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11.8 Additional Safety Equipment
the supplies you should carry and the safe shelf life of prescription drugs or other medical supplies
that may be in your first-aid kit. Replace questionably old supplies whether they have been used
or not.
In many emergency situations, the Coast Guard can provide assistance in obtaining medical advice
for treatment of serious injuries or illness. If you are within VHF range of a Coast Guard Station,
make the initial contact on channel 16 and follow their instructions.
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 EPIRBS
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
Heaving Line Fenders First Aid Kit
Flashlight & Batteries Mirror Searchlight
Sunburn Lotion Tool Kit Ring Buoy
Whistle or Horn Anchor Chart and Compass
Boat Hook Spare Propellers Mooring Lines
Food & Water Binoculars Sunglasses
Marine Hardware Extra Clothing Spare Parts
Spare Keys Portable Radio