Planning Calendar 2010:

July 25-28, 2010
American Society of Appraisers is having their 74th International Appraisal Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Among the topics will be how the downturn in the economy affects appraisals, as well as the future of the industry.  For more information, call (703) 478-2228

August 2-3, 2010
American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is hosting its inaugural Summer Symposium in Mystic, Connecticut.  For more information, call Jessica Slemons at (401) 247-0318 or email jslemons@abbra.org

August 22-24, 2010
The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) is having their Global National Conference West at the Radisson Hotel, Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California.  For details, call 800-822-NAMS or email nationaloffice@nams-cms-org

September 7-10, 2010
American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Diesel Engine and Support Systems Certification will be held in Mystic, Connecticut.  The four-day course is intended to supplement factory sponsored engine specific courses and certifications with an industry recognized generic certification of knowledge for troubleshooting engine and drive installations.  It will provide the student with a comprehensive and focused look at the key ABYC standards.  Additionally, extensive coverage of both ABYC Standards and USCG requirements as they apply to diesel-fueled engines will be provided.  Contact ABYC at (410) 990-4460 or email mnew@abycinc.org

September 14-16, 2010
American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards Certification Course will be held in Fenton, Michigan.  This three-day course will provide the student with a comprehensive and focused look at the key ABYC standards.  Class discussion will address specific compliance issues relevant to engineers, installers, compliance inspectors and marine surveyors.  Contact ABYC at (410) 990-4460 or email mnew@abycinc.org

September 28-30, 2010
The International Boatbuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.  The IBEX exhibition features more than 800 OEM's and suppliers from throughout the world.  Online registration is available at www.ibexshow.com

October 20 & 21, 2010
IAMI-Europe's 13th Annual Conference will be held in Palma Mallorca, Spain.   Information and Registration Form may be found on IAMIMarine Home and Training Pages.

October 20-23, 2010
The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors®, Inc. (SAMS) 2010 Annual Conference and Educational Training Symposia will be held at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort, 2301 S.E. 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316.  For reservations, call 1-615-883-2211.  Identify yourself as part of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors® or online at http://pier66.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/.  The deadline for reservations is September 29, 2010.  All interested parties from the marine related repair, safety, marine law enforcement, insurance and lending industries are cordially invited to attend.  For more information email SAMSHQ@aol.com or contact SAMS at 1-800-344-9077