Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-15-7-3; IC 14-15-7-5

Affected: IC 14

Sec. 18. (a) At least one (1) standard sixteen (16) unit first aid kit must be maintained onboard. Included in the kit are the following:

1. (1) Adhesive bandages.
2. (2) Fingertip and knuckle bandages.
3. (3) Nonstick pads.
4. (4) 36" × 36" bandage that can also be used as a sling.
5. (5) Antibiotic ointment.
6. (6) Cold compress.
7. (7) Examination gloves.
8. (8) Ibuprofen tablets.
9. (9) Cleansing wipes.
10. (10) First aid tape.
11. (11) Finger splints.
12. (12) Scissors.
13. (13) Tweezers.
14. (14) Conforming gauze.
15. (15) Sterile eye pads.
16. (16) American Medical Association first aid guidebook.

(b) An emergency procedures list must be maintained in a conspicuous location onboard that includes the following:

1. (1) The following for marine VHF radio distress:

   1. (A) Switch to channel 16 (United States Coast Guard).
   2. (B) Signal "MAYDAY" three (3) times.
   3. (C) Give the boat name, type, and color.
   4. (D) Give the position.
   5. (E) Describe the emergency.

2. (2) The following for a person overboard:

   1. (A) Post a lookout.
   2. (B) Throw over a flotation device or the water light.
   3. (C) Do not jump into the water unless the person is a small child, elderly, or handicapped.
   4. (D) Maneuver to return for pickup.
   5. (E) Use additional markers.
   6. (F) Get victim onboard.
   7. (G) Call for help if necessary.

3. (3) The following for an explosion:

   1. (A) Be ready to go overboard with personal flotation device (life jacket).
   2. (B) When clear of danger, account for all passengers and assist.
   3. (C) Stay together.

4. (4) The following for a fire:

   1. (A) If possible, use a fire extinguisher.
   2. (B) If practicable, jettison burning materials.
   3. (C) Reduce air supply.
   4. (D) Assemble at opposite end of boat.
   5. (E) Prepare to abandon ship. Put on life jacket and signal for help by radio or any means available.

5. (5) The following for leaks or damage control:

   1. (A) Put on life jacket.
   2. (B) Check bilge pump operation.
   3. (C) Pull up all decks and floorboards to search for leaks.
   4. (D) Slow or stop boat as needed. You may need to stay on plane to keep hole above water if appropriate.
   5. (E) Stop engine, close sea cock for engine cooling, disconnect hose, and place end in bilge. Start engine to act as bilge pump.
   6. (F) Cover large hole from outside of boat with mattress or similar device.
   7. (G) Use radio to call for help: channel 16 (United States Coast Guard).

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 5-14-18; filed Mar 23, 2001, 2:50 p.m.: 24 IR 2395, eff Jan 1, 2002; filed Jan 5, 2005, 11:05 a.m.: 28 IR 1466; readopted filed May 29, 2008, 1:53 p.m.: 20080625-IR-312080057RFA; readopted filed Jul 17, 2014, 3:46 p.m.: 20140813-IR-312140067RFA; readopted filed Sep 16, 2020, 8:15 a.m.: 20201014-IR- 312200355RFA)