For over 50 years, the Maine Marine Trades Association has been representing Maine's finest boat yards,
boat builders, marinas, marine retailers, brokers, wholesalers, and related professional businesses.
World-Class Boats & Marine Services
Promoting the growth and prosperity of the Marine Industry in Maine.
For over 50 years, the Maine Marine Trades Association has been representing Maine's finest boat yards,
boat builders, marinas, marine retailers, brokers, wholesalers, and related professional businesses.
Why Join Maine Marine Trades Association
Representing All of Maine’s
Marine Industry
MMTA’s mission is to promote growth, prosperity, and cooperation within the marine industry in Maine.
Educational Opportunities,
Careers, and Training
MMTA is committed to serving the its members' needs by providing quality programs and services focusing on workplace safety, environmental compliance, and technical training. We promote career opportunities in the industry and support related educational programs.
Legislative and
Regulatory Advocates
MMTA advocates for the industry with State and Federal regulatory agencies and the legislature. We believe strongly that working with government can, and does, provide positive outcomes for our members, employees, customers, communities and the State of Maine.
Maine Marine Industry
News and Resources
MMTA serves to connect members to industry news and business resources. We share news about members, events, awards, new businesses, and the collective success of the industry.
Member Directory
The Maine Marine Trades Association proudly represents over 100 companies throughout Maine.
The Maine Boat Show
Rescheduling for October 2021
The Maine Boat Show, produced by the Maine Marine Trades Association, has been cancelled this year. It will hopefully be back on schedule in October 2021.
Events & Training
Jan 27
2021
OSHA 10-Hour Shipyard Standards Certification
This two-day course is instructed by the Maine Department of Labor's SafetyWorks at their Augusta training facility. No registration fee. Registration is limited following safety protocols. Please register through SafetyWorks.
Oct 3
2021
The Maine Boat Show
The Maine Boat Show has been postponed to fall 2021. It will be held at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine’s largest city, during the peak of fall foliage season. The Maine Marine Trades Association produces this event.
Recent Posts
Maine Marine Trades Volunteer Canoe Recycling Quest in Maine Woods
Temperatures were in the single digits in northern Maine. Snow blanketed the wilderness around the Mount Katahdin region. Six volunteers representing the Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA) were ready to climb on snowmobiles with their snowshoes and backpacks. The goal was a rather unique volunteer workday to help clean up derelict canoes on a remote
Business Assistance Resources For Maine Employers During COVID-19
COVID-19 Response – Safe Boating and Business resources for Maine’s marine industry. Please check here for continued updates.
Updates from Maine DEP on Marine Diesel Engine Program Ruling
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Wheeler was in Maine on August 20, announcing the final rule to amend the national marine diesel engine program to delay installing certified Tier 4 marine diesel engines in certain high-speed commercial vessels. Maine boatbuilders informed the EPA in 2017 that there are no certified Tier 4 engines with