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Negligent Operation. operating a boat in a reckless manner is negligent or grossly negligent operation of a vessel and is against the law. If it interferes with the safe operation of the vessel, and endangers lives and property the Coast Guard may fine the operator with a civil penalty for negligent operation. Grossly negligent operation is a criminal offense and an operator may be fined up to $5,000, or jailed for up to a year, or both.
Overloading a watercraft could cause a capsize and the vessel to sink.
Negligent Operation
is considered reckless operation of a vessel.
Failure to comply with boating regulations while under way is reckless operation. Improper anchorage can be construed as reckless operation if it creates a hazard to property or life.
This would be personal boat insurance if it is caused by a personal recreation boating. Larger vessels are also covered by insurance to protect the owners for loss of the vessel itself, to protect owners of cargo for their losses incurred in shipping, and to cover others if the vessel hits and caused damage to another vessel, docks, etc.
Failure to comply with boating regulations set down by the state or Coast Guard (in Navigable Rivers) while under way, constitutes reckless operation. Improper anchorage could also be construed as reckless operation if it can result in property damage or injury.
Anything that looks reckless, like swerving at the last minute to avoid a collision, driving faster than is allowed, not being careful of swimmers and other vessels, etc.
keep it aboard the boat when in operation.
The Electrical Officer would deal with pretty much all of the problems relating to the generator operation on board a merchant marine vessel. This is because dealing with all issues relating to electricity abourad such a vessel are in his purview.