OPP Marine Unit Finds Boater Lacking Safety Equipment

(LAKE HURON, ON) – On July 20, 2014 at 10:24 am, members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marine Unit were patrolling the waters of Lake Huron when they stopped to inspect a Blue Bayliner V-Hull. Officers found that the vessel was lacking some of the required safety equipment. The operator, a 31 year old Elmira man, was charged under the Canada Shipping Act – Small Vessel Regulations for the violation.

Required safety equipment for boats, sail boats and personal watercraft can be found at: www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety. Operators are encouraged to ensure their vessel is properly equipped each time you leave the dock.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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