Can Personal Watercrafts Carry Passengers For Hire
Can Personal Watercrafts Carry Passengers For Hire: Before a person may carry passengers for hire on the navigable waters of the United States, an appropriate license must be obtained from the U. S. Coast Guard. This includes ferry service, fishing guide service or any operation where consideration (monetary or otherwise) is required from the passengers.
Only Type I PFDs are acceptable when carrying passengers for hire. Some equipment requirements vary with the classification of the vessel and the number of passengers carried. For questions about licensing and equipment requirements, contact the nearest U. S. Coast Guard Marine Safety office.
