Marswell Metal Industries Ltd. wins new contract Marswell Metal Industries Ltd. wins new contract Awarded Multi-Million-Dollar Contract to Supply Lead Ballast Solutions for Irving Shipbuilding Marswell Metal Industries Ltd., a Canadian leader in custom lead casting and precision metal solutions, has joined Irving Shipbuilding Inc.'s supply chain supporting construction of the Royal Canadian Navy's River-class destroyers. by William Souter Posted 25 Mar 09:00 PDT Industry marches on despite overseas distractions Industry marches on despite overseas distractions A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America On March 17 many marine industry bodies joined the Congressional Boating Caucus to host a Capitol Hill briefing focused on a top priority for the recreational boating industry: improving infrastructure and expanding access to public waters. by Peter Rendle Posted 25 Mar 09:00 PDT GOST announces the release of Argus GOST announces the release of Argus Designed for larger vessels ranging from 50- to over 300-feet GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems celebrating its 20th year in business, is proud to announce the release of the new GOST Argus. by GOST Posted 24 Mar 22:35 PDT Raymarine RCU-1 wireless autopilot remote Raymarine RCU-1 wireless autopilot remote Designed for both power and sail applications Raymarine - global leader in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first-responder and law-enforcement markets - announced today the launch of the RCU-1 Wireless Autopilot Remote. by Raymarine Posted 24 Mar 09:07 PDT Narragansett Sailing Conferences 2026 Narragansett Sailing Conferences 2026 Two days of workshops, hands-on learning, and sailing on Narragansett Bay Narragansett Sailing & Boating School invites sailors and boating enthusiasts from across New England to join two special events celebrating learning, community, and the start of the sailing season on April 25 and April 26, 2026 at Cove Haven Marina. by Narragansett Sailing and Boating School Posted 24 Mar 08:55 PDT Jay Leon on his new role Velocitek's CEO Jay Leon on his new role Velocitek's CEO A Q&A with Jay Leon about his new role as Velocitek's CEO On March 9, 2026, Velocitek named my friend Jay Leon, a longtime Seattle-based dinghy and big-boat sailor (and wing-foiling addict), as their new CEO. I pinged Leon, via email, to learn more about RTK GPS technology and his new role. by David Schmidt Posted 24 Mar 08:00 PDT Brunswick named to Fast Company's annual list Brunswick named to Fast Company's annual list Of the world's most innovative companies of 2026 Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year's list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. by Brunswick Corporation Posted 24 Mar 06:55 PDT 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey A key USCG data initiative that will provide state-level insights The U.S. Coast Guard has launched its 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), a key data initiative that will provide state-level insights into boating participation, vessel types and usage frequency across the country. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 24 Mar 06:49 PDT A century of Lürssen in the Americas A century of Lürssen in the Americas A selection of its latest deliveries at the Palm Beach International Boat Show Lürssen will present a selection of its latest deliveries at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, showcasing the diversity of design and breadth of size that defines the German shipyard. by Lürssen Yachts Posted 23 Mar 19:42 PDT Utah passes boating safety education requirements Utah passes boating safety education requirements A safety education requirement for operators of motorboats and sailboats Utah's recreational boating community will soon see new requirements following the passage of House Bill 54, legislation intended to strengthen safety and promote responsible use of the state's waterways. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 23 Mar 17:42 PDT Priority Sportfishing Legislation passes Priority Sportfishing Legislation passes The U.S. House of Representatives passed two priority bills Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two priority bills for recreational anglers and the sportfishing industry. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 23 Mar 17:25 PDT Nautical Ventures adds AIATA Boat to its portfolio Nautical Ventures adds AIATA Boat to its portfolio Distributorship agreement to represent AIATA boats across the State of Florida Vision Marine Technologies Inc. announced that its Florida-based dealership network, Nautical Ventures Group ("Nautical Ventures"), has entered into a distributorship agreement to represent AIATA boats across the State of Florida. by Vision Marine Technologies Posted 23 Mar 13:19 PDT Intrepid Powerboats introduces the new 35 Valor Intrepid Powerboats introduces the new 35 Valor Blending performance, versatility and overnight accommodations in a highly capable 35-ft platform Intrepid Powerboats proudly introduces the 35 Valor, a new cabin boat that combines confident offshore capability with refined comfort and thoughtful design. by Intrepid Powerboats Posted 23 Mar 07:41 PDT CRAB President receives Gay S Lynn Memorial Trophy CRAB President receives Gay S Lynn Memorial Trophy Champion of the rapid scaling of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating On March 18th at the US Sailing New England Regional Symposium, CRAB President & CEO Paul Bollinger received the Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy in recognition of his unwavering commitment and contributions to adaptive sailing. by CRAB Sailing Posted 22 Mar 08:35 PDT Marine Auctions: March Online Auctions Marine Auctions: March Online Auctions Online Bidding to commence on Wednesday 25th March Online Bidding to commence on Wednesday 25th March and will end on Tuesday 31st March at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 21 Mar 23:54 PDT New research about the next generation of boaters New research about the next generation of boaters What it will take to grow participation in the years ahead New consumer research from Ipsos, commissioned by the Market Expansion Advisory Group, provides the latest look at how today's consumers are discovering, and engaging with boating and what it will take to grow participation in the years ahead. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 21 Mar 08:12 PDT Stingray partners with Make-A-Wish South Carolina Stingray partners with Make-A-Wish South Carolina Activating a new philanthropic initiative at record-breaking event Boat manufacturer debuts as Blue Carpet Sponsor of record-breaking Wish Night Gala, grants a life-changing boat wish, and leads an unforgettable on-water experience for guests. by Stingray Boats Posted 20 Mar 09:19 PDT MC-ZERO 450 International debut MC-ZERO 450 International debut The industry's most versatile and unique yacht tender on the market International yacht builder, McConaghy Boats partners with New Zealand-Based ZeroJet, to deliver the industry's most versatile and unique yacht tender on the market. by MC-ZERO Posted 19 Mar 21:54 PDT Humphree® and Propspeed® strategic partnership Humphree® and Propspeed® strategic partnership Collaboration focused on protecting stabilization capabilities Humphree® and Propspeed® have announced a strategic partnership built on shared values of performance and protection, with Humphree endorsing the use of Foulfree™ Multi-Surface System on its industry-leading fins and interceptors. by Propspeed Posted 19 Mar 19:06 PDT Suntex and Windward Marina Group announce merger Suntex and Windward Marina Group announce merger Adding 13 locations and 3,000+ slips across the Sunshine State to marina portfolio Adding 13 locations and 3,000+ slips across the Sunshine State, Suntex now operates over 100 marinas nationwide. by Suntex Marinas Posted 19 Mar 14:47 PDT