The U.S. Patent Office issued a second patent for Plasdeck, a manufacturer of synthetic teak boat decking.
"We are pleased that both of our patents have been issued," said Bill Gribble, president of Plasdeck, in a statement. "It's the distinct differences in Plasdeck's material that have given us a competitive edge in the decking market in comparison to earlier products. That's why we have marketed Plasdeck as the next generation of synthetic decking."
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Gov. Rick Scott announced a 40-day recreational red snapper season for both Gulf state and federal waters, versus the 24-day season that was originally proposed.
The U.S. Commerce Department announced the countervailing tariff amounts on aluminum sheet from China, with varying amounts imposed on different Chinese suppliers that are scheduled to take effect within two to five business days.
HanseYachts and Privilège shipyards have teamed up work together on future sailing catamaran projects.
Leading technology companies and the marine industry have expressed opposition to President Trump’s plans to hit China with billions of dollars in tariffs over the country’s intellectual property protection policies.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is using maritime archaeology to help preserve shipwrecks in U.S. coastal waters.
Three passengers were rescued by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Friday night after their boat crashed into a jetty at the end of Government Cut.
Automobile sales helped drive a retail sales rebound in March, but the growth was sluggish despite higher employment and bigger paychecks, The Wall Street Journal is reporting.
The names Harvey, Irma, Marina and Nate have all been retired by the World Meteorological Organization due to the extensive damage hurricanes bearing those names caused.