For over fifty 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 fifty 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 needs of its members 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, our employees, our customers, our 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 one hundred companies throughout Maine.
The Maine Boat Show
October 2-4, 2020
The Maine Boat Show, produced by the Maine Marine Trades Association, will be held at Thompson’s Point in Portland Maine. Don’t miss Maine’s newest fall boat show!
Events & Training
Jan 16
2020
MMTA Annual Conference January 2020
Conference Agenda and Program from January 16 Presentation: Marijuana in the Workplace PDF Maine DOL Guide to Marijuana in the Workplace Presentation: Abandoned/ Derelict Boats PDF Presentation: Flood Insurance PDF Presentation: Amplify Your Voice In Augusta PDF Conference invite and registration.
Feb 13
2020
Crane Operator Training
Crane Operator & Rigging Safety Course Description: Crane operators will gain better understanding of safe practices in rigging and hoisting. This class will cover the following topics: Overview of Crane Operations 179 Load Capacities & Chart Interpretations/Reading Crane Accident Causes & Control Safe Rigging Practices & Applications 184 Rigging Accidents & Control Inspection Practices for
Mar 3
2020
OSHA 10-Hour Training for Maritime Industry
About the OSHA 10-Hour Certification This 2-day course will be instructed by SafetyWorks! of the Maine Department of Labor and hosted right at a boatyard. The course contains basic information about: Intro to OSHA Walking working surfaces (incl. scaffolding & possibly a section on cranes/hoisting equipment) Emergency Action Plan/Fire safety Electrical Flammable/Combustible liquids Personal Protective
Jan 23
2019
OSHA 10 Training Maritime Industry
This OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Industry training is specific to boatyards, marinas, and marine businesses. The training will be hosted at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding in Thomaston, ME.
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Navatek LLC has been awarded an $8 million contract from the U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research. Navatek will work directly with Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, ME, who will build the Navatek prototypes and collaborate on testing at-sea.
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Hodgdon Yacht Services announces their new Aquest paint facility offering Evergreen Technology
Brooklin Boat Yard Launches Custom 55-Foot Sloop Designed by Botin Partners
Brooklin Boat Yard launched OUTLIER, a 55-foot sloop designed by Botin Partners of Spain, on June 5 after a ten-month build in Brooklin, Maine.