ABYC’s Virtual & Extended Standards Week launches
This week the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), kicks off its 12th annual Standards Week – Virtual & Extended, with various events taking place Jan. 5-28, 2021.
ABYC’s virtual events as part of Standards Week include:
- ABYC’s annual meeting and happy hour, Jan. 5
- Sur/Tech 2021, surveyor and technician training, Jan. 6-7
- Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings, Jan. 11-22
- ABYC Standards Certification course, Jan. 26-28
Free registration is still open for ABYC’s annual meeting and member appreciation night, taking place the evening of Jan. 5 starting at 4:30 p.m. EST.
“ABYC’s annual meeting is all about celebrating our industry’s hard work to keep boaters safe on the water in record numbers,” said ABYC president John Adey. “For those that have not been able to attend in the past the virtual event this year is a great opportunity to join us for an informative and unique evening.”
As part of Standards Week, ABYC also will be hosting Sur/Tech 2021, a new online event providing continuing education opportunity for marine surveyors, technicians and other marine professionals. Attendees can choose one day or both and earn up to 10 continuing education credits (CEUs).
At the core of Standards Week is the development and review of ABYC Standards. This year, PTCs will gather using an online platform, during multiday, three-hour long sessions. Attendees can be engaged in revisions to the boat building and repair standards under review or newly considered and affect the future of international boating.
Below is a list of the PTC meetings and topics under review in 2021:
- Electrical
- Fuel & Ventilations
- Hull Piping
- Product Interface
- Engine & Powertrain
- Fire Fighting and Detection Systems
- Hull Performance
- Navigation Lights and Sound Signals
- Aquatic Invasive Species
For more information about Standards Week visit www.abycstandardsweek.com.
