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9.7 First Aid

It is the operator's responsibility to be familiar with the proper first-

aid procedures and be able to care for minor injuries or illnesses

of your passengers. In an emergency, you could be far from

professional medical assistance. We strongly recommend that

you be prepared by receiving training in basic first aid and CPR.

This can be done through classes given by the Red Cross or your

local hospital.

Your boat should also be equipped with at least a simple marine first-aid kit and a first-aid manual.

The marine first-aid kit should be designed for the marine environment and be well supplied. It

should be accessible and each person on board should be aware of its location. As supplies are

used, replace them promptly. Some common drugs and antiseptics may lose their strength or

become unstable as they age. Ask a medical professional about the supplies you should carry and

the safe shelf life of prescription drugs or other medical supplies that may be in your first-aid kit.

Replace questionably old supplies whether they have been used or not.

In many emergency situations, the Coast Guard can provide assistance in obtaining medical advice

for treatment of serious injuries or illness. If you are within VHF range of a Coast Guard Station,

make the initial contact on channel 16 and follow their instructions.

9.8 Additional Safety Equipment

Besides meeting the legal requirements, prudent boaters carry additional safety equipment. This

is particularly important if you operate your boat offshore. You should consider the following

items, depending on how you use your boat.

Satellite EPIRBS

EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) operate as part of a worldwide distress

system. When activated, EPIRBs will send distress code homing beacons that allow Coast Guard

aircraft to identify and find them quickly. The satellites that receive and relay EPIRB signals are

operated by the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) in the United States.

The EPIRB should be mounted and registered according to the instructions provided with the

beacon, so that the beacon's unique distress code can be used to quickly identify the boat and owner.

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