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ABYC Foundation

Ways Our Foundation Supports the Marine Industry and Boating Safety:

  • Assists in funding research, studies and testing on reducing boating safety hazards such as carbon monoxide (CO) in boats
  • Acts as a valuable partner when tackling other safety topics such as flare disposal and propeller injuries
  • Facilitates scholarships for workforce personnel and marine industry career-minded students
  • Supports ABYC education, training and professional development initiatives
  • Funds technical meetings on various subjects to improve boating safety
  • Produces the ABYC Standards & Technical Information Reports for Small Craft on CD-ROM
  • Funds ABYC's quarterly technical newsletter for members
  • Funded the construction of the ABYC Marine Library and Resource Center
  • Coordinates the Bunzl Boating Safety Award