ABBRA Touts Successful Annual Conference

The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association announced the successful completion of its Annual Conference. Attended by some of the country’s leading boat and service yards, the Annual Conference was held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, at the Broward County Convention Center.

The 2024 Annual Conference included the following sessions: an ABBRA Status Report, Starkweather & Shepley’s Abbragard Program, Safety & Compliance, Technology in Boatyards including AI, Engaging and Supporting Technical Schools, and Warranty and Goodwill Decision Making. Day one of the conference concluded with ABBRA’s Annual Member Meeting. Day two of the event provided free access to the Association of Marina Industries Conference and Expo, held concurrently and featured over 150 booths and over 40 speakers.

The Conference was sponsored by Great American Insurance Group, Starkweather & Shepley Marine Risk Solutions, and Bristol Marine.