Decoding Next Gen Life Jacket Labels

Overview
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Life jackets with new harmonized labels are available for purchase in stores now. These new labels look very different from the ones previous generations of boaters recognize and understand. Utilizing icons and fewer words, the public and law enforcement agencies are sure to have questions about purchasing and using the correct life jackets. Will you be prepared to help them?

During this presentation, Mark Chanski will brief the audience on how to decode the new life jacket icons, explain a Newton and touch upon other vital points of the new harmonized life jacket labels.

Mark Chanski

Education Director, NASBLA

NASBLA

Mark Chanski is the Education Director for the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). With over a decade of experience in boating education and safety, Mark has been instrumental in advancing NASBLA's educational initiatives and promoting safe boating practices nationwide.

In his role, Mark oversees NASBLA’s course review and approval process, which impacts nearly 500,000 students annually. He also serves as the lead staff member for state and national boater education programs, supporting the NASBLA Education & Outreach Committee and the National Boating Education Standards Panel.

Before joining NASBLA, Mark spent more than 12 years with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Boating Division, where he spearheaded innovative programs such as the BOATS initiative and the life jacket rebate program.

Mark holds credentials and certifications from the U.S. Coast Guard, American Canoe Association, National Safe Boating Council, and US Sailing. His contributions to boating education have been recognized with numerous awards, underscoring his dedication to enhancing boating safety and education nationwide.