Sponsored by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), the Fabrication Excellence Awards contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are judged by a panel of certified marine professionals. Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Achievement Awards are given in each category. Winners were selected based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function. Recipients [...]

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation recently launched the first official Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP) for schools teaching marine service. MTAP is designed to ensure quality training that is aligned with industry needs, at both high school and post-secondary schools, ultimately creating a bigger and stronger pipeline for much needed entry-level workers. [...]

The Canadian government’s proposed luxury tax on new boats valued at CA $250,000–originally scheduled to take effect January 1, 2022–is expected to be fully implemented in the weeks to come, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) website. A spokesperson for Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed recently that the government will release draft [...]