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Appendix M - Law Enforcement Krogen 58’ Manual, Hull 58014
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The Coast Guard may impose a civil penalty up to $1,000 for failure to: comply
with equipment requirements; report a boating accident; or comply with other
Federal regulations. Failure to comply with the Inland Navigation Rules Act of
1980 can result in a civil penalty up to $5,000.
Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
Operating a vessel while intoxicated became a specific federal offense effective
January 13, 1988.
Negligent Operation
Negligent or grossly negligent operation of a vessel and/or interference with the safe
operation of a vessel, so as to endanger lives and/or property, are prohibited by law.
The Coast Guard may impose a civil penalty for negligent operation. Grossly negligent
operation is a criminal offense and an operator may be fined up to $5,000, imprisoned for
one year, or both. Some examples of actions that may constitute negligent or grossly
negligent operation are:
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Operating a boat in a swimming area.
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Operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Excessive speed in the vicinity of other boats or in dangerous waters.
Termination of Use
A Coast Guard boarding officer who observes a boat being operated in an UNSAFE
CONDITION, specifically defined by law or regulation, and who determines that an
ESPECIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITION exists, may direct the operator to take
immediate steps to correct the condition, including returning to port.
Termination for unsafe use may be imposed for:
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Insufficient number of CG Approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs).
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Insufficient fire extinguishers.
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Overloading beyond manufacturer's recommended safe loading capacity.
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Improper navigation light display.
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Ventilation requirements for tank and engine spaces not met.
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Fuel leakage.
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Fuel in bilges.
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Improper backfire flame control.
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Operating in regulated boating areas during predetermined adverse conditions.
(Applies in 13th CG District only).
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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. Violators may be fined not
more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year or both.