In wake of boat fire, Coast Guard sets out new safety rules on preparedness, battery charging
by Richard Winton, Mark Puente and Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times
Sep 11, 2019
2 minutes
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Coast Guard has issued new emergency safety requirements to passenger vessels in the wake of the Labor Day boat fire off Santa Cruz Island that killed 34 people.
The bulletin calls on boat operators nationwide to review safety measures, make sure safety equipment is operational and reduce potential hazards from lithium batteries, power
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