363 Marine (V3)

Question 1

2. Operators of any boat involved in an accident or collision (in, on, entering, or leaving the
   water) where any injury, death, or disappearance of any person from on board, or total
   property damage of ______________ or more, are required by Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) 327.30 to
   report the accident or collision to the FWC.

Answer 1

2. Operators of any boat involved in an accident or collision (in, on, entering, or leaving the
   water) where any injury, death, or disappearance of any person from on board, or total
   property damage of $2,000 or more, are required by Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) 327.30 to
   report the accident or collision to the FWC.

Question 2

During a boating accident and/or collision, who maintains a list of available units and shall determine what units to call to the scene?

Answer 2

b. Advise the zone dispatcher of the situation and any need for assistance from other
sources such as boats, aircraft, etc. The Communications Watch Supervisor maintains a
list of available units and shall determine what units to call to the scene;

Question 3

Who’s responsibility is it to notify FWC of an accident and/or collision and with what time frame?

Answer 3

c. Contact FWC through the NCIC dispatcher:
(2) FWC will assume responsibility for the accident or collision investigation and the Florida Boating Accident Report:
(b) Officers shall advise the operators of those vessels that they are still required to notify FWC of the accident and/or collision within 24 hours; and

Question 4

What responsibility does JSO have when dealing with a missing person being reported from a boating accident or collision?

Answer 4

c. Contact FWC through the NCIC dispatcher:
(2) FWC will assume responsibility for the accident or collision investigation and the Florida Boating Accident Report:
d. Investigate and complete an Incident Report for any persons missing as a result of the
boating accident or collision; and