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ABYC announces 2026 Marine Law Symposium
ABYC will host its seventh Marine Law Symposium in April, with in-person attendance in Annapolis, Maryland, and a live online…
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ABYC announces board updates at annual meeting
New board members include Kristina Hebert, president and CEO of Wards Marine Electric, and Heather Lougheed, president of the BoatUS…
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ABYC announces award recipients at annual meeting
ABYC honored industry leaders and longtime volunteers on the opening day of Standards Week.
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ABYC Standards Week launches today to advance boating safety
Industry professionals gather to contribute to the development and revision of ABYC standards that support safer recreational boating.
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ABYC Standards Week to explore efoils and powered surfboards
The session follows a request from the USCG to evaluate the need for standards addressing these rapidly expanding segments.
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ABYC to host Career Day during IBEX
The event will offer over 90 students from Florida marine technical schools an opportunity to explore careers in the boating…
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ABYC and USCG to host risk mitigation webinar
The virtual session, focused on electrical safety and updated standards, will be held on Wednesday, November 5.
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ABYC and USCG launch Boat Regulations Certification course
The program equips marine industry professionals with the knowledge to meet federal requirements for new recreational boats manufactured or imported…
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ABYC publishes updated standards for boat building and repair
This year’s supplement includes updates to 14 standards and three technical information reports.
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Coast Guard accepts ABYC standard
USCG has accepted ABYC C-5, Construction and Testing of Electric Navigation Lights, as an equivalent to UL 1104.
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ABYC, USCG to host risk mitigation webinar
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) announced a date and opened registration for…
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ABYC opens registration for 2025 Standards Week
ABYC recently invited industry members to join the conversation during its Standards Week in San Antonio, Texas, January 5-9, 2025.…
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ABYC to host student career day, technical seminars at IBEX 2024
The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation is partnering with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host Student Career…
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ABYC seeks Proposals for upcoming Educator Forum
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is now accepting proposals for its upcoming Educator Forum meetings, which will take…
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ABYC announces new engine, fuel systems certification
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the launch of its new Marine Engines and Fuel Systems Certification course,…
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The benefits and challenges of electric propulsion for recreational boats
By Maciej RynkiewiczAssistant Standards Developer, ABYC Electric propulsion systems are making waves in the world of recreational boating. As technology…
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ABYC publishes updated standards for building and repair
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) announced it has published its 64th supplement of the Standards and Technical Information…
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ABYC launches online course to support Service Management Certification
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) recently announced the launch of its latest online course offering: the ABYC/MRAA Service…
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ABYC judges SkillsUSA national competition
Last week, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), along with Yamaha Marine, participated in and judged student Marine Service…
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Manatee Technical College earns ABYC accreditation
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation has designated the Marine Service Technology course at Manatee Technical College (MTC) a…
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