Other Transportation Equipment Trade Associations

American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA)

National member organization for boatyards, marine service and repair businesses that provides training, networking and advocacy; represents over 250 companies.

https://abbra.org/ Membership: 250

American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)

Develops voluntary safety standards for recreational boats and provides technician education and certification; membership is roughly 3,000 companies and individuals.

https://abycinc.org/ Membership: 3,000

Association of Marina Industries (AMI)

Nonprofit serving marinas, boatyards and moorage facilities with training (CMM/CMO), research and advocacy; has 1,000+ member facilities and firms.

https://marinaassociation.org/ Membership: 1,000

American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA)

Advocates for U.S. shipbuilding suppliers with direct engagement to Congress and the Navy; currently lists 14 member companies.

https://www.shipbuildingsuppliers.com/ Membership: 14

Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

The world’s largest nonprofit for uncrewed systems and robotics across air, ground and maritime domains; 7,000+ members from 60+ countries.

https://www.auvsi.org/ Membership: 7,000

American Waterways Operators (AWO)

National trade association for the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry; has over 300 member companies and leads federal advocacy.

https://www.americanwaterways.com/ Membership: 300

International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)

International trade association for offshore/marine contractors supporting oil, gas and renewables; represents 700+ member organizations in 60+ countries.

https://www.imca-int.com/ Membership: 700

International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA)

Represents the four global snowmobile manufacturers and coordinates industry safety, promotion and statistics.

https://www.snowmobile.org/ Membership: 4

Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA)

Global trade association for e‑bikes and other light electric vehicles offering industry education and certification; has 300+ member companies.

https://levassociation.com/ Membership: 300

Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC)

U.S. powersports trade group representing motorcycle and scooter OEMs and suppliers with government relations, data and standards work; has 300+ member companies.

https://www.mic.org/ Membership: 300

Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA)

Trade association for North American boat and engine dealers and marine retailers, offering education and advocacy; represents more than 3,500 dealership rooftop locations.

https://www.mraa.com/ Membership: 3,500

National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA)

Retailer trade association for the specialty bicycle channel across North America, delivering research, education and advocacy; represents 1,000+ member retailers.

https://nbda.com/ Membership: 1,000

National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)

Standards body and trade association for marine electronics with training and certifications (e.g., NMEA 2000); has 1,000+ members worldwide.

https://www.nmea.org/ Membership: 1,000

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

Leading U.S. recreational boating trade association for boat, engine and accessory manufacturers; about 1,400 member companies producing ~85% of U.S. marine products.

https://www.nmma.org/ Membership: 1,400

Passenger Vessel Association (PVA)

National trade association for U.S.-flag passenger vessel operators and suppliers, providing advocacy, safety programs and events; about 600 member companies representing ~1,500 vessels.

https://www.passengervessel.com/ Membership: 600

Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA)

Sector association within NMMA representing U.S. personal watercraft (PWC) manufacturers and promoting safe, responsible riding; currently 3 member OEMs (BRP, Kawasaki, Yamaha).

https://www.pwia.org/ Membership: 3

Recreational Off‑Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA)

ANSI‑accredited trade group for Recreational Off‑Highway Vehicles (side‑by‑sides), developing standards and safety programs; sponsored by six major OEMs.

https://rohva.org/ Membership: 6

Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)

National trade association and leading voice for the U.S. shipyard industrial base, representing more than 140 companies involved in building and repairing Navy, Coast Guard and commercial vessels.

https://shipbuildersusa.org/ Membership: 140

Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA)

U.S. trade association promoting safe and responsible ATV use and providing data and standards; sponsored by nine major OEMs.

https://svia.org/ Membership: 9

U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA)

Industry association for the American superyacht sector focused on advocacy, promotion and networking; has nearly 400 corporate members across 25 states and 29 countries.

https://www.ussuperyacht.com/ Membership: 400