Be A Marine Volunteer! Opportunities Abound in South Florida
Marine volunteer are plentiful to South Florida residents and visitors alike. Here is a sampling of several ways you can get involved
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Yachts Make Mega Economic Impact in South Florida
Fort Lauderdale is known as the ‘Yachting Capital of the World’. A new study by Thomas J. Murray & Associates and released by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Release confirms that the entirety of South Florida’s Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties earn this moniker especially…
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Google Street View Technology Maps the Intracoastal Waterway
Introducing Waterway View, the innovative app that brings Google Maps technology to the water. Boaters can now explore and plan their journeys along South Florida’s waterways, discovering hidden gems and essential services with ease. Discover how this app is changing the way boaters navigate.
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Buying a Yacht in Fort Lauderdale Just Got Easier
Want to purchase up-market liquor, tobacco and perfumes duty-free in South Florida? No problem. Just head to stores which do just this at locations like the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Want to buy a foreign-flagged yacht in this city nicknamed the Yachting Capital of the World without paying a hefty duty? No way. That is,…
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Fort Lauderdale: The Booming Hub Where Yachting Meets Opportunity
Fort Lauderdale isn’t just the “Yachting Capital of the World,” it’s also a world leader in yachting careers. Skilled professionals are in high demand, with salaries exceeding the state average by 28%. From mechanics to electricians, a diverse range of specialties are needed to keep the industry’s impressive fleet in top shape.
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Legislation Underway to Permit Purchase of Foreign Flagged Boats in U.S.
A bill introduced in Congress would make it possible for foreign-flagged boats to be offered to sell to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters. Nine members of the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) traveled to Washington, DC in May to gain support for this bill, HR Bill #2369, which has bipartisan co-sponsorship by Florida…
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Robotic Boats Become a Reality
Captain-less boats? It may not be a far-fetched idea, especially in an age where self-driving cars make headline news. In fact, the innovation of self-driving, drone, robotic boats or yachts is the subject of intense research spanning everything from cutting-edge competitions to private companies seeking out practical solutions to everyday marine problems. It’s an area…
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South Florida News: 30 More Years for MIASF – FLIBS
MIASF and Show Management Announce FLIBS Agreement FORT LAUDERDALE – The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and Show Management have signed a 30-year agreement to produce the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “Our marine industry has become a prominent job creator, and our region is a world-leading marine sales, refit and repair hub,” said…
