2. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 1 Chapter 5 The Legal Requirements Of Boating

3. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 2 Legal Responsibility What is the Coast Guard’s role? Jurisdiction in all US navigable waters What may the states do? Jurisdiction in all state public waterways Who is responsible to comply? Anybody using those waterways or their resources. 1 2 3

4. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 3 FLORIDA BOAT REGISTRATION is required on ALL WITH MECHANICAL PROPULSION BOAT MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF PRINCIPLE USE (ie, a Georgia Resident Who Uses Their Boat Primarily in Florida) INCLUDING FEDERALLY DOCUMENTED BOATS (explained later) 30 DAYS REGISTER NEW OWNERSHIP 90 DAYS REGISTER MOVE TO FLORIDA

5. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 4 Numbering & Decals How must number be applied? Numbering format FL 1234 CD 3” high block letters Contrasting color 1 2 3 4

6. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 5 REGISTRATION NUMBERS FL1234AB This Is Not Correct? FLH1234HAB There must be a space the size of wide letter FL 1234 AB So It Looks Like This FL - 1234 - AB This is also acceptable

7. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 6 STATE ANNUAL REGISTARTION DECAL RENEW REGISTRATION ON OWNERS BIRTH DATE DECAL LOCATION ORIGINAL REGISTRATION MUST BE ONBOARD UNDERWAY. NO COPIES.

8. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 7 When Registration Is Not Required… Paddle Craft, (Canoes, Kayaks or Paddleboards) Should have contact information for the owner and one other emergency contact. Labeled on or inside the hull. This boat is adrift. Where is the owner?

9. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 8 PWCs Need Registration Numbers & Decal

10. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 9 FLORIDA BOAT TITLE Who Needs A Title All Non-documented Motorized Recreational Vessels. (Documented Vessels explained in the next slide) Non-motorized Recreational Vessels over 16 feet

11. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 10 FEDERAL DOCUMENTATION What is a “Documented Vessel” Vessel documentation is a national form of registration. (In lieu of a state issued vessel title) Documentation provides conclusive evidence of nationality for international purposes. (A U.S. Flagged Vessel) Vessel financing has been enhanced through the availability of preferred mortgages on documented vessels.

12. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 11 FEDERAL DOCUMENTATION USED FOR RECREATION OWNER MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN 5 NET TON CAPACITY (VOLUME) PERMANENT NUMBER ON INTERIOR, 3” MUST DISPLAY BOAT NAME & PORT, 4” LETTERS ON HULL ORIGINAL & CURRENT PAPERS ON BOARD WHILE UNDERWAY FLORIDA REGISTRATION REQUIRED

13. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 12 Hull Identification Numbers

14. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 13 Who May Operate a Boat?

15. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 14 REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE A BOAT IN FLORIDA Individuals who were BORN BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1988 You May Operate ANY SIZE PLEASURE VESSEL AS OWNER OR WITH PERMISSION. These individuals are exempt from Florida Boater Education and ID requirements.

16. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 15 REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE A BOAT INDIVIDUALS BORN ON OR AFTER JAN. 1, 1988 In order to operate a VESSEL WITH 10 HP OR MORE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA You MUST HAVE (All Below): BOATING SAFETY COURSE STATE EDUCATION I. D. CARD HAVE PHOTO I. D. OR

17. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 16 REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE A BOAT (FOR NON-EXEMPT INDIVIDUALS) THEY MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT BORN PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1988 is SUPERVISING. OR A RESPONSIBLE PERSON AGE 18 WITH THE EDUCATION I.D. CARD & PHOTO I.D. IS SUPERVISING.

18. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 17 PWC WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS PWC OPERATORS MUST BE: AGE 14 YEARS AND OLDER AGE 18 YEARS +TO RENT A PWC MUST HAVE A STATE BOATERS EDUCATION CARD & PHOTO I. D. IF BORN ON OR AFTER JAN. 1, 1988.

19. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 18 BOAT RENTAL AGENT REQUIRED TO REVIEW OPERATION LAW WITH THE RENTER. AGENT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR USE. THE PERSON RENTING THE BOAT IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ONBOARD

20. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 19 VESSEL SPEED RESTRICTIONS IDLE SPEED - NO WAKE OPERATE AT THE MINIMUM SPEED THAT WILL MAINTAIN STEERAGE. SLOW SPEED - MINIMUM WAKE OPERATE FULLY OFF PLANE COMPLETELY SETTLED IN WATER.

21. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 20 ALCOHOL AND DRUGS Do Not Use On Boats Standard for BWI : 0.08% BAC Under age 21 BWI: 0.02% BAC

22. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 21 CARELESS OPERATION “CARELESS OPERATION” (A NON-CRIMINAL INFRACTION). FAILURE TO OPERATE VESSEL IN A REASONABLE AND PRUDENT MANNER WITH REGARD TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY.

23. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 22 RECKLESS OPERATION “RECKLESS OPERATION” (A FIRST-DEGREE MISDEMEANOR). OPERATING A VESSEL WITH WILLFUL DISREGARD FOR THE SAFETY OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY.

24. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 23 RECKLESS OPERATION Penalties for: RECKLESS OPERATION Could be $5,000 fine And/or One year in jail

25. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 24 Mandatory Violator Education Anyone convicted of 2 non-criminal boating safety infractions within a 12-month period must enroll in, attend and successfully complete any NASBLA/State of Florida-approved boater education course. This course must be completed following the date of the second violation, and proof of completion must be filed with the Commission's Boating and Waterways Section.. Any person convicted of a boating infraction which resulted in a reportable boating accident or convicted of any criminal boating violation must complete any NASBLA/State of Florida-approved boating safety course and also complete an approved safe boating course for violators. Violator courses require approximately 4 hours to complete and must be taken through a specified State of Florida- approved online course.. A violator's privilege to operate a vessel in Florida is suspended until proof of course completion is filed with the FWC. Florida law requires that

26. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 25 Obstructing Navigation It is illegal to: Anchor in a channel Tie up to a buoy or other ATON Tamper with, deface, or move any ATON Obstruct a pier, wharf, boat ramp 1

27. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 26 Homeland Security Stay clear of naval vessels Be aware of security zones No anchoring under bridges Help with America’s Waterway Watch 1 2 3 4

28. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 27 Personal Flotation Devices What are the requirements? 1

29. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 28 Personal Flotation Devices Florida Waters: Children under 6 years of age must wear PFD on vessels less than 26 FT. in length. Federal Waters: Children under 13 years of age must wear PFD except when below deck or in a cabin.

30. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 29 TYPE I: OFFSHORE LIFE JACKET 22 LBS BUOYANCY TURN MOST UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS FACE-UP TWO SIZES ADULT: 90+ LBS. CHILD: < 90 LBS.

31. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 30 TYPE II: NEAR-SHORE VEST 15.5 LBS BUOYANCY TURN SOME UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS FACE-UP SIZES ADULT 90+ LBS CHILD(M) 50-90 LBS CHILD (S) 30-50 LBS

32. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 31 TYPE III: PROTECTED WATERS 15.5 LBS BUOYANCY WILL NOT TURN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON FACE UP PWC & WATER SKIERS SPEED RATING

33. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 32 TYPE III/V: INFLATABLE PFD MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC WILL TURN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON FACE UP 22 POUNDS BUOYANCY NOT FOR WATER SPORTS

34. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 33 TYPE IV: THROWABLE AID THROWABLE REQ’D ON BOATS 16 FT AND OVER 15.5 POUNDS BUOYANCY

35. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 34 TYPE V: SPECIAL-USE DEVICE SPECIAL USE PFD MUST BE WORN TO COUNT AS A REQUIRED PFD

36. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 35 Trash Wood Paper Liquids Grease Electrical Equipment Types Of Fires

37. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 36 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Coast Guard Approved Type “B” Required on Vessels Will extinguish A, B & C fires

38. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 37 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED IF INBOARD OR I/O ENGINE PERMANENTLY INSTALLED FUEL TANKS PORTABLE FUEL TANKS STORED IN CLOSED COMPARTMENT CLOSED LIVING SPACE DOUBLE HULL BOTTOM NOT SEALED

39. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 38 MARINE TYPE B FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 10 LBS.2.5 LBS.FM200 4 LBS.1.5 LBS.CO2 10 LBS.2.5 LBS.HALON 10 LBS.2 LBS.DRY CHEMICAL B IIB ITYPE

40. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 39 RULES FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 2 B-I OR 1 B-II3 B-I OR 1 B- II AND 1 B-I 40 FT TO LESS THAN 65 1 B-I2 B-I OR 1 B- II 26 FT TO LESS THAN 40 NONE1 B-I16 FT TO LESS THAN 26 FT NONE1 B-ILESS THAN 16 FT. WITH FIXED SYSTEM ENGINE RM. WITHOUT FIXED SYSTEM CLASS OF POWERBOAT

41. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 40 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS MOUNTED SHOULD BE MOUNTED IN STRATEGIC LOCATIONS: NEAR GALLEY NEAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR HELM NEAR SLEEPING QUARTERS

42. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 41 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS INSPECT MONTHLY

43. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 42 Backfire Flame Arrestor What is it and what does it do? 1

44. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 43 AIR INTAKE

45. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 44 MUFFLERS IN FLORIDA ALL VESSELS WITH ENGINES MUST HAVE AN EFFECTIVE MUFFLER ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. CUTOUTS ONLY ON RACE BOATS WHILE RACING. OPERATOR MUST BE ABLE TO HEAR SOUND SIGNALS.

46. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 45 Electrical Systems USE FUSES OR CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN A PROTECTED PANEL

47. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 46 VENTILATION Required on All gasoline powered boats Engine spaces Tank spaces without sealed electric connections.

48. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 47 Proper Ventilation NATURAL: If Built Before 1 August 1980

49. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 48 VENTILATION POWERED: If Built After 31 July 1980

50. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 49 NAVIGATION LIGHTS REQUIRED SUNSET TO SUNRISE & RESTRICTED VISIBILITY

51. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 50 LIGHTS – POWER DRIVEN BASIC BOW ALL AROUND WHITE MODIFIED SIDE LIGHTS MAST HEAD STERN

52. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 51 LIGHTS – SAILBOAT POWER & SAIL SAIL ONLY

53. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 52 LIGHTS – POWER DRIVEN ANCHOR LIGHT ALL AROUND WHITE

54. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 53 PWC LIGHTS NO LIGHTS ALLOWED NO NIGHT OPERATION FROM 30 MIN AFTER SUNSET TO 30 MIN BEFORE SUNRISE

55. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 54 SMALL BOAT LIGHT HAND HELD LIGHT LESS THAN 7 METERS (23’) ROW BOATS POWER BOAT < 10 HP

56. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 55 SMALL SAIL BOAT HAND HELD LIGHT LESS THAN 7 METERS (23’) SHINE LIGHT ON SAILS NOT AT ONCOMING BOAT

57. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 56 Visual Distress Signals WHY NECESSARY?

58. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 57 Visual Distress Signals REQUIRED ON COASTAL WATERS RECOMMENDED EVERY WHERE

59. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 58 Visual Distress Signals Coastal / Inland Demarcation Line Example shows Mayport Jetties Demarcation Line

60. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 59 Visual Distress Signals REQUIRED ON COASTAL WATERS At night - Sunset to Sunrise – All Vessels Day Light Hours – All Vessels Except: Pleasure boats < 16’ in length. Open non-motorized sailboats < 26’. Manually propelled boats.

61. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 60 Visual Distress Signals USE ONLY IF DANGER TO BOAT OR PERSONS ON BOARD IMMEDIATE DANGER POTENTIAL DANGER

62. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 61 Visual Distress Signals TWO TYPES PYROTECHNIC NON-PYROTECHNIC All Must be COAST GUARD APPROVED

63. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 62 Visual Distress Signals PYROTECHNIC DEVICES 3 Required, 42 Month Life HAND HELD RED FLARES RED METEOR PARACHUTE METEOR ORANGE SMOKE - Day Only

64. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 63 Visual Distress Signals NON – PYROTECHNIC 1 for Day and 1 for Night AUTOMATIC SOS FLASHLIGHT ORANGE FLAG WITH BLACK SYMBOLS

65. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 64 Orange flag Day signal only Other VDS

66. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 65 Arm signal Not USCG approved Use if no other Other VDS

67. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 66 SOUND PRODUCING DEVICES DEVICE WHISTLE < 12 METERS HORN AUDIBLE ONE-HALF MILE FOR 4 TO 6 SECONDS

68. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 67 SOUND PRODUCING DEVICE BOATS >12 METERS INLAND RULES MUST ALSO CARRY A BELL MIN. SIZE 8.5 INCHES PERMANENT MOUNTING NOT REQUIRED

69. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 68 Required by Navigation Rules Diving/Snorkeling Flags 1

70. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 69 Education requirements State registered PFD required Lanyard required No night operation No wake jumping close to other vessels PWC Requirements 1 2 3 4 5 6

71. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 70 Towing a Person No skiing or towing between 1/2 hr. after sunset and 1/2 hr. before sunrise. PFD required for towed person Observer required or wide angle mirror 1 2 3

72. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 71 Towing With A PWC PWC must be rated for 3 or more 1

73. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 72 DISCHARGE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS BOATS 26 FEET AND LONGER MUST HAVE PLACARD

74. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 73 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATER POLLUTION - ALL MUST COMPLY. 26 FEET + MUST HAVE SIGN

75. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 74 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN BOATS >12 METERS WRITTEN PLAN RESPONSIBILITY POSTED

76. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 75 MARINE SANITATION DEVICES (MSD) ALL BOATS WITH INSTALLED HEAD. USE ONLY U.S.C.G CERTIFIED MSD TYPE I, II, OR III. PORT-A-POTTY IS NOT AN INSTALLED HEAD. EMPTY ONLY INTO TOILET ON SHORE.

77. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 76 MSD FLORIDA LAW - Toilet req’d if: Vessel 26’ and longer with enclosed cabin with bunks. Use type I, II, III or port-a-potty. Houseboat must have at least one type III.

78. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 77 MSD TYPE I - VESSELS < 65’ USES SALTWATER AND ELECTRICITY TO MAKE CHLORINE WHICH INCINERATES AND DISINFECTS WASTE. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE REQUIRED ONBOARD SALT DISPENSER REQUIRED IN BRACKISH AND FRESH WATER.

79. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 78 MSD TYPES II REQ’D OVER 65’ BACTERIA USED TO TREAT WASTE. MUST HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ONBOARD. Type II MSDs tend to be quite large

80. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 79 MSD TYPE III SIMPLY A STORAGE TANK COUPLED WITH PUMPOUT CAPABILITY. HOLDING TANK MAY BE INTEGRATED INTO THE TOILET, OR SEPARATE MAY BE USED ON ALL VESSELS.

81. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 80 MSD III ORIGINAL “Y” VALVE PLAN (common on boats prior to 1980) “Y” valve before Holding Tank

82. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 81 MSD III MODIFIED “Y” VALVE PLAN After 1980 “Y” Valve After Holding Tank with Macerator Pump “Y Valve Must Be Locked to Prevent Overboard Discharge

83. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 82 Use Pump Out Stations

84. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 83 Reporting Accidents What is the law for boaters? When someone dies? When injury is more than first aid? When vessel damage is over $2,000? 1

85. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 84 Boating Accident Report Sample Form (in Florida you obtain the form from a law enforcement officer) To whom do you send this report? 1 2 The Division of Law Enforcement, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (call 1-888-404-3922, or *FWC from a mobile phone) or … The sheriff of the county where the accident occurred or... The police department of the municipality in which the accident occurred.

86. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 85 U.S. Coast Guard Can stop and board your vessel anytime for any reason

87. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 86 Vessel Safety Checks USCG Auxiliary Vessel Safety Check No charge - it’s FREE Ensures your vessel meets or exceeds federal & state requirements

88. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 87 Vessel Safety Checks Seal of safety Not an enforcement function www.SafeBoatingJax.com Schedule your free Safety Check

89. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 88 Chapter 5 Review

90. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 89 Review Exercises What type fire extinguisher is required on recreational boats that is Coast Guard approved and will put out: Type A Type B Type C. Type A B C. 1 a b c d

91. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 90 Review Exercises Fire extinguishers should be mounted in strategic locations. Recommended locations are near the galley, engine compartment, helm, and: flying bridge. sleeping quarters. anchor storage locker. head. 2 a b c d

92. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 91 Review Exercises Visual distress signals: are useful only at night. are not dangerous to handle. help you attract attention and get help when needed. last indefinitely if you do not use them. 3 a b c d

93. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 92 Review Exercises Vessel equipment required by law: is only part of that needed for safe and comfortable operation. covers all of your needs for the safe operation of your vessel. includes charts and other navigational equipment. does not include visual distress signals and fire extinguishers. 4 a b c d

94. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 93 Review Exercises When operating a PWC near a dock or pier, person in the water, or non-moving boat: take extreme care when jumping wakes in these restricted areas. run at slow speed. don’t throw a wake more than three feet high. operate with the wind and current on your transom for better control. 5 a b c d

95. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 94 Review Exercises When you rent a boat, the person responsible for having all legally required equipment on board is the: dock hand who turns the boat over to you. boat’s manufacturer. person who rents the boat; you. rental agent. 6 a b c d

96. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 95 Review Exercises In addition to keeping your backfire flame arrestor free of damage, it is important to: grease it regularly. install a new element periodically. replace the screening annually keep it clean. 7 a b c d

97. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 96 Review Exercises Regulations require that all recreational boats have: USCG approved wearable life preserver for each person on board and being towed. an anchor and rode to securely anchor the vessel under any condition. a compass, charts, dock lines, and fenders. a radiotelephone. 8 a b c d

98. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 97 Review Exercises The wearable life preserver that provides the most buoyancy and protection is a: Type I (Offshore Life Jacket) Type III (Flotation Aid) Type IV (Throwable Device) Type V (Special Use Device) 9 a b c d

99. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 98 Review Exercises If involved in a boating accident, all operators should: file a written report within 90 days of any accident involving damage in excess of $3000. file an accident report with the local motor vehicle department within 30 days. notify the coast guard auxiliary immediately if your boat sinks or anyone needs first aid. report all accidents involving death, disappearance, or serious injury of a person, or property damage in excess of $2000. 10 a b c d

100. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 99 Review Exercises In addition to federal regulations described in this course, you must be familiar with: the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1764. state and local regulations. laws of the Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. liability insurance regulations. 11 a b c d

101. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 100 Review Exercises Federal law prohibits: depositing garbage at a local marina or on shore. using a marine sanitation device that utilizes disinfecting chemicals. using incinerating marine sanitation devices. throwing, discharging, or depositing oil, garbage, sewage, or other pollutants into the navigable waters of the United States. 12 a b c d

102. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 101 13. Florida law states that a person born on or after 1/1/88 may operate a boat powered by 10 horsepower or greater only if: a. He or she has completed an approved boating safety course or equivalency exam, and has on board his or her Boating Safety Education I.D. Card and Photo I.D. b. He or she is accompanied by a person who is exempt or is 18 years of age and possesses a Boating Safety Education I.D. Card and Photo I.D. and who is attendant to the safe operation of the vessel. c. He or she has and carries onboard a valid automobile drivers license. d. Either a. or b. Review Exercises

103. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 102 14. Florida law states that a boater under 21 years of age cannot legally operate a boat if he or she has a breath alcohol concentration of _____. a. 0.08 or higher. b. 0.05 or more. c. 0.02 or higher. d. At least 0.10. Review Exercises

104. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 103 End Chapter 5