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America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition

Government Regulations Chapter 2 Section 7. America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition. >>. Boat Registration. All motorboats: Registered with state, or … Documented with U.S. Coast Guard Registration numbers on the vessel Required paperwork onboard. >>. 2. USCG Documentation.

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America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition

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  1. Government Regulations Chapter 2 Section 7 America’s Boating Course3rd Edition >>

  2. Boat Registration • All motorboats: • Registered with state, or … • Documented with U.S. Coast Guard • Registration numbers on the vessel • Required paperwork onboard >> 2

  3. USCG Documentation • National Vessel Documentation Center • USCG national registration • Some states still require state registration • Travel to foreign ports • Minimum 5 tons and 25 feet • Vessel identified by name >> 3

  4. Homeland Security • Stay away – 500 yards from Naval vessel • Prohibited from security zones & port operations >> 4

  5. Homeland Security • Don’t stop under bridges or in channels • Report suspicious activity to authority • Secure and lock your boat >> 5

  6. USCG Standards • Hull Identification Number (HIN) • Found on transom >> 6

  7. USCG Standards • Capacity label by manufacturer • Required under 20 feet • Combined persons, motor & gear >> 7

  8. USCG Standards • Floatation • Required on boats under 20 feet • Keeps boat from sinking • Ventilation • Engine compartment blower • Removes fuel vapors • Flame arrestor • Prevents backflash • Carbureted engines >> 8

  9. Law Enforcement • Most law enforcement can board • Can conduct safety inspection • Follow inspector’s instructions >> 9

  10. Negligent Operation • Operating in swimming area • Boating Under the Influence (BUI) • Excessive speed • Hazardous waterskiing • Wake jumping Bow riding >> 10

  11. Responsible for Wake • For damage to persons or property • Criminal or civil liability • Anticipate problems • Watch your wake • Consider effect on boats & shore • Slow down >> 11

  12. Loading video Your Wake • You are responsible for any damage from yourwake Click to Continue >> 12

  13. Intoxication or Drugs • Blood alcohol level • Civil & criminal penalties • Impairment by legal or illegal drugs • Boater fatigue • Skipper responsible for conduct of passengers >> 13

  14. Termination of Use • Law enforcement may direct operator to terminate use of boat & return to port >> 14

  15. Termination of Use Reasons: Insufficient PFDs Insufficient fire extinguishers Overloading Navigation lights Ventilation system Fuel leak Fuel in bilge Backfire control Operation of unsafe vessel >> 15

  16. Oil Discharge • Placard required for boats 26 feet & over • Discharge report to USCG • Report hazardous substance in water • Penalties apply • Beware of oil in bilge >> 16

  17. Sewage Discharge • Illegal to discharge raw sewage; black water in inland waters • Local regulations may prevent discharge of gray water • Use approved pump-out station or approved discharge area • Beware of no discharge zones >> 17

  18. Dumping of Garbage • Dumping is prohibited • Report violations to USCG • Over 26 feet need placard >> 18

  19. Waste Management • Over 40 feet need written • Waste Management Plan • Describes procedures • Designates crew member >> 19

  20. Aquatic Nuisance Avoid spread of non-native fish & mussels Drain wells & buckets Use high pressure, hot water Let equipment dry for 5 days Clean trailer Clean hull, engine, outdrive, bilge Release fish only in same water Applies to all boats, sporting gear, canoes & kayaks 20 >>

  21. Wildlife • Avoid whales, dolphin, manatees • Do not hit with boat or prop • Do not harass or feed 21 LAST

  22. End Section 7 END

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