Explore the Marina Ecosystem
Organizations & Support
Organizations & Support
Organizations & Support
Organizations & Support |
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Marina Industry AssociationsRepresent marina firms and provide research and training. |
Boating Membership GroupsRepresent recreational boaters and provide services and safety information. |
Environmental Scheme OwnersSet environmental criteria for participating marinas. |
Maritime Regulators and AgenciesSet and enforce maritime safety and environmental rules. |
Organizations to Explore
Organizations to Explore |
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Association of Marina IndustriesThe Association of Marina Industries is a membership organization serving marinas, boatyards, yacht clubs and related businesses. It provides training, research, information and industry representation. |
BoatUSBoatUS provides recreational-boater advocacy, services and safety information. Its site links boating assistance, membership and related services. |
Blue FlagSets environmental programme criteria for marinas. |
International Council of Marine Industry AssociationsICOMIA is an international federation of national marine industry associations. It represents recreational boating interests and supports policy work, standards, research and events. |
National Marine Manufacturers AssociationThe National Marine Manufacturers Association represents boat, engine and accessory manufacturers and their wider sales and service interests. Its official Canadian site describes policy work, industry research, consumer outreach and boat shows. |
British MarineBritish Marine represents leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine businesses, including marinas. It provides business support, industry information and policy representation. |
Marina Industries AssociationThe Marina Industries Association supports marinas, yacht clubs, boatyards and suppliers in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. It provides training through its Marina Training Institute, industry resources and research. |
The Yacht Harbour AssociationThe Yacht Harbour Association supports marina members of British Marine with advice, training and ways to improve services. It also administers the Gold Anchor marina scheme. |
Boating BC AssociationBoating BC Association connects recreational boaters and marine businesses and represents industry interests to government. Its About page describes advice on business and governance and practical information for boaters. |
Foundation for Environmental Education (Blue Flag)The Foundation for Environmental Education operates Blue Flag through national operators. The program applies criteria to beaches, marinas and tourism boats, with requirements varying by type. |
Sea Tow Services InternationalSea Tow Services International provides boating assistance through a franchise network. Its About page describes membership services delivered by local captains and crews. |
US Coast Guard Office of Boating SafetyThe US Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division works to reduce deaths, injuries and property damage in recreational boating through prevention and education. Its public site provides boating rules, safety information, accident reporting and product-defect resources. |
Transport Canada Marine Safety and SecurityTransport Canada provides marine safety, licensing, registration, training and vessel inspection information. Its marine page separates recreational and commercial services and links to compliance and enforcement. |
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CanBoat / NautiSavoir)Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons operates under the CanBoat / NautiSavoir name. Its official site offers boating education, navigation and boat-handling courses, maintenance learning and membership. |
Royal Yachting AssociationThe Royal Yachting Association is a membership organization and the UK national governing body for a range of sailing and boating activities. It supports participation, safe boating, training schemes and publications through clubs and recognized centres. |
Maritime and Coastguard AgencyThe Maritime and Coastguard Agency is a UK Department for Transport agency. It coordinates maritime and coastal search and rescue, provides ship and seafarer certification, and enforces safety and pollution standards through surveys and inspections. |