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Meeting Situations (Continued)
If it becomes apparent that a collision is possible and the give-way vessel is not taking corrective action,
it is your responsibility to take action and avoid a collision.
NOTE: When two power driven boats are approaching at right angles or nearly so, and risk of collision
exists, the boat on the right is the stand-on vessel and must hold its course and speed. The other boat,
the give-way vessel, shall maneuver to keep clear of the stand-on vessel and shall pass it by its stern. If
necessary, slow, stop or reverse until the stand-on vessel is clear.
A Boater's Guide to the Federal Requirements
for Recreational Boats And Safety Tips
Owners and operators of recreational boats must make sure that their vessel carries the required safety
equipment (carriage requirement) and is in compliance with federal and state regulations. This 84-page
booklet contains detailed information on the minimum federal safety equipment requirements, along with a
Quick Reference Chart, sample Float Plan and Pre-Departure Checklist, safety tips and additional safety
equipment recommendations.
Among the topics:
1. Registration, numbering and documentation
2. Equipment requirements, including life jackets, visual distress signals, fire extinguishers, ventila-
tion, backfire flame control, sound producing devices, navigation lights, pollution regulations and
marine sanitation devices.
3. Operating procedures, including navigation rules, nautical charts, dams and navigation locks.
4. Law enforcement issues, including negligent operation, boating under the influence (BUI), termi-
nation of use, boat accident reporting requirements, rendering assistance to other boaters and
U.S. Coast Guard boarding policy.
5. Safety and survival tips, including carbon monoxide hazards, overloading, anchoring, cold water
survival, trailering, safe refueling, propeller blade hazards, weather precautions and safety tips for
vessels operating offshore.
6. Marine/emergency communications, including satellite EPIRBs, Digital Selective Calling, Rescue
21, radio regulations, VHF-FM marine radio channels, and ships in distress.
7. Other boater responsibilities, including bridges and shipping channels, commercial shipping
safety zones, naval vessel protection zones and U.S. Coast Guard security/limited access areas.
Note that in addition to the minimum federal requirements stated here, the owner/operator may be
required to comply with other regulations and/or laws specific to the state in which their recreational
vessel is registered or operated. To ensure compliance with state boating laws, boaters should contact
the appropriate boating agency in their area for additional information.
To view the Federal Requirements Brochure online, please visit:
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http://www.uscgboating.org/fedregs/default.html
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