October 20, 2026

Enlightening the Industry on Lights and Batteries
November 5, 1:00pm–3:00pm (ET), Online

USCG Risk Mitigation is back in two weeks 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.

On November 5, join the U.S. Coast Guard, the ABYC Standards and Compliance Department, and industry professionals to learn about potential problems and considerations for navigation lights, and the do’s and don’t’s of connecting batteries. Find the full agenda and NEW speaker details at the link below!

Attendees will be eligible to claim 2 CEUs.

Cost: FREE
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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.

              • Battery Do’s and Don’t’s: Join three electrical experts for the day’s second panel as they discuss battery system best practices and common mistakes. Topics will include battery and system design, selection, testing, and installation. This will help answer questions around battery-bank architecture, systems protection, switching, and integrating lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries in the same system.

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