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What is the requirement for Coast Guard assistance when a vessel is aground

First of all, ALWAYS wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

This is highly dependent on how the vessel is aground. If you are aground on the rocks or on the sand and there is a danger due to high waves, a hull breach, flooding or injury, the US Coast Guard is going to do everything humanly possible to assist those persons in distress. There is a point though, where if there is a high probability that it will jeopardize the lives of the boat crews or helicopter crew, they may have to wait till the situation stabilizes. They will exhaust every possible option first.

If you are aground and in no danger, they may broadcast marine assistance request for other boaters, commercial tow or wait for you to re-float, depending on the location, assets available and severity of the grounding. The US Coast Guard is not required to salvage your vessel, their responsibility is to the persons in distress. You can always contact the US Coast Guard on channel 16 (International Hailing and Distress). The first four questions you will be asked. 1. Position (lat and long or geographical), 2.) Nature of distress (aground, sinking, fire, manoverboard..) 3.) Description of your vessel 4.) And is everyone wearing a life jacket (pfd). Please refer to the link provided in the related link section.
The coast guard is required to assist when a person is in distress. They are not required to salvage your boat.

How often must you renew your Florida boater education card

Renewal is not necessary for your Florida boater education card.

When are lights required to be installed on a trailer

Lights are required on every trailer

Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in stormy weather

Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs.

What should you do to avoid capsizing or swamping

anchor from the bow, rather than the stern

Which of the following is required to be installed on airboats In Florida

Automotive style exhaust muffler

Does alcohol alter the ability to make sensible choices and decisions

Yes. Logical reasoning is the first thing to go. It is the reason why you can be under the influence with hardly a buzz from alcohol.

What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse

Depth of water

When someone falls overboard what action should the skipper take

go back and get them

EP12 get flotation to the person and assign a spotter

A collision could occur when the distance decreases and bearing between two vessels does what

stay the same

Which of the following equipment is required to be aboard while operating a motorboat in Louisiana

PFD for each person aboard

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What do the colors on the U.S. Flag symbolize

On the U.S. Flag, white signifies purity, red signifies valour, and blue signifies justice.

Which of the following is recommended as part of an annual maintenance program gasoline powered boat

Examination of thru-hull fittings for signs of leakage or corrosion

Which off the following is designated as a mooring buoy

White buoy with horizontal blue stripe

An engine cut-off lanyard helps to reduce the risk of what

Striking a person in the water with a propeller

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