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for all those who were aboard with you. Give whatever assistance you can to anyone in need or in the water
without a buoyant device. Keep everyone together in a group for morale and to aid rescue operations.
GASOLINE CAN EXPLODE. IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL COMPARTMENT OR BILGE FIRE,
YOU MUST MAKE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO FIGHT THE FIRE OR ABANDON THE
BOAT. YOU MUST CONSIDER YOUR SAFETY, THE SAFETY OF YOUR PASSENGERS,
THE INTENSITY OF THE FIRE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION IN YOUR
DECISION.
9.8 Additional Safety Equipment
Besides meeting the legal requirements, prudent boaters carry additional safety equipment. This is particularly
important if you operate your boat offshore. You should consider the following items, depending on how
you use your boat.
SATELLITE EPIRB'S
EPIRB's (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) operate as part of a world wide distress system. When
activated, EPIRB's will send distress code homing beacons that allow Coast Guard aircraft to identify and find
them quickly. The satellites that receive and relay EPIRB signals are operated by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States. The EPIRB should be mounted and registered
according to the instructions provided with the beacon, so that the beacon's unique distress code can be used
to quickly identify the boat and owner.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO CONSIDER:
VHF Radio Life Raft Spare Anchor Spare Keys
Heaving Line Fenders First Aid Kit Portable Radio
Flashlight and Batteries Mirror Searchlight
Sunburn Lotion Tool Kit Ring Buoy
Whistle or Horn Anchor Chart and Compass
Boat Hook Spare Propellers Mooring Lines
Food and Water Binoculars Sunglasses
Marine Hardware Extra Clothing Spare Parts