Fire Detection and Prevention
Fire remains the single greatest risk to those cruising and living aboard. If your vessel floods and sinks you can take to a life raft. Fire, however, is different; it can spread very rapidly, and the smoke and poisonous byproducts it generates can kill, or render you unconscious, before you have time to escape. Don’t take a chance, make sure you and your vessel are prepared.
In this 90-minute, photo intensive and interactive webinar, marine industry consultant Steve D’Antonio, will educate attendees on a range of fire related subjects, including…
- The most common sources of onboard fires
- The lithium ion battery issue
- Risks associated with electric heaters and how to mitigate them
- Smoke and heat detection, what type to use, and where it should be placed
- How to avoid being trapped; egress, confirming and testing your routes
- How an electrical fire threat analysis is conducted
When: Monday, March 23, 2026 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST (approximately 90 minutes for the lecture, and 30 minutes of Q&A)
Delivery: Zoom Video Conferencing
Fee: $59.00
Time for Q&A will be allocated; attendees can submit questions during the presentation and Steve will provide answers. In addition to the lecture, attendees will receive a compiled list of lecture-related articles. The webinar will be accessible for 30 days after the presentation, to all registered attendees.
This webinar is approved for 2 ABYC Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
PLEASE REGISTER HERE
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I ask questions during the lecture? You will be able to post questions, which can be anonymous, during the lecture through the Zoom Q&A feature. These will be given to Steve and he will answer as many as time permits.
- What do I need to access the lecture? For security purposes, Zoom will only allow email addresses with a Zoom account attached to it to complete registration. Once registered, a link to download the Zoom Video application onto your device will be included in your confirmation email.
- Will a recorded version be available if I am unable to attend at the time of the event? Yes, all registered attendees will have access to a recording of the webinar for up to 30 days after the event takes place.
- Is this for power boaters and sailors? Yes, the issues included in this lecture are applicable to all vessel owners and operators.
For additional questions please contact Katie D’Antonio.