According to Megan Sheahan, an economic and statistical analyst, data suggest that American Boat and Yacht Council’s (ABYC) voluntary standards (for marine safety) reduce the risk of involvement in a focused accident by 43 to 47 per cent. Focused, in this context, means the type of accidents the standards are designed to address. The insight […]
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced significant organisational changes aimed at enhancing its business development, education programmes, member services and marketing strategies. Sr. director of business development – Dave Broadbent Dave Broadbent has been appointed to the newly created position of senior director of business development at ABYC. Having previously served as […]
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) marked its 70th anniversary, welcomed new board members, and honoured award recipients at its annual meeting in Annapolis, Maryland. The event is a highlight of the ongoing ABYC Standards Week (7-11 January 2024), where experts from various sectors of the marine industry review and update safety standards related […]
Craig Scholten, American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) technical vice president, has been reappointed as chair of the International Organisation for Standardisation technical committee (ISO/TC) 188 small craft. Scholten, who has chaired the committee for the past three-year term, will assume the role until the end of 2026. “I am pleased and honoured to serve […]
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has named Sarah Devlin as the new accreditation director to manage and promote the ABYC Foundation’s expanding Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP), which launched earlier this year. Devlin will work directly with secondary and post-secondary schools across the US that are educating future marine technicians. “I am eager […]