N.J. Admin. Code § 13:61-3.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:61-3.3 - Content of instruction

(a) The rental business shall instruct each renter in boating safety prior to allowing such renter to operate. Instruction shall include at least the following topics:

1. United States Coast Guard Navigation rules;

2. Safe speed and distance;

3. Equipment requirements for the appropriate vessel being rented;

4. Operating instructions for the vessel being rented;

5. Operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs;

6. Refueling;

7. Weather and sea conditions;

8. Local hazard and security zones;

9. The prevention and common causes of accidents, such as:

i. Capsizing, falls overboard, collisions and groundings;

ii. Cold water immersion and hypothermia;

iii. Capacity of vessel, safe loading of vessel, dangers of overloading;

iv. Propeller safety, dangers associated with the vessel propeller; and

v. Dangers associated with the speed and wake of power vessels;

10. Buoys and navigation;

11. Vessel lights and night operation;

12. Anchoring and mooring;

13. Operator's responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the operation of power vessels in close proximity to sailing vessels and commercial vessels;

14. Carbon monoxide awareness;

15. New Jersey laws and rules, including, but not limited to, speed;

16. Procedures and practices pertaining to:

i. Waterskiing;

ii. Diving/snorkeling;

iii. Fishing, crabbing, etc.; and

17. Any additional topics deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

(b) The procedures and practices set forth in (a)16 above are not required to be taught, if the activity in question is prohibited by the boat rental business and that fact is clearly stated on the proof of completion.

(c) A written, legible publication, detailing New Jersey laws and rules and an overview of the United States Coast Guard navigation rules specified in (a)5 above is required to be carried on board the rented vessel, as a reference for the renter, during the entire rental period.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:61-3.3