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Vessel Safety Check Required Equipment
Passenger for Hire or Commercial Freight
may require special additional equipment.
- Numbering -- Proper spacing, contrasting color,
minimum 3-inch block letters
- Registration/Documentation -- Papers must be on
board
- Navagation Lights -- Must operate and show proper
configuration
- Sound Producing Device -- Horn, whistle, or other
device
- Bell -- Boats 12m [39.4 ft.] or longer
- Personal Floation Device (PFD) -- One wearable
for each passenger, minimum of 2. Boats 16 ft & over
also one type IV
- Fire Extinguishers -- Mounted, minimum for size
& type of boat, HALON/FE241/CO2 requires current tag
- Visual Distress Signals (VSDS) Inland -- VDS,
Flag, Signal light, etc.
- Visual Distress Signals (VSDS) International --
Minimum flares/aerial rockets or approved signals, not
expired
- Ventilation -- For closed compartments with
potential for explosive vapors and an ignition source.
Installed blower must work. Warning posted
- Backfire Flame Arrester -- Approved type, tight
installation, clean
- Fuel System -- Tanks secure. Over 7 gal are
considered permanent & must be grounded and vented.
Hoses in good condition, no leaks
- Anchor & Anchor Line -- Suitable for the boat
and the boating area
- Alternate Propulsion -- Boats under 16 ft, paddle,
oar, etc.
- Dewatering Device -- Pumps must work, extra manual
bailer
- Overall Vessel Condition -- Bilge & equipment
room clean, well maintained. Not overloaded or
overpowered, and no automotive parts
- Electrical Systems -- Batteries secure, terminals
covered, well organized wiring, proper fuses/circuit
breakers
- Galley/Heating Systems -- Secure system, proper
tank installation. No flammable material nearby
- State Requirements -- Comply with all state safety
requirements
- Marine Sanitation Device -- Approved device,
overboard discharge sealed
- Marpol Trash Placard -- Boat 26 ft & over,
written plan 40 ft & over
- Pollution Placard -- Boat 26 ft & over,
w/machinery compartment
- Navigation Rules -- Boats 12m (39.4 ft) and over
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