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Auxiliarist Jack Kelly explains and demonstrates the Auxiliary’s vessel safety inspection to area news networks.
District Fifth Northern Members Demonstrate
Vessel Safety Inspection on Recreational Vessel
Story and Photo by Joseph Giannattasio
Atlantic City—The Coast Guard Auxiliary Division Eight (5NR) invited media members to attend a vessel safety
inspection at Coast Guard Station Atlantic City in Atlantic City on April 27th. Auxiliarists demonstrated a vessel
safety inspection, talked about required marine equipment and provided recommendations to boat owners
operating in local waters as boating season begins., for video crews from three regional news television
stations. Vessel safety inspections are important because they gives recreational boaters peace of mind that
their boat meets federal safety standards and that in an emergency they will have the necessary equipment
to save lives and summon help.
Auxiliarist Jack Kelly and Stan Friedman also talked about “If Found” stickers, which are recommended for
owners of kayaks, canoes, windsurfing boards and paddleboards. “If Found” stickers are meant to readily
identify the owner of a found paddle craft, enabling emergency services to confirm the whereabouts of the
owner. The idea is to make certain that no one is missing or in need of assistance, saving search and rescue
efforts and resources while reuniting the craft with its owner.
Viewers were also informed that boat owners interested in getting a free safety check can download the
United States Coast Guard mobile app or visit their website.
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