ABYC standards accepted by Canadian government
The U.S. standards have been accepted as an alternative method for small-vessel compliance by Transport Canada.
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 announces Standards Week
Experts will gather early next year to update the industry’s safety standards.
Fire, explosions and other thermal events
The ABYC Marine Law Symposium case studies will focus on high-profile boat fire investigations.
Landing School will receive ABYC foundation donation of two outboards
About 18,000 tech positions will need to be filled by 2020
Teaching the Teachers
ABYC hosts first educator training conference to give marine industry educators tools to train the next generation of technicians.
Reaching a new kind of student
American Boat and Yacht Council’s train-the-trainer event will help the association advance its workforce initiative by reaching teachers.
Three Massachusetts schools add ABYC curriculum
MMTA provides financial assistance to the schools.
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.