New law aims to reduce the problem of runaway boats and propeller strikes. Safe Boating Tips for Waterfowl Hunters A few simple precautions to dramatically reduce the risk of your next hunt. I Learned About Boating From This: Ignoring The Signs Ignoring boat engine gauges creates a safety haz...
The effects of water and other contaminants in fuel systems can be detrimental to the operation of any vessel. From large commercial ships operating internationally, to inland towing vessels and recreational boats, failure to ensure a supply of fuel free of water and contaminants can have devastatin...
vessel owners and operators, insurers, and other stakeholders to achieve regulatory compliance within an evolving policy landscape,” noted ASA President, Jim Elliott. “In the end, I believe we all share the common goals of promoting life safety, minimizing environmental impacts and quickly...
Technically, no. However,New York State requires certain boat operators to have a boating safety certificate.There are licenses for operating a boat on a professional level such at sightseeing or charter fishing or even commercial work boats such as tug and ferries.There's no such thing as a ...
If the issuing body is truly interested in “protecting the public safety,” how does granting a five year expiration date for operators plying domestic waters meet this lofty goal? Everyone else must undergo the probes and expense of medical examinations every two (2) years or one (1) year...
The ResQFlare packagecan be purchased for $79.95. For boaters looking to equip their vessels with the best survival equipment in one complete kit, ACR Electronics has included the ResQFlare and Daytime Distress Flag in two new GlobalFix V4 EPIRB Safety Kits. ...
So where we’re at right now is making sure that we have the technology that can meet the requirements. Once we get that technology box checked, we can move forward pretty briskly in putting forward a final rule. This has been a concerted effort for the Coast Guard: to make sure that ...