All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 115
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NewsCanadian government implements new legislation to deal with abandoned boats
The Government of Canada is busy this week promoting the official implementation of its new Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, which provides fines of up to C$50,000 for individuals and $250,000 for businesses which are found to be guilty of abandoning boats.
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NewsFLIR posts strong Q2 results
US-based electronic equipment manufacturer FLIR Systems posted strong 2019 second quarter results this week, highlighted by year-over-year gains in revenues and gross profits.
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NewsMarineMax Q3 sales up 6%
US dealership chain MarineMax released its 2019 third quarter results on Thursday, marking year-over-year gains in both revenue and net income.
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NewsRecord Q2 sales for Marine Products Corp
US-based fibreglass boat builder Marine Products Corp has released its 2019 second quarter results, reporting record sales for the period.
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NewsPolaris reports strong Q2 financials
Polaris Industries released strong 2019 second quarter results on Tuesday, driven in part by strong boat sales.
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NewsNMTA to begin accepting Grow Boating grant applications
The Seattle, Washington-based Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) has announced that it will begin accepting applications for its 2020 Grow Boating grant program on August 1, 2019.
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NewsBoatUS to host Erie Canal community engagements
American boating advocacy group BoatUS is spearheading a community engagement program that seeks input from boaters on potential upgrades to New York State’s Erie Canal, a popular boating destination and part of North America’s Great Loop cruising route.
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NewsABYC inaugural educator training conference next week
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will host its inaugural Marine Service Technology Educator Training Conference from July 23-25 at the Hornor Maritime Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
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NewsVetus-Maxwell expands American headquarters
Marine systems supplier adds offices, a training centre and 17,500sq ft of warehouse space to existing US facility
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NewsManagement changes at Malibu
Tennessee-based Malibu Boats Inc announced a number of executive management changes on Thursday in the wake of news that Paxson St Clair will step down from his role as president of the company’s Cobalt Boats brand in order to spend more time with family.
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NewsSeaDek grows international installer network
Florida-based SeaDek Marine Products continues to grow its global footprint with the recent certification of seven new installers located in Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands and the UK.
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NewsGarmin, Lowrance enter electric motor market
Marine electronics manufacturers Garmin and Lowrance have entered the electric trolling motor market, with both companies unveiling new premium positioning motors at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) fishing tackle trade show held this week in Orlando, Florida.
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NewsExport markets a priority for HydroHoist, ShoreMaster
When boat lift manufacturer HydroHoist Marine Group Inc merged with ShoreMaster LLC last month, the newly combined entity became the largest dock and boat lift company in North America, with HydroHoist already the dominant brand in the southern half of the US and ShoreMaster enjoying leading market share in the ...
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NewsYamaha partners to create marine trash interceptor
Yamaha’s US marine business unit has entered into a partnership with environmental stewardship company Clearwater Mills LLC to design and build a device that can collect and remove plastic waste and other floating debris from coastal stormwater systems.
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NewsTorqeedo issues battery safety warning
Germany-based Torqeedo GmbH has issued a safety warning related to a potential fire risk involving rechargeable batteries used to power the company’s Travel and Ultralight electric outboard motors.
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NewsLippert acquires Italian window blind manufacturer
Elkhart, Indiana-based Lippert Components Inc (LCI) has acquired Siena, Italy-based window blind manufacturer Lavet Srl.
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NewsGarmin extends supplier agreement with IBBI
Kansas-based electronic equipment manufacturer Garmin International has extended its existing supplier agreement with the US-based Independent Boat Builders Inc (IBBI) equipment buying consortium through 2024.
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NewsAppointment at Campion Marine
Kelowna, Canada-based boatbuilder Campion Marine has named marine sales veteran Brian Zue as its new US sales manager.
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NewsIJC schedules Great Lakes water quality meetings
Public meetings to gauge opinions on water quality issues
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