For Immediate Release:
June 4, 2025

County Commissioners proclaim
May 17-23 as National Safe Boating Week

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed May 17-23 as National Safe Boating Week during a Commissioners Workshop meeting on May 22.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s latest report, as a result of recreational boating accidents in 2023, there were 43,844 incidents with 564 deaths related to those incidents, 2,126 injuries and $63 million dollars of damage to property.

“We are proud to proclaim May 17-23 as National Safe Boating Week in Monmouth County,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “As a coastal community, we encourage those who are out on the water to wear a properly fitted lifejacket, never drink and boat and make sure you have safety gear on board and readily available in case of an emergency.”

“Throughout the summer, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office will be patrolling our waterways to ensure that vessels are being operated safely,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. “If you are on a boat and need help, call 911 or use VHF Channel 9 on your vessel’s radio.”

For more information about Monmouth County, go to visitmonmouth.com.

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