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  Westlawn Institute’s New Eastport, ME Campus Inspected and Approved
The Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology and The Boat School are pleased to announce that DETC (the Distance Education and Training Council, based in Washington, DC) has inspected and approved Westlawn Institute’s new offices in Eastport, Maine. DETAILS

ABYC Goes Paper ‘Less’
The American Boat and Yacht Council announced today that commencing late July the primary method of accessing the newest edition of the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft will be the new WebSTIR; an enhanced 24/7 online electronic format. DETAILS

ABYC Announces Tri-Summer Webinar Series
overwhelming success of last year’s summer Webinar series, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced today that it will be launching its tri-summer series of technical education webinars starting off with 2010 Changes to Marine Fuel Systems on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 at 1 p.m. (EDT). DETAILS

Replica Ship Half Moon Crew Earns ABYC Certified Technician
After completing an extraordinary year during New York’s Quadricentennial Celebration, the replica ship Half Moon and the New Netherland Museum have now achieved an important technical milestone. DETAILS

ABYC Adds Weems & Plath Discount Benefit
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) is proud to announce today an agreement with global manufacturer and distributor, Weems & Plath, to provide a 25 percent discount on all merchandise to ABYC members, as well as to Westlawn Institute and Marine League Schools staff and students. DETAILS

Westlawn Signs-on Two New Instructors
The Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology announced today that two new instructors have joined the ranks of their growing staff. DETAILS

ABYC Announces New Board Officers & Directors
ABYC recently announced the election of its Officers, as well as our new incoming Board Directors. DETAILS

Revised ABYC Gas Engine and Drive Systems Certification Course Debuts at West Coast Venue With 2 for 1 Offer
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will conduct its first certification class covering the newly revised Gas Engine Certification course on April 20 - 23, 2010, at the Columbia Crossings Marina, Portland, Oregon. DETAILS

Westlawn Institute and PassageMaker Magazine Announce the 2009 Design Competition Winners!
The Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Westlawn/ PassageMaker design competition sponsored by Imtra Marine Lighting, with matching funds from ABYC. DETAILS

1st Standards-based Online Marine Purchasing Directory Launched
The ABYC Foundation announced the launch of the industry’s first standards-based online purchasing directory, the Marine Industries Global Purchasing Directory. DETAILS

Superyacht Community Offered Marine Systems Training
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) announced today that it is offering Yacht Association/Society Members, Owners, Captains and crew of large yachts a $200 discount on all ABYC basic and advanced technical certification courses through June 30, 2010. DETAILS

ABYC and Zodiac NA, Forge Certification Agreement
Zodiac of North America (ZNA), Inc., Military and Professional Boats Division has signed a cooperative education and technical workforce certification agreement with The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). DETAILS

ABYC Representative Established in South Africa
ABYC and CTBi partner to provide a win-win-win for African boatbuilding industry. DETAILS

ABYC Names Technical Vice President
The ABYC announced today the promotion of John Adey to Vice President, Technical Division. This promotion comes after Adey has served for over 7 years as the standards organization’s Technical Division Director. DETAILS

ABYC Foundation Needs Your Support
The ABYC Foundation announced the kick-off its year-end giving appeal in support of industry educational projects and programs not typically funded by ABYC’s annual budget. DETAILS

MRAA and ABYC Partner to offer Scholarships
The MRAA Educational Foundation and ABYC announced today that they have partnered to provide scholarships to attend any one of eight (8) ABYC technical workforce training and certification courses offered throughout the United States and Canada. DETAILS

Yanmar America and ABYC Enter Training Agreement
Prominent marine diesel engine manufacturer, Yanmar America Corporation – Marine Engine Division (Yanmar) has signed a cooperative training agreement with ABYC. DETAILS

Westlawn's 4th Annual Mystic Meet Draws 47
Youngest Graduate Receives Diploma; First Cum Laude Graduate; Another Graduates in just 2.5 years DETAILS

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