ABYC and USCG launch Boat Regulations Certification course

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Recreational Boating Product Assurance Branch have announced the launch of the USCG Recreational Boat Regulations Certification course. This program equips marine industry professionals with the knowledge to meet federal requirements for new recreational boats manufactured or imported for sale in the U.S.

“Compliance with federal regulations is essential for safety, and we are pleased to announce the availability of this new course,” said Jeff Ludwig, chief of the recreational boating product assurance branch at the U.S. Coast Guard. “Anyone involved in the manufacture of recreational boats should strongly consider taking it to ensure that they have the knowledge to build boats that are compliant with U.S. Coast Guard requirements.”

Go to this link to read the full article published by Boating Industry https://boatingindustry.com/news/2025/08/21/abyc-and-uscg-launch-boat-regulations-certification-course/