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Peter D. Eikenberry Sr. Lt. USCG(ret)

I have over twenty five years of experience in Boating Safety, Safety Standards, Boating Accident Investigation, Boat Manufacturing, and Federal Regulations. I specialize in marine electrical systems, fuel systems, flotation standards, and small craft capacities and boating safety. I am an accomplished public speaker on these subjects.

Experience:

Life long boating enthusiast with experience in power and sail.

20 years as Coast Guard enlisted and officer

14 years as Coast Guard civilian engineer

1965 Lockheed Shipbuilding, Naval Architecture Div

1965-1969 USCG Fire Control Technician (Electronics)

1969-1972 Lockheed Shipbuilding, Naval Architecture Div and Ship Repair

1973-1976 USCG Fire Control Technician (Electronics)

1976-1979 USCG Boating Accident Investigation

1978-1981 USCG Assistant Director of USCG Auxiliary in Salt Lake City, UT

1981-1984 USCG Industrial Facility Manager, USCG Base San Francisco

1984-1989 USCG Boating Safety, Standards, USCG Headquarters

1990-2004 Civilian Engineer Boating Safety, Standards USCG HQ

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Operations Management

Associate of Applied Arts Engineering

Certificates in Electronics from US Navy and Technical Training Inst.

Member American Boat and Yacht Council since 1984

Current Committees: Electrical PTC

Past Committee membership

Fuel and Ventilation

Battery Chargers

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Fire Fighting Equipment

Hull Performance

Thermal Appliances

Other Past committee membership

SAE Marine Engine Wiring

SAE Fuel System Subcommittee

NASBLA Boats and Associated Equipment

Guest Speaker at the following events:

NMMA Engineering Standards Compliance Seminars (for nine years)

International Boat Builders Exhibition (IBEX) on various subjects.

Houseboat Expo Louisville Ky

Testimony before the California Air Resources Board (CARB)

Moderator for public hearings on propeller guards.

The International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI)

A variety of other venues such as, yacht clubs, schools, businesses.

Professional Associations:

US Naval Institute

American Boat and Yacht Council

Other Interests: Photography, outdoor activities