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Join ABBRA at IBEX 2025
ABBRA is teaming up with the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to deliver boatyard-building content to builders and repairers from around the world this fall. As part of the IBEX conference in Tampa, Florida, October 7-9, 2025, ABBRA is presenting five special seminars specifically designed for boatyard managers, owners, and crews. Experts from the… Continue reading
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ABBRA announces 2025 directors and officers at Annual Conference
Warren, RI- (February 13, 2025)The American Boatbuilders & RepairersAssociation (ABBRA) re-elected Jessica Parker of Parker’s Boat Yard and Gerard(Jerry) McDonough of Marinevest to its 2025 board of directors. They joinreturningboard members John Hall, Jr. of Frank Hall Boatyard; Andy Tyska, ofBristol Marine; Ron Gift of Safe Harbor Marinas; Seth McGonigal of SaundersYachtworks as well as… Continue reading
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Hear from the Experts at ABBRA’S Annual Conference!
The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association will hold its annual conference at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL January 27, – January 29, 2025. The event includes a day and a half of boatyard management and service content, industry networking, an optional marina and boatyard tour, and an exhibition floor with… Continue reading
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Hear what MSM students are saying about ABBRA’s MSM course!
The Marine Service Managers Course (MSM) is a four-week course, where attendees will participate in six educational sessions on topics that are critical to running a successful service management department including effective leadership, human resource development, maritime law and more. The educational sessions are taught by seasoned industry leaders, live and online. The Marine Service Managers Course (MSM) will be held in November… Continue reading