|
Post by TOO EZ on Sept 26, 2006 19:17:20 GMT -5
I certainly don't want to beat a dead horse on the serious events that recently happened on the docks this week. It was a close call for everyone and I'm happy everyone is well & Frank certainly deserves a pat on the back and a beer.
So, I ask- What does Each boat need for safety besides the basic BS or Flares and vests?
What does the CG require on the boat for each size?
How do those life rafts work that you may NOT be familiar with other than the one on Your boat?
Can the CG track you from just getting on the radio and saying "we are sinking"? It's not like you are going to have a full blow conversation with them when you have 2-3 minutes to save your life.
What does a raft usually have packed inside?
Does everyone have a ditch bag? Survival suits? Can you get your fat as$ into the suit?
Could the CG pick up a small hand held radio?
Just some random thoughts....
I know some of the answers and it might be a good ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION. If you think we're killing a dead horse than speak up and I'll delete the thread.
I'm NOT posting this for "Ratings" just want everyone to be safe- we're all a pretty small group here and might be easier to speak Openly about this VS. a larger forum of Critics. If that makes sense.
|
|
|
Post by Crikey on Sept 29, 2006 11:43:09 GMT -5
Good post Ryan, I would be happy to help anyone with there boat and show them ways to save it and also survival techniques. I did a lot of training in my masters class. We did pool work, boat work to save a sinking vessel and to work with the crew and keep everyone safe and alive. any one can go to the USCG web site for a bunch of information. For documented vessels they just need to type in a search for requirements for documented vessels. As vessels get larger different requirements are needed. I found out the hard way when I bought my new boat years ago. I did not have the proper placards on board and was facing 40 grand in fines charter boat or not.
Federal Regulations
The federal statutes authorize the U.S. Coast Guard to regulate the manufacture and safety standards of recreational boats and boating-related equipment. These include regulations for:
Manufacturer certification Identification of boats Display of capacity information Safe loading Safe powering Flotation Electrical systems Fuel systems Ventilation Start-in-gear protection Navigation lights Backfire flame control Negligent operation Operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug Numbering undocumented vessels Reporting undocumented vessel accidents and casualties State numbering and casualty reporting systems Carriage and use of personal flotation devices (PFDs) Carriage and use of visual distress signals (VDS) Carriage of fire extinguishing equipment Correction of especially hazardous conditions Regulated boating areas Vessel identification system Safety Standards and Regulations for Recreational Boats and Equipment Regulations for Operators of Recreational and Undocumented Vessels
Code of Federal Regulations: Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations: Title 33
|
|