Boating Accident Report

Boating Accidents

An operator involved in a boating accident must:

• Stop his or her vessel immediately at the scene of the accident. 
• Assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident unless doing so would seriously endanger his or her own vessel or passengers.
• 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.

The operator of a vessel is required to submit a written report to the Massachusetts Environmental Police whenever an accident results in:

• The death of a person.
• The disappearance of a person under circumstances that indicate the possibility of death or injury.
• Any injury requiring medical attention.
• Property damage exceeding $500.

Accidents resulting in death or serious injury must be reported to the Massachusetts Environmental Police within 48 hours. All other accident reports must be submitted within five days.

Download the Massachusetts Boating Accident Report Form