American Boat and Yacht Council

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) is a United States–based non-profit, member-supported organization that develops voluntary safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of recreational boats. Founded in 1954, ABYC also provides technical education, professional certification, and continuing training for marine industry professionals, including boatbuilders, service technicians, and surveyors. Its standards are used by boat manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and marine service facilities in North America and internationally, and are referenced by the United States Coast Guard and other regulatory bodies. Provided by Wikipedia