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The group will recognize those who work in the service sector and highlight the career path April 24-30.

The Feb. 24 session will review the new Marine Trades Accreditation Program, which is designed to ensure marine service education is aligned with industry needs.

The virtual session included association updates, board member announcements and an awards program.

The second session in the free, online Risk Mitigation Series will focus on fire suppression systems and standards.

Postponed due to Covid, the annual meeting goes virtual in February, and the Marine Law Symposium moves to April in Providence, R.I.

While Project Technical Committee meetings will go forward digitally, the annual membership meeting and Marine Law Symposium will be rescheduled.

The American Boat and Yacht Council has been issuing safety standards for more than 60 years — with good reason.

The first one-day session in the free, online Risk Mitigation Series is scheduled for Nov. 9 and will cover electric propulsion and related topics.

The American Boat & Yacht Council was created in 1954 as a non-profit organization to develop safety standards for the design, construction, equipage, repair and maintenance of boats. The councils mission is to improve boating safety and reduce injuries and fatalities.

The ABYC Foundation’s virtual conference is scheduled for July 20-22, with speakers covering a host of topics around creating the future workforce.