Motorboat Operator how-to

How to Give a Passenger Safety Briefing

Briefings save lives.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Briefings save lives. In short: show; explain; point, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Show life jackets.

  2. Explain exits.

  3. Point out fire extinguishers.

  4. Explain man-overboard steps.

  5. Set rules.

  6. Answer questions.

Safety reminders for motorboat operators

  • Carry required safety gear
  • Monitor channel 16
  • Check weather
  • Never operate impaired

USCG · MMC · TWIC · Port · Starboard · OUPV: see the full motorboat operator glossary.

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