Biden administration awards over $21m for boating infrastructure
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has confirmed the agency’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) programme will provide more...
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US boating industry gears up for annual advocacy event
The recreational boating industry in the United States is preparing for its annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress...
US boat show moves to new location in 2025
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has confirmed the Chicago Boat Show is moving from McCormick Place to the...
NMMA ‘decries’ advancement of whale strike speed rule
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has expressed ‘disappointment’ with the US Department of Commerce’s decision to advance the...
IBEX organisers appoint new executive director
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam, co-owners of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), have...
New figures show US boat sales cooling and consumer hesitancy
New powerboat retail sales in the US have been estimated to be down slightly in 2023 – approximately 1...
ABYC announces 2024 board members at annual meeting
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) marked its 70th anniversary, welcomed new board members, and honoured award recipients...
Bipartisan LAKES Act introduced in US Congress
The bipartisan LAKES Act — which seeks to address priority areas for the US recreational boating and fishing industry...
Europe and US extend trade truce over import tariffs
The European Union and the US have agreed to pause an ongoing trade war until after the US presidential...
In Focus: Sustainable liquid marine fuels and the data-driven transition
In the quest for a greener maritime future, there is no one-size-fits-all solution and a variety of technologies must...
Boating sector calls for urgent resolution of EU-US tariff dispute
With the reimposition of tariffs in the transatlantic steel and aluminium dispute set to kick in on 1 January...
