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Alaska’s Boat Accident Reporting Requirements

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Alaska's State Boating Laws

Boat Accident Reporting Requirements in Alaska

According to Alaska’s boat accident reporting requiremetns, the operator of a boat involved in a boat accident is required to:

  • Immediately stop their boat at the scene.
  • Render assistance to any person who has been injured or who is in danger so long as they can do so without risking their safety or their passenger’s safety.
  • Provide their name, address and boat information in writing to any person who was injured, and to the owner of any property that was damaged as a result of the accident.

Boat Accident Reporting

Reporting Boat Accidents

Alaska’s boat accident reporting regulations require a boating accident report must to filed with the Alaska Office of Boating Safety if:

  • A person is killed or disappears from the boat (must be submitted within 48 hours).
  • A person requires medical treatment beyond first aid (must be submitted within 48 hours).
  • There is property damage in excess of $500 (must be submitted within 10 days).

Accident report forms can be obtained from the Alaska Office of Boating Safety, the Alaska Department of Public Safety and the Coast Guard, or by visiting the following website: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/boating/pdf/boataccidentreport082009.pdf

For more information on boating rules and regulations that apply within the state of Alaska, vist the Alaska Office of Boating Safety Wesbite.

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