NorthStar Yachts, a small yacht company in Kalama Ore., moved its production to China to lower labor costs. About seven employees of NorthStar will remain at the headquarters and parts warehouse. The company laid off 60 employees. NorthStar makes luxury boats 80 to 125 feet long, which sell for $6 million to $13 million. One [...]

Carlyle Group of Luxembourg was granted clearance from the European Commission to buy the marine division of French aircraft cabin and boat equipment maker Zodiac. The Commission said the overlaps between Zodiac Marine and Carlyle’s Jandy Pool Products were limited.

WeatherMax, high-performance fabrics produced by Safety Components, will now be carried by the Miami Corporation. With headquarters in Ohio, and branches in N.C. and Fla., Miami is a leading supplier for marine materials and outdoor fabrics to the aftermarket. The family-owned, privately held company carries more than 25,000 products and promises overnight shipping.

A recent National Research Council (NRC) study, titled Sea-Level Rise for the Coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington: Past, Present, and Future, will be used to ensure that California is safeguarding its citizens, strengthening its economy, and minimizing impacts to natural resources by investing in climate-ready development and infrastructure. This review sets a standard for [...]