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Message From The Editor Great IBEX Show in Tampa!
As you probably know from last week’s Boating Industry Canada News Week, the IBEX show has always been a big favourite with me. It’s a very convenient big summary of all the good stuff the industry has been working on over the past year (plus a preview of the coming features and ideas) and taken collectively, I feel that we can get a very valuable and clear picture of where the industry is headed.
At the Industry Breakfast on the opening day, over 900 people sat down at 7:30 am for breakfast while our industry leaders shared their wisdom and knowledge. The keynote address by Frank Hugelmyer, NMMA’s President and CEO took the audience through many significant metrics. Perhaps his most important message was for the industry to innovate. In my opinion, the industry has been innovating at a great rate recently and automation and self-driving are now reaching "ready for prime time" levels that will support both users and the boat rental companies very well. (READ MORE)
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Marine Careers Expo Visits West Coast to Boost Canadian Marine Workforce  The Fall tour of the Marine Careers Expo (MCE) began at North Vancouver on Saturday, September 20, hosted by the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, and the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF) More than 20 other organizations and companies participated in the Vancouver event, including BC Ferries and BC Coast Pilots. READ MORE |
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Preparing for Canada’s Federal Budget—November 4
From the most recent NMMA Canada newsletter, we learned that Finance Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne has announced the Government of Canada will table its federal budget on November 4, 2025, and several developments are directly relevant to the marine industry. READ MORE |
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IBEX Announces Winners of the 2025 Innovation Awards
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the winners of the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 12 Innovation Award winners and four honorable mentions from a record 112 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry companies. READ MORE |
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NMEA Announces 2025 Award Winners at Annual Conference & Expo
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 NMEA Product of Excellence Awards. The awards are widely recognized as the premier honor in the marine electronics industry. Each year, NMEA members and certified marine electronics installers cast their votes to determine the most innovative and reliable products across a wide range of categories... READ MORE |
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Malgorzata (Gosha) Kolton will join Hempel as Executive Vice President & Head of Marine on 1 January 2026, bringing with her extensive international leadership experience. Key messages: Gosha Kolton has been appointed Executive Vice President & Head of Marine at Hempel, effective 1 January 2026, and becomes part of the Executive Group Management. READ MORE
