Carver 56 Voyager SE, Руководство пользователя

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1.5.7 Boating Accidents
The operator of a vessel used for recreational purposes is required to file a
report whenever an accident results in loss of life or disappearance from a
vessel, an injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, property
damage in excess of $200 or complete loss of the vessel.
In cases of death and injury, reports must be submitted within 48 hours. In
other cases, reports must be submitted within 10 days. Reports must be
submitted in the state where the accident occurred.
1.5.8 Boating Regulations
It is your responsibility to make sure that your boat is in compliance with
all federal, state and local regulations. Check with your local U.S. Coast
Guard office for relevant federal regulations. Your state’s Department of
Natural Resources may have some publications available which deal with
relevant state laws.
1.5.8.1 Garbage
Dumping garbage into the sea is a worldwide problem. U.S. Coast Guard
regulations prohibit dumping plastic refuse and garbage mixed with plastic
into any waters, and restrict the dumping of other forms of garbage. It is
essential that all boaters help to clean our waterways by properly disposing
of all garbage.
Within three miles of the shore of U.S. lakes, rivers and bays it is illegal
to dump plastic, dunnage, lining and packing materials that float, and
any garbage except dishwater/greywater or fresh fish parts. From three
to twelve miles from shore it is illegal to dump plastic, dunnage, lining
and packing materials that float, and any garbage not ground to less than
one square inch. From 12 to 25 miles from shore it is illegal to dump
plastic, dunnage, lining and packing materials that float. Beyond 25 miles
from shore it is illegal to dump plastics.
1.5.8.2 Oil
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or
oily waste into or upon the navigable waters and contiguous zone of the
United States if such discharge causes a film or sheen upon, or discoloration
of, the surface of the water, or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the
surface of the water. Violators are subject to a significant fine.
1.5.8.3 Septic Waste
On U.S. inland and coastal waters, it is illegal to discharge septic waste
directly overboard. If your boat is equipped with an overboard discharge
option, check with your local U.S. Coast Guard office to be sure that you are
in compliance with federal regulations.