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Chapter 2
SOUND PRODUCING DEVICES
According to both Inland and
International Rules, all boats must
carry some way of producing an
efficient sound signal. If your vessel
is 12 meters (39’ 4”) or longer, a
power whistle, power horn or bell
must be carried. The bell must be
a minimum of 7 7/8’’ in diameter.
Boats less than 12 meters a horn
or whistle is recommended to signal intentions or signal
position. The sound signal made in all cases must be
capable of a four or six second blast audible for one half
mile. See the section discussing bridge and whistle signals
for more information.
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
VHF radios are used for distress and ship to shore and
ship to ship communications today. Learn the specialized
messages such as
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
is only used when life or vessel
is in imminent danger.
NAVIGATION LIGHTS
The U. S. Coast Guard requires recreational boats
operating at night to display navigation lights between
sunset and sunrise. Navigation lights help avoid collisions
by improving the night visibility of vessels. Red and green
directional lights, white stern lights, white masthead lights
and white all-around lights must be displayed in specified
positions, depending on boat size, and mode of operation.
The configuration of visible lights tells and operator the size,
direction of travel and means of propulsion (sail, power,
rowing or at anchor) of another vessel.
This helps both operators determine who has the right
of way. Larger boats are required to carry larger, brighter
lights that are visible over longer distances. See the light
requirement chart for pleasure craft.
MARINE SANITATION
DEVICES
Recreational vessels under 65’ with installed toilet
facilities must have an operable marine sanitation device
(MSD) on board. Vessels 65’ and under may use Type I,
II, or III MSD. All installed MSD’s must be U.S. Coast
Guard certified. Most of the devices are labeled to show
conformity to the regulations.
DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
ACT PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE
OF OIL OR OILY WASTE
INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS
AND CONTIGUOUS ZONE
OF THE UNITED STATES. IF SUCH DISCHARGE
CAUSES A FILM OR SHEEN
UPON, OR DISCOLORATION OF THE SURFACE
OF THE WATER, OR CAUSES A SLUDGE OR
EMULSION BENEATH THE SURFACE
OF THE WATER
VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO
A PENALTY OF $5,000.