Boating Safety Analysis for District 14

(Recreational and Commercial)

Data compiled and created by:LCDR Robert A.K. Nakama, Director of Auxiliary

GS13 Mr. I. Kent Richards, RBS SpecialistUSCG Fourteenth District

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In 1960, as part of a Federal Boating Act of 1958 mandate, the Coast Guard began publishing relevant

statistical data on recreational boating accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Analysis of this information

helps shape the strategic plan for the USCG National Recreational Boating Safety Program.

Background

Once the state reportingauthority receives a report form or information,

state officials review it, determine the overall cause ofthe accident, and enter the data into the Coast Guard’s

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Mission Intent of BARD

The Coast Guard uses the data for regulatory purposes, to develop the USCG National Recreational Boating Safety Program Strategic Plan, to provide projections

for other Coast Guard units.The National Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program Strategic Plan presents the key performance goals of the RBS program: To reduce fatalities and injuries via eleven objectives and strategies within each objective judged necessary to attain these goals.

The plan was drafted by a team consisting of members of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC), the Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety, and other subject matter experts.

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Violation StatisticsSource: Boating Accident Report Database

Shown: Total number of violations per Fiscal Year for both Commercial and Recreational Vessels

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Most Common Violations on RecreationalVessels

Visual Distress Signals - 33 CFR 175.125: Each signal is in serviceable condition and the service life of the signal, if indicated by a date marked on the signal, has not expired.

Certificates & Documentation - 33 CFR 173.21(a)(1): A valid certificate of number or temporary certificate for that vessel issued by the issuing authority in the State in which the vessel is principally used.

PFDs - 33 CFR 175.15(b): No person may use a recreational vessel 16 feet or more in length unless one Type IV PFD is on board in addition to the total number of PFDs required. – Most occurring.

Fire Extinguishers - 46 CFR 25.30-20(a)(1): All motorboats shall carry at least the minimum number of hand portable fire extinguishers set forth in Table 25.30–20(a)(1), except that motorboats less than 26 feet in length, propelled by outboard motors and not carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers if the construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors.

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Sound Producing Device - 33 USC 1602 RULE 33: A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle and a bell and a vessel of 100 meters or more in length shall, in addition, be provided with a gong, the tone and sound of which cannot be confused with that of the bell. A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall be provided with some other means of making an efficient sound signal.

Most Common Violations on RecreationalVessels (Cont’d)

MSD - 33 CFR 159.7(b): When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of treated or untreated sewage is prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency under 40 CFR 140.3 or 140.4, the operator must secure each Type I or Type II device in a manner which prevents discharge of treated or untreated sewage.

Placards - 33 CFR 155.450: A ship, except a ship of less than 26 feet in length, must have a placard of at least 5 by 8 inches, made of durable material fixed in a conspicuous place in each machinery space, or at the bilge and ballast pump control station, stating the following: Discharge of Oil Prohibited..

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Most Common Violations on RecreationalVessels (Cont’d)

Navigation Lights - 33 USC 1602, Rule 20 and 33 USC 2020(a) : Apply all weather/conditions visibility, not mistaken/interfere/proper lookout . Shall be complied with in all weathers.

Intoxicated Operation - 46 USC 2302(c): An individual who is under the influence of alcohol, or a dangerous drug in violation of a law of the United States when operating a vessel, as determined under standards prescribed by the Secretary by regulation (1) is liable to the United States Government for..

Negligent Operation - 46 USC 2302(a): A person operating a vessel in a negligent manner or interfering with the safe operation of a vessel, so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of a person is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than..

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Total Number of Violations Per Fiscal Year by Category

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Frequency of Violations by Category

Recreational Vessels

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Fire Extinguishers - 46 CFR 28.160: Each vessel 65 feet (19.8 meters) or more in length must be equipped with the minimum number, location, and type of portable fire extinguishers specified in table 28.160.

Certificates & Documentation - 46 CFR 67.313: The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel.

Visual Distress Signals - 46 CFR 28.145 : Except as provided by 28.305, each vessel must be equipped with the distress signals specified in table 28.145.

Personal Flotation Device - Title 46 CFR, Part 28.140 - Operational readiness, maintenance, and inspection of lifesaving equipment – Most occurring

Most Common Violations on Commercial Fishing Vessels

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Paper Captains - 46 USC 12131: (a) In General. Except as provided in subsection (b), a documented vessel may be placed under the command only of a citizen of the United States.

Navigation Lights - 33 USC 1602, Rule 20 and 33 USC 2020(a) : Apply all weather/conditions visibility, not mistaken/interfere/proper lookout . Shall be complied with in all weathers.

Placards – 33 CFR 151.57: Having waste management plans.

Most Common Violations on Commercial Fishing Vessels (Cont’d)

Sound Producing Device - 33 USC 1602 RULE 33: A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle and a bell and a vessel of 100 meters or more in length shall, in addition, be provided with a gong, the tone and sound of which cannot be confused with that of the bell. A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall be provided with some other means of making an efficient sound signal

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Total Number of Violations Per Fiscal Year by Category

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Frequency of Violations by Category

Commercial Fishing Vessels

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A Side-To-Side Comparison

Recreational Vessel Data Commercial Fishing Vsl Data

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Recreational and Commercial Vessel Data - Combined

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Commercial and Recreational Diving

One diving accident in FY 09 –Freediver.

One diving accident in FY11 –SCUBA, Beach dive.

One diving accident in FY09 – Freediver.

One diving accident in FY10 – Freediver.

One comm dive accident in FY07 –SCUBA.

Two rec dive accident in FY09 –Deceased freediver & another missing from vsl collision.

One rec dive accident in FY10 –Freediver.

Three rec dive accidents in FY11 –Freedivers.

One rec dive accident in FY12 –Freediver.

No data on file

Summary Analysis

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Personal flotation devices is recorded as the most frequently occurring violation category. In fiscal year (FY) 2011, there were 59 violations. To date, there have been 11 in FY 12.

Visual distress signals is ranked second with 70 violations in fiscal year 2011. So far, there have been 9 in FY12.

As in recreational vessels, personal flotation devices seem to be a problem. In FY11, there were 28 violations. In FY12, there have been two violations thus far.

Fire extinguishers is ranked second. In FY11, there were 28 violations. So far, two violations recorded in FY12.

Although there are varying reasons for diving accidents, most common are for not having the proper “Alpha” Dive Flag or Diver-Down Flag displayed, or SCUBA divers succomb to panic and suffer from Decompression Sickness.

Way Ahead

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Increased awareness of the danger complacency poses is critical to preventing accidental lost of life and/or property.

Various programs for safer boating through education,

outreach and training.

Wear It Campaign

VSCs at Ramp Watches

Courtesy Dockside Exams

National Safe Boating Week Events