02/19/2022
New info on Fire extinguisher requirements fro recreational vessels
🔥 Recreational boaters should be aware that on April 20, 2022 updated Coast Guard requirements take effect for the type of portable disposable fire extinguishers that need to be onboard recreational vessels that are propelled or controlled by propulsion machinery. 🔥
For detailed information, please visit https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/10/22/2021-22578/fire-protection-for-recreational-vessels
For a helpful explanation, visit
https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/fire-extinguisher-faq.php
or
https://www.boatus.org/fire-extinguishers/
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ayla Hudson, District 7 PADET Tampa Bay sourced from DVIDS.