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- Flotilla 74 - Brandon, Florida

Division 7 - District 7 

  
 
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Vessel Safety Checklist

What do the inspectors look for?
Use the following checklist to test your own boat. Then visit us at Williams Park Boat Ramp (9425 U.S. 41, Riverview, on the Alafia River - see MapQuest) on the first Saturday of the month, between 10:00am and 2:00pm, for your free examination; no appointment necessary. Or you may make an appointment to have someone inspect your boat at a different time. You can ask questions, learn new safety tips, and receive your Vessel Safety Check decal.

There's no penalty for failing the safety inspection, just more awareness and know-how!

REQUIREMENTS FOR DECAL (place your mouse over the item for explanation)
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1.
Registration numbers displayed clearly
            
2.
Registration documents on board
            
3.
Personal Flotation Devices (PDFs)
            
4.
Visual Distress Signals (flares, etc.)
            
5.
Fire extinguishers available and usable
            
6.
Good ventilation of explosive gas fumes
            
7.
Engine backfire flame control
            
8.
Sound-making devices for fog or night
            
9.
Navigation lights working for nighttime boating
            
10.
Pollution placard
            
11.
MARPOL trash placard
            
12.
Marine sanitation devices
            
13.
Current copy of Navigation Rules
            
14.
           
15.
 Overall vessel condition            
a.
deck is free of hazards / clean bilge
            
b.
electrical
and
fuel systems
 		           
c.
galley and heating systems
            
RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Do you have ... ?
1.
 Marine radio            
2.
 Dewatering (bailing) device and backup            
3.
 Mounted fire extinguishers            
4.
 Anchor and line            
5.
First Aid and PIW kits
            
6.
 Inland (river) visual distress signals            
7.
 Capacity/Certificate of Compliance            
8.
 Do you know about...            
a.
 Accident reporting - owner responsibility
b.
 Offshore operations
c.
 Nautical charts & navigation aids (buoys, markers, etc.)
d.
 Survival tips & First Aid
e.
 Proper fueling and Fuel management
f.
 Filing a float plan; Weather & sea conditions
g.
 Insurance considerations
h.
 Boating to-do checklist
i.
 Safe Boating Classes - Get the information you need and all your questions answered!
 
 
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