Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Ryan, of Coast Guard Station Fire Island, explains to the vessel operator the dangers of operating a vessel that does not have the required safety equipment on board in Long Island, N.Y., May 27, 2013. . The Coast Guard boarding team determined life jackets aboard the vessel were in poor condition and the fire extinguisher on board did not hold a proper charge. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class LaNola Stone.