Updated:  The National Marine Manufacturers Association announced a correction in its reporting of the Miami International Boat Show final attendance numbers today, revising the final number to 102,118 – a 1-percent increase when compared to last year. Originally, the NMMA reported 100,689 people attended the show, which was essentially flat when compared to the 100,917 people who attended  in 2012. ...

MIAMI BEACH (February 14, 2013) – The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today recognized Randy Repass whose distinguished career spans 45 years in the boating industry, and Geoff Eisenberg, a 37-year marine industry veteran,  as the recipients of this year’s Charles F. Chapman Award. Both received the award this morning during the annual Recreational Boating Industry Breakfast held at the ...

MIAMI BEACH (February 14, 2013) – The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today honored Bob Long, Owner and CEO of Marine Concepts, with the 2013 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award. Long received the award this morning during the Recreational Boating Industry Breakfast held at the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail. NMMA’s Accessory Manufacturers Division (AMD) ...

Formerly President of Dometic Marine, Frank Marciano has been appointed President of Dometic Americas for all divisions after Dometic Group announced a global reorganization and restructuring. The new management and business structure was enacted by the company’s global CEO, Roger Johansson, and was effective from February 1. Marciano, who is based at the Marine headquarters in Pompano Beach, Florida, is ...

Seattle, WA – February 14, 2013 –YachtWorld, the world’s largest Internet yacht brokerage portal and part of Dominion Marine Media, today announced the 2012 YachtWorld Heroes Awards, an international program honoring individuals who inspire with their work in ocean advocacy. Nominated by marine industry colleagues, personal friends or acquaintances whose lives have been impacted by their work, the 2012 YachtWorld ...

MIAMI (February 14, 2013) – Ten marine products were honored today for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 72nd annual Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail. Eight products took home 2013 Innovation Awards and two were recognized as Honorable Mentions during NMMA’s State of the Recreational Boating ...

MIAMI – There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the economic outlook and the marine industry in 2013, according to the latest forecast from GE Capital Commercial Distribution Finance. “It’s a little-by-little type of process,” said Robert Podorefsky, managing director, GE Capital Interest Rate Management Group. “That should lead to moderate growth in 2013.” The forecast was part ...

WASHINGTON, D. C., February 7, 2013 – Yesterday, President Obama nominated REI CEO Sally Jewell to become the next Secretary of the Interior. The National Marine Manufacturers Association is pleased to express its support of this nomination. Ms. Jewell has shown a solid understanding of the many issues required to oversee the Department of the Interior’s large portfolio of public ...

TALLAHASSEE – Today, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard, Jr. applauds Governor Rick Scott’s environmental priorities within his Florida Families First FY2013/2014 budget. The $1.2 billion budget will include support for restoration projects in the Everglades, springs water quality improvements and the purchase of conservation land. The budget places a priority on projects that protect and renew ...

Fort Lauderdale, FL—Professional speaker and author John Spence shared tips to build and sustain a successful organization during the keynote presentation at the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) this morning. IMBC is produced by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) and will continue through February 1 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. “The ...