Tag Archives: safety equipment

Cell Phone Overboard

Posted on February 22, 2012 by captnmike

2011 seemed to be the year of the “Cell Phone Overboard” event.  I received several emails, phone calls from land lines, smoke signals at public event and such explaining the cell phone had went into the water and they needed … Continue reading →

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Can Your Crew Find The Safety Equipment?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by captnmike

Many times the safety equipment is tucked away in cabinets and under cushions  making it difficult to find even simple equipment like a small Band-Aid and disinfectant.  This is a Safety Equipment Sheet that I use on my boat.  A … Continue reading →

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The Vessel Safety Check and the Boarding Officer

Posted on April 10, 2011 by captnmike

As the Coast Guard and other Law Enforcement Groups step up their on the water equipment checks having the proper safety equipment becomes more important to prevent being cited for improper equipment.  Knowing that your boat meets the proper State … Continue reading →

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