05-12-2010, 11:12 AM
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Keep recreational boating a safe and pleasurable experience by taking advantage of the free vessel safety inspections offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Watercraft and its boating partners.
Free to the public, more than 70 safety inspections have been scheduled through early June, according to the Division of Watercraft. These inspections help increase safety awareness just as many Ohioans are launching their boats for the first time this year. A complete listing of vessel safety inspections may be found at http://ohiodnr.com/watercraft/areas/tabi...fault.aspx.
Watercraft officers provide written courtesy inspection reports that allow boat owners to make any recommended improvements to their boating safety equipment. These inspections typically examine the condition of fire extinguishers, horns, navigational lights and distress signals, as well as life jackets and vests, which must be kept in good condition and readily accessible to all boat occupants.
Information on required safety equipment, boating rules and other boating programs is available online at www.ohiodnr.com/watercraft.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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For more information, contact:<br />
John Wisse, ODNR Division of Watercraft<br />
614. 265. 6695<br />
Heidi Hetzel-Evans, ODNR Media Relations<br />
614. 265. 6860
Free to the public, more than 70 safety inspections have been scheduled through early June, according to the Division of Watercraft. These inspections help increase safety awareness just as many Ohioans are launching their boats for the first time this year. A complete listing of vessel safety inspections may be found at http://ohiodnr.com/watercraft/areas/tabi...fault.aspx.
Watercraft officers provide written courtesy inspection reports that allow boat owners to make any recommended improvements to their boating safety equipment. These inspections typically examine the condition of fire extinguishers, horns, navigational lights and distress signals, as well as life jackets and vests, which must be kept in good condition and readily accessible to all boat occupants.
Information on required safety equipment, boating rules and other boating programs is available online at www.ohiodnr.com/watercraft.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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For more information, contact:<br />
John Wisse, ODNR Division of Watercraft<br />
614. 265. 6695<br />
Heidi Hetzel-Evans, ODNR Media Relations<br />
614. 265. 6860