Water-Jet Propelled Supplement Earns Distinction as American National Standard
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 21, 2018) – The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced recognition of a new Water-Jet Propelled Supplement as an American National Standard. The supplement, entitled ANSI/NASBLA 103.1-2018: Supplement – Basic Boating Knowledge- Water Jet Propelled, is developed for use in conjunction with the previously published American National Standard for Power Boat Knowledge.
This new supplement provides optional, supplementary content for ANSI/NASBLA 103-2016: Basic Boating Knowledge – Power to address basic recreational Water-Jet Propelled knowledge with a primary focus on safety and mitigation of risks associated with recreational boating. It contains basic knowledge elements that a beginner (entry-level) operator should have in order to safely operate a water-jet propelled watercraft.
The National Boating Education Standards are intended to prescribe the minimum body of knowledge to effect safe, legal, and enjoyable recreational boating and serve as a basis for boating education courses approved by NASBLA and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. Designated by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) to implement the ANSI Essential Requirements for creation of American National Standards for boating education, the National Boating Education Standards Panel is comprised of individuals representing public, non-governmental organizations, state, federal or commercial interests.
NASBLA received recognition as an Accredited Standards Developer from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 2014. To download copies of all previously approved education standards click here.
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For more information, contact:
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
esp@nasbla.org | 859.225.9487
The Education Standards Panel is authorized by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). NASBLA is a national nonprofit organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety. NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and the U.S. territories. The association offers a variety or resources, including training, model acts, education standards and publications. Through a national network of thousands of professional educators, law enforcement officers and volunteers, NASBLA affects the lives of over 76 million American boaters.