New Jersey State Marine toilets - Fire Extinguishers - Visual Distress Signals
Marine Sanitation Devices requirements in New Jersey
It is illegal to discharge or leave sewage or waste containers in New Jersey waters.
No person owning or operating a vessel with a marine toilet may use, or permit the use of, a toilet on the waters of this state, unless there is a US Coast Guard-approved marine sanitation device (MSD) on board.
Boats 65 feet in length and under may use a Type I, II or III MSD. Boats over 65 feet are may only use a Type II or III MSD
It is illegal to pollute the state waters and shores with refuse matter of any kind.
Fire Extinguishers requirements in New Jersey
Fire extinguishers (hand-portable type B-I or B-II) must be carried on all motorboats that have one or more of the following:
- Inboard engines
- Closed compartments where portable fuel tanks may be stored
- Double bottoms not sealed to the hull or not completely filled with flotation materials
- Closed living spaces
- Closed stowage compartments where combustible or flammable material is stowed
- Permanently installed fuel tanks
Visual Distress Signals requirements in New Jersey
Fire extinguishers (hand-portable type B-I or B-II) must be carried on all motorboats that have one or more of the following:
- Inboard engines
- Closed compartments where portable fuel tanks may be stored
- Double bottoms not sealed to the hull or not completely filled with flotation materials
- Closed living spaces
- Closed stowage compartments where combustible or flammable material is stowed
- Permanently installed fuel tanks
