Many—but not all—boats are required to meet a set of minimum manufacturing regulations established by Transport Canada for boats sold in Canada and the U.S. Coast Guard for boats sold in the U.S. Across North America, NMMA Certification goes beyond the minimum USCG and Transport Canada standards to ensure adherence to the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and Transport Canada.

Manufacturers of NMMA Certified boats benefit from:

  • Assurance their boats meet the industry standards for Canada and the United States (ABYC Standards)
  • A detailed inspection and verification process
  • Improved consumer confidence
  • Increased brand respect
  • Liability protection and product liability insurance discounts

Learn more about the benefits of NMMA Certification.

Testimonials

“I believe that the NMMA certification program is of great benefit to the boating industry.  In order to be NMMA certified, our boats must meet Transport Canada regulations as well as the additional standards that are set by the American Boat & Yacht Council, which cover more systems and components.  This allows us to serve our customers better and increase customer satisfaction.”
 
Bill Connor, Connor Industries/Stanley Boats

As active participants in NMMA’s certification process, seminars and ancillary programs, Brunswick Boat Group is buoyed by the relationship we have with our industry association. They continue to bring value to the membership, act as a third party quality control and provide us with inroads to both the regulatory and statutory paths of the recreational boating business.

Dave Marlow, Director, Product Integrity, Brunswick Boat Group – Member since 1957