What’s happening in the marine trade in the USA? Find out about new boats, marine trade shows, new products and interesting stories which affect the industry.
The city of Baltimore has sued the operator and owner of the container ship Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, causing the four-lane bridge to collapse and killing six construction workers. Baltimore claims in a federal lawsuit that the ship had “an incompetent crew” and set sail despite receiving warnings, […]
Yacht retailer MarineMax has expanded to Rowlett, Texas, with the grand opening of its newest location, MarineMax Lake Ray Hubbard, situated at Sapphire Bay Marina. “This expansion marks an exciting chapter for MarineMax as we set our sights on Rowlett and the promising community of Sapphire Bay,” says Kevin Chapman, general manager. “We’re eager to […]
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced significant organisational changes aimed at enhancing its business development, education programmes, member services and marketing strategies. Sr. director of business development – Dave Broadbent Dave Broadbent has been appointed to the newly created position of senior director of business development at ABYC. Having previously served as […]
British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline has announced MRN Yacht Sales as its partner in California, and will operate as Fairline San Francisco. Founded by Rob Newman in 2023, MRN Yacht Sales based in Marin County, one of the most picturesque boating destinations in the US, will now offer Fairline’s range of yachts to those […]
Spectra Watermakers, a Katadyn Group company specialising in small-scale, energy-efficient desalination systems, says it is meeting changing market demand by providing 48V watermakers needed for the rapidly evolving electric and hybrid trends in the latest yacht models. “As yacht power technology advances, customers expect watermaker models to seamlessly integrate proven desalination methods with innovative, eco-friendly […]
The recreational boating industry in the United States is preparing for its annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress (ABC), taking place from 8–10 May 2024 in Washinton, D.C.. Leaders from all segments of the recreational boating and fishing industry are set to the nation’s capital to address pressing matters impacting the industry. The three-day […]
Boateka, a business of Brunswick Corporation specialising in direct-to-consumer pre-owned boats sales through its digital platform and dealership model, has announced its newest location in the Tampa Bay region. Strategically located in close proximity to Freedom Boat Club’s largest corporate territories in Tampa Bay and south west Florida, Boateka’s newest location will serve as a […]
A man has been arrested in New York after stealing a decommissioned New York City fireboat on the city’s Hudson River, before getting stuck and attempting to steal a sailboat, according to the NYPD. Authorities report that the 22-year-old jumped into the 40-metre fireboat, known as the John J. Harvey, which was moored at Pier […]
A large, two-storey houseboat — featuring a white picket fence — has been seen floating across San Francisco Bay after its owners were told to leave the nearby marina. The floating home was towed through the bay to San Rafael after its owners were asked to leave Redwood City marina, which had once housed over […]
BoatClass, a leading provider of certified on-water boater training and a business within Brunswick Corporation, is expanding to more than 30 locations for the 2024 boating season, in partnership with Freedom Boat Club. “Safety is a top priority for Brunswick and across all of our industry-leading brands,” says Rob Schuldt, who leads the BoatClass programme. […]
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has caused supply chain disruption on the US East Coast, but so far, it has not seen an increase in ocean freight container shipping rates, according to analysts. Data released on 8 April 2024 by Xeneta, the ocean freight rate benchmarking and intelligence platform, reveals […]