USCG and ABYC Launches Risk Mitigation Series

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) launched a new series of one-day events dedicated to mitigating the risk in designing and building recreational boats. Over 400 participants registered for USCG Risk Mitigation Series 1: Regulations and Electrification, held virtually on November 9. Series 2 is scheduled for May 2022, with a topic to be determined.

This first conference focused on the transition to electric systems in recreational boats, including propulsion and battery power bank alternatives to generators. Panelists gathered online to discuss safety concerns and potential regulations, service training, refit trends, and expectations for the future. Participating service professionals, manufacturers, marina operators, installers, and ABYC technicians utilized the chat function to interact among themselves and the day concluded with an active Q&A session.

The USCG Risk Mitigation Series is designed to be a regular event with interactive and in-depth discussions related to one general topic on a reoccurring basis. A survey is available to provide feedback on potential topics of the next event.

The free recording for Risk Mitigation Series 1: Regulations and Electrification is available at www.abycinc.org/riskmitigation.