Boating Information
Click here for the New York State Boater's Guide - a complete reference source with all of the rules and regulations you need to know in order to boat safely and legally in New York State.
Federal law requires the operator – or owner, if the operator is deceased or unable to make the report – to file a boating accident report with the State reporting authority (click here for info) when, as a result of an occurrence that involves a boat or its equipment:
NY State Law requires the operator/owner of a recreational vessel is required to report in writing whenever an accident:
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Results in the loss of life
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Disappearance from the vessel
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Injury requiring treatment beyond first aid
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Property damage in excess in $500
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The complete loss of a vessel.
Cases of death or injury must be reported to local police immediately and to OPRHP within 48 hours.
All other accidents must be reported within 5 days of the occurrence.
Reports can be mailed to:
OPRHP, Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 1, Albany, NY 12238.
Phone 518/474-0445
Who should prepare a float plan?
Don't think for a minute that this is a device only for those with big expensive boats. A Float Plan is equally effective for the owner of a 10 foot kayak or flat-bottom skiff as it is for a 48-foot express cruiser, or a 90 foot sport-fishing vessel or luxury yacht. So, what kind of boaters prepare float plans?
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