ABYC Presents USCG Risk Mitigation 11: Enlightening the Industry on Lights and Batteries

USGC and ABYC

October 27, 2026

November 5, 1:00pm–3:00pm (ET), Online

Topics include:

  • Intro and Update from USCG
  • Navigation Lights

Learn what goes into designing and building a C-5 compliant navigation light, boat manufacturer installation and application considerations, and about common installation mistakes and how to avoid them.

USCG Risk Mitigation is back with Series 11: Enlightening the Industry on Lights and Batteries. The eleventh, free online event in the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series is for anyone in the boat and equipment manufacturing industry eager to remain on top of the latest requirements.

Battery Do’s and Don’t’s

Three electrical experts answer questions around battery-bank architecture, systems protection, switching, and integrating lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries in the same system.

Attendees will be eligible to claim 2 CEUs.

Cost: FREE
 
The event agenda includes:

              • Intro and Update from USCG: ABYC’s Vice President of Standards and Compliance will be kicking of our 11th Risk Mitigation Series with updates on standards development, while Jeff Ludwig, Chief of the USCG’s Recreational Boating Product Assurance Branch, shares more information about the latest USCG’s activities, policies, and testing procedures.

              • Navigation Lights: In our first session, a panel of three industry experts enlighten us about the most important issues pertaining to navigation lights today, including visibility, wiring, interference, and more. Learn what goes into designing and building a C-5 compliant navigation light, boat manufacturer installation and application considerations, and about common installation mistakes and how to avoid them.

View the full details including speaker information HERE.

Speaker Details and Registration
 
The USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series are recurring online events dedicated to reducing the risk involved in designing and building recreational boats. These events are free and recorded. To view past recordings, see below:

Series 1: Regulations & Electrification https://abyc.elevate.commpartners.com/uscg-risk-mitigation-conference-regulations-and-electrification
Series 2: Put the Fire Out! https://abyc.elevate.commpartners.com/uscg-risk-mitigation-conference-series-2-put-the-fire-out#tab-product_tab_agenda_and_descriptions


Series 3: Defect Notification and Product Recalls https://abyc.elevate.commpartners.com/uscg-risk-mitigation-conference-series-3-defect-notification-and-product-recalls


Series 4: Staying Current with Electrification https://abyc.elevate.commpartners.com/uscg-risk-mitigation-conference-series-4-staying-current-with-electrification


Series 5: Navigating Compliance in the Age of Evolving Technology https://abyc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/uscg-risk-mitigation-conference-series-5-navigating-compliance-in-the-age-of-evolving-technology#tab-product_tab_overview


Series 6: Don’t Be a Statistic: Data Saves Lives https://abyc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/uscg-risk-mitigation-conference-series-6-dont-be-a-statistic-data-saves-lives#tab-product_tab_agenda_and_descriptions


Series 7: New Technology in Electric, Fuel, Capacity, and Flotation https://abyc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/uscg-risk-mitigation-conference-series-7-new-technology-in-electric-fuel-capacity-and-flotation#tab-product_tab_agenda_and_descriptions


Series 8: Gasoline Fuel Systems: Evolution and Compliance https://abyc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/uscg-risk-mitigation-conference-series-8-gasoline-fuel-systems-evolution-and-compliance#tab-product_tab_agenda_and_descriptions


Series 9: Plugs, Pigtails, and Pre-Wired Chargers, Oh My! Electrical Updates with ABYC https://abyc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/uscg-risk-mitigation-series-9-plugs-pigtails-and-pre-wired-chargers-oh-my-electrical-updates-with-abyc


Series 10: Be Informed and Prepared: Emerging Technologies and Inspections https://abyc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/uscg-risk-mitigation-series-10-be-informed-and-prepared-emerging-technologies-and-inspections

Questions?
Call 410-990-4460 or email marketing@abycinc.org

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