Boats, marine and boating trends

CHICAGO, January 31, 2007 - - The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) will once again host the CE Certification Seminar, March 19-21 at the Hilton St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, Fla. The seminar is geared toward boat manufacturers that ship boats or are planning to ship boats to the European Union.

The seminar opens Monday, March 19, with a Welcome Address, followed by a series of presentations explaining basic CE requirements and ISO standards. The opening day’s sessions are intended for individuals and companies new to transporting to the EU and CE Certification. The Tuesday and Wednesday sessions, March 20 and 21, are for audiences both new to and experienced with CE Certification and feature in-depth discussion of topics such as sound assessment, stability, paperwork, and man overboard protections as they relate to CE and ISO requirements.

“The seminar provides an essential toolkit to help manufacturers learn what’s necessary to make their boats compliant with ISO standards and CE Certification procedures,” says Robert Newsome, Engineering Standards manager for NMMA. “It’s definitely a don’t-miss event for manufacturers doing any overseas shipping.”

Registration for the CE Certification Seminar is currently ongoing. The cost to attend is $850 if registration is complete by February 14. Hotel rooms should also be reserved by February 14 to take advantage of the special NMMA rate.

For more information on the CE Certification Seminar or to register, visit nmma.org/certification/compliance, or contact NMMA certification marketing coordinator Katie Swanson at (312) 946-6211; kswanson@nmma.org.

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in the United States. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy, market research and data, product quality assurance and marketing communications.

Source: National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)