Emergency Procedures Responding to a Man-Overboard Situation Ignoring a basic safety precaution can lead to dire consequences. posted May 11th, 2016 Ignoring a basic safety precaution can lead to dire consequences. Mayday: How to Call for Help During a Boating Emergency How to Radio for Help in a Life-Threatening Emergency By U.S. Coast Guard Office of Search and Rescue posted Sep 21st, 2015 How to Radio for Help in a Life-Threatening Emergency… Rescuing a Man Overboard Key steps for retrieving a man overboard. By Jim Hendricks posted Sep 21st, 2015 Key steps for retrieving a man overboard. Using a Towing Service Boat towing policies provide assurance on the water. By Capt. Dave Lear posted Sep 21st, 2015 Boat towing policies provide assurance on the water. Life Jackets for All Seasons Just because it’s not summer, it doesn’t mean the end of safe boating practices. posted Jun 26th, 2014 Just because it’s not summer, it doesn’t mean the end of safe boating practices. Remember to Register Emergency Beacons Follow easy online steps to make sure rescuers can find you. By Chris Woodward posted Jun 10th, 2014 Follow easy online steps to make sure rescuers can find you. New Advances in Personal Rescue Beacons Non-emergency communication with personal satellite transmitters augments essential SOS functions. By Glenn Law posted May 12th, 2014 Non-emergency communication with personal satellite transmitters augments essential SOS functions. Survival Suits: More Important than You Think They go by a few names: survival suits, quick-donning immersion suits or gumby suits. You need them on board, and Mario Vittone explains why. By Mario Vittone posted Apr 3rd, 2014 They go by a few names: survival suits, quick-donning immersion suits or gumby suits. You need them on board, and Mario Vittone explains why. Life Jacket Extras: What to Put in Your Life Vest’s Pockets if You Want to Get Found The best life jackets have pockets for a reason -- Mario Vittone explains what to keep in them in case of an emergency. By Mario Vittone posted Mar 31st, 2014 The best life jackets have pockets for a reason -- Mario Vittone explains what to keep in them in case of an emergency. Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Learn about electrical hazards near the water, and help prevent tragedies. posted Mar 17th, 2014 Learn about electrical hazards near the water, and help prevent tragedies. Life Rings: Why Simple Isn't Easy Boating safety expert Mario Vittone explains why you need to know how to use a throwable life ring. By Mario Vittone posted Mar 6th, 2014 Boating safety expert Mario Vittone explains why you need to know how to use a throwable life ring. Mayday: Use VHF Radio for Emergencies at Sea and Distress Calls A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you're in distress on the water. By Petty Officer 1st Class John D. Miller posted Feb 26th, 2014 A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you're in distress on the water. Make Yourself Visible Increase your odds of being rescued at sea by increasing your visibility. By Mario Vittone posted Feb 3rd, 2014 Increase your odds of being rescued at sea by increasing your visibility. Preparing for a Helicopter Hoist What to do before and during a helicopter rescue hoist. By Mario Vittone posted Jan 31st, 2014 What to do before and during a helicopter rescue hoist. What to Consider Before Abandoning Ship What to consider before making the decision to abandon ship. By Mario Vittone posted Jan 22nd, 2014 What to consider before making the decision to abandon ship. Pages« ‹ 1 2 3 4 › »