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ABYC in South Africa

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ABYC in South Africa
www.Sail-Search.com: The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) recently conducted two certification classes with the Cape Town Boatbuilding and Technology Initiative (CBTI). A statement noted that the classes were part of an educational push to support the marine industry in South Africa. "The ABYC courses were of great value to not only our member firms directly involved in the export market, but also for those focusing on the local market," said Veda Raubenheimer, CEO of CTBI, in the statement. CBTI received a government grant to pay for the training. Participants in the seminar said that the ABYC training benefits builders exporting to the US, but that its standards also meet CE standards. "If you comply with ABYC, there is a very good chance you will comply with CE," said Craig Mcloughlin of CM Auto-Marine Installations in Cape Town, who prompted the visit. "ABYC has conducted training courses in Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada, and has also held training seminars through conferences throughout Europe and Asia," said Michael New, ABYC education director. "If boat builders are interested in conducting business in the United States, they recognize ABYC as a leader in both standards development and education, who can provide the necessary training." Source: IBI News Full Story »

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