Volunteer Marine Patrol Insurance Policy for Personally Owned Vessels (GA-44, Rev. 5) ADMINISTRATIVE SUBJECT:
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Beach GA-44 ~ DATE;
December 22, 2009
SUPERSEDES
GA-44, Rev.. 4 APPROVED BY:
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David T. Harden, Cit Mana er
GA-44.0 PURPOSE:
The purpose of this directive is to establish a policy that provides liability protection and
boat physical damage insurance coverage up to $50,000.00 for Volunteer Marine Patrol
Members during the time that they are patrolling our waterways in their personally
owned vessel.
GA-44.1 POLICY:
The City of Delray Beach will protect and insure an approved member of the Volunteer
Marine Patrol, hislher vessel and approved members (hereinafter "volunteer"} onboard
their personally owned vessels from the time they commence volunteer patrol by
signing in on the Marine Patrol Duty Log at the fuel dock of the Delray Harbor Club until
the time "volunteer" signs out on the Marine Patrol Duty L.og at the fuel dock of the
Delray Harbor Club.
GA-44.2 REQUIREMENTS:
This policy will only apply to marine patrol volunteers who meet the requirements set
forth below:
1. The "volunteer" must be a current member of the volunteer Marine Patrol Unit of
the City of Delray Beach Police Department.
2. The "volunteer" must produce a valid vessel registration.
3. The "volunteer" must produce proof of valid personal vessel liability and physical
damage insurance.
4. The "volunteer" must produce a valid safe boating card.
5. The "volunteer's" vessel must meet the U.S. Coast Guard requirements.
6. The "volunteer" must produce a written waiver signed by guardianlparent volunteer
if a crew member is under 18.
SUBJECT: Volunteer Marine Patrol Insurance Palicy for Personally Owned Vessels
NUMBER: GA-44, Rev. 5
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7. The "volunteer" must have completed the training conducted through the Police
Department with the assistance from the Florida Marine Patrol, Palm Beach
County Sheriff's Office, and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
8. The "volunteer" will not possess nor carry on board the boat any firearms at any
time, while on duty.
9. The "volunteer" must wear an approved flotation vest at all times during all
operations.
1a. The "volunteer" must wear an approved uniform in accordance with the guidelines
of the Police Department.
11. The "volunteer" patrol must consist of a boat captain and minimum of one crew
member.
12. The "volunteer" will not permit anyone on vessel who is not an approved volunteer
without prior permission from the Department.
13. The "valunteer" will take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe operation of the
vessel and safety of those persons aboard.
14. The "volunteer" will not pursue any violators.
15. The volunteer will not make contact with any violators without a sworn police officer
on board.
16. The "volunteer" will obey posted or regulated speed limits at all times.