Meet Mark Bunzel, Waggoner Cruising Guide
Mark is editor and publisher of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, the most popular cruising guide for the Northwest with a loyal following of over 7,000 who purchase the book every year. Mark served on the NMTA Board from 2007 to 2010, chaired the Seattle Boat Show Committee 2010-2011.and created the Seattle Boat Show University seminar program. Currently […]
Engage with Tomorrow’s Maritime Leaders
Partner with Marysville School District’s Core Plus Maritime Curriculum Your business can play a pivotal role in inspiring the next generation of maritime professionals who are currently studying the Core Plus Maritime Curriculum in the Marysville School district. It’s easy, simply open your doors for shop tours and enlightening career talks, providing students with firsthand insights into […]
Gig Harbor Marina Leads the Way in Compliance with Washington’s Crane Load Testing Law
To protect against personal injury and property damage Washington State now requires that mobile cranes undergo a load test once every four years. NMTA has been leading coordination with state agencies, manufacturers, certified testing companies, and lift owners to overcome unique challenges to this test. Complying with this newly imposed regulation is costly, but we know […]
Governor Inslee Signs HB 1919
Jay Jennings, Neil Falkenburg/West Bay Marina, Tarin Todd/Foss Harbor Marina, and Ian Wilkinson/Foss Harbor Marina attended the recent HB 1919 bill signing with Governor Inslee (pictured above). HB 1919 allows marina owners to remove abandoned vessels after non-payment after waiting 45 rather than 90 days. Special thanks to Jay Jennings, NMTA vice president and director of […]
2024 Seattle Boat Show Achieves Remarkable 81% Net Promoter Score in Guest Feedback Surveys
For the second year in a row, NMTA hired GMA Research, a leading consumer research firm based in Bellevue, WA, to conduct guest feedback surveys with Seattle Boat Show attendees. In all, a total of 2,100 guests completed the survey, which is 6.3% of those attended, an excellent response rate and one that exceeds industry […]
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Applications Due March 31
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show applications must be postmarked by the end of this week. If not, applications received in April will incur a 15% late fee and applications received in May will incur a 30% late fee. However, we would not recommend waiting as space is selling out quickly. The Accessory Tent and the Plaza […]
Maritime & Construction Hiring Event – April 11
South King CountyCareer Showcase – April 25
Join us to participate as a vendor at the Annual South King County Career Showcase. This Career Showcase offers a dynamic platform for businesses, workforce program providers, colleges, and apprenticeship programs to directly engage with students from diverse school districts across the region, including Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton, Vashon Island and many more! Attendees […]
2024 Legislative Session Adjourns (Sine Die) Report
It has been a busy year so far for our advocacy team. Here are some of the issues we are currently working on. House Bill 1919 – Cuts in half, from 90 to 45 days, the grace period moorage owners have before removing a vessel following final non-payment notice. Removes requirement that notice be printed in local […]
Musical Chairs in Olympia Redux
Jay Jennings, NMTA V.P. & Dir. of Government Affairs When the political symphony quieted in 2013, and Washington’s ambitious politicos and incumbents swiftly grabbed a chair and a desk, it surprised many to see those same individuals occupying those chairs nearly a dozen years on. Yet, the melody has once again begun in Olympia, echoing […]