Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Munroe, a boatswain's mate at Coast Guard Station Merrimack River, discusses the importance of filing a float plan before venturing out on the water, Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. A float plan is a written record of your intended route, stops, and estimated return time that you leave with a trusted friend or family member. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Barresi)