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The number of jobless Americans changed little in May and the nation’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 8.2 percent, the Labor Department said today. More...

The National Marine Manufacturers Association is asking its members to urge Congress to support ratification of the Law of the Sea Treaty. More...

Payrolls processor Automatic Data Processing Inc. issued a report today saying the pace of hiring in private jobs is slowing. More...

Tiara Yachts is launching an aggressive marketing campaign for its 3900 Series boats that it said includes savings up to $178,000. More...

Floating cottages and 300 docks are part of a $10 million marina plan unveiled last week at Caesar Creek Lake, a 2,607-acre Ohio reservoir about 30 miles northeast of Cincinnati. More...

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell in May for the second straight month. More...

Watermark Marine Group was named the exclusive yacht broker for Harbor Lights Marina on the Tennessee River in Soddy Daisy, Tenn. More...

Conditions in the atmosphere and the ocean favor a near-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin this season, NOAA said Thursday from Miami at its Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, home to the Hurricane Research Division. More...

The new-boat market will rebound to 350,000 units annually again. It won't be anytime soon, but Brunswick Corp. CEO Dustan McCoy told investors this week he is confident that sales will rebound to prerecession numbers. More...

Our weekly roundup of dealers and distributors includes news from Ocean Signal and Mist-er Comfort. More...

The Marine Marketers of America announced the appointment of Thad Kubis as vice president and Courtney Chalmers, Josh Chiles, Kristen Frohnhoefer, Gaspare Marturano and Josephine Tucci as board members. More...

Matthew Hyde, most recently executive vice president at REI, will join West Marine as president and chief executive officer on June 19. More...

Just in time for Memorial Day, boaters on Lake Havasu in Arizona can hire a "designated captain" as part of a boater safety campaign. More...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature is teaming up with the America's Cup World Series to encourage people to make greater efforts to protect the ocean. More...

The marine industry's opposition to the distribution of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol received a boost this week. More...

MarineMax announced the launch of a new interactive tool on its boat parts and accessories website. More...

The House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing Wednesday to examine the Coast Guard acquisition program to replace aging assets. More...

MarineMax chief operating officer and executive vice president Edward Russell recently resigned. More...

The International Superyacht Society is asking for nominations from the yachting industry and public for its 2012 Awards of Distinction. More...

LightSquared filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday after failing to reach a debt restructuring deal with its creditors, but the company said it was determined to pursue a controversial plan to create a wireless network using satellites. More...