. Desmasdon’s Boat Works and Beacon Marine are the first winners in the ‘Dealers & Marinas’ category, of this year’s Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards.
CCEOC Inc., and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce that Princecraft is the winner in the ‘Marine Business’ category, of this year’s Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards.
While the industry cannot be together for its usual State of the Industry breakfast, NMMA is pleased to invite you to a FREE virtual event on Tuesday, February 9th from 11:00am-12:15pm. The agenda includes…
Dream Yacht Charter has launched free internships for budding marine mechanics, dock team, skippers and hostesses as part of its Dream Yacht Academy in Key West, Florida. Interns who graduate successfully to the expected standard will be offered a job at one of the company’s bases worldwide, including four in the USA.
On Monday, January 25, Brunswick Corporation announced that it is increasing production capacity at three of its global boat manufacturing facilities to meet unprecedented consumer demand and assist in replenishing historically low field inventory levels.
Messe Düsseldorf decided on Thursday, 21 January, to cancel boot Düsseldorf for 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic and the associated worldwide lockdown measures. The next boot, as scheduled in the trade fair calendar, will open its doors from 22 to 30 January 2022.
Oak Bay Marina is the first of the Oak Bay Marine Group to achieve eco-certification in Clean Marine BC, which helps boating facilities to reduce the impact of recreational boating on the Salish Sea and beyond through the implementation of improved environmental measures…
Sea-Fire Marine, global leader in marine fire detection and suppression technology, has launched an online training platform to authorize its service outlets. The three-part course covers the company’s pre-engineered and engineered systems manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards and related electrical components.
AMI’s Virtual Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) Course runs from Feb. 3-25, 2021. The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) Course is AMI’s most popular program. It focuses on marina operations, policies, and procedures. The IMM course is the first step toward the highly coveted Certified Marina Manager (CMM) and Certified Marina Operator (CMO) certifications.
The program builds a pathway for young women across Nova Scotia in grades 10-12 to explore career opportunities and innovations in the ocean technology industry.
On January 13th, 2021, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) – owner and operator of the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) – and Informa Markets – co-owner and producer of the Miami Yacht Show (MYS) and Superyacht Miami – announce a landmark partnership creating the first joint production of South Florida’s preeminent winter boat shows.
We thought that our Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest readers would find this interesting because the story deals with promising new battery technology called “aluminum-air batteries”. In this case it applies to commercial shipping, but there could be future applications for smaller vessels.
The Jeanneau people have done a great series of marketing videos for their various boat lines. We wanted to share their Jeanneau Underway video with you. This is Episode 11 in the series.
IFAI Expo 2021 is looking for presentation topic ideas and interested speakers. Expo 2021 will be held Nov. 2–4, 2021 at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN USA, with education happening Nov. 1–4, 2021.
Boating BC and Canadian Boat Shows announced on December 28th, that the Vancouver International Boat Show has finalized plans for its 2021 Virtual Show to be held February 24 – 27, 2021.
As we start January of 2021, we wanted to remind our Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest readers that we plan to continue posting your marine industry career opportunities at no charge, as a service to the industry.
Experience AMI Conference & Expo live stream sessions or attend at your own pace with on-demand recordings available immediately following the conclusion of each session and are available through March 31, 2021, as are continued opportunities to visit the virtual booths and live chat with the conference exhibitors.