ABYC Announces 2nd Annual International Marine Service Technician Week
To bring awareness and recognition to marine service professionals who keep boats safe, reliable, and enjoyable, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced a save the date for International Marine Service Technician Week, April 24–29, 2023. Everyone is encouraged to participate by celebrating and highlighting their technicians throughout the week.
“In order to retain new boaters, the marine industry needs skilled technicians to provide quality and timely repair and maintenance services,” said Aronson. “ABYC created International Marine Service Technician Week as one way to promote this fulfilling career path and pay tribute to the people that keep boating safe, reliable, and enjoyable.”
ABYC is planning to highlight technicians and organizations throughout the week on social media, host daily technical challenges, prize wheel on their website, and offer free online education opportunities. ABYC will also announce the “Outstanding Technician Awards” and will be accepting nominations for 5 winners to receive VISA gift cards and other prizes.
Visit www.abycinc.org/thankyoutechs for ideas on how to participate.To see examples of what businesses have done previously and to follow along this year, search for the social media hashtags #MarineServiceTechWeek and #ThankYouMarineTechs.