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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
IYRS school earns ABYC Foundation accreditation
April 18th, 2023
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation has designated Marine Systems at IYRS School of Technology and Trades a Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP). Launched in 2022, the MTAP ensures training is aligned with industry needs at both secondary and post-secondary schools. To achieve MTAP designation, ABYC staff reviews the program application prior to […]
ABYC 2023 Standards Week set for January 9-13
January 3rd, 2023
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of boats, has registration open for its annual Standards Week, January 9-13, 2023, in New Orleans. Standards Week is dedicated to daily Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings to discuss updates to Supplement 63 for […]
ABYC 2023 Standards Week set for January
November 10th, 2022
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of boats, has registration open for its annual Standards Week, January 9-13, 2023, in New Orleans. Standards Week is dedicated to daily Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings to discuss updates to Supplement 63 for […]
Registration opens for ABYC and USCG Risk Mitigation Series webinar
September 16th, 2022
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) have announced a date and registration for the next free online USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series. The third webinar of the series will be “Defect Notification and Product Recalls” held Nov. 9, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. EST. In the past year, the USCG/ABYC […]
ABYC publishes updated boat building and repair standards
August 24th, 2022
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 62nd supplement to Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. The annual publication provides the marine industry with the latest updates to the boat building and repair standards used for more than 90% of the boats constructed in the United States. This year’s largest […]
ABYC publishes updated boat building and repair standards, offers webinar
August 11th, 2022
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 62nd supplement to Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. The annual publication provides the marine industry with the latest updates to the boat building and repair standards used for more than 90% of the boats constructed in the United States. On August 17, […]
On-demand advanced electrical certification course available
July 5th, 2022
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has launched an on-demand course for its newest professional certification, Advanced Marine Electrical. The online certification contains new videos, readable content for those working on the cutting edge of electrical systems and chapter review quizzes. The course covers topics such as alternative charging sources, AC power-conversion equipment and […]