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ABYC – American Boat & Yacht Council – is a not-for-profit membership organization that has been developing and updating the safety standards for boat building and repair for over 50 years. ABYC is actively involved with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is a leader in education for the marine industry, as well as certification programs for marine technicians.

ABYC's membership includes boat builders, boat owners, surveyors, boat yards, insurance companies, law firms, trade associations, marinas, dealerships, government agencies, educational institutions and equipment and accessory manufacturers. Over 400 volunteers donate time, expertise, and research while serving on technical committees, which develop and revise the ABYC standards and technical information reports. We ensure quality and professionalism in each of ABYC's services.


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Organizations Take Advantage of Customized ABYC On-Site Training
As part of its on-site training program, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has begun offering customized training packages. DETAILS

Two Industry Leaders Sponsor Westlawn Scholarships
The Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology is pleased to announce that both Hargrave Custom Yachts and The Taylor Made Group have generously provided funding to create scholarships for Westlawn students. DETAILS

MITEC Needs Assessment Survey
ABYC is a participant in MITEC (Marine Industry Education & Training Council). If you are a marine-industry employer, you can help MITEC serve you better by taking a few minutes to fill out the MITEC "needs assessment" survey online. Simply click here to share your information on the important issues listed. DETAILS

Designing Boats & Careers: Westlawn and Tom Fexas Yacht Design Working
Together for Over Four Decades
Over the past four decades, Tom Fexas Yacht Design (TFYD) has repeatedly turned to the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology for first-rate design talent. DETAILS

ABYC Promotes Judith Ramsey to Director of Membership
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced that Judith Ramsey has been promoted to Director of Membership for the organization. DETAILS