March 30, 2023

EMPHASIS: Troop H Marine Operations Troopers To Host Free Vessel Inspections

Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, would like to announce the Troop H marine operations troopers will be hosting vessel inspections from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023. Inspections will be conducted at the Missouri River French Bottom Access (near the boat ramp), in St. Joseph, MO. The purpose of these inspections is to make sure people have the proper equipment needed to operate vessels legally on waterways. Proper equipment includes registration (hard copy in vessel), outboard motor registration, life jacket, throwable personal floatation device, navigation lights, sounding device, and fire extinguisher.

There is no need to call or make an appointment to have your vessel checked. Just bring your vessel to the location during the posted hours for a free safety check.

Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!

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