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Yamaha Rightwaters Reports Annual Initiative Progress for Year Four

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Yamaha Rightwaters™ marked its fourth anniversary by recapping sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months.

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  • Yamaha Rightwaters™ marked its fourth anniversary by recapping sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months.
  • In August of 2022, Yamaha became the new official outboard of OCEARCH® as the renowned research organization formed a new relationship with Yamaha Rightwaters.
  • The Yamaha-powered vessels will further this research, and Yamaha Rightwaters will directly support OCEARCH® research of microplastics in the ocean.
  • Serving as the umbrella for all of Yamaha Marine’s sustainability projects, Yamaha Rightwaters officially launched on World Oceans Day® 2019.

NOAA Selects Woolpert for Hydrographic Survey, Bathymetric Data Collection in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

CHESAPEAKE, Va., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Woolpert has been selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association to perform hydrographic surveying and collect bathymetric data for hydrodynamic modeling in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The $5.5 million award with a $1.4 million option, funded in part by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is being administered through NOAA's Office of Coast Survey hydrographic services contract.

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  • CHESAPEAKE, Va., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Woolpert has been selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association to perform hydrographic surveying and collect bathymetric data for hydrodynamic modeling in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
  • Having highly accurate, up-to-date data enables us to predict and respond to our changing world.
  • Woolpert will mobilize five hydrographic survey vessels, or nearly a quarter of its fleet, equipped with multibeam and side-scan sonar systems out of the firm's East Coast hydrographic hub in Charleston, S.C.
  • These data will serve several missions in years to come, including navigation, inundation modeling, floodplain analysis, and coastal resilience.

Marine Composites Global Market Report 2023: Rise In Demand for Cruise Ships Bolsters Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

The global marine composites market is anticipated to witness robust growth in the forecast period of 2024-2028 due to the growing demand for marine composites from the power boats segment.

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  • The global marine composites market is anticipated to witness robust growth in the forecast period of 2024-2028 due to the growing demand for marine composites from the power boats segment.
  • The demand for marine composites in corrosion-resistant parts for shipbuilding is driving market growth.
  • The manufacturing of more cruise ships is anticipated to increase because of the growing number of tourists, which will expand the marine composites market.
  • Additionally, the market for marine composites benefits from an increase in investments, rising industrialization, marine transportation activities, and cross-border cargo movement
    In this report, Global Marine Composites Market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Recreational Boating Maintains Momentum Heading into 2023 as Americans Continue Prioritizing Outdoor Recreation in Record Numbers

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

The recreational boating industry is preparing to welcome an estimated two million Americans to dozens of boat shows between January and March to shop the latest boats as they continue prioritizing outdoor recreation.

Key Points: 
  • The recreational boating industry is preparing to welcome an estimated two million Americans to dozens of boat shows between January and March to shop the latest boats as they continue prioritizing outdoor recreation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230109005074/en/
    An estimated 100 million Americans go boating each year as consumers continue to invest in the unique experiences that come from being on the water.
  • What’s more, recreational boating and fishing are the number one contributor to the near-billion dollar outdoor recreation economy , surpassing RVing, hunting, and other outdoor activities.
  • The recreational boating industry is an economic driver supporting more than 690,000 American jobs and 35,000 American businesses.

Record-Breaking Numbers: Outdoor recreation a whopping $862B industry according to new government data

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

This means the outdoor recreation economy contributes more to the U.S. economy than oil and gas extraction, mining, and agriculture.

Key Points: 
  • This means the outdoor recreation economy contributes more to the U.S. economy than oil and gas extraction, mining, and agriculture.
  • America's outdoor recreation community, represented by ORR, continues to support the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (ORSA) the project compiling and releasing this data.
  • The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable is the nation's leading coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations representing the $862 billion outdoor recreation economy.
  • ORR focuses on the growth of outdoor recreation by building a better environment for the sustainable growth of outdoor recreation businesses and driving a broader understanding of the value of the outdoor recreation economy.

Garmin receives multiple accolades for advancing innovation and safety in the marine industry

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

OLATHE, Kan., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, is proud to announce several recent awards honoring its commitment to innovation and safety in the boating and fishing industries, including an IBEX Innovation Award, National Boating Industry Safety Award, and recognition as a Most Innovative Marine Company by Soundings Trade Only. The awards were announced in virtual ceremonies on Oct. 20 and 21, 2022, following the cancellation of the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) tradeshow, the largest technical trade event for marine industry professionals in North America, originally scheduled Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • One of the marine industry's most prestigious honors, the IBEX Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers for their outstanding product development in the recreational boating industry and beyond.
  • Garmin was also named a Top 10 Most Innovative Marine Company for 2022 by Soundings Trade Only.
  • This award honors forward-thinking companies that are transforming the future of the marine industry through new initiatives, manufacturing processes, marketing approaches, technologies, products, workforce and more.
  • About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN).

Tawdheef Returns to Abu Dhabi with a Renewed Vision to Promote Career Development of UAE Nationals

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220913005741/en/
    Tawdheef Returns to Abu Dhabi with a Renewed Vision to Promote Career Development of UAE Nationals (Photo: Business Wire)
    This year, the exhibition's main goal is to support young Emiratis in their journey to advance their careers and discover new opportunities in the corporate world and entrepreneurship.
  • This move is all part of our commitment to support career development in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE," Harb commented.
  • Aligned with the UAE Vision 2021, Tawdheef helps Emirati attendees have the chance to learn about various career paths, receive advice from industry experts, and network with potential employers.
  • "Empowering and developing the capabilities of UAE Nationals and providing them with the necessary skills is the main priority behind our participation in Tawdheef 2022.

Global Recreational Boat Market Outlook and Forecast Report 2022: A $425+ Million Market in 2021 - Shipments to Surpass 1 Billion in 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

The "Recreational Boat Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Recreational Boat Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global boat monitoring market report, the boat tracking market crossed USD 425.18 million in 2021 and is expected to witness shipments of 1.08 million units in 2027.
  • In addition, the demand for marine infrastructure arises due to the changing market dynamics, such as a higher number of recreational boat users.
  • The global recreational boat market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation is expected to accelerate during the forecast period.

$8.4 Billion Worldwide Boat Repairing Industry to 2031 - Asia Pacific was the Largest Region in 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

The boat repairing market consists of sales of boat repairing and related services by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that operate shipyards or boatyards.

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  • The boat repairing market consists of sales of boat repairing and related services by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that operate shipyards or boatyards.
  • The main types in the boat repairing market are recreational boats, commercial boats, military boats, other types.
  • Asia Pacific was the largest region in the boat repairing market in 2021.
  • The delay in re-establishing the supply chain networks and logistics capabilities will impact the boat building and repairing industry.

Underwater robotics competition celebrating its 20th world championship

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

LONG BEACH, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 20th time in its history, the MATE remotely operated vehicles (ROV) World Championship is bringing students together from around the world to collaborate and compete in an underwater challenge from June 23 to 25 at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California.

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  • For the 20th time in its history, the MATE remotely operated vehicles (ROV) World Championship is bringing students together from around the world to collaborate and compete in an underwater challenge from June 23 to 25 at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California.
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 20th time in its history, the MATE remotely operated vehicles (ROV) World Championship is bringing students together from around the world to collaborate and compete in an underwater challenge from June 23 to 25 at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California.
  • "I'm thrilled to be celebrating our 20th World Championship!
  • In celebration of the 20th World Championship, MATE is attempting to raise $20,000 in 20 days and is close to achieving their goal.