ABYC Marine Standards Certification
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- Non-member - $1,095
- Member - $795
- Affiliated Instructor - $397.50
- MTAP Instructor - Free!
- Cockpit Drainage and Electric Bilge Pump Systems - Design, installation, and maintenance.
- Potable Water Systems - components, installation and servicing.
- Electrical Systems (AC & DC) - batteries, generators, chargers and inverters.
- Engine Exhaust, Propulsion, Steering and Control systems - safety and compliance.
- Fuel & Ventilation Systems - for gasoline and diesel applications.
- Firefighting Equipment - Portable and fixed firefighting systems.
- Gasoline Detection Systems - gasoline, propane, and carbon monoxide.
- LPG Systems - installation and safety standards.
- Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Equipment - proper installation and compliance.
- Boat Heating Systems - Liquid and solid-fueled heaters.
- Navigation Lights & Sound Signal Appliances - Compliance with visibility and safety requirements.
- Load Capacity & Buoyancy - determining and managing vessel limits.
- Powering of Boats - ensuring adequate power.
- Boat Lifting & Storage - safe handling and storage practices.
ABYC Standards Covered:
◊ A-1 Marine Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems
◊ A-3 Cooking Appliances
◊ A-4 Fire Fighting Equipment
◊ A-6 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment
◊ A-7 Liquid and Solid Fueled Boat Heating Systems
◊ A-14 Gasoline and Propane Gas Detection Systems
◊ A-16 Installation of Electric Navigation Lights
◊ A-23 Sound Signal Appliances
◊ A-24 Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems
◊ A-26 LPG and CNG Fueled Appliances
◊ A-27 Alternating Current (AC) Generator Sets
◊ A-28 Galvanic Isolators
◊ A-30 Cooking Appliances with Integral LPG Cylinders
◊ A-31 Battery Chargers and Inverters
◊ A-32 AC Power Conversion Equipment and Systems
◊ A-33 Emergency Engine/Propulsion Cutoff Device
◊ E-2 Cathodic Protection
◊ E-10 Storage Batteries
◊ E-11 AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats
◊ E-13 Lithium Ion Batteries
◊ E-30 Electrical Propulsion Systems
◊ H-1 Field of Vision from the Helm Position
◊ H-2 Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline
◊ H-4 Cockpit Drainage Systems
◊ H-5 Boat Load Capacity
◊ H-8 Buoyancy in the Event of Flooding/Swamping
◊ H-22 Electric Bilge Pump Systems
◊ H-23 Installation of Potable Water Systems
◊ H-24 Gasoline Fuel Systems
◊ H-25 Portable and Semi-Portable Marine Gasoline Fuel Systems
◊ H-26 Powering of Boats
◊ H-27 Seacocks, Thru-Hull Fittings, and Drain Plugs
◊ H-28 Inflatable Boats
◊ H-29 Canoes and Kayaks
◊ H-30 Hydraulic Systems
◊ H-32 Ventilation of Boats Using Diesel Fuel
◊ H-33 Diesel Fuel Systems
◊ H-35 Powering and Load Capacity of Pontoon Boats
◊ P-1 Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines
◊ P-4 Marine Inboard Engines and Transmissions
◊ P-6 Propeller Shafting Systems
◊ P-14 Mechanical Propulsion Control Systems
◊ P-17 Mechanical Steering Systems
◊ P-18 Cable over Pulley Steering Systems for Outboard Engines
◊ P-21 Manual Hydraulic Steering Systems
◊ P-22 Steering Wheels
◊ P-28 Electric/Electronic Systems for Propulsion and Steering
◊ S-7 Boat Capacity Labels
◊ T-5 Safety Signs and Labels
◊ TH-22 Educational Information about Carbon Monoxide
◊ TH-23 Design, Construction, and Testing of Boats in Consideration of Carbon Monoxide
◊ TY-28 Boat Lifting and Storage
Matthew Wienold
Education Development Manager
ABYC
Matt began his tenure at ABYC in 2012 in the technical department managing many of ABYC standards and their associated review committees. Having an extensive background in photgraphy and multimedia development, he was a perfect fit for a new position developing educational content including online learning courses. He spends most of his days behind a camera, editing video or developing online learning courses and is the principle developer of the ABYC Online Learning Program.
Matt loves spending time with his family, boating, RVing, tinkering with tractors and relaxing in his backyard jungle gym.
He can be reached at:
- mwienold@abycinc.org
- (410) 990-4460 x116
Mike Bonicker
ABYC Lead Instructor
American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc.
Mike Bonicker worked with Tidewater Yacht Service in Baltimore for over 20 years, starting as a tech for 5 years doing general repair, electrical and sailboat rigging. He climbed the ranks and became production manager for the remaining 15, still doing hands-on electrical and sailboat rigging work throughout his tenure.
He received his first ABYC certification, Electrical, under the instruction of Ed Sherman at New England Institute of Technology in 2000 and became a Master Tech with Standards and Corrosion by 2005.
Additionally, he has served with pride on the board of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland for over 12 years.
Boating started as a teenager for Mike when he learned to sail at 13 and raced for over 20 years and he's been a life-long fisherman from the age of 5 owning several boats both sail and power along the way.
Mike can be reached at:
- mbonicker@abycinc.org
- (410) 990-4460 x121
Ed Sherman
ABYC Education VP (Retired)
Ed has been actively involved in the education business for over 35 years. He recently retired from ABYC where he was the Vice President of Education. Ed is a frequent contributor of technical articles for periodicals such as Boating, Boat US Magazine, Cruising World, and Marine Electronics Journal. Earlier in his career he was a frequent contributor to Professional Boat Builder magazine. His work has earned him multiple awards with Boating Writers International. Ed is the author of 4 best-selling marine trade titles and co-authored the ABYC textbook, “Fundamentals of Marine Service Technology.” He is the past chairman of the Marine Technology department at New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) in Warwick, RI. Ed has developed curriculum for NEIT, The International Yacht Restoration School IYRS, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the US Navy as well as the ABYC. He is an avid fly fisherman in both fresh and salt water and fountain pen aficionado.
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