ABYC

More than 70 students from five Florida schools with marine trade interests will attend IBEX this year to join seminars, tour the exhibition floor and network with exhibitors.

Part of the Risk Mitigation Series, the Nov. 9 session will focus on classifying a recall, when companies are required to issue a defect notification and how to avoid recalls.

The recreational marine industry is seeing advancements in lithium-ion batteries, electric propulsion and the need for charging infrastructure.

The update includes 20 new and revised standards and technical information reports, including guidance for lithium-ion batteries.

The monthly, subscription-based program replaces its two-day virtual event with nine online educational sessions aimed at existing and future marine technicians.

Veterans typically display leadership qualities, respect for procedure, efficiency under pressure and, in some cases, a global perspective on technical trends which are often the right fit for marine industry careers

ABYC president John Adey discusses how the council’s standards have evolved with regard to sustainability, and environmental protection in recreational boating, and the supply chain

Advanced Marine Electrical, the group’s newest certification, is an on-demand, online course outside of scheduled classes

Four marine industry associations and businesses are funding scholarships for educators who wish to attend the ABYC Foundation’s Marine Educator Training Conference

The American Boat and Yacht Council is highlighting the importance of the techs who keep boats safe and in top condition.

The group will recognize those who work in the service sector and highlight the career path April 24-30.

The virtual program is designed for educators who teach or are considering teaching marine service courses.

The Feb. 24 session will review the new Marine Trades Accreditation Program, which is designed to ensure marine service education is aligned with industry needs.

The virtual session included association updates, board member announcements and an awards program.

The second session in the free, online Risk Mitigation Series will focus on fire suppression systems and standards.

Postponed due to Covid, the annual meeting goes virtual in February, and the Marine Law Symposium moves to April in Providence, R.I.

While Project Technical Committee meetings will go forward digitally, the annual membership meeting and Marine Law Symposium will be rescheduled.

The foundation chose Volvo Penta’s Magnus Gedda and College of the Florida Keys’ Anthony Margiotta for the award.

After attendance of 400 professionals at last week’s ABYC-CG online risk-management event, ABYC invites early bird registrations for its scheduled in-person marine-law seminar on Jan.11, 2022.

The American Boat and Yacht Council has been issuing safety standards for more than 60 years — with good reason.

The first one-day session in the free, online Risk Mitigation Series is scheduled for Nov. 9 and will cover electric propulsion and related topics.

Scheduled for Jan. 10-14, the conference includes sessions to review current and new standards, the group’s annual meeting and the Marine Law Symposium.

The 61st supplement of its Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft includes electric propulsion and electrical systems.

The Marine Service Technology program now includes a year-end exam to help launch students into marine-industry careers.