Marine Patrol

The Alukin 750 CW, will replace the Huron Police Department’s aging patrol watercraft and is expected to include modern navigation and communication technology, enhanced speed and maneuverability, and improved rescue equipment. The new boat will allow the department to respond more quickly and efficiently to emergencies on the water, assist boaters in distress, and work more closely with other local and regional agencies.

The Alukin 750 CW’s unique design features include a reinforced all-aluminum, heavy-duty hull, exceptional durability, versatility, and advanced handling capabilities, making it perfect for the challenging conditions of Lake Erie.

The Huron Police Department has long played a critical role in maintaining safety along the city’s waterfront and harbor. The new vessel will also support the department’s efforts in enforcing boating laws, conducting search and rescue operations, and participating in regional mutual aid missions.

During the summer boating months, the waterways are patrolled by the department’s Marine Patrol.  Huron's Marine Patrol Program was funded in part through a state grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Watercraft Division. The State is eliminating all grant funded Marine Patrol Programs in Ohio beginning in 2026, however, the Department is committed to secure funding resources to continue the Marine Patrol Program for Huron.  


Sergeant John Orzech, Marine Patrol coordinator is responsible for the administrative and operational planning of the Department's Marine Patrol program.  

The goal of the Marine Patrol Unit is to promote safety for all residents and visitors of the City of Huron enjoying Huron as The Great Lake Place.  This is done through personal contacts, education, enforcement, and safety inspections.  Huron Police officers work closely with the United States Coast Guard, the Ohio Division of Watercraft, and Ohio Department of Homeland Security.

MARINE VESSEL INSPECTIONS

Huron Police officers are certified to conduct inspections on vessels and issue inspection stickers provided by the Ohio Division of Watercraft.  Inspections are conducted on the water, at marinas, or at the boat ramp.  If you would like to schedule your vessel for an inspection, please contact us and we will make arrangements to have your vessel inspected.

BOATER EDUCATION

Ohio law requires any persons born on or after January 1, 1982, who operate a boat powered by greater than 10 horsepower must successfully pass a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators approved boating education course or proficiency exam.  This includes the operation of a personal watercraft (PWC).  

All boaters are encouraged to take this course. It is available on the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators website.

Additional resources for boaters include:

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources – Division of Watercraft
• United States Coast Guard