With a holiday weekend upon us and fishing season in full swing, the lakes will be swarming with boats across the Northland. What a perfect time for the Coast Guard to release a handy new boating safety app. The app features state boating information, a safety equipment checklist, free boat...
I, the pleasure craft operator, have been shown how to use, and know the location of safety equipment required under the Small Vessel Regulations. I am aware that persons operating a pleasure craft without the required safety equipment may be subject to ticketing and a fine. I, the pleasure...
Types of communication and signal equipment onboard the watercraft If you’re an avid social media user, it might also be helpful to post where you’re planning to go. The U.S. Coast Guard even has a handyfillable PDFyou can use to share with your designated contact. You should prepare...
The USPL Inland Vessel Inspection Checklist shall be completed to document this inspection. 6. For multi-day projects, the vessel shall be inspected visually for any damage, defects, or signs of hidden hazards and to ensure that life jackets, life ring, and other minimum safety e...
The following sites are solid sources for boating safety statistics, information, classes, and more. You’ll find media materials to educate others, links to training courses, and even equipment recalls. You can trust these pages to supply you with accurate and current information that will help...
When topping off, never use equipment like funnels, jugs, or diesel equipment to fill the vehicle, as any of these could result in contamination and degradation of the product. In addition to the precautions listed above, users of DEF should be aware that while not “required” to wear prot...
Topics include equipment maintenance, fuel spillage prevention, aquatic hitchhikers, trash stowage/recycling, and more. MARINE FUEL SYSTEMS SAFETY This brochure offers information on the inspection and maintenance of gasoline fuel systems onboard boats. It also includes tips on hazard avoidance, a ...
Create Your Own ISPS Audit Checklist Eliminate manual tasks and streamline your operations. Get started for FREE ISPS Requirements To start, ISPS code requires that all ships with more than 500GT have a Ship Security Plan. Through the code, ports, ships, and local government agencies may coopera...
Our kayak safety tips set you up for successful adventures. Instead of obsessing about danger, focus on stacking the odds in your favor.
about 15 children die each year as a result of playground equipment-related incidents. Most of the injuries are the result of falls. These are primarily falls to the ground below the equipment, but falls from one piece of equipment to another are also reported. Most of the deaths are due ...