The Essential Source of Technical Information
Mission: The role of the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is to be the essential source of technical information for the international marine industry. We will develop product safety standards, credentialing, education, training, and other tools to equip our members to be successful. Everything we do will support our members to achieve the goal of making boating safer.
Vision: The American Boat & Yacht Council, ABYC, will maximize customer satisfaction with the boating experience through safety standards for products, service and repair.
Quick Fact 01
Quick Fact 01
90% of boats on the water are built to ABYC Standards
Quick Fact 02
Quick Fact 02
ABYCs Standards are the basis of quality construction and repair practices, certification programs and marine surveys
Quick Fact 03
Quick Fact 03
In the absence of military specifications (MILSPECS), ABYC Standards are referenced in many RFP’s from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Homeland Security.
Quick Fact 04
Quick Fact 04
In product liability lawsuits, ABYC Standards are the authoritative reference for evaluating issues of design, construction, maintenance and product performance.
Quick Fact 05
Quick Fact 05
Boats certified to ABYC standards are 43% to 47% less likely to be involved in certain types of accidents, and reduces the likelihood of fatalities by 26% to 58% in accidents that do occur.
Quick Fact 01
90% of boats on the water are built to ABYC Standards
Quick Fact 02
ABYCs Standards are the basis of quality construction and repair practices, certification programs and marine surveys
Quick Fact 03
In the absence of military specifications (MILSPECS), ABYC Standards are referenced in many RFP’s from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Homeland Security.
Quick Fact 04
In product liability lawsuits, ABYC Standards are the authoritative reference for evaluating issues of design, construction, maintenance and product performance.
Quick Fact 05
Boats certified to ABYC standards are 43% to 47% less likely to be involved in certain types of accidents, and reduces the likelihood of fatalities by 26% to 58% in accidents that do occur.