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Safety Equipment

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Section 9

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plies you carry. Replace 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 inju-

ries or illness. If you are within VHF range of

a Coast Guard Station, make the initial con-

tact on channel 16 and follow their instruc-

tions.

9.8 Required Safety Equipment

In addition to items installed by Pursuit, cer-

tain other equipment is required by the U.S.

Coast Guard to help ensure passenger

safety. Items like a sea anchor, working

anchor, extra dock lines, flare pistol, life

vests, a line permanently secured to your

ring buoy, etc., could at some time save your

passengers’ lives, or save your boat from

damage. Refer to the “Federal Require-

ments and Safety Tips for Recreational

Boats” pamphlet for a more detailed descrip-

tion of the required equipment. You can also

contact the U.S. Coast Guard Boating

Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647, for informa-

tion on boat safety courses and brochures

listing the Federal equipment requirements.

Also, check your local and state regulations.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a “Cour-

tesy Examination.” This inspection will help

ensure your boat is equipped with all of the

necessary safety equipment.

The following is a list of the accessory equip-

ment required on your boat by the U.S.

Coast Guard:

Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's)

PFD's must be Coast Guard approved, in

good and serviceable condition, and of

appropriate size for the intended user. Wear-

able PFD's must be readily accessible,

meaning you must be able to put them on in

a reasonable amount of time in an emer-

gency. Though not required, the Coast

Guard emphasizes that PFD's should be

worn at all times when the vessel is under-

way. Throwable devices must be immedi-

ately available for use. All Pursuit boats

must be equipped with at least one Type I, II

or III PFD for each person onboard, plus one

throwable device (Type IV).

Visual Distress Signals

All Pursuit boats used on coastal waters, the

Great Lakes, territorial seas, and those

waters connected directly to them, must be

equipped with Coast Guard approved visual

distress signals. These signals are either

Pyrotechnic or Non-Pyrotechnic devices.

Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals

Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be

Coast Guard approved, in serviceable condi-

tion and readily accessible. They are

marked with a date showing the service life,

which must not have expired. A minimum of

three are required. Some pyrotechnic sig-

nals meet both day and night use require-

ments. They should be stored in a cool, dry

location. They include;

• pyrotechnic red flares, hand held or aer-

ial.

• pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand-held or

floating.

• launchers for aerial red meteors or para-

chute flares.

Pyrotechnics are universally recognized as

excellent distress signals. However, there is

potential for injury and property damage if

not handled properly. These devices pro-

duce a very hot flame and the residue can

cause burns and ignite flammable material.

Pistol launched and hand-held parachute

flares and meteors have many characteris-

tics of a firearm and must be handled with

caution. In some states they are considered

a firearm and prohibited from use. Make

sure you are careful and follow the manufac-

turer's instructions when using pyrotechnic

distress signals.

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