News that is important Marine related industries here in South Florida. Our Mission: to promote, protect and enhance boating as The Lifestyle of South Florida Friday December 5 2008 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Complimentary admission for one MIASF member and one guest with the donation of a new unwrapped toy(Additional guests may... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Over 46 million voters in Florida yesterday gave a 705 per cent vote in favour of Amendment 6 the constitutional amendment backed by that states marine industry to change the way marine businesses are... Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Ferretti which recently purchased Allied Richard Bertram Marine Group announced the formation of a new company to focus on the US marketAllied Marine is the newest company in the groups portfolio It will... Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 On November 4th 2008 voters will have the opportunity to preserve public access to Floridas extensive waterways and revitalize the states marine industry by voting yes on Amendment 6 Save Our Waterfronts... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 BY JENNIFER LEBOVICH AND MARC CAPUTOWhile lobster and stone crab catches held steady at the docks over the last decade property taxes at Mannys Sea Food went skyward as new condos rose near the MiamiRiverOwner... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 ISLA MUJERES Mexico - On the night Lazaro Mendez got an alert that his boat had been stolen from the Florida Keys he was swept up in a new chapter of the Cuban boat people dramaGrabbing a laptop computer... Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The United States Power Squadrons has made it easy to obtain a Boating Certificate which isrequired by many states before you can operate a boat or personal watercraft Course completionwill qualify most... Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 There hasnt been much good news for the boating business of lateSales are lagging ? off by as much as 40 percent according to some industry reports Manufacturers are facing layoffs and bankruptcies Dealers... Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 South Florida marina owner Ray Graziotto did a double take when he opened his tax bill a few years agoHis Loggerhead Club Marina franchise hadnt changed a bit but during the high-flying days of thereal... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The sight is common throughout Florida: High-rise condos looming over a waterfront anchored by fewer marine repair shops and working boatyards As taxes rise boat facilities have sold out to developers... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 In an official memorandum the US Coast Guard after considerable research of criteria used and guidelines provided in US laws has officially determined popular paddleboards be classified as boats but only... Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Dear Editor:Given the fact that we can expect the tourism industry to take a hammering from the world economic downturn and to a lesser degree because of local criminal events during the past summer Antigua... Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 NOAA officials today issued a regulation that will implement new measures to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales The regulation will for the first time require large ships to reduce speedsto... Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 November 4th Florida voters will have the opportunity to vote on six proposed Constitutional Amendments Passage of Amendment Six is essential to the preservation of public access to Floridas waterways... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 It may seem strange to start our North Carolina newsletter with an article on the Florida Summit but our industrys issues concerns markets training needs and responses to this industry-wide recessionsuggests... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Organisers of the 10th Annual Marine Summit in Palm Beach said that yesterdays conference cemented a more cohesive approach adopted by southern Floridas regional marine trade associations in the lasttwo... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 KeyBank one of the largest marine lenders in the country announced today that it is pulling out of the marine lending business and ending recreational lending altogetherGrant Skeens president and CEOof... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 South Floridas 10th annual Marine Summit touched on the perennial issues of regulation work-force training and economic development and business retention but the thread running through much of yesterdays... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 49th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show the worlds largest boat show Set over six locations in Fort Lauderdale Florida the show will take place Thursday October 30th through Monday November... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The waters are rough for South Floridas boating business That was the message from officials and businesses who met Wednesday at the 10th annual Marine Summit held at the Palm Beach County ConventionCenterWeve... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 South Floridas marine industry is fighting to save public access to waterways and prevent marinas boatyards and other waterfront businesses from being assessed taxes based on their potential rather than... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Missy Timmins greeted visitors to Palm Beach Countys 10th Annual Marine Summit wearing a bright blue shirt emblazoned with the words I boat I vote Most didnt have to ask what the shirt meant Amendment... Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 COMITT (Conference on Marine Industry Technical Training) at IBEXSunday October 5 20089:00 am to 5:00 pm Last February more than 100 marine-industry representatives gathered for two days at the Conference... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Mark your calendars for March 19 22 2009 ? The Dania Beach Marine Flea Market is returning to Dania Jai Alai for the events 31st year The Marine Flea Market has long been recognized as the ideal outlet... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 US Superyacht Association (USSA) in partnership with the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) has organized a Captains Briefing to provide visiting large yacht captains with access and... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Several Florida marine industry groups will meet Sept 24 in Palm Beach Fla for the 10th annual Marine Summit The event runs from 1-5 pm at the Palm Beach County Convention CenterThe keynote speakers are... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 During this years 49th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) will host a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) Enrollment... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Official registration for the 15th Annual MIASF Golf Tournament is CLOSED as of 3:00 PM on Tuesday September 9Please call the office at (954) 524-2733 with any questions Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Following our success from 2008 we are pleased to announce that Enterprise Florida Inc will be returning to exhibit at the Dubai International Boat Show March 3 - 7 2009 The Dubai International Boat Show... Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 All you needed was a cardboard box a pair of sea legs a little bit of tape and a whole lot of gumption to participate in this years National Marina Day in HollywoodThe annual event highlighted the importance... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 To: MIASF MembershipFrom: Frank Herhold Executive Director Date: September 5 2008Subject: Bridge Lock Down and Hurricane Ike Update--------------------------------------------------------------------------------As... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Boating helped make history in North Carolinas state legislature yesterday Earlier this month Governor Mike Easley exercised the first-ever veto in the states 219-year history of a proposed law that would... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 TALLAHASSEE As part of an ongoing commitment to improve services to the public and reduce burdensome paperwork and wait time the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in coordination with... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Sailor Anna Tunnicliffe followed her instincts and the wind to an Olympic gold medalAfter a blunder at the starting line Plantations Tunnicliffe steered her Laser Radial on a perfect course through the... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 In what has to be the closest 11th hour scenario in the US recreational marine industrys history President George W Bush has signed the Clean Boating Act of 2008 into law The presidents signature prevents... Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 This years tournament will take place at Jacaranda Golf Club in Plantation Florida on Friday September 12 2008 Details coming soon! Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 In response to a federal court order the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a draft permit for millions of recreational vessels for normal operational discharges that could open a Pandoras... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 On July 18th join the boys of summer and MIASF at Dolphin Stadium for Marine Industry Night at the Ballpark where well watch Dan Uggla and Hanley Ramirez lead the Florida Marlins as they take on the Philadelphia... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 House Committee Passes Clean Boating Act of 2008 Moves Bill to Full House for ConsiderationTime running out for Americas boaters; NMMA continues call for action WASHINGTON DC May 15 2008 - - The National... Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Protect the marine industry on the Miami River Miami Planning Advisory Board members told administrators last week in the first official action against recent moves to change the Port of Miami River element... Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 On the surface its shaping up to be a very tough summer for travelers - oil north of $120 a barrel airlines shrinking capacity fares rising almost by the dayBut what about travel close to home - and in... Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today a new Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation ofsmall... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Marine Industry Priority Issue Approved by US House of RepresentativesFloridas Congressman Ron Klein Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz Lead Effort to Secure Passage of Important Provision on Longshore... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 An Estimated 2000 Volunteers Turn Out Despite the Weather to Clean 35 Tons/ 235 Cubic Yards of Trash at 31st Annual Waterway CleanupSites Report Cleaner Waterways Less Bulk Trash and Strong Community... Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 February 27 - March 2 - The 43rd Annual Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament is a five day event with a three-day offshore tournament that attracts hundreds of tournament anglers from South Florida and... Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The National Small Vessel Security Summit (NSVSS) held in June of 2007 was the first time the small vessel stakeholders were brought together with government agencies to address the small vessel threats... Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:40:00 -0400 e marine industry is set for a continued run of favorable insurance premiums in 2008 despite facing higher risks According to Aons 2008 Marine Insurance Market Review* the Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Four representatives of South Floridas marine industry soaked in the sights of St Maarten last month coming away with lots of questions lots of impressions and some ideas for the futureThe US Superyacht... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:39:00 -0400 WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING RSVPS FOR THIS EVENTMEMBERS ONLYThursday January 31 2008 at the IGFA at 6 pmLearn about:? Broward Countys new Marine Facility Operating License and the 2009 MANATEE PROTECTION... Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 When the parent company of boatbuilder Wellcraft Marine announced it will close its Manatee County plant and shift production out of state the blame game started and tough questions arose Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Experts agree that the marine industry has taken quite a hit locally and statewide the past few yearsLike other manufacturers it has faced rising insurance rates housing costs and property taxes Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:33:00 -0400 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Megayacht owners are finding it increasingly burdensome to bring foreign crews to South Florida threatening stormy weather for the multimillion-dollar local industry that caters to the luxury boatsBrokers... Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Marine Summit announces plans for sustainable work forceBy Arlene Satchell | South Florida Sun-SentinelWork-force issues were high on Fridays agenda at the ninth annual Marine Summit hosted by the Marine... Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400