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Accidents and reportingQuestion 305 of 352

A person dies in a boating accident. How must the operator notify the reporting authority?

  1. By mail within 10 days
  2. Without delay, by the quickest means
  3. At the next boat show
  4. Only when asked by police
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Correct answer: Without delay, by the quickest means

A death or disappearance needs notice at once, by the quickest means, before the written report.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 173: Vessel Numbering and Casualty and Accident Reporting, § 173.53 Immediate notification of death or disappearance

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026