Registration opens for ABYC 2025 Standards Week

October 17th, 2024

Registration is now open for the American Yacht & Boat Council (ABYC) annual Standards Week, being held in San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 5-9, 2025. ABYC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of boats. Standards Week includes daily meetings for Project Technical Committees (PTCs) to discuss […]

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Call for proposals for ABYC educator forum

September 11th, 2024

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is now accepting proposals for its upcoming Educator Forum meetings, which will take place on October 24 (via Zoom), January 22 (via Zoom), and April 2 (Hybrid–both online and in-person in Annapolis, Maryland). The Educator Forum provides a platform for high school and post-secondary educators, as well as […]

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ABYC announces new engines and fuel systems certification

September 5th, 2024

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has launched a new Marine Engines and Fuel Systems Certification course, a comprehensive program that combines the previously separate Gasoline Engines and Diesel Engines certifications into a single, streamlined certification. The first interactive online course will be held Oct. 8-24, 2024, running three days a week for three […]

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ABYC launches new online certification course

July 17th, 2024

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the launch of its latest online course offering: the ABYC/MRAA Service Management Certification. In collaboration with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), ABYC developed a shared certification exam and written study guide to meet the highest industry standards. Supporting the certification, this new online […]

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ABYC, USCG to host free risk mitigation webinar

March 28th, 2024

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will host the free online webinar “Don’t be a Statistic: Data Saves Lives” on May 1, 2024, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is part of the Risk Mitigation Series, now in its sixth session, which aims to enhance safety and compliance […]

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ABYC announces agenda for upcoming symposium

February 7th, 2024

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has unveiled the comprehensive agenda for its sixth Marine Law Symposium, scheduled to start on Feb. 29, 2024. This event, available in-person in Annapolis, Md., or online, offers a hybrid participation format. Developed for marine industry professionals such as surveyors, manufacturers, insurance agents, lawyers, and compliance officers, this […]

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MRAA, ABYC launch Service Management Certification program

December 6th, 2023

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) have announced the all-new Service Management Certification program, which they partnered to develop. The program includes an 11-course online training program with downloadable workbook, a printed study guide and a proctored exam. It was created under the guidance of […]

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ABYC releases 2024 certification class calendar

November 15th, 2023

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), which provides technical information for the global marine industry, has unveiled its 2024 class calendar for ABYC certification courses. The 2024 offerings include marine electrical, marine systems, marine standards and marine corrosion. Crafted to provide in-depth understanding and practical skills, these courses ensure that marine professionals adhere to […]

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ABYC, USCG announce free risk mitigation webinar

August 2nd, 2023

Registration is now open for the next webinar in the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) free online USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series. Taking place Nov. 1, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. EST, the upcoming webinar will be "Navigating Compliance in the Age of Evolving Technology." ABYC and USCG experts will explore […]

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ABYC 2024 Standards Week date announced

May 23rd, 2023

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) annual Standards Week will be Jan. 7-11, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. ABYC Standards Week is a marine industry gathering with daily Project Technical Committees (PTCs) meetings scheduled to discuss updates to Supplement 64 of the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, set for publication in July […]

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