If you review the video and the comments for the first one, you will see that he stalled and was trying to get out of there. Still, every new boater should see a few videos like this to be aware of what can happen, before tragedy strikes. Good post.
Radiobeacons can be a life saver but we need to be responsible when transfering our boat from one owner to another. I never realized how much it costs the tax payers or the amount of fines one can incurr for not unregistering the units.
DISCARDED RADIOBEACON TRIGGERS FALSE ALARM
EPIRBs are devices intended to save lives by transmitting a signal to rescuers with the position of troubled boaters. When they are improperly disposed of they can cost the Coast Guard valuable time and taxpayers thousands of dollars in resource costs.
The International Maritime Organization and the Coast Guard recommend that unwanted EPIRBS be disposed of by either removing the battery and shipping the unit back to its manufacturer or rendering the unit inoperable by demolishing it. The EPIRB should also be unregistered with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in any case when the unit has been disposed of or transferred to a new owner.
The Coast Guard routinely refers cases involving the non-distress activation of an EPIRB (either as a hoax, through gross negligence, carelessness or improper storage and handling) to the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC can prosecute cases based upon evidence provided by the Coast Guard, and will issue warning letters or notices of apparent liability or fines up to $10,000.
By following the rules for proper EPIRB disposal, boaters can save themselves a lot of trouble and the Coast Guard an unnecessary trip to the dump. For more information on EPIRBS, please contact NOAA at 1-888-212-7283.
This isn't exactly what you guys started the thread for, but I thought it was cool anyway. Coast Guard, they get to come in and rescue the fools who screw up. Awesome video.
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boating safety!
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