Out of state boaters in NJ waters...

[Capt. Debbie]

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.

Originally Posted by bulletbob

Not according to the State of NJ Marine Enforcement Bureau.. Unless they are as not knowledgeable in NJ Marine law as you are... I called them and explained the situation and was advised that NJ does allow OUT OF STATE boaters to operate a vessel in NJ if they are in compliance with the regulations in their home state... NY doesn't have "certificates".. I was told by the Marine Police that NY boaters can indeed use NJ waters, as they are in compliance with NY law, and that NJ honors that.
I appreciate your reply, but until I get a ticket that proves you correct, I will go by the conversation I had with the NJ Marine Enforcement Bureau... bob