Boating is fun… we’ll show you how America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition 1 Government Regulations Chapter 2 Section 7 Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Boat Registration All motorboats: Registered with state, or … Documented with U.S. Coast Guard Registration numbers on the vessel Required paperwork onboard 2 MN 7497 CM

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how USCG Documentation National Vessel Documentation Center USCG national registration Some states still require state registration Travel to foreign ports Minimum 5 tons and 25 feet Vessel identified by name 3

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Homeland Security Stay away – 500 yards from Naval vessel Prohibited from security zones & port operations Don’t stop under bridges or in channels Report suspicious activity to authority Secure and lock your boat 4

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how USCG Standards Hull Identification Number (HIN) Found on transom 5 Capacity label by manufacturer Required under 20 feet Combined persons, motor & gear

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how USCG Standards Floatation Required on boats under 20 feet Keeps boat from sinking Ventilation Engine compartment blower Removes fuel vapors Flame arrestor Prevents backflash Carbureted engines 6

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Law Enforcement Most law enforcement can board Can conduct safety inspection Follow inspector’s instructions 7

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Negligent Operation Operating in swimming area Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Excessive speed Hazardous waterskiing Wake jumping 8 Bow riding

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Responsible for Wake For damage to persons or property Criminal or civil liability Anticipate problems Watch your wake Consider effect on boats & shore Slow down 9

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Intoxication or Drugs Blood alcohol level Civil & criminal penalties Impairment by legal or illegal drugs Boater fatigue Skipper responsible for conduct of passengers 10

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Termination of Use Law enforcement may direct operator to terminate use of boat & return to port 11 Insufficient PFDs Insufficient fire extinguishers Overloading Navigation lights Ventilation system Fuel leak Fuel in bilge Backfire control Operation of unsafe vessel BUI WHY?

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Oil Discharge Placard required for boats 26 feet & over Discharge report to USCG Report hazardous substance in water Penalties apply Beware of oil in bilge 12

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Sewage Discharge Illegal to discharge raw sewage; black water in inland waters Local regulations may prevent discharge of gray water Use approved pump-out station or approved discharge area Beware of no discharge zones 13

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Dumping of Garbage Dumping is prohibited Report violations to USCG Over 26 feet need placard 14

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Waste Management Over 40 feet need written Waste Management Plan Describes procedures Designates crew member 15

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Clean trailer Clean hull, engine, outdrive, bilge Release fish only in same water Drain live-wells & buckets Use high pressure, hot water Let equipment dry for 5 days Applies to all BOATS! Aquatic Nuisance Avoid spread of non-native fish & mussels 16

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Wildlife Avoid whales, dolphin, manatees Do not hit them with boat or prop Do not harass or feed 17

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how End Section 7 18