Marine Industry

NMMA becomes first organization to join NMBA at Associate level

CHICAGO, April 17, 2007 – The National Marine Bankers Association (NMBA) recently approved a change to its by-laws allowing Associate Membership in the organization, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has signed on to become NMBA’s first Associate Member.

“NMMA has always been a partner and strong supporter of NMBA and its role in the industry,” says Jim Coburn, NMBA president. “We’re proud to welcome NMMA into our membership ranks and invite other industry groups to follow its lead and become more involved with the association”

In addition to NMMA, several more industry companies have joined NMBA at the Associate level. New NMBA Associate Members are: ABOS Marine Blue Book; Atlantic Boat Documentation Inc.; Butzel Long Attorneys and Counselors; Davis & Company Ltd.; First America Transportation Title Insurance Company; Global Marine Insurance Agency; Harrison Marine Inc.; Lab Marine; Marine Finance Consultants; National Liquidators; and Travelers Insurance.

TORONTO, February 8, 2007— The 49th edition of the Toronto International Boat Show hit the ground running with the busiest opening weekend the show has seen in years. Overall attendance for the show was 90,270, an increase of three percent from 2006 (88,053), yielding an eight percent increase over the average of the past three years’ shows. Dealers across the board reported strong sales, indicating the upcoming year will be a profitable one for the Canadian boating business.

In fact, sales were so good for Surfango that president Peter Van Dalen is quitting his day job to focus all of his efforts on his new line of products. “Response was way beyond our wildest dreams,” said Van Dalen. “We completed our three-year business plan in nine days. We sold 25 units during the show, but more importantly we signed up dealers across the country and expect to sell up to 1,000 units this year. Our original goal was 500 units.”

Surfango manufactures a motorized surfboard and a motorized kayak that were hits at the Mariner’s Marketplace.

Marine Money's 19th Annual Marine Money Week Investor Conference in New York City - June 21st & 22nd, 2006

STAMFORD, Conn., June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, June 21st and Thursday, June 22nd, Marine Money International and JPMorgan will host the 19th annual Marine Money Week -- featuring the world's largest Marine Investor Conference. The event will take place at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

List of companies presenting include: General Maritime Corp. (GMR); Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (OSG); Frontline Ltd. (FRO), Seadrill Ltd. (SDRLF.PK); Teekay LNG Partners (TGP); StealthGas Inc. (GASS); Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd. (EXM); Quintana Maritime Ltd. (QMAR); Omega Navigation Enterprises Inc. (ONAV); TBS International Ltd. (TBSI); Euroseas Ltd. (ESEAF.OB); FreeSeas Inc. (FREE); MC Shipping Inc. (MCX); Maritrans Inc. (TUG); K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. (KSP); American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACLI) and Kirby Corp. (KEX).

Space at this event is limited. Special rate registrations are available for investors.

Source: Marine Money International