USCG Risk Mitigation Series 9: Plugs, Pigtails, and Pre-Wired Chargers, Oh My! Electrical Updates with ABYC
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Welcome to the 2025 USCG Risk Mitigation Conference
Join us at Risk Mitigation Series 9 to learn about the latest electrical developments from ABYC’s own standards developers as well as experts from across the industry. Tune in for updates from the newest versions of E-11 and E-13, as well as best practices and common misconceptions regarding pre-wired battery chargers and DC mixed voltage.
Webinar Time: November 5, 1 PM - 3 PM
The webinar topics include:
Intro and Update from USCG
Updated Requirements in E-11 and E-13
Pre-Wired Battery Chargers
DC Mixed Voltage
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U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters 2703 Martin Luther King, JR Ave SE Stop 7501 Washington, DC 20593-7501 Email: rbscompliance@uscg.mil Conference Support Line: (410) 990-4460 x180 |
Updated Requirements in E-11 and E-13 |
The 2025 revisions of ABYC electrical standards E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats and E-13, Lithium Ion Batteries bring in a number of updates to keep up with today’s marine technology. Join ABYC Standards Developer Maciej Rynkiewicz as he covers the most important changes, including isolated DC systems, overcurrent protection and AIC requirements, best practices for installing lithium ion batteries, and more!
Pre-Wired Battery Chargers |
Hear from industry experts about the current state of pre-wired battery chargers available on the market, including industry standards, manufacturer installation requirements, tips, and top safety do's and don't's.
Multiple DC Voltage Systems |
A12, 24, 48 Volts, Oh My! Listen to industry experts break down the practical aspects of multiple DC voltage systems on boats, including safety concerns, installation requirements, and the types of technology currently available on the market.
Maciej Rynkiewicz
Standards Developer
American Boat & Yacht Council
Maciej Rynkiewicz has been a Standards Developer for ABYC since 2019. An integral member of the ABYC Technical Department, Maciej works directly with the Project Technical Committees (PTCs) responsible for creating and updating the ABYC standards, specifically the new E-13, Lithium Ion Batteries standard published in 2022. Maciej is also a member of ISO/TC 188/JWG 1 where he is working on electric propulsion standard. He also manages hands-on testing to see what can go right, and wrong, with boat electrical systems. A long-time boater, Maciej is a Certified Marine Technician with credentials from ABYC, NMEA, and Abaris as well as a skipper and certified sailing instructor.
Maciej can be reached at:
- mrynkiewicz@abycinc.org
- (410) 990-4460 x114
Richard Webster (Moderator)
Richard Webster is the Power Systems Technical Training Specialist at Navico Group, with expertise in Mastervolt, CZone, and Navico product integration. He began his career in Technical Support, later becoming an Integrated Systems Specialist before joining the Training Team. Richard specializes in power conversion systems, including Lithium Batteries, Inverter/Chargers, and Digital Switching. He is based in West Michigan.
Jeff Ludwig (Moderator)
Chief, Recreational Boating Product Assurance Branch (CG-BSX-23)
U.S. Coast Guard
Jeff Ludwig has worked for the Coast Guard since 2006, and currently serves as the Chief of the Recreational Boating Product Assurance Branch in the Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety. He is responsible for implementing the Recreational Boat Testing & Compliance Program (RBTCP), which ensures that recreational boat manufacturers comply with USCG safety standards. Prior to his current position, he was the Boating Safety Division’s Regulatory Development Manager, where he was responsible for the development of all boating safety-related regulations at Coast Guard headquarters. Before working for the Coast Guard, he was the Regulatory Affairs Manager for a major recreational boating trade association for five years.
Mr. Ludwig grew up boating in Florida and holds a USCG Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) license. He served eight years in the United States Army Infantry, stationed in the U.S. and Germany, and earned a B.S. degree from the University of Maryland.
