
IBEX 2026: EPIC Award Winners Announced
The Soundings Trade Only Group awards program recognizes companies that are shaping the future of the boating industry.

The Soundings Trade Only Group awards program recognizes companies that are shaping the future of the boating industry.

The judging panel awarded a dozen winners and three honorable mentions from 100 entries.

The partnership with the digital marketplace addresses “persistent challenges,” including fragmented listing channels and unreliable valuation data.

ReVision Energy co-founder Phil Coupe will open the inaugural event set to take place later this month at Lyman-Morse in Maine.

NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer delivered encouragement and a call to action to help move the industry’s agenda forward.

Sea Tow captains get access to Savvy Navvy premium accounts, and members receive an exclusive discount.

Risk Mitigation Series session on nav lights and battery systems will be on Nov. 5 for marine industry professionals.

Bayside Marine in Everett, Wash., serves boaters throughout North Puget Sound.

The organizational changes transition operations to the association’s Washington, D.C., headquarters.

Eddie Smith says he created Grady-White’s purpose trust after watching other marine-company owners sell themselves into sadness.

Automation is already at work in marine factories, with some companies testing new tech for the future.

Just because a battery is marketed as ‘”solid state” today doesn’t mean it truly is.

Safe Harbor’s deal to acquire MarineMax has brokers and dealers asking questions, and boaters wondering what they’ll be able to access in the future.

The general manager of Raymarine and FLIR Marine takes our questions.

These early and growth-stage companies are working on ideas that solve real-world problems.

Eddie Smith says he created Grady-White’s purpose trust after watching other marine-company owners sell themselves into sadness.

Automation is already at work in marine factories, with some companies testing new tech for the future.

Just because a battery is marketed as ‘”solid state” today doesn’t mean it truly is.

Safe Harbor’s deal to acquire MarineMax has brokers and dealers asking questions, and boaters wondering what they’ll be able to access in the future.

In a memo filed with the SEC, Andy Nemeth told employees he expects a Department of Justice response to the merger around Oct. 9.

Ross Tannenbaum, whose background includes entrepreneurial experience and large-scale retail execution, will lead the marine marketplace.

The Finland-based builder announced the addition of the Navico Group technology during the Genoa Boat Show this week.

The Ships Chandler is on the Panhandle in Destin, and Sand N Sea Marine is on the southeast Atlantic coast in Stuart.

The annual conference is scheduled for Dec. 6-9 at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida.

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index dropped 6.7 points, as the present situation and future expectations both deteriorated.

Scott Clack was a champion water skier in the ’90s before pursuing a career in the marine industry.

ManpowerGroup says hiring momentum is shifting, skills needs are changing, and AI is adding a new layer to workforce strategy.

The new appointments will fill remaining positions on the reshaped leadership team.

Legacy Harbour Marina was badly damaged in one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to hit southwest Florida.

The panel, to be held during the African Boating Conference next month, will focus on building a more competitive and sustainable marine industry in Africa.

Summary The Regional Sales Representative is responsible for developing and closing sales of RHIB-style patrol and rescue vessels to municipal, county, and state government agencies,

Tatweer Misr and IGY Marinas signed an agreement for IL Monte Galala Marina in Egypt.

Alex Ciompi, based near Cannes, France, joined the Fort Lauderdale-based factory-direct export representative.

The new site creates a central hub for the campaign’s policy priorities, industry data, advocacy resources and messaging.

The company’s 20-kilowatt X20 outboard powers a refurbished pontoon at Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine.