I hope everyone had a nice long holiday weekend, the first one to actually feel normal in a long time! My family spent lots of time on the water—our happy place. Now it’s on to the fishing tournament season and preparing for hurricane season! I know I’ll be seeing many of you. Don’t forget that Boater Members fishing in the upcoming KDW Classic and Big Dog Fat Cat tournaments are eligible to win an extra $1,000 in prize money. The membership is just $40/year for individuals and comes with many benefits throughout the year. People can sign up at the respective captain’s meetings, or at www.marinepbc.org. If you aren’t sure if you are a current Boater Member, just ask us and we’ll be happy to find out for you!
By now you should have seen an email and social media posts about the Marine Industry Workforce Survey that we worked with the School District of Palm Beach County to create. It is VERY important that all our marine business members participate. Your answers can be anonymous. Again, we need this information to create curriculum for your future employees. The school district has been championing vocational education, as well as Palm Beach State College, and we need to ensure they are educating the future workforce for what the actual needs of our industry are. You will find the survey link below within the newsletter.
It was so good having another in-person event last month, and in such a beautiful outdoor location! If you want to host an event at your business this fall or early next year, please let me know. We are also always looking for event sponsors, so if you are interested in sponsoring an upcoming mingle or dinner, please get with me for more details.
Lastly, we are again partnering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County for their “Back to School Drive” taking place this month and next month. Please see more info below on how you can donate.
Happy Summer!
Alyssa
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Association of Marina Industries, 11
Riviera Beach Municipal Marina, 12
Port of Palm Beach District, 8
North Palm Beach Rowing Club, 8
BLUE HERON DOCKS LLC, 3
BLUE HERON FLEET LLC, 3
Ice Marine, Inc, 8
Road N Race Automotive, 1
Soverel Harbour Marina, 3
Palm Beach Compounding Pharmacy, 1
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Valhalla Boat Sales
Shelby Callison
1550 Avenue C, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Phone: 678-939-8436
Website: www.valhallaboatsales.com
Intracoastal Marine Fuel
Jasen Butler
1750 PO Box, Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: 561-596-3748
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Shelly Davis
Greg Newman
Ken Peters
Joseph Sanford
Stephanie Schmidt
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The Honorable Marco Rubio
United States Senate
284 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Angus King
United States Senate
133 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Joseph Morelle
United States House of Representatives
1317 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Jack Bergman
United States House of Representatives
566 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
The Honorable Julia Brownley
United States House of Representatives
2262 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
The Honorable Pete Stauber
United States House of Representatives
461 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
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Dear Senators Rubio, King, and Representatives Morelle, Bergman, Brownley, and Stauber:
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we write to thank you for introducing the Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act, landmark bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would allow small businesses to access much-needed capital to invest in disaster-resilient infrastructure. The PREPARE Act would allow the Small Business Administration to make low-interest, fixed-rate loans of up to $500,000 to small businesses to invest in their properties to protect facilities, real estate and contents from natural disasters. We applaud your leadership in spearheading this proposal that would create an integral tool for building more resilient recreation access, protecting vulnerable communities, and rebuilding local economies.
Led by the recreational boating industry, the outdoor recreation economy is a major contributor to the U.S. economy, accounting for 2.1% of GDP, $788 billion in economic output, and 5.2 million American jobs. The role of recreational boating in our economy has only grown more significant as Americans flocked to new outdoor activities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with sales of new powerboats in the U.S. increasing last year by an estimated 12% compared to 2019, reaching a 13-year high. Over 44,000 new boat buyers entered the market between March and June 2020, representing 10% year-over-year growth.
While this rise has showcased the popularity of such activities as a safe and fun way to spend time with loved ones, it has also illuminated one of the most pressing issues facing the industry: the need for resilient infrastructure that protects recreation access and marine businesses and is adaptable to a rapidly changing environment. Given that a majority of public recreation access infrastructure is already in need of significant maintenance and modernizations, our aging access points and facilities are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. From rapidly changing water levels to increased frequency and intensity of flooding events and natural disasters in coastal and inland waterway areas, outdoor recreation infrastructure and small businesses in the recreation sector need bolstered resilience.
Small businesses in the outdoor sector depend on robust infrastructure to be able to make their living. Small businesses in rural, vulnerable, areas often face the brunt of natural disasters like flooding, wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornados, leaving them damaged and unable to operate. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), roughly 40-60 percent of small businesses never reopen following a disaster.
At a time when Congress and the Administration are working towards getting more Americans back to work and rebuilding the nation’s economy, it is essential that resources are put in place to fortify already struggling small businesses and communities from the added damages of flooding events and other impacts from climate change. Providing relief for small businesses that will allow them to proactively invest in resilient infrastructure is an important part of the nation’s economic recovery as well as a larger portfolio of investment in climate resilient roads, bridges, shorelines, and recreation infrastructure to protect our communities from more frequent flooding and storm damage that have cost the U.S. over $800 billion in the last decade. Studies have shown that investing in resilient infrastructure saves taxpayers $6 for every dollar spent. Implementing a mitigation loan program will help small businesses lessen the damage, saving millions of dollars in potential losses.
On behalf of our members, we thank you for prioritizing small businesses supporting the boating economy, and stand ready to work with you to ensure passage of this key legislation that will better enable the thriving outdoor sector to get Americans back to work and revive local economies across the country.
Sincerely,
Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County
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Survey Deadline: July 2nd |
Marine Industry Workforce Survey
This survey is intended for marine businesses operating in or around Palm Beach County, FL. The purpose is to better gauge current and future marine industry workforce needs and to determine what training needs to be introduced or expanded.
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Intracoastal Marine Fuel: Captain needed for Small (53’) self-propelled fuel Tankership in Palm Beach County for the purpose of Intracoastal delivery of Dyed Diesel, Diesel #2, to private/ commercial sportfish and mega yachts.
Requirements:
· License <100 Ton
· Tankerman Certificate
Duties to include:
· Sailing tanker vessel to appointment locations
· Handling pumps/ hoses/ nozzles for over water fuel delivery
· Payment processing on-site
· General maintenance of vessel
· Other duties of a Captain
Hours/ Pay:
· 0700-1600 M-F / 40 + hours weekly
· Salary based on Experience
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Horizon Yacht USA
1201 U.S. Highway One, Suite 1, North Palm Beach, FL
Administrative Assistant Position
Horizon Yacht USA is looking to fill a full-time position for an administrative assistant in our North Palm Beach headquarters. The position reports to the President and the Marketing & Sales Director and is directly involved in day-to-day administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
- Assistance with answering phones, mailing packages, and printing documents
- Inputting and updating contacts in our lead management system
- Creating and updating sales listings and packages, including work within MLS systems
- Creating and updating select marketing materials
- Updating select areas of the company website
The position calls for a self-starter who can manage their time effectively, meet deadlines, and focus on detail-orientated tasks. The candidate should possess:
- Proficiency with the computer, including Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook) and internet searches
- Proficiency with MLS systems is of benefit but not required, as candidate can be trained
- Phone and in-person communication skills
- Strong work ethic and drive to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Sense of accountability, as there could be instances of minimal direct supervision
Experience in a similar position and/or other industry-related experience (including work as a crew member on a yacht) is of benefit but not required.
Horizon Yacht USA offers competitive wages and an attractive benefits package, along with a fun and team-orientated work environment.
For more information or to send your resume in confidence, please contact Elise Caulder at elise@horizonyachtusa.com or 561-721-4850.
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St. Johns Shipbuilding Building Unique Tankship for IMF |
Palatka, Fla. based St. Johns Shipbuilding is constructing a self-propelled, 10,000 gallon, USCG Inspected, double-hull tankship for Intracoastal Marine Fuel (IMF) of Jupiter, Fla. Designed by JMS Naval Architects, the 53- by 18-foot tankship design is unique for its compact size and diesel outboard propulsion.
The innovative design is the smallest vessel to receive U.S. Coast Guard plan approval as a Subchapter D tankship.
IMF will use the vessel to deliver marine diesel to mega-yachts, commercial, and recreational vessels in the Palm Beach, Fla. area. The vessel will be capable of providing fueling services where it is needed, via high speed pumps, and with variable-speed control for maximum safety and efficiency.
The vessel is being built to ABS Rules and will be inspected to 46 CFR Subchapter D. JMS is currently providing owner’s representative services on behalf of IMF during the vessel construction, testing, trials, delivery, and acceptance.
Propulsion is provided by a pair of 300-horsepower high performance CXO300 diesel outboard engines made by COX Marine. The four-stroke, V8 CXO300 diesel outboard engine delivers a combination of high power, high torque and single fuel, enabling it to offer the same performance and efficiency of an inboard, but with the convenience and flexibility of an outboard. The outboards boast a lightweight design that requires 25% less fuel while delivering 480 foot pounds of torque, an excellent match for the slow-speed travel of this unique, compact tankship.
A propulsion control system made by Seastar was also selected for increased maneuverability. The Seastar Optimus electronic power steering, shift, throttle and joystick controls systems package integrates the operation of both outboard motors into a single maneuvering system.
The vessel has a raised trunk cargo tank with a pilot and operator’s station aft. The vessel is outfitted with electrically-powered cargo pumps and a 370-gallon fuel oil tank for onboard generators located below deck in the stern rake. A potable water tank and a black water tank are also located below deck and forward of the cargo tanks. The electrical system is powered by a pair of generators in the aft machinery space to provide service to the vessel’s lighting, cargo pumping, and hydraulic systems. The equipment and systems design supports high-speed loading and unloading of its cargo. A canopy is provided over most of the barge’s length including the operator’s station to provide protection to the operator from the elements. The vessel is also equipped with two 41’ long spuds raised and lowered by hydraulic winches in order to anchor the vessel in place during cargo transfers to customers’ vessels.
IMF expects to build several vessels of this design with this first tankship being placed in service in the summer of 2021.
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Training the Trainers
Trade Only Today
By: Jeff Moser
The American Boat and Yacht Council is hosting its second Educator Training Conference. The July 20-22 online session is aimed at high school and and post-secondary instructors and administrators who are teaching marine service or considering adding it to their curriculums.
“We were blown away by the sellout participation at our first educator training conference in 2019, and the industry’s support,” ABYC Foundation executive director Margaret Podlich said in a statement. “This year’s event will be all online, offering the ability for anyone, anywhere to attend without the cost and time of travel.”
Organizers said this year’s conference will focus on three main topics derived from input by marine service teachers:
• professional development
• industry insights
• guidance for hands-on, classroom learning
The conference will start with a virtual happy hour on the first day and run from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on the second and third days.
“Schools interested in a standards-based curriculum or trying to get more STEM into their class will learn how to do this painlessly, while networking and sharing ideas with other instructors,” Podlich said
The ABYC Foundation is seeking industry sponsorships at a $1,000 level, as well as donations for door prizes. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Podlich at mpodlich@abycfoundation.org.
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Austin Burkett, President
Raymond Graziotto, Vice President
Janet Zimmerman, Treasurer/Secretary
Lach Cheatham
Tamra Fitzgerald
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Tino Garcia
William Gould
Intracoastal Marine Construction
Dan Mueller
Viking Yachts Service Center
Charlie Nicklaus
C. Nicklaus Starling & Associates
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Executive Director
Operations Director
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