Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.520 - Navigable waters livery vessels; first aid kit and emergency procedures list
Rule 10.
(1) The
owner of a navigable waters livery vessel shall provide, and have onboard the
vessel, at least 1 standard 16-unit first aid kit.
(2) The owner of a navigable waters livery
shall post an emergency procedures list aboard the vessel in a conspicuous
location. The list shall set forth, at a minimum, all of the following
informational items:
(a) Radio-telephone
distress, including all of the following:
(i)
Switch to channel 16 - coast guard.
(ii) Give distress signal "MAYDAY" 3
times.
(iii) Give boat name, type,
and color.
(iv) Give
position.
(v) Describe
emergency.
(b) Man
overboard, including all of the following:
(i)
Post a lookout.
(ii) Throw over a
flotation device or the water light.
(iii) Do not jump into the water unless the
person overboard is a small child, elderly, or a person with a
disability.
(iv) Maneuver to return
for pickup.
(v) Use additional
markers.
(vi) Get victim
aboard.
(vii) Call for help if
necessary.
(c)
Explosion, including all of the following:
(i)
Be ready to go overboard with personal flotation device (life
jacket).
(ii) When clear of danger,
account for all passengers and assist.
(iii) Stay together.
(d) Fires, including all of the following:
(i) If possible, use fire
extinguisher.
(ii) If practical,
jettison burning materials.
(iii)
Reduce the air supply.
(iv)
Assemble at opposite end of boat.
(v) Make preparation to abandon ship,
including all of the following:
(A) Put on
life jacket.
(B) Signal for help by
radio or any means available.
(e) Leaks or damage control, including all of
the following:
(i) Put on life
jacket.
(ii) Check bilge pump
operation.
(iii) Pull up all decks
and floor boards in search of leaks.
(iv) Slow or stop boat as needed. You may
need to stay on plane to keep hole above water.
(v) Stop engine, close sea cock for engine
cooling, disconnect hose and place end in bilge. Start engine to act as bilge
pump.
(vi) Cover large hole from
outside of boat with mattress or similar device.
(vii) Use radio to call for help. Channel 16
- coast guard.
Notes
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