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Safety On Board
RENDERING ASSISTANCE
The 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. The operator is
subject to fi 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 specifi c information
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 impossible
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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