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Saturday, July 08, 2006
All Commercial Boats Must Now Carry Alcohol Testing Kits
 In 1998 the US Congress passed a law that mandated the Coast Guard establish procedures to ensure that alcohol testing is conducted no later than two hours after a serious marine accident. Since many boats are often farther than two hours away from Coast Guard assistance, all commercial boats, including charter boats, are now required to carry alcohol testing kits. Although this law went into effect June 20th, many captains are only now learning of its existence. Commercial fishermen may choose between a number of testing options, from inexpensive swabs to high-tech breathalyzers, but most are expected to split the cost of the swabs kits with other captains. More on the new regulations is available from the Jacksonville Daily News.
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