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Person Overboard (continued)
• Keep person overboard on helm side so operator has
the person constantly in sight.
• Approach from downwind and move alongside into the
wind for pickup.
• When almost alongside, stop the engine in gear to
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• As part of your emergency plan, consider what to do
if you were alone and fell overboard (e.g., wear PFD,
keep signal device in PFD, attach emergency stop
switch lanyard to yourself).
Drowning
• Swim to rescue a drowning victim only as a last resort.
• Immediate resuscitation is critical! At least two people
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• Keep the victim warm.
• Use care in handling. Spinal injury may exist if the
victim fell overboard.
• Signal for help.
Medical Emergency
• In an emergency, you may be far from professional
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conditions that may affect anyone on board.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, extremely toxic
gas. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness,
ears ringing, headaches, nausea and unconsciousness. A
poisoning victim’s skin often turns cherry red.
Have the victim breathe fresh air deeply. If breathing stops,
resuscitate. A victim often revives, then relapses because
organs are damaged by lack of oxygen. Seek immediate
medical attention.
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• Shut off engine.
• Put out an anchor to prevent drifting.
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• Signal for help.
Radio Communication
Radio is the boat operator’s main method of receiving
safety information and summoning aid. VHF-FM radio
is the primary means of short-range communication.
Single sideband radio (SSB) is used for longer range
communication.
VHF-FM Channel 16 and SSB 2182 kHz are designated for
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• Emergency -
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vessel is in imminent danger.
• Urgency -
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Used when a person or vessel is in some
jeopardy less than indicated by a Mayday call.
• Safety -
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weather warning.
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DO BEFORE YOU NEED TO DO IT.
If you hear a distress call, stop all radio transmissions. If you
can directly assist, respond on the emergency frequency.
If you cannot assist, do not transmit on that frequency.
However, continue to monitor until it is obvious that help is
being provided.
Distress Signals
Consult your national boating law enforcement agency.
Visual Distress Signals
• U.S. Coast Guard regulations require boats in coastal
waters and the Great Lakes to carry visual distress
signals for day or night use, as appropriate for the time
of operation. Exempt from the day signals requirement,
but not night signals, are boats less than 4.8 meters
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