For a long time, quality statistics for the maritime sector on St. Maarten have been lacking. In 2008, the St. Maarten Marine Trades Association commissioned The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) to survey member companies in the sector, to determine the value of the group as a whole to the economy on St. Maarten.

The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association publishes a Directory every year with updated information useful to every yachtsmen.
The 2010 Directory is now available at various locations throughout the island, and online (Click here!)

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The 2009 MYBA St. Maarten Charter Show will take place
December 4 - 7.
For more detailed information please visit www.mybacaribbeanshow.com.

The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association introduced the new 2009-2010 Board members to the general membership on Thursday evening, May 28th 2009 at the association's Annual General Meeting, which took place at the St. Maarten Yacht Club.

On December 23, 2008, the Netherlands Antilles Minister of Justice and Foreign Affairs in Curacao, reversed his decision to end on December 31st the yacht crew visa waiver program.
This came after much prompting and negotiating by members of the SMMTA Board, including a trip to Curacao to make a presentation to the Ministry and regional Consular officials, as well as intervention with the Minister by the Lt. Governor of St. Maarten.

Click here for details on the Visa Waiver Program.