ABBRA is first and foremost a recreational marine industry trade association and national network of marine service and repair companies dedicated to professional development, training, education and the sharing of knowledge and the search for solutions to common problems. Founded in 1943, ABBRA serves as an advocate for boatyards, boat service and repairers and boat builders. We are first and foremost a recreational marine industry trade association and national network of marine service and repair companies dedicated to professional development, training, education and the sharing of knowledge in the search for solutions to common problems. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The industrial marine sector in British Columbia is broad and diverse with capacities and capabilities that are being noticed provincially, nationally, and around the globe. With this in mind, the Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI) was created to further and represent the interests of the industrial marine sector and its supply chain. The ABCMI will work to strengthen the industrial marine sector of British Columbia. It will create a positive environment in which our industry can prosper and our people can grow. The Association of British Columbia Marine Industries is here to be a strong voice for you, and a catalyst for a competitive, efficient and environmentally responsible marine industry sector in British Columbia. Sidney, BC Canada

Western Australia has a proud tradition as the foremost State in boat building and manufacture and over the past two decades this has been rivalled by developments within the industry in Eastern States. We boast a highly innovative marine accessory design and manufacturing industry with products in high demand all over the world. Inglewood, WA Australia

Welcome to the website of the Boating Atlantic Association. Boating Atlantic members are your entry to the wonderful world of boating: power, sail, and paddle in Canada's Atlantic Provinces. The Boating Atlantic Association, is the official voice of the recreational boating industry in Canada's Maritime Provinces. Boating Atlantic is a not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors working with its stakeholders to grow and enhance boating in the Atlantic Region of Canada and support its members in their endeavours. Members include manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers and brokers of yachts, boats, engines and accessories, as well as marina operators, recreational marine service providers and other boating-related organizations. Boating Atlantic is the owner of the Halifax International Boat Show.

Intelligence You Can Profit From. Boating Industry magazine with news, articles, video, blogs, webinars, resources, classifieds and more.

The Boating Industry Association - the BIA - is the voice of the recreational and light commercial marine industry, promoting safe, recreational boating as a positive and rewarding lifestyle for Australians. The Boating Industry Association (BIA) provides a forum to discuss industry needs, problems and solutions and serves as the representative of the industry to Federal, State and Local Government departments and agencies, as well as other industry bodies, corporate interests, allied organisations, media and the general public. This office is responsible for the administration and management of activities and affairs associated within New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory. Crows Nest, NSW Australia

South Australia boasts one of the most vibrant boating industries in Australia. BIASA is the peak body representing the recreational and light commercial boating industries in South Australia. Adelaide, SA Australia

A non-profit organisation which represents over 90% of the recreational boating industry around Victoria, Australia.

Boating Ontario is the largest recreational marine trade association in Canada. Our membership consists of yacht clubs, water-based and dryland marinas, both privately and municipally owned, as well as Trade Members who supply products and services to the marine industry. Penetanguishene, ON Canada

The Boating Trades Association of Texas (BTAT) is a self-governing organization composed of marine dealers, manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, distributors and marine operators who, along with a select group of associate members, are dedicated to protecting the interests of the industry and to building pleasure boating throughout Texas and the United States. Austin, Texas

We are the Trade Association for the UK Marine Leisure Industry, with our Membership drawn from both the seagoing and inland sectors of the marine industry, and supporting services. British Marine is the membership organisation for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry. We lead and promote our industry and work with our members to achieve sustainable growth in a competitive global environment, through the provision of world-class goods and services. We support over 1600 members with a range of services and expertise which help their business. This website provides a valuable resource for members of British Marine, boaters and those needing to know more about our industry and British Marine. Egham, Surrey, England, UK

A unified voice for the recreational marine industry in the central region of the Gulf of Mexico. The CGMTA is a non-profit organization created to represent the recreational marine industry by promoting the strength of the regional boating environment; advocating on issues that affect the boating community; and providing networking opportunities for its members.

Yacht Sales Professionals – YSPs (brokers, dealers, salespeople) nationwide have a benchmark for measuring their skills, abilities and performance, while enhancing their marketing value. Boat sellers and buyers are in a better position to select qualified, competent sales professionals with confidence and trust. The Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) program has made this dream a reality. Since 1999, the CPYB program has been the industry performance standard for yacht sales professionals throughout North America. A program Design Team of industry volunteers worked with the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute to define the industry's body of knowledge - the key performance skills and knowledge required to be a Certified Professional Yacht Broker. Annapolis, Maryland

Confindustria Nautica (Italian Marine Industry Association) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1967 to promote maritime culture and tourism as well as develop the boating industry, a sector in which Italy plays an international role as a global leader that has consistently demonstrated its ability to grasp the state of the market and respond to its changing needs. Genoa and Rome, Italy

The Voice of Connecticut's Recreational Boating Industry. Not-for-profit trade association representing the recreational boating and related marine industries in our state. We are the Connecticut Marine Trades Association. A network of top marine-related professionals serving the recreational boating community in Connecticut and beyond. We are marinas, boatyards, boat dealers, yacht brokers, service technicians, electronics experts, welders, canvas creators, financial and insurance service providers and more. We are a well-trained, educated workforce specializing in the unique craft of boating sales and service. And we love what we do.

The European Committee for Professional Yachting was created in January 1993. This unique association counts over 130 corporate members from various areas of the yachting industry. ECPY has been defending the interests of yachting professionals for over a decade and has managed to have the economical weight of the industry recognised. Yacht and charter brokers, managers, architects, designers, service providers, yachting associations, insurance companies, shipyards. ECPY is focused on stimulating the economic growth of the yachting industry and have a track record of working closely with public administrations, governments and the EU to further its interest. Port de Nice, France

Fully licensed Italian Detective company specialized in Maritime Investigaiton and Security services.

HALO Maritime Defense Systems offers the HALO MARITIME SEA BARRIER a proprietary solution to secure critical assets vulnerable to boat or diver attacks. In a security-conscious world, both government assets– Navy Bases, Navy Ships in Hostile Territories, Airports, Coast Guard Boats and Facilities– and private assets– Ports, LNG Terminals, LNG Tankers, Nuclear Facilities, Oil Rigs and Facilities, Desalination Plants, Pipelines, Palaces, and Cruise Ships– have a real, immediate, and critical need for high levels of protection that is currently unfulfilled. Andover, Massachusetts

IMCI is a European Union based, independent, non-profit organisation committed to adding value to worldwide recreational craft industry by assessing compliance of companies, products, services and experts with the highest recognised standards of quality and safety. Brussels, Belgium

Maritime Directory Worldwide. Infomarine On-Line was founded by marine professional in 1997 with the sole purpose of acting as a worldwide internet virtual portal, exclusively for the marine industry. Piraeus, Greece

The trade magazine for global marine business. IBI is the only business magazine that looks in depth at what's happening in the international boating market on a country-by-country basis. On a regular basis we investigate, analyse and summarise commercial developments in the key strategic markets such as the USA and the major European markets in our programme of detailed business reports.

Formed in 1965 to bring together in one global organisation all the national boating federations and other bodies involved in the recreational marine industry, and to represent them at international level. No less than 37 national associations across the world are full members of ICOMIA today. Our members include the vast majority of the industrialised countries from North America across to Japan and China and from Finland down to New Zealand. Brussels, Belgium

For over 40 years, the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has been dedicated to the recognition and further development of "the world's leading international boat shows". IFBSO now has 48 members in 24 countries on four continents. Membership includes trade exhibitions as well as boat shows, but is open only to established, professionally-organised events of international stature. Levisham, North Yorkshire, England UK

The Irish Marine Federation is the national organisation representing both commercial and leisure sectors of the marine industry in Ireland. Dublin, Ireland

J-MAC Pty. Ltd. is a Marine Engineering and Consultancy firm for Technical Support and Spare Parts Supply to the Marine Towage and Land Power Generation Industries. J-MAC specialise in servicing all type of equipment requirements in the area's of machinery and spare parts, engineering repairs, technical support and maintenance.

Lloyd's List Intelligence is founded on the heritage of the industry bible, Lloyd's List. Plus our unique global network of specialist sources of business-critical maritime data. It brings together the expertise of a global staff of maritime analysts and journalists with the most extensive system of shore based and satellite intelligence gathering to create the complete information support service for the maritime industry. Lloyd’s List Intelligence is the natural choice for business information in the global maritime and trade communities. Lloyd's List Intelligence provides the information and tools you need to support your business decisions. Put simply, we offer the most comprehensive, reliable and interactive services available. London, England

Our mission is to promote growth, prosperity, and cooperation within the marine industry in Maine; to encourage and publicize educational opportunities leading to and furthering careers in the marine trades; and to encourage and assist in the development of best practices in the marine industry with a focus on the environment, and health and safety. Biddeford, Maine

Australia's Marine Business Industry News Source. Marine Business News brings together recreational marine industry news as well as leisure marine, super yacht and boat show news for the betterment of the marine industry. Marine Business News aims to share news and information to the recreational marine industry with the view of improving knowledge and supporting the growth and betterment of the industry. Balmain, NSW Australia

The Marine Industries Association of Northwest Florida (MIANWF) is a not-for-profit corporation created in 1986 to advance the growth, education and cooperation of the recreational boating industry and to promote the protection and improvement of the inland and coastal waterways of Northwest Florida and surrounding areas. MIANWF's member businesses run in Florida's Panhandle from Perdido Key to the Wakulla/Jefferson County-line and are boat dealers, marinas, boat repairers, boat brokers, marine accessory distributors, dealers and associate members. Niceville, Florida

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) is the largest marine trade organization in the Southeast United States dedicated to promoting, protecting, and growing the 111,000 middle class jobs in Broward County and 142,000 jobs regionally in marine businesses promoting boating lifestyles from family cruising and fishing to yachts and the goods and services that sustain them, driving the economic output to $8.9 billion in Broward County and $12 billion regionally. Created in 1961, the not-for-profit trade group is focused on the sound growth of the marine industry in the South Florida Region to benefit its members, their customers, communities and the environment. The Association has over 500 members in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties and is the owner of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the promotion, protection and advancement of recreational boating and industry in Central Florida. Deland, Florida

At the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, we believe that for the marine industry to thrive, the companies that interact with the boater in their community must thrive. Those businesses determine the boater’s experience and are the leading factor in the industry’s success. The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas works to create a strong and healthy boating industry by uniting those businesses, providing them with opportunities for improvement and growth, and representing them with a powerful voice. Our offerings include educational events and tools, lobbying, resources, publications, cost-saving benefits, and other products and services that help marine retailers prosper. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Magazine with industry news, Marine Technology Directory, Offshore Energy News, Hydrographic News, Ocean Observation News, Subsea Defense News, Vehicle News, New Marine Technology Products, Marine Technology Reporter Blogs, and more. Marine Technology Reporter magazine is the world's largest audited circulation publication serving the global Marine Technology Market. From offshore energy to subsea defense to science and technology, MTR covers it all. Each issue is packed with the latest cutting edge technology from the industry’s leading companies, as well as exclusive insights and market analysis that are critical in today's subsea industry.

The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ), comprised of over 300 marine related businesses, is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the recreational marine industry and waterways in the State of New Jersey.

The Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County works closely with government, community, and business leaders to make considerable progress in many marine-related areas, including legislation, waterway quality and safety, and the prosperity of the marine industry. Middle River, Maryland

The Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM), Founded in 1972, is comprised of nearly 400 marine related businesses. We are a non-profit trade organization dedicated to promoting the recreational marine industry and the preservation of the waterways on which our businesses rely. Annapolis, Maryland

The purpose for the formulation of the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association is to establish an organization of dedicated men and women who are employed in the marine industry with the concept that this organization will provide the framework for furthering the interests of the marine trades and the boating public through the promotion of boating, participation in legislation, and professional improvement programs. Site has a lot of information for Massachusetts boaters. Boat Dealers, Charters, Marinas, Tides, Boat Access & Ramps, Boating Safety, Boating Laws, Titling & Registration, Boat Shows, and much, much more.

The Michigan Boating Industries Association serves as the voice of recreational boating in Michigan. This website serves as an information source for its members, boating enthusiasts, the media, and anyone with interest in boating in Michigan.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology strengthens U.S. global economic competitiveness by developing technologies, measurement methods, and standards. NIST works with industry to overcome technological hurdles that limit quality and innovation.

The goal of the National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) is to improve the business conditions of wholesale distributors of marine accessories and of the marine industry in general. We foster cooperation among manufacturers, distributors and retailers in the marine industry. We assist you in improving the productivity, profitability and performance of your business. We offer seminars, conferences and other educational opportunities to help you better manage your business and develop strategies to meet business challenges. Essex, Connecticut

The National Marine Manufacturing Association (NMMA) is recreational boating's largest industry trade association. NMMA is dedicated to advocating for and promoting the strength of marine manufacturing, the sales and service networks of its members, and the boating lifestyle. Based in Chicago, Illinois

NMMA (the National Marine Manufacturers Association) is dedicated to advocating for and promoting the strength of marine manufacturing, the sales and service networks of its members, and the boating lifestyle. NMMA is a unifying force and powerful voice for the recreational boating industry, working to strengthen and grow boating and protect the interests of its member companies. Bolton, ON Canada

The National Marine Representatives Association is a national organization serving marine industry independent sales reps and the manufacturers who sell through reps. Founded in 1960, this professional association serves as an industry voice, networking tool and information source, promoting the benefits of utilizing independent marine reps for sales. Kilmarnock, Virginia

An association of ore than 150 marine businesses in Long Island and New York City. We aim to promote the general welfare of the marine industry and to advance the safe and proper use of boats, marine accessories and facilities.

NZ Marine Industry Association. Find the whole New Zealand Marine Industry on one site. NZ Marine are committed to developing the marine industry in New Zealand by promoting training, export initiatives and boat shows, as well as helping our members build successful businesses. Whether you're a recreational boatie, a marine industry exporter, a ship or workboat worker or a marine apprentice, here you’ll find all the information and companies you need to fulfill your requirements.

The NMTA is the country's oldest regional marine association. Founded in 1947 to fight a proposed special tax on boaters, the Association quickly expanded its vision of a unified industry by pitching a tent on the shores of Lake Union and holding its first boat show. Today, with a membership exceeding 700, participation of individual companies like yours makes business better for all. Based in Seattle, Washington

NYBA is a non-profit marine trade group founded in 1988 consisting of over 340 marine brokers, dealers and other industry professionals representing over 230 marine-related businesses in the Pacific Northwest. Subscribing to the strictest code of ethics, NYBA members are committed to bringing integrity and professionalism to the buying and selling process of new and previously owned pleasure craft. Based in Seattle, Washington

Whether you're thinking of buying a new boat, or having your existing boat serviced, repaired or stored in Nova Scotia - you'll find all the information you need right here. The NSBA continues to encourage its members to follow quality practices in all aspects of boatbuilding, and provides many tools and resources to help them achieve consistent standards of quality, value, safety and service.

Lake Erie Marine Trades Association (LEMTA) established itself as the leading marine business organization in Ohio over the span of six decades. As buckeye boating has prospered, the emergence of the Ohio Marine Trades Association has taken the lead in propelling the industry towards even greater achievements across the entire state. Ohio Marine Trades Association (OMTA) is your comprehensive partner for business success. OMTA Members are Marinas, Marine Dealers and Brokers, Yacht Clubs, Marine-Related Businesses, and Marine-Support Businesses. Westlake, Ohio

The Personal Watercraft Industry was created to bring together companies that manufacture personal watercraft (PWC) in order to promote safe and responsible operation of personal watercraft and work with federal, state and local agencies which have regulatory responsibilities for recreational boating. PWIA has a simple mission: ensuring that personal watercraft and personal watercraft users are treated fairly when local, state, and federal government officials consider boating regulations. Chicago, Illinois