The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its 11th edition of “A Basic Guide to Exporting,” a tool for businesses that are looking to navigate the avenues of international trade. The book provides the information export companies need to feel confident about selling overseas. Many of the chapters end with success stories that prove that [...]

The House of Representatives passed a two-year Coast Guard authorization bill aiming to align its leadership structure with that of the military branches in an effort to improve coordination among the services. The measure was passed by voice vote and gives the Coast Guard’s vice commandants the grade of admiral and bumps up their pay [...]

The U.S. Coast Guard introduced a new Boating Safety App May 18 that provides the essential services and information most commonly requested by boaters. The app features include: state boating information, a safety equipment checklist, free boating safety check requests, navigation rules, float plans and calling features to report pollution or suspicious activity. When location [...]

Registration is now open for IFAI Expo 2015, the most comprehensive industrial and technical textiles event of the year. This year’s event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 6–9. Programming begins Oct. 6; trade show opens Oct. 7. Attendees can save up to $300 when registering by July 4 [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced in a May 28 press release that the Miami City Commission rejected an appeal from neighboring Key Biscayne that challenged the city’s plans to build an $18 million park and event space on the grounds of Miami Marine Stadium. The release described this action as “another step forward [...]

Marine-glazing manufacturer Taylor Made Systems of Gloversville, N.Y., has named company veteran Al Unger as regional sales manager of the lower-Midwest and Southwest regions of the United States. He will also represent the Ameritex Fabric Systems subsidiary. Unger started in 2004 as an engineer, working on windshield design and application in Gloversville. “Al’s extensive knowledge [...]

At the American Boating Congress this month in Washington, D.C., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Deputy Director Steve Guertin announced the allotment of $16 million in funding to 27 states under the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) grant program. The CVA provides grant money for the construction, replacement, renovation and maintenance of facilities that assist recreational boaters [...]

Photo: Ameritex Fabric Systems Ameritex Fabric Systems introduced WeatherGuard™, a new solution-dyed polyester fabric, to the marine industry. The soft and pliable fabric will maintain its color even when exposed to the elements for long periods of time. Don Zirkelbach, president of Ameritex Fabric Systems, said WeatherGuard is strong, durable and a cost-effective [...]

WASHINGTON – Being a small business owner also makes you the person in charge of making sure everything flows without a hitch, from product development to the safety of your employees. Yet, in the midst of a crisis or in the aftermath of a disaster, the plans you made to keep your business open could [...]

Discover Boating will host a webinar on Tuesday, May 19 at 2 p.m. EDT about plans for the 2015 marketing campaign. Registration is now available for all industry stakeholders. The 30-minute webinar will highlight the following: Two new additions to the Stories of Discovery online video series Details on the second-year partnership with avid boater [...]