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Chapter VIII - AccidentsSection 2 - Accident Reports

Course Contents
I Introduction
II Educational Objectives
How to Get Your Certification
III The Boat
1. Terminology
2. Boat Types
3. How to measure length
4. Hull designs and uses
5. Types of hulls
6. Propulsion
7. Boat Capacity Plate
8. Engine Systems
9. Semi-Annual Safety Checklist
Review Quiz-3
IV Legal Requirements
1. Registration and numbering
2. Required Equipment
2a. Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's)
2b. Navigation Lights
2c. Fire Extinguishers
2d. Ventilation
2e. Sound Signals
2f. Pollution Regulations
3. Recommended Equipment
Review Quiz-4
V Preparation
1. Vessel Check List
2. Trailering
3. Awareness of environmental conditions
4. Float Plan
5. Preventive Maintenance
6. Fueling
Review Quiz-5
VI Operations
1. Operator responsibility
1b. Alcohol
2. Navigation Rules
2a. Definitions
2a. Seamanship
2a. Sound Signals
2b. Rules of the Road
2b. Meeting, Crossing & Overtaking
2c. Restricted Visibility
3. Aids to Navigation
Review Quiz-6
VII Getting Underway
1. Line Handling and Marlinespike
2. Docking/Undocking Plan
3. Maneuvering Underway
4. Anchoring
5. Water Sports
6. Personal Watercraft
Review Quiz-7
VIII Accidents
1. Fatal Vs Non-fatal
2.

Accident Reports
3. Crew Overboard
4. Assistance from shore
5. Hypothermia
6. Fires on Board
7. First Aid
8. Rendering
9. Going Aground Assistance
Review Quiz-8
IX Special Items
1. Vessel Emergency Repairs
2. Locks
3. Dams
4. Security
5. Sailing
Review Quiz-9
X State Specific Requirements
Final Exam

Boating Basics
Glossary of Terms

Accident Reports

Federal law states that if you are involved in a boating accident that includes injury requiring medical treatment, death, disappearance of a person, or property damage of at least $2000.00, you are required to stop, identify yourself and your boat, and give help as needed. Additionally, you are required to file an accident report with the responsible local law enforcement agency.

Many states have different reportable amounts - check your state specific information. If in doubt, report the accident.

Boating accidents include; capsizing, crew overboard, collisions, fire, sinking & flooding, explosions and disappearance.

Failure to provide assistance or identify yourself when involved in an accident is a serious offense and can carry a severe fine or even imprisonment.

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