The Grandfathering provision will read as follows: (5) Applicants for licensure in any of the speciality licenses pursaunt to rule 61G4-15.100(1)(a) through (m), F.A.C., are exempt from examination provided they meet the following requirements: (a) As of June 30, 2023, holds a valid registered local license or competency card in any Florida Jurisdiction in one of the speciality license types listed above; (b) Has not had said license or competency card disciplined within the last five (5) years, and said license or competency card is not currently pending discipline; and (d) Has, for the reque ..read more

Good Morning, I spoke with John Vos, OSHA regarding questions during the workshop. Q) Can a inflatable with a motor be used for a rescue skiff? A) Yes, providing it is already inflated and easy to deploy. Q) Can a boat/skiff with paddles be used for a rescue skiff? A) Depends on the conditions. If it’s a strong current or large body of water that would be difficult to get too in the event of an injured worker floating away, then no. However, if you are on an small tributary with little to know current or tide swing, they paddles could possibly be utilized. It will be specific to the job site a ..read more

Good Morning Membership, As of October 2023 the Association has spent $47,500 fighting the unintended consequences of HB735. Construction Industry Licensing Board is working on the Grandfathering language and development of other Specialty Licenses to undo the unintended consequences, however we still have some more work to do. We will have approximately 4 more meetings to attend and possible additional legislative work in 2024. Our Association is small and is difficult for us to absorb the cost, however the Board understood it had no choice but to budget the money on something so impactful to ..read more

We have the show completely sold out with vendors and new products! We have room for some last minute contractors to sign up today. We will have some new products that this will be first time introduced to the marine contractors. You do not want to miss it. OSHA workshop on Friday, the rules/regs of operating equipment from the topside of the barge. Reach out to Kelly White at 904-553-5189 or kelly@kwhiteinsurance.com today before 5pm if you are a CONTRACTOR and would like to register for October 6th & 7th. Looking forward to seeing everyone next week. Executive Director Kelly White The po ..read more

Good Morning all, We have a sponsorship opportunity available. It’s great for the vendor’s to host the Hospitality Suite. If you would like to host the Hospitality Suite or would like more information, please reach out to me at 904-553-5189 or kelly.white@myfmca.org. We are also looking for raffle give a ways for the Saturday morning raffle drawings. All proceed go to help offset the Expo cost. Please email me with information on items you have available to donate again at 904-553-5189 or kelly.white@myfmca.org. looking forward to seeing everyone next month! Please do not forget to register to ..read more

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Grand Sponsor ICE – International Construction Equipment, Inc. Gold Sponsor JD Fields & Company Silver Sponsor Pile Master Kelly White & Associates Insurance, LLC Bronze Sponsor Atlas Insurance Agency Performance Personnel Services TRULINE® – The Ultimate Seawall® Thank you to our wonderful sponsors! They are the reason we can have this Annual Event! Our Grand Sponsor contribution allows us to have open bar for both Friday & Saturday evening events! Please be sure to reach out to all of them and say Thank You for making this EXPO possible! The post FMCA Expo – Sponsor Line up appea ..read more

Good Morning, I received an update this morning that the Governor signed HB 1383/SJ 661 into Law yesterday. It extends the deadline for sunsetting of local licenses until July 1, 2024, but it also provides a bit more clarity on the counties abilities to continue to issue local licenses that are substantially similar to the State Level license. This is a partial victory and know we will have more work to do during next years legislative session. Thank you to all that have supported me through the process of working with our legislatures to help correct the unintended consequences of HB 735. Goo ..read more

If you receive an email from Nicole Heger trying to sell a membership list, its spam!!! We do not sell our membership and even share it with third parties. If you ever want a list of our members and your are a paid up member, please reach out and I will share it with you at no charge!!! Be very cautious, spam emails are increasing and the creators are very deceptive! Kelly White Executive Director The post Spam Email appeared first on Florida Marine Contractors Association ..read more

Representative Trabulsy amended her bill to match the Hooper bill with a couple minor differences. The preemption date is now July 1, 2024 in both bills and include state voluntary licensure for marine contractors through the CILB. Both bills are now heading to the floor. Time spent in Tallahassee and on the calls is paying off! Kelly White Executive Director The post HB735 Update – appeared first on Florida Marine Contractors Association ..read more