Three Massachusetts schools add ABYC curriculum
MMTA provides financial assistance to the schools.
ABYC
The American Boat & Yacht Council was created in 1954 as a non-profit organization to develop safety standards for the design, construction, equipage, repair and maintenance of boats. The council's mission is to improve boating safety and reduce injuries and fatalities.
ABYC sets dates for inaugural “train-the-trainer” event
The three-day event is aimed at marine industry educators who will learn how to address STEM teacher skills gaps at tech schools.
ABYC course targets entry-level technicians
The Practical Application of ABYC Standards course includes classroom and on-board sessions.
ABYC Foundation names new executive director
In her new position, former BoatU.S. president Margaret Podlich will address the shortage of skilled workers across the industry.
MIAMI 2019: Evinrude donates $2 million worth of engines to ABYC Foundation
The engines will help with training as the industry deals with the technician shortage.
Marine conference focuses on workforce development
ABYC will launch a training program for instructors this summer.
ABYC to hold 10th annual Standards Week
The association will commemorate the anniversary during its annual Standards Week meeting in Seattle.
Comply with Standards, then Document your Compliance
In a guest column, ABYC president John Adey discusses the best ways for marine businesses to avoid costly mishaps.
GPS Forensics course to focus on extracting data from devices
Accident investigators will learn how to interpret the data and how it can be used in criminal and civil cases.
VIDEO: Yanmar and ABYC offering diesel engine training
Yanmar and the American Boat and Yacht Council are partnering to conduct marine technician training at the engine company’s Yanmar Academy at the new Yanmar Evo Center in Acworth, Ga.
ABYC to hold invasive species summit
The American Boat and Yacht Council will hold its annual aquatic invasive species summit Sept. 20 in Annapolis, during which the group will discuss its new technical information report on the topic with marine industry stakeholders.
ABYC releases latest standards report
Supplement 58 of “Standards and Technical information for Small Craft” includes new requirements for fire detection and a new report on invasive species.
Building boats to fight invasive species
ABYC issues design recommendations to help stop aquatic hitch hikers.
ABYC opens registration for Marine Law Symposium
The symposium features case studies, a mock deposition and a dozen speakers.
Accident investigation training now offered to ABYC members
The classes were previously offered only to maritime law enforcement officials and related personnel.
Law symposium issues call for speakers
Following the success of the 2017 and 2018 ABYC Marine Law Symposiums on the East Coast, the American Boat and Yacht Council will host next year’s Marine Law Symposium in Seattle on Jan. 8.
ABYC 2018 standards book available for pre-order
The American Boat and Yacht Council’s 2018-2019 Standards Book is now available for pre-order at a limited time discount. ABYC members can order by June 13 for $69.95, a $20 discount.
Mastry to host ABYC diesel-engine course
Mastry Engine Center, which is based in St. Petersburg, Fla., will host an American Boat and Yacht Council diesel engine certification course July 31-Aug. 2.
ABYC launches component certification program
The American Boat and Yacht Council has developed a component certification program that confirms the compliance of tested samples of marine equipment with the performance requirements in the current applicable ABYC standards.