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Chapter 2
RENDERING ASSISTANCE
e operator of a vessel is obligated by law to provide
assistance that can be provided safely to any individuals
in a dangerous situation on the waterway. e operator is
subject to ne and or imprisonment for failure to do so.
AVOID BODILY INJURY OR DEATH FROM
FALLING OVERBOARD! ALL OCCUPANTS SHALL
STAY SEATED IN THE COCKPIT
WHILE THE BOAT IS RUNNING.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS RE
GARDING VESSEL SECURITY
Federal maritime regulations contain speci c informa-
tion when operating near naval vessels, oil tankers and
cruise ships.
1. You may not approach within 100 yards of any U.S.
naval vessel, oil tanker, or cruise ship. When this is im-
possible to avoid, you must contact either the vessel or
the Coast Guard escort vessel on channel 16 of the VHF
radio.
2. Also, you must operate at minimum speed within 500
yards of these vessels.
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