News & Industry Updates


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Stay informed with the latest news impacting marine contractors across Florida. From legislative updates and regulatory changes to upcoming workshops, hurricane preparedness, and industry insights, this page keeps you connected to what matters most on the water and on the job.

Healthy Waterways

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…
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Boaters could be charged with Racketeering for Accidentally Kill or injuring a Manatee!

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…
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“No Notice” work

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.
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Save the Date: FMCA Expo & Annual Meeting October 1st & 2nd, 2021

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…
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Two-day training course to learn about living shorelines and how to install them

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…
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OSHA Multiemployer Citation Policy Workshop today at 2pm

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…
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USDOL announces Final Rule for Independent Contractors

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…
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