248 Appendix D
Required Passenger Briefing and Pre-Departure Checklist
All persons on board should receive a pre-departure briefing on items with
an astrix (*). Be sure to add checklist items unique to your boat and area of
operations.
Operator’s license / ABC3 graduate card, boat operations manual, and boat
registration
* Introduce the “Partner” in command. Discuss response to bad weather /
emergencies = PFDs.
* Life Jacket for each person, each with whistle and light, serviceable,
proper size and fitted, preferably worn but otherwise readily available.
* Throwable floatation aid with retrieving line, ready for man-overboard (MOB)
emergency
* Swim / re-boarding ladder to help MOB recovery. Discuss plan and
responsibilities. Emphasize dangers of propeller strike and cautions to prevent
(See MOB in Appendix A)
* Visual distress signals, with person responsible, and use
*Type B fire extinguisher(s) and use, and first aid kit location
*VHF marine radio and GPS use with RESCUE 21, and GPS MOB feature
*Mooring lines and fenders, placement and use
*Anchor for bottom type where operating with rode, and procedure
* Local area nautical charts and plotting tools, review track, foul weather
shelters, and obstacles
* Marine Pollution Rules against discharge overboard of trash, human waste,
petroleum product waste of any kind
*boat stability and cautions for moving about
*Fill out and place FLOAT PLAN with responsible person ashore (Appendix D).
Sound signaling device(s)
Nautical compass
Boat hook
Paddle or oars for emergency
Tool kit
Spare parts, fuses and navigation light bulbs
Search light
Flash light with fresh, spare batteries
Heaving line
Carbon monoxide detector in closed spaces
Automatic bilge pump and back-up bailer
Before starting engine run bilge blower for 4 minutes and then sniff for fuel
fumes. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature to detect engine
cooling problems before departure.