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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Why the next wave of marine innovation isn’t built with fiberglass, it’s built with intelligence. Walk through any boat show, marina, or marine dealership today and you’ll hear it — not just the sound of new customers, but the low hum of something else, conversations. Chatter amongst management, sales teams,

by: Scott MacFarland

tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Assistance, Assistant, Digital, Digital Innovation, Innovation, Intelligence, marine industry, marine industry news, Marine Innovation, Teammate

Sunday, November 30, 2025

For this year’s buyers guide, I got a special opportunity. I was sent a test unit of the all new FLIR Ocean Scout Pro. The next generation of marine thermal monocular, the FLIR Ocean Scout Pro was designed for public safety professionals and to provide enhanced situational awareness for professional and recreational mariners. It

by: Jordan Balbresky

tags: FLIR, FLIR Ocean Scout Pro, marine industry, product

Sunday, November 16, 2025

When it comes to boating, questions are endless, and that’s a good thing. From insurance coverage and financing to documentation and safe boating practices, every boater, new or experienced, wants to make sure they’re doing things right. That’s exactly why Manitowoc Marina’s Sandusky location hosted its first

by: By Manitowoc Marina Yacht Sales – Sandusky, Ohio

tags: Boaters, Boating, Boating 101, Insurance, marine industry, Marine industry education, Sandusky Yacht Club, Women Boaters

Sunday, October 12, 2025

GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, announced today that its Specter Ai has been awarded the Product of Excellence Award by the 2025 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo in the category of Remote Vessel

tags: AI, Global, GOST, marine industry, NMEA, Ocean, Security, tech, Technology

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Port Huron, MI – White Water Marine Inc., a leading marine stainless fabricator is excited to announce its move to a new, expanded location. Effective September 1st, 2025, the company now operates out of its new headquarters at 2072 International Way, Port Huron, MI 48060. Located just two miles from its current site, the new

tags: Company Relocation, Great Lakes Marine Industry, Marine Fabrication, marine industry, OEM Marine Parts, Port Huron, Stainless Steel Products, White Water Marine

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Alliance Holds Education Webinar Session on Larger-Water Usage The impacts of generative AI and data centers used to house these servers have a large impact on the Great Lakes region than some people may think. The Alliance for the Great Lakes, a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the region to

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: Alliance for the Great Lakes, Conservation, Education, Environmental Impact, Great Lakes, Industry News, marine industry, Wisconsin

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Marine Trades Institute Secures Enbridge Fueling Futures Grant to Enhance Hands-On Training Opportunities for Students Marine Technology Institute is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 Fueling Futures grant from Enbridge. This significant funding will support the acquisition of essential

by: Tom Coates

tags: Boat Building, Company Expansions, Education, Feel Good Story, Grand Opening, Great Lakes, Industry News, marine industry

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

It’s all here at NIBS 2025! The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) presented by BankNewport is one of the largest and most prestigious in the Northeast, takes place September 11–14, 2025, spanning over seventeen acres in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Walk the docks to view a

by: Benny Feehley

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Show, Boating News, Event, Lifestyle, marine industry, Promotions & Giveaways

Thursday, July 31, 2025

ENVGO Raises $2 Million Seed Round Investment to Deliver the Future of Marine Transportation ENVGO, a Canadian company building next-generation “flying” boats, announced the first close of its seed round, led by Toronto-based early-stage VC firm Two Small Fish Ventures. The round includes

by: Pete Keller

tags: Boat Design, Boating News, Canada, Company Expansions, Eco-Friendly, Industry News, Innovation, marine industry, New Boat Models

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Highfield Boats USA Announces Four New Dealer Partners Highfield Boats USA, the leading supplier of rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) in America, announces it has added four new dealer partners to its U.S. sales network for Highfield RIBs. They include Boater’s Choice and Keenan Marina in Michigan, and

by: Michael Carroll

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Dealer, Company Expansions, Dealerships, Inflatable Boats, marine industry, Rigid Inflatable Boats

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