Register for the USCG/ABYC’s Free Webinar on Electrical Safety and Standards

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host the ninth installment of the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series on Wednesday, November 5, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. Titled “Plugs, Pigtails, and Pre-Wired Chargers, Oh My!” The virtual session will focus on electrical safety and updated standards.

Webinar topics include:

• Industry update from the USCG
• Updated requirements in ABYC standards E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats and E-13, Lithium Ion Batteries
• Pre-wired battery chargers: Market overview, standards, manufacturer installation requirements and safety tips

• Multiple DC voltage systems: Practical considerations for boats using multiple DC voltages, including safety concerns, installation requirements and available technologies

The Risk Mitigation Series is a free, online program dedicated to improving safety in recreational boat design and construction. Sessions are recorded for later viewing.

To register free, please visit https://www.abycinc.org/riskmitigation9.

To access past recordings, visit www.abycinc.org/USCGwebinars.