# 46 C.F.R. § 401.260 (2026): Reports

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_260

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 401.260 (2026)
- **Heading:** Reports
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter III: COAST GUARD (GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE), DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 401: GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE REGULATIONS / Subpart B: Registration of Pilots / § 401.260: § 401.260   Reports.

## Text

(a) A marine accident that occurs while a United States Registered Pilot, Apprentice Pilot, Apprentice Pilot with Limited Registration, or Temporary Registered Pilot is providing pilotage service to a vessel in United States or Canadian waters of the Great Lakes must be reported in writing by the Pilot to the Director as soon as possible, but not later than 15 days after the accident. The written report must include:
(1) Name and description of the vessel or vessels involved;
(2) Description of the accident;
(3) Type of accident;
(4) Location;
(5) Time of occurrence;
(6) Prevailing weather;
(7) Results of the Pilot's post-casualty drug and alcohol test, if required;
(8) Damage to the vessel or vessels or property; and
(9) Injury to persons or lives lost.
(b) The report in paragraph (a) of this section does not relieve the Pilot or others of responsibility for submitting any report required by other Coast Guard regulations or other government agencies of the United States or Canada.
(c) Every United States Registered Pilot, Apprentice Pilot, Apprentice Pilot with Limited Registration, and Temporary Registered Pilot must file with the Director any change of their mailing address, email address, or phone number within 15 days after the change.
[USCG-2022-0025, 89 FR 76350, Sept. 17, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 401.200 (2026) § 401.200   Application for registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_200.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.210 (2026) § 401.210   Requirements and qualifications for Full Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_210.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.211 (2026) § 401.211   Requirements for training of Apprentice Pilots and Limited Registration Authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_211.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.214 (2026) § 401.214   Training requirements for Applicant Trainees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_214.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.220 (2026) § 401.220   Registration of Pilots.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_220.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.222 (2026) § 401.222   Temporary Registered Pilots on the Great Lakes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_222.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.230 (2026) § 401.230   Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_230.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.240 (2026) § 401.240   Renewal of Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_240.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.250 (2026) § 401.250   Suspension and revocation of Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_250.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.260 (2026) § 401.260   Reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_260.md)

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