As President Trump and Vice President Vance begin their administration, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) extends its congratulations to the new administration and looks forward to ... Read More
NMMA advocates on behalf of its more than 1,300 members to protect and expand the recreational boating industry in the United States, Canada, and around the world. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, marine accessories, and gear used by millions of boaters in North America.
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NMMA Applauds Withdrawal of Vessel Speed Reduction Rule; Encourages Technology-Centered Durable Solution for Marine Mammal Protection
Washington, D.C. (January 15, 2025) – Following the formal withdrawal of the proposed expansion of the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, the National Marine Manufacturers A... Read More
Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonization Focus of IBEX Special Session, Oct. 1
At next month's International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), running Oct. 1-3 at the Tampa Convention Center, NMMA and ICOMIA will host a special session focused on sustainability, titl... Read More
NMMA Promotes Boating Industry at National Conference of State Legislatures
Earlier this month, NMMA state government relations staff met with state lawmakers, agencies, and stakeholders at the annual conference of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), the nat... Read More
NMMA Celebrates Recreational Boating Priorities in Water Resource Development Act Reauthorization
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee introduced the 2024 reauthorization of the Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) Bill, setting standards and ... Read More