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A-16 A certification conducted by USCG approved labs. |
| ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council |
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CE Conformité Européenne, French for European conformity. The CE Marking applies to products regulated by certain European health, safety and environmental protection legislation. The CE Marking is obligatory for products it applies to: the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be allowed to sell his product in the European market. |
| COLREGS The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 are published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and set out the "rules of the road" to be followed by ships and other vessels at sea. |
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DP Dealer Package |
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LED Light Emitting Diode |
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MRAA Marine Retailers Association of America |
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NM Nautical Miles |
| NMDA National Marine Distributors Association |
| NMMA National Marine Manufacturers' Association |
| NMRA National Marine Representatives Association |
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OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer |
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RGA Return Goods Authorization |
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UL Underwriter’s Laboratories. A popular safety standard for electrical devices supported by many underwriters. |
| UL 1104 Certification given to navigation lights that have been investigated for compliance with 72 COLREGS and the applicable provisions of the USCG Electrical Engineering Regulations. These navigation lights are primarily intended for use on vessels 65 ft (21 m) and over in length. These lights may also be used on vessels under 65 ft. |
| UL 1121 This certification covers marine through hull fittings intended to be used above or below the water line and marine sea valves for use as shut off devices to effect positive closure of boat hull penetrations. |
| USCG United States Coast Guard |