children under the age of seven years old
13 years old and under
The class of vessel must be 16 ft or longer to be US Coast Guard approved.
whenever underway
Children under 16 are required to have a Coast Guard approved, properly fitted Personal Flotation Device (PFD) at all times while underway on recreational craft.
whenever underway
Must wear a US Coast Guard approved PFD at all times.
All boat operators must have successfully completed a boating course approved by the DNREC, with the exception of US Coast Guard and Delaware River Captain and Bay Pilots. Cards must be carried on board the vessel and ready for inspection at all times. The boater education card does not expire and does not need to be renewed.
Whenever it is underway
when a vessel is aground is when the vessel or the crew are in inmediate danger.
When vessel and crew are in immediate danger
when the vessel or crew are in immediate danger
Passengers on a commercial vessel are not required to wear a US Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while engaged in the indicated activity. However, it is important to check the specific regulations and requirements for different activities and locations, as they may vary.