The marine industry is evolving—fast. Boats are becoming more complex, customer expectations are rising and across the board, from the service bay to the front office, from yacht yards to marinas, one challenge continues to surface: finding—and keeping—good people. Click the title to read more.
Prosecutors in Florida have charged the captain of a mini-tugboat with seaman’s manslaughter in connection with a deadly collision that killed three young girls in Biscayne Bay last year. Click the title to learn more.
You won’t want to miss this issue of Anchorline! In this issue: A Letter from the Executive Director, Keep Your Skills Sharp: Join Free Boat On Course Live Training Sessions, High School Senior Launches “Choose Life Jackets” Nonprofit to Promote Water Safety, A Thank You to Our Members, New Enhanced Recreational Boating Certificate Pilot Launches in Florida, International Boating and Water Safety Summit and Safe Boating Campaign updates, Share Your Story: Write for the Safe Boating Campaign, and more Click the title to read more.
After a rigorous benchmarking, application and hiring process, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) has selected Phoebe Wallace as its new Education Director. Wallace will assume the role beginning March 9, 2026. Please click the title to learn more.
The February 27, 2026 BADs report has been released. All copyright material has been removed. Please click the title to read more.
The United States Coast Guard has launched the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey. Click the title to read more.
Can your iPhone save your life? Real-world emergencies are proving that modern technology can serve as a powerful “digital flare.” Learn how Apple’s Emergency SOS and satellite features work, how they compare to dedicated satellite devices, and why they should never replace proper boating safety equipment. Click the title to read more.
Today, the National Transportation Safety Board released the final report for our investigation of the December 30, 2024, marine accident in which the articulated tug and barge Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder, with a crew of 16, was anchored in Lake Erie, near Cleveland, Ohio, when a fire broke out in the generator space of the barge Pathfinder. Click the title to learn more.
In this issue: Message from the Chair, Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs), Cold Water Workshop News, Time to Renew your Membership – and your Support!, Changes to Pleasure Craft Licensing Requirements, Dave Moffatt Wins Boating Ontario Award, Meet CSBC Ambassador Steve Bull, and more. Click the title to read more.
By Captain Brett M. Sause
The boating industry runs on passion, craftsmanship and the pursuit of time on the water. But beneath the shine of summer success lies a universal challenge – seasonal revenue and cash flow management. Click the title to read more.
