Out of state boaters in NJ waters...

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Originally Posted by Capt. Frank

Bob,

I have two guys from Staten Island who will tell you WRONG and ended up taking a NJ course and a marine police encounter in the Arthur Kill . But of course you can ALWAYS do whatever you like.

Frankly I'd be surprised if you got anyone to even answer the phone at the Trenton NSP HQ MSB. They want emails. And there is no NJ Marine Enforcement Bureau. And NY DOES have boater safety certificate NASBLA company issued by the NYS Dept of Parks in Albany.

I hope you recorded that phone call you may eventually need it. LOL Fine can be up to $500.

Personally it does not matter if you do or don't get a certificate . I just hope others do know.

Capt Frank,, Look, you are a knowledgeable guy and I have no reason to doubt your words.. I did speak to An officer at what was called the NJ Marine Enforcement Bureau in PP..
I asked him specifically if I, as a NY boater had to stay on the NY side of Raritan Sandy Hook Bay as I did not have a NJ certificate, and that NY did not require it.. He stated emphatically that I was in compliance with NY and there was no problem at all in NJ , UNLESS I had a residence in NJ as well, in which case I would need the NJ certificate.. I suppose he could have been mistaken, but really, a NJ Marine Police officer that is answering questions from boaters about state boating laws should be aware of the regulations... I will have to check further I guess.. thanks for the reply, its well appreciated..

I got the # and the address on the net...
These are the people I spoke with-

State of NJ Marine Law Enforcement Bureau

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

(732) 899-5050


bob