Maine Marine Trades Association

What Maine Marine Trades Association does

The Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA) is a nonprofit membership trade association headquartered in Rockland, Maine, representing over 100 companies across the state's marine industry, including boat yards, boat builders, marinas, marine retailers, brokers, wholesalers, and related professional businesses. The organization promotes the growth, prosperity, and cooperation of Maine's marine sector and has been operating for more than 50 years under the leadership of Director Stacey Keefer. MMTA does not develop proprietary technology; its operational stack consists of a public website (mainemarinetrades.com), an online member directory, a job board, a boats-for-sale classifieds marketplace, a news and resources section, and an events program that includes the annual meeting held at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Training offerings cover workplace safety, environmental compliance, and technical certification, including OSHA 10-Hour Industry Safety, crane and straddle-lift safety, ABYC certification testing, and Yamaha outboard technician courses delivered through partnerships with The Landing School in Arundel and Southern Maine Community College.

MMTA's business model is membership-based and subscription-like: the association collects annual dues from member companies across multiple marine segments, supplemented by event and training revenue, advertising on boats-for-sale listings, and grant income derived from federal funding channels such as NOAA's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act programs. Member segments served include boat builders and boat yards, marinas and marina services, marine retail and wholesale, boat brokers and dealers, professional services, education and training institutions, and marine publishing, with a primary emphasis on the first three. Beyond commercial networking, MMTA conducts regulatory and legislative advocacy at the state and federal levels on issues affecting its members, including marine debris regulation, environmental compliance, and workforce development.

The association operates within a broader $3.4 billion Maine outdoor recreation economy and is an active coalition partner in the 10-year Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap alongside Maine Outdoor Brands, Maine's Office of Outdoor Recreation, Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, Maine Technology Institute, and the University of Maine. It also co-leads the marine debris and derelict fishing gear prevention coalition with Maine Sea Grant, Maine Coast Fishermen's Association, and Maine Island Trail Association, supported by NOAA funding and partner organizations including the Maine Coastal Program, Friends of Casco Bay, Audubon Seabird Institute, Maine Lobstermen's Association, and the Maine Harbormasters Association. Customer concentration is structurally low because dues are distributed across more than 100 heterogeneous members; AI capability depth is effectively zero because MMTA does not operate a technology product.

Name

Maine Marine Trades Association

Legal name

Maine Marine Trades Association

Website

https://mainemarinetrades.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Maine Marine Trades Association is a nonprofit trade association in Rockland, Maine, serving over 100 member companies across Maine's marine industry, including boat builders, marinas, marine retailers, and brokers, through advocacy, training, an online directory, and a job board.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Trade Association Services

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Service Provider Coordination (Diving, Inspection, Class/Survey Support) (TLAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Marine trade association
• Boat building industry
• Marina services
• Marine industry advocacy
• Marine workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: MMTA generates revenue through membership fees from boat yards, boat builders, marinas, marine retailers, brokers, wholesalers, and related professional businesses. The association uses these funds to promote growth, prosperity, and cooperation within Maine's marine industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Maine Marine Trades Association is a nonprofit trade association that represents and serves Maine's marine industry through membership-based services including an online Member Directory, a marine-industry Job Board, Boats For Sale listings, Training and Events (safety and technical certifications), Industry News and Resources, a Marine Debris Prevention Campaign, and ongoing Legislative Advocacy with state and federal agencies. Its members include boat yards, boat builders, marinas, marine retailers, brokers, wholesalers, and related professional businesses across Maine.

Product overview

The Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA) operates a membership-based platform providing multiple interconnected services to Maine's marine industry. The organization offers a Member Directory for business discovery, a Job Board connecting employers with marine trade professionals, Boats For Sale Listings from member dealers and brokers, Training and Events featuring safety certifications and career development programs, and Industry News coverage. MMTA also runs advocacy programs including a Marine Debris Prevention Campaign and participates in statewide economic development initiatives like the Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap. The association serves boat yards, boat builders, marinas, marine retailers, brokers, wholesalers, and related professional businesses representing over 100 member companies across Maine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Maine's outdoor recreation economy generates $3.4 billion annually, with marine trades being a key contributor.

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Coalition partner in the Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap, a 10-year strategic plan to strengthen Maine's outdoor recreation economy valued at $3.4 billion.
• Maine's Office of Outdoor RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025State agency partner leading the outdoor recreation economy initiative, with Director Jeff McCabe emphasizing collaboration and strategic alignment.
• Maine's Bureau of Parks and LandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025State agency partner in the 10-year roadmap initiative, focused on balancing outdoor recreation demand with responsible stewardship of Maine's natural assets.
• Maine Technology InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Coalition partner providing technology innovation perspective for the outdoor recreation economy roadmap, supporting emerging outdoor startups and established businesses.
• University of MainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Academic partner in the roadmap initiative, driving innovation through research, product development, and entrepreneurship in outdoor recreation.
• Maine Sea GrantcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2024MMTA partnered with Maine Sea Grant on the 'Reducing Derelict Fishing Gear in the Gulf of Maine' project, creating educational campaigns about preventing marine debris and responsible navigation around lobster gear.
• Maine Coast Fishermen's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2024Coalition partner in the marine debris prevention initiative, representing commercial fisheries' perspective and supporting the #LoveMaineWaters awareness campaign.
• Maine Island Trail AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2024Coalition partner in the marine debris initiative. MITA is a nonprofit dedicated to protection and enjoyment of Maine's wild islands, removing hundreds of bags of trash from island shorelines annually.
• Maine Coastal ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2024Supporting partner in the marine debris coalition, providing resources for coastal cleanup and boater education initiatives.
• Friends of Casco BayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2024Partner in the original marine debris awareness campaign, collaborating on the lovmainewaters.org website and social media messaging.
• Audubon Seabird InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2024Partner organization focused on seabird conservation that has been affected by marine debris cleanup costs.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 August 2024Federal agency providing funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for marine debris prevention and boater education projects.
• The Landing SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaine's premier marine industry training center in Arundel, the only school in the world offering accredited programs in yacht design, wooden boat building, composite boat building, and marine systems under one roof.
• Southern Maine Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing Basic Yamaha Outboard Technician training at South Portland Campus, funded by Maine Quality Center.
• Maine Lobstermen's AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner in the marine debris coalition, representing commercial lobster fishermen's interests.
• Maine Harbormasters AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner in the marine debris coalition, helping distribute educational signage to boatyards, marinas, and public boating access points.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Marine Manufacturers Association: National trade association representing boat builders, engine manufacturers, and marine accessory makers across the US with a broader portfolio including the Discover Boating campaign, NMMA Certification, and lobbying operations.
• BoatUS (Boat Owners Association of the United States): National advocacy, services, and insurance organization for recreational boaters that engages with state marine trade associations on policy and industry issues affecting boat dealers and marinas.
• National Association of State Boating Law Administrators: National organization of state boating law administrators that interfaces with marine trade associations on regulatory issues affecting boat builders, dealers, and marinas.

Direct peers

• Connecticut Marine Trade Association: State-level marine trade association representing Connecticut boat dealers, marinas, and marine service businesses with parallel membership directory and advocacy functions.
• Marine Retailers Association of the Americas: Trade association serving marine retailers and dealers across North America, offering education, advocacy, networking, and industry resources that closely parallel MMTA's member service portfolio.
• Rhode Island Marine Trade Association: Regional marine trade association serving Rhode Island's boat building, marina, and marine service industry with comparable advocacy, networking, and workforce development programs.
• Massachusetts Marine Trade Association: New England state-level marine trade association with a similar membership-based advocacy and member services model for boat builders, marinas, and marine retailers.
• American Boat & Yacht Council: National standards and certification organization for the marine industry, offering ABYC technician certification and marine systems training that overlap with MMTA's training and workforce development offerings.
• Maine Outdoor Brands: Maine-based trade association for the outdoor recreation industry, coalition partner with MMTA on the Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap, representing outdoor brands and adjacent sectors with overlapping member services and advocacy.
• Northwest Marine Trade Association: Regional marine trade association serving the Pacific Northwest with a similar membership-based model, member directory, advocacy role, and focus on boat dealers, marinas, and marine service businesses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mainemarinetrades
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maine-marine-trades-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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