MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Eric F. Brown
660-385-2132
May 17, 2017
B17041
EMPHASIS:
Troop B To Perform Boat Safety Inspections
Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B marine operations troopers will conduct courtesy boat inspections on Mark Twain Lake and the Mississippi River as a part of National Safe Boating Week. National Safe Boating Week will take place from May 20, 2017, through May 26, 2017, to promote safe boat operation during the kick-off to the upcoming boating season.
Troopers will conduct courtesy boat inspections from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at both the Ray Behrens Boat Ramp on Mark Twain Lake and the Hannibal Marina Boat Ramp on the Mississippi River. The goal of the boat inspection stations is to verify boaters have the required equipment on board their boat, provide a Patrol boat inspection sticker if the boater is in compliance, and to answer boating questions. There is no cost for those participating.
“The boating season is upon us and the Patrol is dedicated to promoting safety on our waterways,” stated Captain Wilt. “The upcoming boat inspections are a great way to insure you will be safe while enjoying the many lakes and rivers in our area.”
Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgement, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!
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