Celebrate Marine Technicians!
April 20–24, 2026 Is Marine Service Technician Week!
To bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working professionals who work on boats, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) created International Marine Service Technician Week, a social media–driven celebration for the boating industry. Businesses, associations and boaters around the world are encouraged to participate by celebrating and highlighting marine technicians in the ways that work best for their teams and communities.
See ideas below to celebrate International Marine Service Technician Week. However you choose to take part, the most important thing is to recognize the many marine technicians who keep boating safe, enjoyable and reliable.
Outstanding Technician Award
Nominate your outstanding tech for the Outstanding Technician Awards! Submissions will be accepted through Monday, March 23. 10 marine technicians will win a $100 VISA gift card and a technician prize pack with various giveaways.
Nominees with 1-5 years of experience will be considered for the Outstanding Technician: New Achiever category.
Last year’s winners: abycinc.org/2025outstandingtech
Get Involved!
- Share your stories. Post pictures and stories about your favorite marine service technicians on social media accounts. Take a look at last year’s social media toolkit for ideas!
Please tag ABYC in your posts (tags listed below) so we can share your highlights and use the hashtags: #MarineServiceTechWeek #ThankYouMarineTechs. You can check out these hashtags now to get ideas and to see what people did last year.
- For additional content and to join contests, follow ABYC on social media and share our posts, pictures, videos.
- Facebook: @abycinc
- Instagram: @ABYC_BoatSafety
- LinkedIn: /company/abyc
- X (formerly Twitter): @ABYC_BoatSafety
- YouTube: @AbycincOrg
- TikTok: @ABYC_BoatSafety
- Send a press release to your local media outlets about the holiday and the outstanding technicians you have at your business! Contact [email protected] for assistance with information to include and quotes.
- Feel free to use this logo for your marketing outreach (social posts, press releases, website, etc.). Here’s a save the date flyer to help spread the word!
- Host an appreciation event for your techs on staff (e.g., buy breakfast or lunch)
Take a look at some ways people have celebrated in the past!
How Can Boaters Celebrate?
Say thank you! Post on social media, send a thank you card, or even buy coffee. You can also leave a positive review online about your service experience and share with your friends.
Daily Themes
For each day of International Marine Service Technician Week, ABYC will be celebrating marine techs of all different backgrounds. We encourage you to tie into the themes below for your social media efforts throughout the week.
Monday, April 20 - Master Technicians
Tuesday, April 21 - Marine Service Programs and Schools
Wednesday, April 22 - Female Technicians
Thursday, April 23 - Outstanding Technician Announcements (Share your own outstanding tech!)
Friday, April 24 - The Future of the Industry: Aspiring Technicians and Educators
Contests & Giveaways
Daily Technical Challenge on social media accounts. The first correct answer wins. Check in on ABYC’s Facebook and Instagram profiles at 1pm ET each day!
Did You Know?
Marine technicians make up a vital part of this industry by keeping boats properly maintained and making sure recreational boaters stay safe on the water.
With an estimated 100 million Americans boating each year, the recreational boating industry supports more than 800,000 jobs and 36,000 businesses.
In order to retain new boaters, the marine industry needs skilled technicians to provide quality and timely repair and maintenance services
Thank You ABYC Certified Technicians!
There are currently over 5,000 ABYC Certified Technicians across the country. These professionals have been trained at the highest level to ensure that the work they perform—whether design, repair or installation—is in accordance with ABYC safety standards. Thank you to all of our Certified Advisors, Technicians, and Master Technicians who go above and beyond to keep boating safe, reliable, and enjoyable.