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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission 904-359-3883 U. S. Coast Guard 904-247-7318 Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (non-emergency) 904-630-0500 Clay County Sheriff's Office 904-264-6512 Nassau County Sheriff's Office 904-225-5174 St. John's County Sheriff's Office 904-824-8304 Report Boating Accidents 904-359-3883 Jacksonville City Dockmaster 904-630-0839 (or VHF channel 72 during special events) Customs and Border Protection 904-751-2827 Manatee Sightings 904-256-7575 Manatee Injuries/Deaths 1-888-404-3922 State Warning Point (DEP 24 hours a day) 1-800-320-0519 (to report environmental crimes or emergencies) Boating Under the Influence (B.U.I.) and Wildlife Violations 1-888-404-3922 (callers are eligible for a reward and may remain anonymous)
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission 904-359-3883 U. S. Coast Guard 904-247-7318 REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT... All vessels must have at least one Personal Flotation Device (PFD) per person on board. Vessels 16' in length or longer must have at least one USCG approved throwable PFD on board and immediately available. VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (VDSs)... Vessels less than 16', operated between sunset and sunrise, must carry a minimum of three visual distress signals approved for nighttime use. If smoke and/or flares are used, at least 3 must be carried on board the vessel. They must be USCG approved, in good condition, unexpired, and readily accessible. PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS... Mayport Ramp - 4870 Ocean Street ICW Boat Landing - 2501 2nd Ave. N. Sister's Creek Ramp - 8634 Hecksher Dr. Big Talbot Ramp - A1A & Nassau Sound |
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