June 20, 2011

Coast Guard Debating New Safety Lanyard Regulations

The Coast Guard is currently holding an open debate on whether changes need to be made to regulations requiring safety lanyards on certain recreational boats.

They are considering a mandate which would require an engine cutoff switch to be a standard safety feature on all boats under 26 feet and whether the operators of those vessels would be required to use cutoff the switches or “lanyards”.

It’s no secret that we as a company are huge proponent of safety lanyards and support a mandate by the Coast Guard to require them as a standard feature on all boats.

If you would like to give the USCG your feedback click here and submit your thoughts.

Posted by ribcraftusa at June 20, 2011 02:51 PM