ABYC's Mission & Vission - The American Boat & Yacht Council

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

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.