Florida Marine Contractors Association
a Florida Non Profit Corporation

Save the Date – October 6 & 7, 2023

Posted on Jan 24 in Member Blog

Save the Date – October 6 & 7, 2023 – The 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo will be held at The Shores Resort & Spa, Daytona Beach South, FL.

We are currently looking for recommended topics for the workshops as well as speakers. In particular, we would very much like to have an electrician perform and electric shock prevention and dock grounding workshop.

Any suggestions, please reach out to me at 904-553-5189 or kelly.white@myfmca.org.

We are looking forward to another great event, so block out your calendars!!

Kelly White
Executive Director

Upcoming Legislation

Posted on Dec 21 in Member Blog

We starting the process of approaching members to sponsor legis for us in the upcoming session.

Are there any House or Senate members who FMCA are close to or have worked with in the past? Legislators who might have a relationship with FMCA members?

Please let me know when you get a chance.

Breakout Session add FMCA Expo January 7th 2023

Posted on Dec 02 in Member Blog

Breakout Session add FMCA Expo January 7th 2023 at 11:00am Bill France Room

Exclusive Training For MoistureShield MVPs is being offered in this breakout.
This is an opportunity to not only learn with MoistureShield University but to also take your installations to the next level. Through our exclusive MVP training program on the Myagi platform, you’ll learn the ins and outs of MoistureShield product lines, discover detailed installation videos as well as helpful tips for care and maintenance of MoistureShield decking to help your clients get the most out of their outdoor living space. Best of all, upon completion of the course, you will qualify for MoistureShield’s FIND A CONTRACTOR on their website. Additionally you can qualify for labor warranties on your installations as well as free tools, merchandise and marketing funds. *Needed for the course: A laptop and your contractor license number.

Allyson Ludewig
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Mako Rep Group Inc.
407-575-3018 Cell

Barge & Crane for sale – Orange Park, FL

Posted on Nov 29 in Member Blog

WORK BARGE: 2017 25′ X 14′ X 4′

BUILDER: St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, FL

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Deck Barge with centerline frame, 3 x 3 x 5/6″ stiffeners, raked bow, crane foundation,
two internal spud wells, single manway and heavy duty mooring bits.

ADDITIONAL BARGE EQUIPMENT: Single engine bracket installed for a new Suzuki 115 HP engine with installed controls,
rigging and seastar hydraulic steering.
Push Knees Installed
Elevated Console Installed
Newly installed Stellar Service Crane – Model 9630 and a Hydraulic Power Pack with Honda Engine
One Crane Support
Two 20′ Spuds
One Extra Access Hatch – 18″ manhole
Bilge Package Includes: Two 1100 GPH Electric Bilge Pumps, Float Switch/Switch on Console
Three Blade Stainless Steel Prop
Engine Cage
Four Weld on Anodes – 10 lb. each
Containment for Hydraulic Power Pack – 1/4″ x 4′ Flat Bar
Non Skid Decking
Rub Rails Port & Starboard – 6″ x 3/4″ Flat Bar
Cooling System, white epoxy interior, black epoxy exterior, red AF up to loaded waterline

VESSEL NAME: Dreadnought
HULL MATERIAL: Steel
HULL IDENTIFICATION: 85
SHAPE: Monohull Barge

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
ADDED AFTER DELIVERY: One 1,300 lb pneumatic pile driving hammer w/1,100 lbs drop portion @ 12″ covering a surface
of 13″ x 13″ with a impact rate of 35 beats per minute
One new Vinyl Sheet pile adapter for 1,300 lb hammer
One Wood Model TT90G-MAP Air Compressor for use with 1,300 lb hammer

Call Ralph Chambers for more information, pricing & pictures 904-860-3568

FMCA Expo & Annual Meeting January 6 & 7, 2023

Posted on Nov 15 in Member Blog

Good Morning,

I spoke with the representatives at The Shores Resort & Spa yesterday regarding the current condition of the resort and if there could be any issues with the event come January 2023. Great News!!!! The resort road Hurricane Nicole out well. They have some minor damage to the stairs leading to the beach and a corner of the outside deck, however resort is open for business and both will be repaired within a week or two so we are clear for our 2022 FMCA Expo & Annual Meeting on January 6 & 7, 2023.

If you haven’t already registered or rebooked your rooms, please do so today. Registration closes December 6th, 2022 and rooms are almost sold out. Call if you have any issues registering: Kelly White 904-553-5189.

See you all soon!!

Regards,
Kelly White
Executive Director