New Marine Manufacturing Program at Edmonds College
Welcome to new member the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) of Edmonds College. AMSC has long been known for providing students with the skills they need to get hired and excel in the manufacturing and trades industry—such as aerospace, defense, automotive, construction, and creative technology—in the shortest amount of time possible. AMSC recently added a Maritime Manufacturing […]
Be Whale Wise Resources for NMTA Members
Do you have an event this summer? Want to do your part to educate boaters about Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) and the Be Whale Wise regulations and guidelines? Be Whale Wise can provide Whale Warning Flags and Be Whale Wise educational information (brochures, stickers, orca range finder cards) at no charge to NMTA members for […]
Your Membership Supports Important Advocacy Work
NMTA’s team works tirelessly year round to positively affect policy, guide navigation through changing regulatory landscapes, and promote legislation that helps our members. Your membership allows us to collectively address issues and impacts beyond the capacity of individual members. All of this year’s efforts and accomplishments are too numerous to list here, but highlights include: […]
Seattle Boat Show Research Results – Part 3
In the June 5 issue of WaterLife we shared some key highlights from GMA Research about the 2024 Seattle Boat Show. We continue to mine the extensive data and insights gleaned from the more than 2,000 respondents and will share them with you throughout the summer. We know guests love the show (as evidenced by […]
NMTA Travelift Passes Inspection
Last week, NMTA’s travel lift was load tested in the Lumen Field north parking lot by Arxcis, Inc and passed with flying colors. Arxcis, Inc. is based in Kingston, WA and specializes in crane inspections and operator safety training. George Harris, NMTA CEO and president attended the test to gain a full understanding of the […]
Revised Travel Lift Inspection Requirement Update
In April 2022, the Department of Labor and Industries released a directive that categorized travel lifts and boat hoists as cranes for the purpose of inspection and testing. Per the directive, travel lifts/boat hoists were required to have a load test completed once before April 6th, 2024, and once every four years following that. Load testers […]
Potential Copper-Based Paint Restriction Lifted
A law that went into effect in 2020 potentially bans copper-based antifouling paints forrecreational boats beginning in 2026. The law also directed the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) to conduct a scientific review on antifouling paints and ingredients by June 30, 2024.NMTA Government Affairs remains deeply engaged with Ecology, building relations with staff since before […]
2025 Seattle Boat Show Application Now Live
For best rate, applications must be received by August 31 Applications for the 2025 Seattle Boat Show were emailed to all NMTA members on June 27 and mailed yesterday, July 2. The on-time deadline for the best rate is August 31, 2025. Applications received after the on-time deadline are subject to space availability and a […]
Missed the Annual Meeting? Check Out NMTA Year in Review Presentation
Congratulations to Latham Goble Award Recipients Thank you to all our members who attended the annual meeting at the Seahawks Tunnel Club last month. The room was abuzz with members catching up with each other and making new connections. Congratulations to lobbyists Carl Burke and Doug Levy and NMTA’s legal counsel Ted Kutscher who were all awarded […]
Boater Engagement Workshop for Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery
Thursday, June 20, 9:30-11:00 a.m and Thursday, September 12, 9:30-11:00 a.m NMTA’s president and CEO George Harris serves on the WDFW Orca Regulations Communications Advisory Group. The group and WDFW is seeking input from the Salish Sea recreational boater community to inform its education, outreach and communications work related to Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) and the […]
