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 United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) have opened registration for the next webinar in their risk mitigation series. Entitled ‘Don’t be a statistic: data saves lives’, it will be held 1 May 2024, from 2-3:30 pm EDT. The webinar will focus on how boating incidents are reported, recorded, […]
Insurance payouts for the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday (26 March 2024), may be the largest in history, according to Lloyd’s of London chief executive John Neal. “This has the potential to be one of the largest marine losses in history,” Neal tells Bloomberg News. “It’s a multi-billion dollar […]
Recreational marina owner Suntex Marina Investors has acquired Lighthouse Point Marina & Yacht Club in Toms River, New Jersey. Lighthouse Point is a full-service marina located along the Toms River, offering 243 wet slips and 38 jetski slips, each with access to electric, water, cable and wifi. “Expanding our offerings in the beautiful and iconic […]
A large search and rescue mission is underway after a four-lane bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River in Baltimore, in the US state of Maryland, following a strike by a cargo vessel this morning (26 March 2024). A number of casualties have been reported after the Singapore-flagged ship, Dali, lost power and hit a column […]
In Jan 2022, Imtra announced it was now owned by its employees. The then owners sold 100 per cent ownership rights of the company to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Now 74 out of the 78 employees have a very personal stake (the other four are recent hires) and continue on […]
The yachting world is currently speculating that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has finally bought a superyacht. Well, two. It’s being widely reported that Zuckerberg is suspected to be the new owner of Feadship’s Project 1010, now named Launchpad, as well as Wingman (ex-Dapple), a shadow vessel built by Damen Yachting (previously owned by Valve founder […]
The 42nd Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show opens its doors today, running from 21-24 March 2024 in downtown West Palm Beach. The major annual show is set to welcome over 55,000 visitors, with over 600 exhibiting brands and over 800 boats on display. Organisers estimate the value of yachts and accessories on display is […]
Cantiere del Pardo has opened a new representation office in the United States, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Italian boatbuilder says the location has been carefully selected due to its prominence as the heart of the American boating industry. The decision to establish the office in Fort Lauderdale was also influenced by the success […]
MarineMax, which bills itself as the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, is expanding across Islamorada, Florida, with the addition of dealership Native Marine. Native Marine was founded by Florida Keys natives Tommy, Sarah, and Brett Brashares. As an authorised Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine dealer, the firm operates from Tavernier to Key West. […]
Italian shipyard Arcadia Yachts has entered into an agreement with The Italian Yacht Group as the boatbuilder expands into the US market. The agreement between the Campania-based shipyard and the American brokerage firm will be presented at the Palm Beach Boat Show, which kicks off on Thursday (21 March 2024). Arcadia now has a presence […]
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has confirmed the Chicago Boat Show is moving from McCormick Place to the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center (DES Convention Center) in 2025. NMMA says the move results from market analysis, exhibitor demand and boater feedback. The Chicago Boat Show will hold its first edition in the […]