Author: Jay Kravitz

Program Name: National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMSGlobal) is a non-profit professional organization that certifies marine surveyors and provides continuing education opportunities. Established in 1962, NAMSGlobal is comprised of 14 regions:...

Program Name: National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: The National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) brings together those interested in the study and enjoyment of both fresh and salt water and provides a focus for marine and aquatic studies all...

Program Name: National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is the unifying force behind the entire marine electronics industry, bringing together all aspects of the industry for the betterment of all in our business....

Program Name: American Pilots Association (APA) Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: The national trade association of professional maritime pilots. Approximately 60 groups of state-licensed pilots, representing virtually all the state pilots in the country, as well as the three groups of United States-registered...

Program Name: US Sailing Association (USSA) Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: The purpose is to encourage and promote yacht racing and to unify the racing and rating rules in the United States and Canada and throughout the yachting world. Formed in 1897. Website: http://www.ussailing.net...

Program Name: Boat Sewage Pumpout Grants Resource Type: State State: Texas, Gulf of Mexico Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: Federal funds through the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 allow private marinas and local governments to receive grants to install boat sewage pumpout stations in Texas. Pumpout Grants are distributed...

Program Name: Industrial Revenue Bond Program Resource Type: State State: Texas, Gulf of Mexico Agency: Program Source: Dedicated Revenue Description: Other exempt facility bonds can be issued to finance certain facilities such as airports, dock and wharf facilities, mass commuting facilities, and high-speed inter-rail facilities. There is no limit...

Program Name: Coastal Fisheries Division Resource Type: State State: Texas, Gulf of Mexico Agency: Program Source: Technical/Planning Assistance Description: The Coastal Fisheries Division manages the marine fishery resources of Texas' four million acres of saltwater, including the bays and estuaries and out to nine nautical miles in the Gulf...