In case you missed it, ABYC has launched a new format for the ABYC Advanced Marine Electrical. Now on-demand, this online certification contains new videos, readable content for those working on the cutting-edge of electrical systems, and chapter review quizzes.
The third graduate in our Canadian marine education series is an Ontario resident, Greg Smith.
It’s easy to join the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) program. Apply today!
The ABYC course is designed for marine professionals working on the cutting-edge of electrical systems. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has launched an on-demand course for their newest professional certification, Advanced Marine Electrical.
Take advantage of this extra time to submit a project. The deadline to submit a project into the 2022 International Achievement Awards (IAA) has been extended. Entries will now close on June 30. Don’t miss out getting the recognition you deserve! Submit your project today.
SailGP could be coming to Canada in 2023/2024 as part of Season 4. Following a very competitive domestic bid process, with interest from ten potential host cities, SailGP has announced that the following four cities are on the short list: Halifax, Kingston, Montreal, and Victoria.
Increase your industry knowledge and accumulate CEUs! These courses are for members and certified technicians – you will need to login to access.
A targeted training and development plan is one of the best retention strategies any organization can implement. The benefits are tremendous – it makes employees feel more independent, helps satisfy their thirst for knowledge and creates better job performance.
The good, the bad and the indifferent – organized by the NMMA Canada and supported by all of Canada’s regional boating associations, the Recreational Boating Day on the Hill 2022 wrapped up at the end of Tuesday June 7th and the results of our efforts to oppose the new NDP…
Newport Exhibition Group has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 51st Newport International Boat Show. The event will take place September 15-18, 2022, at the Newport Yachting Center Marina in downtown Newport, Rhode Island.
The ABYC Foundation applauds Washburn’s Boat Yard, MJM Yachts, Mercury Marine, Massachusetts Marine Trades Association, and Michigan Boating Industries Association for offering scholarships to teachers who want to attend the Marine Service Educator Training Conference, scheduled July 20-21, 2022.
A career path is not a straight-line trajectory. It can take many twists and turns. The challenge is to balance the needs of the employee with the requirements of the business. So why is career pathing so important?
Boating Industry Canada wants you to ‘Refer an Industry Friend’ to get our Free Weekly News Week Digest subscription. To encourage that, we ran a contest to ‘Refer an Industry Friend’ and the prize was a Mercury Shaft Alignment Tool, or a Mercury Bearing Installation Tool.
Introducing the second graduate in our Canadian marine education series, Bronwynn Whiteley. Born in Masset, Haida Gwaii, Bronwynn grew up near Ladysmith, Vancouver Island and has been actively on the water her entire life.
New Product Expo, Manufacturer Training, Technical Seminars, Installer Training, Product Awards- All Under One Roof! The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced that its 2022 Conference will be held at the Sheraton Anaheim Park Hotel on October 3 – 7, 2022.
Les Gunderson is an icon in the Vancouver boatbuilding industry. Like many Quadrant Marine Institute instructors, his family and his early life provided a natural transition into his 55-year career building commercial fish boats.
It used to be, that in order to improve employee performance, managers studied the numbers, adjusted processes, applied some training, did a little coaching, patted employees on the back and hoped for the best. Let’s be honest, this isn’t the best approach.
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce that it will be home to an exhibit titled Queer at Sea: Tales from the 2SLGBTQ+ Community from 17 May, 2022 to 5 November, 2022.
Help us congratulate our Level 4 MST apprentices on passing their ITA Certificate of Qualification exam. They have demonstrated competency in their craft with adaptability and tenacity during the whirlwind inflicted by the pandemic.
Since 1995, Safe Boating Awareness Week has been the mainstay of boating safety to over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters. The 2022 campaign will still be reaching out to Canadian boaters but, may be a little different in many ways.