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Federal law requires the operator or owner of a recreational vessel to file a boating accident report with the State reporting authority if the recreational vessel is involved in an accident that results in any of the following:

• A person dies
• A person is injured and requires medical treatment beyond first aid
• A person disappears from the vessel under circumstances that indicate death or injury
• Damage to vessels and other property totals $2,000 (lower amounts in some states and territories).
• The boat is destroyed.

• Within 48 hours if a person, dies within 24 hours, is injured and requires medical treatment beyond first aid, or disappears from the vessel under circumstances that indicate death or injury.
• Within 10 days of the occurrence or death if earlier reporting is not required.

 LINK TO USCG MARINE ACCIDENT REPORT

LINK TO: MARINE ACCIDENT FORM