News & Industry Updates

Zoom – bring your PB&J and join us for OSHA Recording & Reporting Requirements Kelly White is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Please note updated time is 12:00. Topic: Monthly Safety Meeting – Lunch & Learn – Time: Apr 20, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Third…

Dear Neighbors, I am sharing this info release recently sent to local media. It includes information about upcoming LOSOM workshops. Here is link to Martin County news and info releases. Martin County remains steadfast in commitment to healthy waterways STUART, Fla (April 2, 2021) – Earlier today, it was announced that there is a potential…

Great News Membership, For those that work in the Panhandle; Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties will no longer require a FDEP Permit for reconstruction of docks, seawalls, boathouses, boatlifts, etc as a result of Hurricane Sally for an additional sixty days. The FMCA President, John Loftis and I, worked diligently with the Governor’s…

BOATERS COULD BE CHARGED WITH RACKETEERING FOR ACCIDENTALLY KILLING OR INJURING A MANATEE OR OTHER PROTECTED SPECIES There is a bill working its way through the Florida that in its current form is dangerous to our industry and your customers. From Missy Timmins, Marine Industries of Florida lobbyist. Racketeering. Senate Bill 776: by Senator Gainer…

Good Afternoon Membership, We recently found out about a couple of our members having their emails intercepted by scammers. In one instance an email with wiring instructions had been intercepted. Fortunately, the sender called the recipient and verified bank information, which was incorrect. In a second incident, wiring instructions were sent to a contractor for…

The Hurricane Sally Emergency Final Order has not been extended. The Department can no longer issued Emergency Field Authorizations under the Hurricane Sally Emergency Order. However, “No Notice” work can be completed for up to one year after the execution date of the last Order, which is November 13, 2020.

February 18, 2021 Office of Governor Ron DeSantis State of Florida The Capitol 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee Florida 32399-0001 Dear Governor DeSantis, We submit this request on behalf of the Florida Marine Contractor’s Association representing a large group of professional marine contractors from around the state. As you are aware, our great state has…

Kelly White is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Monthly Safety Meeting – Time: Feb 16, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Third Tue, until Nov 16, 2021, 10 occurrence(s) Feb 16, 2021 02:00 PM Mar 16, 2021 02:00 PM Apr 20, 2021 02:00 PM May 18,…

Good Morning Members, Please mark your calendars: October 1st & 2nd, 2021 – Expo & Annual Meeting will be held at The Shore’s Resort & Spa, Daytona Beach, FL. We are currenting asking for suggestions for workshops and/or speakers our membership would be interested in. Please email Kelly White at kelly.white@myfmca.org with suggestions. We certainly…

When: April 6 – 7, 2021 What: Two-day training course to learn about living shorelines and how to install them Where: Hybrid Format (Virtual Learning and Field Trip in Pensacola, FL) Who: Question? Contact bibzaj@nwf.org Please join us for a 2-day hybrid training course for or marine contractors, landscapers, local governments, coastal homeowners and others…

Join Kelly White & Associates Insurance for a safety workshop: OSHA Multiemployer Citation Policy Workshop today at 2pm Free for all FMCA Members & their staff Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJwofu-prTgvE9dERRtD9EYxFdtw1KjBjoii/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCgqzIsG9eWtRCERow-GYr4M-vztnZYj_pZuS3XFwQKRzruEOZWJeNUGvra Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98596133593?pwd=Z3ZXTnF3cDRuWUMxVmFvNURrbkx6dz09 Meeting ID: 985 9613 3593 Passcode: 192754 One tap mobile…

Despite all the chaos in DC as of late it appears DOL has been working. This is very important information if you are using contractor employees, W-9 employees, or other non-traditional employer to employee type relationships. https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20210106 U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act…