Under what circumstances must you notify the Marine Services Bureau and local marine patrol after an accident?

• A. Minor scratch with no damage
• B. Injury beyond first aid, death, disappearance, or damage over $1000
• C. Only if a collision occurs
• D. Damage to the vessel is less than $1000 and there are no injuries

Answer: (B)

You must notify the Marine Services Bureau and local marine patrol whenever an accident involves someone being injured beyond first aid, or there is a death, disappearance, or the property damage exceeds a certain amount (in this case, more than $1,000). This rule is about triggering an official response for serious incidents so authorities can investigate, document what happened, and ensure safety and accountability. Minor incidents, like a small scratch with no damage, do not require reporting. Saying you only report if a collision occurs is too narrow, because reporting depends on injuries or the damage threshold, not merely the fact that a collision happened. Likewise, damage under $1,000 with no injuries doesn’t meet the reporting threshold.