Improper backfire flame control. Operating in regulated boating areas during predetermined adverse conditions. Manifestly unsafe voyage. An operator who refuses to terminate the unsafe use of a vessel can be cited for failure to comply with the directions of a Coast Guard boarding officer, as well as for the specific violations which were the basis for the termination order. Boat operators are required to report their accident to local authorities in the State where the accident occurred.
Immediate notification is required for fatal accidents.
If a person dies or disappears as a result of a recreational boating accident, the nearest state boating authority must be notified without delay. If a person dies, disappears from the boat, or there are injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, a formal report must be filed within 48 hours of the accident. The master or person in charge of a vessel is obligated by law to provide assistance that can be safely provided to any individual in danger at sea.