Marine Service Technician Week Kicks Off Today

by Shannon Aronson 21 Apr 2025 06:34 PDT April 21-25, 2025

Marine Service Technician Week © ABYC

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) kicks off the fourth annual International Marine Service Technician Week today, a social media-driven celebration running through Friday, April 25. The week highlights the essential work of marine technicians and their role in keeping boating safe, reliable and enjoyable.

Marine technicians are critical to the boating experience, ensuring vessels are properly maintained and ready for the water. As the industry works to retain boaters, the demand for skilled, dependable service continues to grow.

All are encouraged to participate by posting shout-outs to their favorite technicians using #MarineServiceTechWeek and #ThankYouMarineTechs. Other ways to join the celebration include hosting a team breakfast or lunch, sharing photos and stories, buying a coffee, leaving a positive review about your tech, or finding other creative ways to say thank you.

Throughout the week ABYC will spotlight technicians on social media, follow themed daily content, and host technical challenges with prizes from sponsors West Marine Pro, MarineMax and Yamaha. Winners of the Outstanding Technician and New Achiever awards will be announced Thursday, April 24.

Each day will highlight a different theme:

Monday, April 21 - Master Technicians
Tuesday, April 22 - Marine Service Programs and Schools
Wednesday, April 23 - Female Technicians
Thursday, April 24 - Outstanding Technician Announcements
Friday, April 25 - The Future of the Industry: Aspiring Technicians

"Marine technicians are the backbone of our industry," said Shannon Aronson, senior director of marketing and communications at ABYC. "This week is all about celebrating their skills and showing appreciation for the work they do every day."

For more information, visit abycinc.org/home/thankyoutechs.