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Passengers, especially children that are not wearing the proper life
saving devices.
Skipper or passengers not seated in the boat.
Running a cra that is mechanically marginal.
Reporting Boating Accidents
According to the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 involving collision,
accident or other casualty, the operator must make a formal report
within 48 hours to the nearest state boating authority when the
incident involves:
1. Death
2. Injury requiring treatment other than rst aid
3. e disappearance of someone from a boat under death or injury
circumstances.
A formal report must be made within 10 days for accidents involving
more than $500 damage or complete loss of vessel.
For information regarding accident reporting, please call:
Boating
Safety Hotline at 800-368-5647.
Rendering Assistance
e operator of a vessel is obligated by law to provide assistance that
can be provided safely to any individuals in dangerous situation on
the waterways. e operator is subject to ne and or imprisonment
for failure to do so. Move cautiously and think before acting.
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