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4 Pa. Code § 405.21. Accident reports.

§ 405.21. Accident reports.

 (a)  Written report. A pilot involved in a marine accident while on duty shall submit a written report of the accident within 5 days of the accident to the Commission at the address or fascimile number listed at the issuance of each license or license renewal notice if the accident results in one of the following:

   (1)  Actual physical damage to property in excess of $1,500.

   (2)  Material damage affecting the seaworthiness or efficiency of a vessel.

   (3)  Stranding or grounding.

   (4)  Loss of life.

   (5)  Injury causing a person to remain hospitalized in excess of 72 hours.

 (b)  Telephonic report. In addition to submitting a written report under subsection (a), a pilot involved in a marine accident while on duty shall make a telephonic report of the accident to the Commission to telephone numbers listed at the issuance of each license or on the annual license renewal notice within 24 hours of the accident if the accident results in one of the following:

   (1)  Loss of life.

   (2)  Collision or grounding.

   (3)  Oil spill.

 (c)  Contents of report. An accident report, whether written or telephonic, shall set forth the following:

   (1)  Vessels and objects involved in the accident.

   (2)  Location, date and time of the accident.

   (3)  Weather and sea conditions when the accident occurred.

   (4)  Events and circumstances leading to the accident.

   (5)  Nature of the accident.

   (6)  Nature of loss or damage resulting from the accident.

 (d)  Coast Guard Report. A pilot may submit a copy of a completed Coast Guard Report of Vessel Casualty or Accident Form, along with any attachments to satisfy the requirements of subsections (a) and (c).

Source

   The provisions of this §  405.21 amended July 5, 2002, effective July 6, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 3211. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (229979) to (229980).



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