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Page 1: Boating Safety Powerpoint - Meetupfiles.meetup.com/1568788/Boating Safety.pdf · United States Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor & United State Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment

Boating Safety HONOR, RESPECT, DEVOTION TO DUTY

Page 2: Boating Safety Powerpoint - Meetupfiles.meetup.com/1568788/Boating Safety.pdf · United States Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor & United State Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment

Boating Safety RegulationsThe United States Coast Guard, has the authority to stop any vessel subject to its jurisdiction, in order to perform a safety inspection. 14 USC 89aThe goal of the safety inspection is to determine if the vessel has all of the safety equipment it is required by the Federal Carriage Requirements.What a vessel is required to carry is determined by it’s size (length) and purpose (recreational, commercial, etc…)

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How to Ensure That Your Vessel is in Compliance with the Federal Carriage Requirements

Go online to http://www.uscgboating.org/ for free information on boating safety, and a list of the carriage requirements for any size vessel or purpose.Contact your local Coast Guard Auxillary Unit to arrange for a free inspection of your vessel, with no risk of a violation/citation.Go online to http://www.safetyseal.net/ to arrange a safety check with either the Coast Guard Auxillary or a State Power Squadron Representative.Be boarded by the United States Coast Guard, however if you are missing required safety equipment during a boarding you may be subject to a fine or penalty.

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Required Safety EquipmentListed below are a few examples of required safety equipment.  Remember that the quantities and specifics of what gear is required on your boat will depend on the size of your vessel and its function.

Vessel RegistrationLife Jackets or Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs)Sound producing deviceFire extinguishersVisual Distress SignalsVarious PlacardsEtc…

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State Registered Vessel3” Block letters that are Contrasting to the hull color. With an up to date registration sticker.

State Registered

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Federally Documented Vessel4” Block letters of the name of vessel & hailing port on the stern together.Official paper documentation has to be onboard.

Federally Documented

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Federally Documented VesselDocumentation number has to be permanently fixed to a part of the hull. Clearly visible. Followed by “NO.”

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Life JacketsNew Hampshire Law requires all children under the age of 13 to wear a life jacket at all times while on a boat that is underway (unless the vessel is completely enclosed by railings at least three feet high and constructed such that a small child cannot fall through them).

FactsCertain life jackets are designed to keep your head above water and help you remain in a position which permits proper breathing.

You can survive longer wearing a life jacket because you’re not struggling to stay afloat and you’ll also remain higher in the water making you easier to see.

Most people can’t get there life jackets on while already in the water.  

RequirementsUnited States Coast Guard approvedIn good and serviceable condition The appropriate size for the intended user. 

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Types of Life Jackets‐ Type I

Off‐Shore Life JacketBest for open, rough or remote water, where rescue may be slow coming.Sizes:Two sizes fit most children and adults.Advantages:• Floats you the best.• Turns most unconscious wearers face‐up in water.

• Highly visible color.Disadvantages:• Bulky, uncomfortable

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Types of Life Jackets‐ Type II

Near‐Shore Buoyant VestGood for calm, inland water, or where there is a good chance of fast rescue.Sizes:Infant, child, youth, and adult.Advantages:• Less bulky.• Turns some unconscious wearers face‐up.• More comfortable than Type I PFD.Disadvantages:• Not for long hours in rough water.• Will not turn some unconscious wearers face‐up.

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Types of Life Jackets‐ Type III

Flotation AidGood for calm, inland water, or where there is a good chance of fast rescue.Sizes:Many sizes from child ‐ small through adult.Advantages:• Generally the most comfortable type.• Designed for activity marked on the device.• Available in many styles vests.Disadvantages:• May have to tilt head back to avoid face‐down.• Wearer's face may be covered by waves.• Not for extended survival in rough water.

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Types of Life Jackets‐ Type IV

Throwable DeviceFor calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic, where help is always nearby.Kinds:Rings, Horseshoe Buoys and Cushions.Advantages:• Can be thrown to someone.• Good back‐up to wearable PFDs.• Some can be used as a seat cushion.Disadvantages:• Not for unconscious persons.• Not for nonswimmers or children.• Not for many hours in rough water. 

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Types of Life Jackets‐ Type V

Special Use DevicesOnly for special uses or conditions. Equal to either Type I, II, or III performance as noted on the label.Varieties include:Boardsailing vests, deck suits, work vest, hybrid PFDs, & others.Advantages:• Made for specific activities.• Least bulky of all types.• High flotation when inflated.• Good for continuous wear.Disadvantages:• May not adequately float some wearers unless partially inflated.• Requires active use and care of inflation chamber.• Required to be worn to be counted as a regulation PFD. 

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Sound Producing DeviceA Sound Producing Device is defined as a device capable of sounding a continuous blast for 4 to 6 seconds.

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Fire ExtinguisherRequirements

Must be marine typeMust be USCG approvedMust be the correct typeMust be in good and serviceable conditionMust have a sufficient chargeMust have a sufficient quantity onboard(All of the info about the type of extinguisher can be found on the manufacturer’s label)

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Visual Distress Signals (VDS)Required based on either your vessel’s purpose, or the body of water you are located in.There are many different types of VDS, however, specific combinations/quantities are required, based upon the type of VDS you choose to carry.The simplest combination is 3 Day/Night Flares.Remember, flares expire!!!Always check the expiration date on your flares before your get underway, and in the store before you buy new ones.

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Various PlacardsDepending on the type and size of your vessel, you may be required to post various different kinds of placards, somewhere on your vessel.

Oil Pollution Placard Garbage Placard

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MARINE SANITATION DEVICESAll vessels with a toilet onboard must be CG certified.Vessels with in 3NM from the base line must have there “Y” valve shut/locked.

Type I ‐ Treats sewage chemicallyType II – Treats sewage biologicallyType III ‐ Circulated, incinerated, macerates, or have a holding tank onboard.

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Additional RequirementsWhile there are some additional requirements, they are specific to each vessel based upon the vessel’s size and purpose.Remember you can find the requirements for your specific vessel in the Federal Carriage Requirements.If you have any questions feel free to contact any United States Coast Guard Unit, any United States Auxillary Unit, your local Power Squadron, or State Boating Unit representative.

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BUI ENFORCEMENT46 USC 2302(c)Legal limit for a recreational vessel is a BAC of .08 or more & for a commercial vessel a BAC of .04 or more.

ORBehavioral Standards(ie., stumbling, slurred speech, blood shot eyes, incoherent in normal actions in a field sobriety test(FST’s)).

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BUI ENFORCEMENTSolution ‐ have another crewmember drive and/or navigate who hasn’t been drinking.

Civil penalty of not more than $5000.

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NEGLIGENT OPERATIONS“The failure to exercise that degree of care which a reasonable person, under like circumstances, would demonstrate in order to prevent the endangering of life, limb, or property of a person(s).”

It’s a $5000 civil penalty.

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NEGLIGENT OPERATIONSEXAMPLES:Wake in a no wake zone.Bow‐Riding.Operating too close to swimmers in the water.Dangerous water skiing practices.Excessive speed in a regulated areas.

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Gross Negligent Operations“Gross negligence is an absence of all care, it implies extreme negligence.”

The operator of a boat knows a certain act can create an unreasonable risk of harm, even though he does not necessarily intend to cause harm.

Civil penalty of not more than $5000.

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United States Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor&

United State Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Portsmouth

Mailing Address – P.O. Box 600New Castle, NH 03854

Physical Address – 25 Wentworth RoadNew Castle, NH 03854

Phone # ‐ (603) 433‐7324 x 200

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Most Important Boating Rules

BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!!!