Marina News
Marinas offer docks, moorings, fuel, supplies and other facilities to vessels that range from small boats to large yachts. They can be found along riverbanks and coastlines and on inland lakes.
Boaters Return to Miami-Dade
The South Florida county reopened marinas and parks this past weekend after six weeks of closures.
Much-needed dredging to start in San Diego Bay
The channel near the Chula Vista/National City border hasn’t been dredged since 1976.
Windward Marina Group acquires Florida facility
Beach Marine in Jacksonville has been in business for more than 30 years.
New Jersey borough pays $3 million in marina lawsuit
The borough of Edgewater, which manages the Edgewater Marina, was sued by a woman who suffered brain injuries after a fall.
Officials begin investigation into Alabama marina fire
Investigators believe one boat could be the possible cause of the deadly blaze.
Connecticut marina being auctioned online
Owners of the Marina at American Wharf in Norwich have had a “troubled relationship” with the city, according to local reports.
Three entities submit proposals to take over John Wayne Marina in Washington
The Port of Port Angeles currently manages the facility.
Construction begins on new Tampa marina
The 150-slip facility has been designed to accommodate boats longer than 100 feet.
Safe Harbor Marinas acquires Vermont facility
Shelburne Shipyard has been in operation for nearly 200 years on Lake Champlain.
Five new Clean Marina certifications in Michigan
Five marinas also re-certified as clean marinas.
Weatherford Capital invests $41 million in Safe Harbor
The company is focusing on companies that focus on Florida.
Suntex sells Loggerhead marinas, invests in Bahia Mar
Company president Bryan Redmond says Suntex will focus on “larger, premier assets.”
Cleveland Metroparks to build first public docks on Cuyahoga
The city received $1.6 million from the federal Boating Infrastructure Grant Program.
Low water forces Oregon marina closure
Boaters who use Baker Bay Marina must remove boats by July 17.
Safe Harbor Marinas acquires New England Boatworks
The acquisition brings the company’s number of facilities to 80.
NYC’s first new marina in 50 years opens
Facing Manhattan’s financial district, ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina includes wave-dampening technologies to keep the waters calm.
Clearwater Beach Marina undergoing $15 million overhaul
Facility will be rebuilt and expanded over next five years.
Lou Sandoval
After a fruitful career in the pharmaceutical world, Lou Sandoval has taken an unusual path to marine industry success.
Elementary school becomes boat showroom
A closed school in Maine will be converted into a showroom, with the gym providing heated boat storage during the winter.
Virginia marina operators sue each other over marina purchase
A lawsuit and countersuit filed in the Kingsland Marina acquisition.
IMBC: Marine businesses need to take a more active role
A seminar on the politics of workforce development says it’s time for business leaders to be part of the discussion.
Three large boats damaged in fire at Boston area marina
Damage is estimated at $1 million.