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  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

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

ABYC Offers 2 New Regulations Manuals
ABYC announced today that the first edition of its newest publication, EPA Regulations for Recreational Boats, is now on sale. DETAILS

ABYC Offers 2 for 1 Certification Courses
ABYC announced today that it is offering 2 for 1 pricing in select areas of the country through December, 2009. 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

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

Corrections to Supplement 49
Please note the following corrections to the July 2009-2010 Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft: DETAILS

Westlawn Announces Recipients of 2009 Owens Scholarship
Famous Maryland Boatbuilder, Norman G. Owens, Supports Excellence in Marine Education DETAILS

ABYC to Publish Technical Amendment to the 2008 ABYC Electrical Standard, E-11
ABYC will be publishing a Technical Amendment to the July 2008 version of ABYC’s Electrical Standard, E-11, AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats. DETAILS

Rock Hall, MD Gets Behind Regional ABYC Training – Sponsored by Port Supply
In an effort to provide more regional training opportunities and as a benefit to their customers in the mid-Atlantic region, Port Supply will be sponsoring a four-day American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Marine Systems Certification course in Rock Hall, MD on August 25 – 28, 2009. DETAILS

ABYC Takes Certification Classes to Taiwan
Upon the request of the Taiwan Yacht Industry Association (TYIA) and the United Ship Design & Development Center (USDDC), ABYC will be holding two ABYC Certification courses in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. DETAILS

Westlawn Offers Boat Interior Design Reference Book to the Public
In a first-time release to industry and the general public, the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology announced today that the textbook Interior Design Methods for Yacht Design and the Boat Building Industry, by Lisa C. Hix, is now available for purchase. DETAILS

ABYC Announces New Board Officers & Directors
ABYC recently announced the election of its new Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Technical Chair and Treasurer), as well as our new incoming Board Directors. DETAILS

MMTA to Host a Series of ABYC Certifications in 2009 at the MSTC
In response to the need for regional training, ABYC and MMTA have joined forces to offer a series of ABYC Certification courses at the Marine Systems Training Center (MSTC) in Thomaston, Maine. DETAILS

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