Tag: Marine Economy

2026 Miami Boat Show Wrap Up

2/28/2026 - By US Harbors The 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show had a new layout designed to create what show producer Informa Markets called a “more connected and accessible experience." The in-water portion of the show returned to the docks along Collins Avenue on Miami Beach — a fitting backdrop… SEE MORE

Western Flyer was used by author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts for their expedition to the Sea of Cortez.

Steinbeck’s Historic Western Flyer Plans Spring Return to Pacific Northwest

2/15/2026 - By Norris Comer, best4boats.com. One of America's most storied vessels is plotting a course back to her home waters. The Western Flyer — the 1937 wooden fishing vessel immortalized in John Steinbeck's The Log from the Sea of Cortez — is now a fully restored floating classroom based in Monterey,… SEE MORE

2025 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Wrap Up

12/2/2025 - By Eric Colby for US Harbors US Harbors made our annual trip to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), joining thousands of boaters, builders, and marine businesses across seven venues on nearly 90 acres of waterfront. Now in its 66th year, FLIBS featured more than 1,300 vessels, 1,000 exhibitors… SEE MORE

navigation marker at sunset in Penobscot Bay Maine

Coast Guard Halts Buoy Removal Plan Following Public Outcry

10/29/2025 - Update: Coast Guard Halts Buoy Removal Plan Following Public Outcry On October 21, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Northeast District announced that it is suspending all changes related to the Coastal Buoy Modernization Proposal (CBMP). This decision follows months of widespread concern, thousands of public comments, and growing media attention—including… SEE MORE

Powercat fishing boat running in blue water

NMMA Backs Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund

6/13/2025 - By US Harbors On June 12, 2025, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D–MI) and Rob Wittman (R–VA) introduced legislation to renew the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (“Trust Fund”), a cornerstone federal program since 1950. Supported by NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, the fund is sustained by excise taxes… SEE MORE

Image credit: NOAA National Ocean Service

U.S. Marine Economy Continues to Empower American Prosperity

6/9/2025 - By noaa.gov. The American marine economy continues to fuel economic vitality, according to the statistics from the annual Marine Economy Satellite Account (MESA) released today by two Department of Commerce agencies – NOAA and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The marine economy contributed a total of $511 billion to the nation’s… SEE MORE

Battling Ghost Gear to Protect Marine Ecosystems and Economies

1/9/2025 - By nationalfisherman.com. The commercial fishing industry battles an ever-present threat: derelict fishing gear. These "ghost" pots and traps, lost to storms or boat traffic, continue fishing long after they're discarded, ensnaring marine life and disrupting ecosystems and economies. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, as recent initiatives and studies… SEE MORE

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world.

2024 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Wrap Up

11/30/2024 - We once again had the pleasure of attending the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world. The 2024 edition lived up to FLIBS’ grand reputation, with sunny skies and a steady breeze that kept things comfortable for the USHarbors crew from Maine. And, as… SEE MORE

As container ships continue to grow in size and ports — like the Port of Oakland in California — grow more congested by the year, NOAA plays an increasingly critical role in U.S. marine transportation. NOAA services and products improve the efficiency of ports and harbors, promote safety, and help to ensure the protection of coastal marine resources. (Image credit: NOAA National Ocean Service)

U.S. Marine Economy Continues Upward Trend

6/22/2024 - By noaa.gov. $476 billion contribution helps build a ‘greater, more Climate-Ready Nation’. The American marine economy continued to bolster the nation in 2022 as demonstrated by increased sales and jobs, according to the most recent statistics from the annual Marine Economy Satellite Account (MESA) released by two Department of Commerce agencies —… SEE MORE

Next-Level Power Solutions: Exploring the Latest Advances in Battery Technology

2/11/2023 - By sailmagazine.com When I started the lithium project on our 65-foot Farr, Falken, Mia, and I were hell-bent on induction cooking. Cool factor, baby, plus it would rid us of the hassle of refilling propane tanks in exotic ports (and make galley cleanup easier with a flat, glass cooking surface). Bruce… SEE MORE