Petty Officer 2nd Class John Lowell, a boarding officer from Coast Guard Station Jones Beach, conducts a safety inspection aboard a recreational vessel near Jones Inlet, N.Y., July 19, 2013. Coast Guard boarding teams inspect vessels for documentation, life-saving equipment and sound-producing devices to ensure boaters are in compliance with federal regulations, which the Coast Guard enforces. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sara Romero)