§ 26.03-5 - Action required after accident.

(a) Whenever an undocumented vessel is involved in a marine casualty, the master or individual in charge shall:

(1) Render necessary assistance to each individual affected to save that affected individual from danger caused by a marine casualty, so far as the master or individual in charge can do so without serious danger to the master's or the individual's vessel or to individuals on board; and

(2) Give the master's or individual's name and address and identification of the vessel to the master or individual in charge of any other vessel involved in the casualty, to any individual injured, and to the owner of any property damaged.

(b) Undocumented vessels involved in marine casualties shall report the casualty in accordance with the requirements of 33 CFR part 173, subpart C.