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ABBRA’s Annual East Coast MSM will be held at the Hotel Viking in Newport RI February 24-28, 2019
ABBRA’s Highly Respected Marine Service Managers Certification Course has been scheduled The American Boat Builders and Repairers Associations (ABBRA) Annual East Coast Marine Service Managers Course to be held February 24-28 2019 in Newport Rhode Island at the Hotel Viking. ABBRA offers the only extensive leadership training for boatyard operators that provides an industry-recognized credential… Continue reading
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ABBRA Offers Marine Equipment Operator Training Super Session Safety Seminars for Forklift & Straddlelift at IBEX 2014 on September 29th
Fort Lauderdale, FL_ September 8, 2014 –The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA), the national marine industry trade group of boatyards, boat builders and product supply and service companies is offering its Marine Equipment Operator Training (MEOT) for forklift and straddlelift operators on September 29th as one of the IBEX 2014 Super Sessions. The… Continue reading
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IBEX Education Offers New & Improved Super Sessions and Free Exhibitor Workshops on the Exhibit Hall Floor
BROOKLIN, ME, July 14, 2014 -There are several new ways for marine professionals to access dynamic education at The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place September 29-October 2, 2014 at the Tampa Convention Center. In addition to the Seminar Series offering 55 seminars – there will be nine Super Sessions offered on Monday, September… Continue reading
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IBEX Seminar Series to Offer World-Renowned Technical Education at Upcoming Event in Tampa in September
BROOKLIN, ME, July 1, 2014 – For four days this fall, boatbuilders and marine industry professionals from around the world will have access to an outstanding education program offering everything from fundamental skills to cutting-edge advanced training at The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place September 29-October 2, 2014 at the Tampa Convention Center.… Continue reading
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Member News: The Landing School to Graduate a Record High Number of Students
Arundel, ME – Jun 5, 2014 – On June 21st The Landing School will celebrate its 35th annual commencement, graduating 78 diploma students, a record high. Graduates in the Marine Systems, Yacht Design, Composite Boat Building and Wooden Boat Building programs will hear speaker Michael Peters, Founder and President of Michael Peters Yacht Design. Students and their… Continue reading
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Registration for the 2014 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Now Open
BROOKLIN, ME, May 15, 2014 – Registration is now open at www.ibexshow.com for The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) taking place September 29 – October 2 at the Tampa Convention Center. This leading industry event will offer several new and exciting special events and feature areas throughout the show floor and on the water for… Continue reading
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Member News: Hinckley Yachts Reaches Out to Maine College Graduates
Eastern Maine Community College said graduates of its 2014 class with degrees in fine woodworking and cabinet making probably will have full-time employment after they graduate this month. Hinckley Yachts invited students from the program to apply for positions at its facility in Trenton, Maine. The college said the luxury jetboat and sailboat builder has… Continue reading
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Marine & Composites Industry Career Day on March 22 in Rhode Island
Via Soundings Trade Only— The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association and the IYRS School of Technology and Trades will host the ninth annual Marine & Composites Industry Career Day on March 22. Free to the public, the event will draw industry experts and employers who come with one goal in mind: to connect with people… Continue reading
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Recommended Blog Post: Can You Fix This?
Read the latest blog posted by Bill Sisson at Soundings Trade Only’s website and see if you can spot any familiar names. Here’s an excerpt: “I was listening to “Car Talk” on NPR last weekend when the Magliozzi brothers took a call from a woman named Kathy who said she didn’t have a problem with… Continue reading
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ABBRA Marine Service Manager Course Set for Maine, March 4th-6th
Partnering With State and Regional Marine Trade Associations A Successful Model for Delivering Professional industry Training Fort Lauderdale, FL- February 12, 2014– ABBRA, the American Boat Builders and Repairers Association is once again partnering with a state marine trade association to offer its intensive three-day Marine Service Manager course from March 4th – 6th in… Continue reading