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Department of Labor: navigation guide | Rowing | Fee
Department of Labor: navigation guide
NAVIGATION GUIDE FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS USED FOR HIRE ON INLAND WATERS OF MINNESOTA
Inspection of Charter Vessels used for hire. 183.42 Inspection Each Year. Every owner, lessee, or other person having charge of boilers, pressure vessels or any boat subject to inspection under this chapter shall cause the same to be inspected by the division of boiler inspection. Boilers and boats subject to inspection under this chapter shall be inspected at least annually and pressure vessels inspected at least every two years. License requirements for owners and operators of Charter Vessels used for hire. 183.44 Examinations: Regulations: Licensing, Revocations. Subdivision 1. Master and Pilots. The division of boiler inspection shall examine all masters and pilots of boats and vessels carrying passengers for hire on the inland waters of the state as to their qualifications and fitness. If found trustworthy and competent to perform their duties as a master or pilot they shall be given a certificate authorizing them to act as such on the inland waters of the state. Subd. 2. Rules. The division of boiler inspection shall make such rules for inspection and operation of boats subject to inspection under this chapter, boilers and pressure vessels, the licensing of engineers and pilots/master, and the navigation of any such boat or vessel as well will require their operation without danger to life or property. Subd. 3. Suspension, Revocation. The division of boiler inspection may suspend or revoke the license of any master, pilot or engineer found under the influence of drugs or alcohol when on duty or who otherwise disregards the provisions of sections 183.375 to 183.62 or any rule promulgated thereunder. 183.61 Violations by Those Responsible for Operation. Subdivision 1. Violating rules. Any owner, master, or other person violating any rule prescribed by the department of labor and industry is guilty of a misdemeanor. Subd. 2. Inspection violation. Any person who causes to be operated, or operates, any boiler or boat without having the same inspected at least once each year or pressure vessel without having it inspected biennially, and without having the proper engineer or pilot license is guilty of a misdemeanor. Subd. 3. Boats. Every owner, lessee, master, or pilot violating any provision of section 183.44 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
183.62 Liability of Persons Operating Boats, Boilers or Pressure Vessels; Penalty. Every person who shall apply, or cause to be applied, to a boiler or pressure vessel a higher pressure than is allowed by law, or by the inspector, officer, or person authorized to limit the same; and every owner and lessee of a boiler or pressure vessel having knowledge of such application, or of circumstances which would cause such an application, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Every captain or other person having charge of the machinery of a boat used for the conveyance of passengers in the waters of this state and every engineer or other person having charge of a boiler, steam engine, or other apparatus for generating or employing steam, who shall willfully, or from ignorance or gross neglect, create, or allow to be created any condition whereby human life is endangered, and every owner and lessee of a boat, boiler, steam engine, or other apparatus for generating or supplying steam who has knowledge of such a condition, or of circumstances which would cause such a condition, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Rules Current as of 01/08/01 5225.6000 Scope. Parts 5225.6000 to 5225.8600 govern boats, as defined by part 5225.6100, subpart 2, and their pilots. 5225.6050 Incorporation by Reference. Subpart 1. Code of Federal Regulations, title 33. To the extent referred to in parts 5225.6350 and 5225.6500, Code of Federal Regulations, title 33, section 86.01, and United States Code, title 33, sections 2002 to 2019, are incorporated by reference. Subp. 2. Code of Federal Regulations, title 46. To the extent referred to in parts 5225.6140, 5225.6500, and 5225.7200, and not in its entirety, the Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, as revised on October 1, 1991, is incorporated by reference. Amendments subsequent to October 1991 are not incorporated. Subp. 3. Use of terms. For the purpose of parts 5225.6000 to 5225.8600, the following terms in incorporated sections of Code of Federal Regulations have the meanings given in items A and B. A. “Officer in charge, marine inspection,” or “officer in charge” means a “chief boiler inspector.” B. “Marine inspector” means a “designated boat inspector” and is used in this chapter to mean a boat inspector who is designated by the chief boiler inspector of the department. 5225.6100 Definitions. Subp. 1a. Scope. To the extent referred to in parts 5225.6000 to 5225.8600, the terms in this part have the meanings given them.
Subp. 2. Boat. “Boat” means any vessel navigating inland waters of the state which is propelled by machinery or sails, is carrying passengers for hire, and is 21 feet or more in length. Subp. 2a. Length. “Length” means the straight-line distance from the foremost part of the boat (bow) to the rear most part of the boat (stern). Subp. 2b. Passengers for hire. “Passengers for hire” means the carriage of any persons by a boat for a valuable consideration, whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, agent, or any other person interested in the boat. Passengers for hire does not include the pilot, the crew, or other persons employed or engaged in any capacity on board a boat in the business of that boat. Subp. 3. Underway. “Underway” means a boat when it is not at anchor and is not made fast to the shore or ground. Subp. 4. Visible. “Visible,” when applied to lights, means visible on a dark night with a clear atmosphere. 5225.6140 Inspection of Boats. Subpart 1. Inspections required. Boats as defined by part 5225.6100, subpart 2, are required to have an annual safety inspection and boat hull inspection to carry passengers for hire. It is the boat owner’s or lessee’s responsibility to schedule and obtain the annual safety inspection or boat hull inspection as required in this part. Subp. 1a. Safety inspection. An annual safety inspection by the department is required of any boat carrying passengers for hire. The owner or lessee of the boat shall affix a sticker provided by the department in a conspicuous place that is visible to other water craft that indicates the boat was inspected. Subp. 1b. Dry dock inspection. A boat’s hull shall be inspected in dry dock, separate from the annual safety inspection, by the department or by a certified marine surveyor. The dry dock inspection shall be a comprehensive inspection according to part 5225.6050, subpart 2. Boats with wooden hulls shall have an annual dry dock inspection. Boats with metal or composite hulls shall be subject to a dry dock inspection once every three years. The boat owner is responsible for obtaining an inspection of the boat hull required under this subpart, including its cost. Dry dock inspections conducted by the department constitute a separate fee and shall be at the rates given in part 5225.8600, subpart 7. Subp. 1c. Coast Guard exemption. A boat with a safety inspection conducted by the United States Coast Guard and authorized to carry passengers on waters under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard is exempt from the annual safety inspection required under this part. A comprehensive boat inspection by the United States Coast Guard within the specified time frames exempts that boat from both the safety inspection and dry dock inspection requirements of this part. The boat owner shall provide the department written documentation or evidence that the boat passed the requisite inspections.
Subp. 2. Inspections optional. Boats that are less than 21 feet in length may be inspected by the department at the owner’s request if the owner pays for the inspection. Boats under 21 feet must meet the safety equipment requirements established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Subp. 3. Inspection standards. The division shall conduct the inspection based on Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, as applicable to fresh water and inland waters, and the requirements in parts 5225.6000 to 5225.8600. 5225.6145 Pilot Requirements. All pilots must comply with parts 5225.0600, 5225.0700, and 5225.6000 to 5225.8600 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 183.41 to 183.62. The chief boiler inspector may revoke the license of any pilot who violates these provisions. In that event, the procedures of part 5225.0880 apply. 5225/6150 License Requirements. Subpart 1. General. The operation of a boat requires a valid, current Minnesota pilot’s license issued by the division. Subp. 2. Requirements for licensure. An applicant for a pilot’s license must: A. fill out an application on forms provided by the division; B. submit an affidavit from a person who can attest to the piloting experience of the applicant as provided in subpart 3; C. pass an examination prepared by the chief boiler inspector as described in part 5225.0500, subpart 1, with a score of at least 70 percent; and D. pay the license fee as provided in part 5225.8600. Subp. 3. Experience documentation. An applicant must have at least 15 hours of training experience operating a boat. The training experience must be supervised by a licensed pilot. The applicant must submit an affidavit completed by the supervising licensed pilot attesting to the applicant’s training experience. The applicant must submit the affidavit before taking the examination. Subp. 4. Exemptions from affidavit and examination requirement. The affidavit and examination requirement shall be waived for an applicant possessing a current United States Coast Guard pilot’s license. An applicant possessing a current United States Coast Guard pilot’s license must complete an application and pay the fee set by part 5225.8600. Subp. 5. Effect of failure of examination. An applicant who fails to pass the examination is not eligible to take another examination for ten days. The fee paid for the examination shall not be refunded.
5225.6160 License Expiration and Renewal. Subpart 1. Timing. Licenses for pilots, unless revoked, are valid for one year from the date of issuance, with privilege of renewal without examination upon application to the division, and payment of a renewal fee within thirty calendar days of the expiration date. The renewal license must be given a consecutive issue number and the same monthly date as the original issue. An application for renewal may not be submitted before 30 days preceding the expiration date of the license. Pilots who fail to renew their licenses before the ten-day grace period has expired are subject to the requirements in subparts 2 and 3. Subp. 2. Application for renewal within one year of expiration. A license that has expired may be renewed within one year of expiration without an examination by filing an application for renewal and submitting the expired renewal fee required in part 5225.8600, subpart 2, item C. Subp. 3. Renewal application after one year of expiration. After one year after the expiration of a license, the license will not be renewed. An applicant must reapply as provided in part 5225.6150. 5225.6170 Display of License. Licenses must be placed in a glass or plexiglass frame and be displayed in a conspicuous place in the pilot/master’s station. 5225.6200 Lights. The rules concerning lights shall be complied with in all weathers from sunset to sunrise, and during such time no other lights which may be mistaken for the prescribed lights shall be exhibited. If operated between sunset and sunrise, a vessel shall be equipped with a green light on the starboard side and a red light on the port side of the bow of the boat and shielded so they cannot be seen across the bow, and a white stern light visible from any angle within 360 degrees. Such boats shall have ready a lantern or flash light which shall be temporarily exhibited in sufficient time to avoid collision. 5225.6350 Rules for Navigation. Subpart 1. Code of Federal Regulations requirements; jurisdiction. All boats must comply with United States Code, title 33, sections 2002 to 2019. Subp. 2. Towing rowboats. Every boat that tows a rowboat shall provide oars on the rowboat regardless of whether the rowboat is equipped with an outboard motor. 5225.6500 Equipment. Subpart 1. Generally. When underway, every boat shall carry oars or pole, an anchor, a fire extinguisher, and at least one approved life preserver for each passenger. If a pole is used, it must be at least 12 feet in length and have a hook attached to one end.
Subp. 2. Code of Federal Regulations requirements. In addition to the requirements of subpart 1, all boats must comply with the following equipment requirements: A. fire extinguisher, Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, subpart 181.30; B. bilge pumps, Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, section 182.25-10; C. life preservers, Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, subpart 180.25, except section 180.25-20; D. ring life buoys, Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, subpart 180.30; E. distress signals, Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, subpart 180.35; F. whistles, Code of Federal Regulations, title 33, subpart 86.01; G. ventilation systems, Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, subpart 177.20 and section 182.15-45; and H. anchors, Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, subpart 184.10. Subp. 3. First aid kit. Each boat must have a first aid kit on board that is approved by the American Red Cross or an equivalent entity. The American Red Cross First Aid Kit for Car and Home is recommended, and is available from the American Red Cross, 11 Del Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403. Subp. 4. First aid handbook. All boats must have a first aid handbook on board. The American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Safety Handbook is recommended, and is available from the American Red Cross, 11 Del Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403. Subp. 5. Battery covers. All batteries must be covered with battery covers to eliminate sparking or arcing. 5225.6700 Reports of Damage. A pilot/master of a boat shall report in writing to the office of the chief boiler inspector of the department any accident causing either death, an injury that requires hospitalization, or damage in excess of $1,000. In the event of a death, the report must be made within 48 hours. In the event of an injury or property damage, the report must be made within five days. The pilot/master shall also promptly report any other pilot/master who does not properly discharge the duties of a pilot/master and any person who flashes a light into the face of a pilot/master or otherwise commits an act that endangers the safety of a pilot/master or passengers of a boat.
5225.6900 Engine Mufflers. Vessels propelled by an internal combustion engine shall at all times be so equipped as to completely and effectually “muffle” the sound of such engine by diverting its exhaust under water, or otherwise. Every vessel subject to these rules may be operated with mufflers or cutouts while actually competing in any race licensed to be held by the council or other governing body of the city, village, or town adjacent or nearest to that portion of the body of water on which such race is to be held. 5225.6940 Design Changes. Subpart 1. Approval of design. The division must be notified before any design change is made to a boat that changes the length, draft, center of gravity, or superstructure of the boat. Drawings, sketches, or written specifications of the changes must be reviewed and approved by a marine architect designated by the boiler division. The marine architect shall make a report regarding the proposed design changes to the chief boiler inspector. Final approval or disapproval of design changes will be made by the chief boiler inspector. All costs of the review by the architect must be paid by the boat owner. Subp. 2. Stability test. A stability test is required before the boat is placed back in service when a boat’s length or draft is changed, its superstructure increased, or its center of gravity is changed. The stability test must be witnessed by an inspector of the boiler division. The cost of the stability test must be paid by the boat owner. 5225.6975 Operating Permit. Subpart 1. Requirement. A boat owner shall obtain an annual permit for each boat to carry passengers for hire. The permit must be obtained prior to carrying any passengers for hire each calendar year. Subp. 2. Permit application. The boat owner shall apply for an operating permit on a form approved by the commissioner with payment of the fee as prescribed in part 5225.8600, subpart 7. The application shall be submitted at least 60 calendar days immediately preceding the boat owner’s projected start date of operations. Subp. 3. Operating permit. The commissioner shall issue the boat owner or lessee a permit upon receipt of a properly completed application and payment of the appropriate fee prescribed in part 5225.8600, subpart 7. The permit may include any limitations or information tailored to the individual boat determined to be appropriate by the chief boiler inspector. The commissioner shall not issue a permit to a boat owner or lessee without the fee first being paid. A person operating a boat without an operating permit is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a penalty in the amount of the cost of inspection up to a maximum of $1,000.
5225.6980 Revocation of Permit; Penalties. Any violation of parts 5225.6000 to 5225.8600 shall be grounds to revoke the operating permit. A person in charge of operating the boat who willfully, or from ignorance or gross neglect, creates or allows to be created any condition endangering human life is subject to the disciplinary procedures in part 5225.0880, and a boat owner who has knowledge of the condition, or of circumstances that would cause such a condition, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statutes, section 183.62. 5225.7200 Passenger Capacity. The passenger capacity of each boat shall be designated by the chief boiler inspector under Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, subpart 176.01-25. 5225.8600 Fees. Subpart 1. Generally. Fees for inspections, examinations, and licenses under parts 5225.0100 to 5225.7200 are in subparts 2 to 7. Subp. 2. Engineer licenses. A. The fees for a new boiler operating engineer or pilot/master license, application, and examination are as follows: (7) pilot/master, $55; and (8) pilot/master who possesses a valid, unlimited, current United States Coast Guard pilot/master’s license, $25. Payment of examination and license fees must accompany the application. There will be no refund of fees paid. B. The fee for license renewal under parts 5225.0300 and 5225.6160 shall be $15. C. The fee for expired renewals under part 5225.0300, subpart 2, and 5225.6160, subpart 2, are $30. D. The fee for replacement of a lost license of any class is $15. Subp. 7. Boat inspections. The fees for boat inspections under Minnesota Statutes, section 183.545, subdivision 1, are as follows: A. annual operating permit and safety inspection, $200; B. boat hull inspections required under part 5225.6140, subpart 1b, shall be at the hourly rate, plus travel expenses, as provided in subpart 4; and
C. boat stability tests required under part 5225.6940, subpart 2, and conducted by or witnessed by the department shall be at the hourly rates, plus travel expenses, as provided in subpart 4. 5225.8700 Penalty. Boilers and boats subject to inspection under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 183, must be inspected at least annually. Pressure vessels must be inspected at least every two years except as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 183.45. An owner or chief operating engineer who fails to have an inspection in a timely manner shall pay to the division a penalty in the amount of $500 for each three-month period that passes until the inspection occurs. The Inspection and Licensing Requirements can be Arranged by Contacting:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY DIVISION OF CODE ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES 443 LAFAYETTE ROAD NORTH ST. PAUL, MN 55155-4304 PHONE: (651) 284-5080
Suggested Study Material Minnesota Boating Guide available at: Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Information and Education Boat and Water Safety Box 46 500 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55155-4046 United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules, International - Inland available at: Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402 Contact your public library for books on watercraft safety and navigation of inland waters. The latest copy of: Standard First Aid and Personal Safety Book available at: American Red Cross 11 Dell Place Minneapolis, MN 55403 Phone: (612) 871-7676 We suggest all pilots attend classes on First Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
Definitions As we develop the subject, we will be using terms which may be unfamiliar or new. Because these rules are in fact laws, exact definitions become very important. The following terms will appears throughout this Chapter. Vessel - Every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water. Power Driven Vessel - Any vessel propelled by machinery, including any sailing vessel under sail AND power. In general this term is used in the International rules. Steam Vessel - Any vessel propelled by machinery. Sailing Vessel - Any vessel which is under sail alone, including any power vessel under sail and not under power. Underway - Not at anchor, aground, or made fast to the shore. Danger Zone - The area from dead ahead of a vessel to two points abaft her starboard beam. Right-of-Way - The right and duty to maintain course and speed. Privileged Vessel - The vessel which has the right-of-way. Stand-on Vessel - Same as privileged vessel. Burdened Vessel - The vessel which must keep clear of the privileged vessel. Give-way Vessel - Same as burdened vessel. Visible (when applied to lights) - Visible on a dark, clear night. Short Blast (on whistle) - A blast of about one second’s duration. Prolonged Blast (on whistle) - A blast of from four to six second’s duration. Distinct Blast (on whistle) - A clearly audible blast of any length. Engaged in Fishing - Fishing with nets, line or trawls, but does not include fishing with trolling lines. Point - An arc of 11 1/4 degree of the horizon (32 points equal the full circle 360 degree). PFD - Personal Floatation Device.
Equipment When in use of when passengers are embarked, the following minimum equipment must be carried on board and in workable condition: 1. Oars or pole. 2. One or more anchors with adequate chain or rope attached to properly anchor the vessel. 3. Fire extinguisher: At steering station - One B I Each machinery space - Two B II Accommodations and galley - One B I One B I = 1 1/2 gallons foam or 4# CO2 or 2# dry chemical One B II = 1 1/2 gallons foam or 15# CO2 or 10# dry chemical All fire extinguishers shall be inspected and serviced within the preceding 12 months by an approved servicing company. Each extinguisher shall have a durable tag securely attached to show the maintenance or recharge date and the initials or signature of the person who performs this service. 4. Bilge Pumps: Boats under 65’ carrying over 49 passengers must have one fixed power bilge pump rated at 25 GPM and one portable hand bilge pump rated at 5GPM. Boats under 65’ carrying less than 49 passengers must have one fixed power bilge pump rated at 10 GPM and one hand portable pump rated at 5 GPM. Boats under 26’ must have one hand portable pump rated at 5 GPM. 5. Personal Floatation Device: All boats must carry on board one Type I Coast Guard approved adult personal floatation device for each person permitted to be carried as listed on the current certificate and, in addition, unless children are never carried, a number of personal floatation devices suitable for children equal to ten percent of the total number of persons carried. All personal floatation devices must be stenciled with the vessel’s name or number, be in good and serviceable condition and readily available for use and fitted with retro-reflective tape. Personal floatation devices must be stored where they are accessible for use by the passengers. The location should be marked with the word Adult PFDs, children’s should be stored separately and storage area should be marked Child PFDs. Personal floatation devices must be distributed throughout the vessel before the vessel is underway.
6. Ring Life Buoy: All vessels shall carry at least one ring life buoy with 30’ of rope attached thereto. Ring buoys shall be 20” or more in diameter for boats less than 26’; for boats over 26’ a 24” is required; and if operating during nighttime hours, must be fitted with a water light and retro-reflective tape. 7. Whistle: Every vessel shall carry an efficient whistle or other sound producing mechanical appliance and one efficient bell. 8. A First Aid Kit: We recommend the American Red Cross First Aid Kit for car and home, or an approved type for boats. The First Aid Kit for car and home may be obtained from the American Red Cross, 11 Del Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403. 9. A copy of the American Red Cross Standard First aid and Personal Safety manual. 10. Pyrotechnic Distress Signals: Distress signals are required on all vessels for hire. Each vessel shall carry six (6) hand red flare and six (6) hand orange smoke flare distress signals. Service use of flares shall be limited to a period of three (3) years from date of manufacture. 11. Battery Covers: Batteries must be covered with battery covers to eliminate sparking or arching. Vessel Classification Class A - Under 16 feet in length Class 1 - 16 feet to less than 26 feet Class 2 - 26 feet to less than 40 feet Class 3 - 40 feet to 65 feet Lighting Requirements All vessels must display the correct lights for their class from sunset to sunrise when underway or at anchor. 1. Inland Rules Light Requirements for Classes A and 1: A 20-point combination red-green bow light. A 32-point bright white light aft, to show all around the horizon, located above the red-green combination lights and visible at a distance of at least two miles. The 32-point white light aft may be located off center line.
When at anchor, a 32-point white light, visible at a distance of at least one mile, all around the horizon. 2. Inland Rules Light Requirements for Classes 2 and 3: Separate 10-point red and green side lights showing from dead ahead to 2 points abaft the beam and visible at a distance of at least one mile. A 20-point white light as near the bow as possible showing 10 points on each side and visible at a distance of at least two miles. A 32-point bright white light aft to show all around the horizon visible at a distance of at least two miles and located clearly higher than the 20-point white light forward. When at anchor, a 32-point white light, visible at a distance of at least one mile all around the horizon. Crew Requirements All vessels must carry a licensed pilot/master and additional crew members as determined by the chief boiler inspector based on gross weight, route, duration of trip, vessel configuration and handling characteristics. Constructing Rules In obeying and constructing these rules, due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger. Consequences of Neglect Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner or pilot/master or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to keep proper lookout, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of good navigation, or by special circumstances of the case. Reports of Damage Pilots/masters of motor boats shall report in person to the sheriff department of appropriate county, and in writing to the office of the Director of Code Administration and Inspection Services any accident causing damage in excess of $100.00, personal injury or a fatality. They shall also promptly report any other pilot/master who does not properly discharge the duties of a pilot/master or otherwise commits an act that endangers the safety of any other vessel. Ventilation of Compartments Compartments of boats containing gasoline tanks or machinery must have natural supply ventilation and mechanical exhaust. The exhaust blower blades shall be non-sparking with reference to their housing. The housing shall be mounted as high above the bilge as practicable. Suction ducts shall draw in from the lower areas of the bilge. Exhaust blower switches shall be located outside the
space ventilated and shall be interlocked with the starting and ignition switch so that the blowers are operating before the engine motor circuit and engine ignition are energized. A red warning light at the switch shall state that the blowers shall be operated prior to starting the engines for a sufficient time to insure at least one complete air change, or for 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Course Speed When two vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on its starboard side shall keep out of the way of the other. When a machinery driven vessel and a sailing vessel or rowing boat are proceeding in such direction as to involve risk of collision, the power driven vessel shall keep out of the way of the sailing vessel or rowing boat. Where, by any of these rules, one of the two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other vessel shall keep its course and speed. Every vessel which is directed by these rules to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, if possible, avoid crossing ahead of the other. Every vessel which is directed by these rules to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, on approaching it, if necessary, slacken its speed or reverse or stop. Power vessels, when underway, shall keep a safe distance from rowing or other small boats. Narrow Channels In narrow channels every vessel shall, when it is safe and practical, keep to that side of the fairway or mid-channel which lies on the starboard side of such vessel. When two vessels are about to enter a narrow channel at the same time, the ascending vessel shall be stopped below such channel until the descending vessel shall have passed through it; but should two vessels unavoidably meet in such narrow channel, the vessel proceeding down-bound with a following current shall have the right-ofway over an upbound vessel and shall propose the manner and place of passage, and shall initiate the maneuvering signals. The vessel proceeding upbound against the current shall hold as necessary to permit safe passing. Sailing vessels or power boats shall keep out of the way of boats fishing with nets or lines. This rule shall not give to any vessel or boat the right of obstructing a fairway or channel used by vessels other than fishing vessels or boats. Maneuvering and Warning Signals When machinery driven vessels are in sight of one another and meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other, each vessel underway, when maneuvering as authorized or required by the rules: 1. Shall indicate that maneuver by the following signals on the whistle: one short blast to mean “I intend to leave you on my port side”; or two short blasts to mean “I intend to leave you on my starboard side”; and three short blasts to mean “I am operating astern propulsion”. 2. Upon hearing the one or two blast signal of the other shall, if in agreement, sound the same whistle signal and take the necessary steps to affect a safe passing. If, however, from any cause,
the vessel doubts the safety of the proposed maneuver, it shall sound the danger signal and each vessel shall take the appropriate precautionary action until a safe passing agreement is made. 3. When in sight of one another, a vessel intending to overtake another shall indicate its intention by the following signals on the whistle: one short blast to mean “I intend to overtake you on your starboard side”; two short blasts to mean “I intend to overtake you on your port side” and the vessel about to be overtaken shall, if in agreement, sound a similar sound signal. If in doubt, it shall sound the danger signal. 4. When vessels in sight of one another are approaching each other and from any cause, either vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of the other, or is in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision, the vessel in doubt shall immediately indicate such doubt by giving at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. 5. When a vessel is leaving a dock or berth, it shall sound one prolonged blast. 6. The term “short blast” means a blast of about 1 second duration. 7. The term “prolonged blast” means a blast of from 4 to 5 seconds duration. Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility In or near an area of restricted visibility, whether by day or night, the signals prescribed in this rule shall be used as follows: 1. A vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than two (2) minutes, one prolonged blast. 2. A vessel underway but stopped shall sound at intervals of not more than two (2) minutes, two prolonged blasts. 3. A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than one (1) minutes, ring the bell rapidly for about five (5) seconds. Towing Row Boats Every owner or lessee of a sailing or power vessel carrying passengers for hire which tows trailer row boats shall see that the row boats towed are provided with oars, even when they are equipped with outboard motors.
Engine Mufflers Vessels propelled by an internal combustion engine shall at all times be so equipped as to completely and effectually “muffle” the sound of such engine by diverting its exhaust under water, or otherwise. Every vessel subject to these rules may be operated without mufflers while actually competing in any race licensed by the council or other governing body of the city, village, or town adjacent or nearest to that portion of the body of water on which such race is to be held.
Life Preserver (Type 1 PFD) - Kadok and Fibrous Glass (Approval numbers beginning with 160.002 and 106.005)
Each 100 cm2 (15.5 In2
Reverse Front Side
Back Side Reverse Back Side
Life Preserver (Type 1 PFD) - Plastic Foam (Approval numbers beginning with 150.055)
Back Side (No Reverse Back Side) Optional Locations for Excess Material from Back Side
Each 100 cm2 (15.5 In2)
Retro-Reflective Tape Approximately 2 inches wide
Note: Avoid placing retro-reflective material on beckets.
Navigation Lights All motor boats are required to display navigation lights prescribed for their length when operated between the hours of sunset and sunrise. The international configuration may be displayed on the high seas and on all United States waters. Motorboat Act of 1940 configuration cannot be displayed on the high seas. Inland International Less than 16’ in length
26’ to less than 40’ in length
40’ to less than 65’ in length
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