Marine Safety Officers out across the state
by Marine Safety SA 18 Jan 01:23 PST
Marine Safety Officers recent visit to the South East region © Marine Safety SA
Our Marine Safety Officers have been out and about across the state promoting boat safety and checking vessels have all the correct safety equipment on board.
Over the first couple of weeks of January, they have visited the River Murray, Yorke Peninsula and the South East, with ongoing patrols along the metro coast and at Goolwa and Victor Harbor.
During this period Marine Safety Officers have checked more than 550 vessels, with 66% of vessel operators being 100% compliant with safety equipment requirements and operating safely.
It's important that all operators pack and wear their lifejackets, and check that flares haven't expired.
Watch our video to see how you can test your readiness in an emergency and have your safety equipment on hand in 30 seconds. Remember, safety gear is only helpful if accessible in an emergency.
Before heading out on the water, check what safety equipment you need and check your boat registration hasn't expired.