Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Partner in Maine Marine Industry Advocacy
Founded in 1966, the Maine Marine Trades Association has served as a vital advocate for Maine's marine industry for over 55 years. Our organization represents over 100 companies across boat yards, builders, marinas, marine retailers, and related professional businesses. We provide essential programs focused on workplace safety, environmental compliance, and technical training while advocating for industry interests at state and federal levels. Through annual conferences, networking events, and educational initiatives, we foster collaboration and growth within the marine sector.Our volunteer-driven board ensures member needs remain central to our mission of promoting prosperity and cooperation. We actively support career development in marine trades and maintain partnerships to advance industry standards. With a commitment to transparency and community impact, we work alongside government agencies to achieve positive outcomes for businesses, employees, and coastal communities across Maine.
Services
Marine Industry Advocacy
Safety Training Programs
Membership Networking
Environmental Compliance
Technical Training
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We have over 55 years of experience advocating for Maine's marine industry
- Our organization provides specialized safety training programs for marine professionals
- We offer legislative advocacy at state and federal levels for industry interests
- Our network connects over 100 marine businesses across Maine
- We promote environmental compliance and technical training initiatives
Services
Marine Industry Advocacy
We advocate for Maine's marine industry at state and federal levels, working with regulatory agencies and legislators to create favorable business conditions. Our advocacy ensures member voices shape policies affecting boat yards, marinas, and marine retailers while promoting environmental stewardship and industry growth through collaborative government relations.
Safety Training Programs
Our Brownell Safety Training Program teaches marine professionals proper boat handling techniques and workplace safety protocols. This specialized training covers vessel support systems, block placement, and risk mitigation strategies to protect workers, customers, and valuable marine assets while maintaining industry safety standards.
Membership Networking
We connect over 100 marine businesses through networking events, annual conferences, and member directories. Our platform facilitates collaboration between boat builders, marinas, retailers, and service providers while offering exclusive access to industry resources, job listings, and business development opportunities across Maine's coastal communities.
People
Stacey Keefer
Executive Director
Stacey Keefer leads MMTA's operations with over two decades of marine industry experience, overseeing advocacy efforts and member services from our Rockland headquarters.
Scott McCatherin
President
As President and Yarmouth Boat Yard owner, Scott provides strategic leadership to advance MMTA's mission of promoting Maine's marine industry growth and cooperation.
Don O'Grady
Vice President
Vice President Don O'Grady brings extensive yacht service expertise from Hodgdon Yacht Services to support MMTA's advocacy and training initiatives for marine professionals.
Robert W. Armstrong III
Treasurer
Treasurer Robert Armstrong contributes financial leadership from his role at Lyman Morse Boatbuilding, ensuring responsible fiscal management of MMTA's programs and services.
Peter Mohlin
Secretary
Secretary Peter Mohlin applies engineering expertise from Sevee & Maher Engineers to support MMTA's technical training programs and regulatory compliance efforts.
Questions
What services does Maine Marine Trades Association offer?
We provide advocacy, safety training, environmental compliance programs, technical training, and networking opportunities for marine industry professionals in Maine.
How can I become a member?
Visit our website to access membership applications and learn about benefits for boat yards, builders, marinas, and marine service providers.
Does MMTA offer boat sales services?
We list boats for sale from member brokers but don't provide direct brokerage services. Contact individual listings for vessel details.
What training programs are available?
Our Brownell Safety Training Program teaches best practices for boat handling and workplace safety in marine environments.
Where is MMTA located?
Our main office is at PO Box 1472, Rockland, ME 04841, serving marine businesses statewide.
