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Accidents and reportingQuestion 308 of 352

A person disappears from a boat in a way that suggests death or injury. What must the operator do?

  1. Wait for news for a month
  2. Report only if the body is found
  3. Submit an accident report
  4. Do nothing if the person is an adult
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Correct answer: Submit an accident report

A disappearance under those conditions must be reported like a death or injury.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 173: Vessel Numbering and Casualty and Accident Reporting, § 173.55 Report of casualty or accident

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026