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Federal Regulations Regarding
Vessel Security
Federal maritime regulations contain specific infor-
mation when operating near naval vessels, oil tank-
ers and cruise ships.
1. You may not approach within 100 yards of any
U.S. naval vessel, oil tanker, or cruise ship.
When this is impossible to avoid, you must con-
tact either the vessel or the Coast Guard escort
vessel on channel 16 of the VHF radio.
2. Also, you must operate at minimum speed within
500 yards of these vessels.
Rendering Assistance
The operator of a vessel is obligated by law to
provide assistance that can be provided safely
to any individuals in a dangerous situation on the
waterway. The operator is subject to fine and or
imprisonment for failure to do so.
AVOID BODILY INJURY OR DEATH FROM
FALLING OVERBOARD! ALL OCCUPANTS
SHALL STAY SEATED IN THE COCKPIT
WHILE THE BOAT IS RUNNING.
DANGER
WARNING