If you need further information regarding accident reporting, please contact:
United States Coast Guard Boating Safety
Commandant (CG-5422)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 Second St. SW Stop 7581
Washington, DC 20593-7581
www.uscgboating.org
It is the owner/operator’s responsibility to determine the
regulations in effect in areas outside the United States.
Rendering Assistance
The master or person in charge of a vessel is obligated by law to provide assistance that can be safely
provided to any individual or vessel in distress, as long as his vessel is not endangered in the process.
The master or person in charge is subject to a fine and/or imprisonment for failure to do so
(CFR Title 46).
Vessel Maintenance
As the owner/operator, you are responsible for keeping your vessel in a safe operating condition.
Regularly scheduled maintenance is mandatory for this to occur.
Load Capacity
Loading and capacity refers to the weight of:
• People
• Fuel
• Gear
• Any item carried aboard the boat.
When loading the boat keep the following in mind:
• Overloading violates existing regulations. NEVER carry more weight than authorized for the
class of boat.
• Improper loading and/or distribution of weight is a significant cause of accidents.
Capacity limits and weight distribution apply to moderate weather conditions. If the weather changes and
seas become rough, the load distribution of the boat will affect its handling characteristics.
For additional information on load capacities and weight distribution, refer to a good boating course and/
or the U.S. Coast Guard.
As the owner/operator, you are
Responsible for the safe loading
and weight distribution of your boat.
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