Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Boating Accidents & Casualties—What the Law Requires You To Do

An operator involved in a boating accident must:

• Stop his or her vessel immediately at the scene of the accident and ...
• Assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident, unless doing so would seriously endanger his or her own vessel or passengers and ...
• Give, in writing, his or her name, address, and vessel identification to anyone injured and to the owner of any property damaged by the accident.

In addition, the operator of a vessel involved in any boating accident must call the SCDNR immediately at 1-800-922-5431.