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Your boat should also be equipped with at least a simple marine first-aid kit and a first-aid manual. The marine
first-aid kit should be designed for the marine environment and be well
supplied. It should be accessible and each person on board should be
aware of its location. As supplies are used, replace them promptly. Some
common drugs and antiseptics may lose their strength or become unstable
as they age. Ask a medical professional about 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.
9.8 Required Safety Equipment
Besides the equipment installed on your boat by Pursuit, certain other equipment is required by the U.S. Coast
Guard to help ensure passenger safety. Items like a sea anchor, working anchor, extra dock lines, flare pistol,
life vests, a line permanently secured to your ring buoy, etc., could at some time save your passengers’ lives,
or save your boat from damage. Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For Recreational Boats”
pamphlet for a more detailed description of the required equipment. You can also contact the U.S. Coast Guard
Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647, for information on boat safety courses and brochures listing the
Federal equipment requirements. Also, check your local and state regulations.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a “Courtesy Examination.” This inspection will help ensure that your boat
is equipped with all of the necessary safety equipment.
The following is a list of the accessory equipment required on your boat by the U.S. Coast Guard:
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFD's):
PFD's must be Coast Guard approved, in good and serviceable condition, and of appropriate size for the
intended user. Wearable PFD's must be readily accessible, meaning you must be able to put them on in a
reasonable amount of time in an emergency. Though not required, the Coast Guard emphasizes that PFD's
should be worn at all times when the vessel is underway. Throwable devices must be immediately available
for use. All Pursuit boats must be equipped with at least one Type I, II or III PFD for each person on board,
plus one throwable device (Type IV).
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS:
All Pursuit boats used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas, and those waters connected directly
to them, must be equipped with Coast Guard approved visual distress signals. These signals are either
Pyrotechnic or Non-Pyrotechnic devices.
PYROTECHNIC VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS:
Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be Coast Guard approved, in serviceable condition, and readily
accessible. They are marked with a date showing the service life, which must not have expired. A minimum
of three are required. Some pyrotechnic signals meet both day and night use requirements. They should be
stored in a cool, dry location. They include: