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GoLocalProv | News | Diver Struck by Boat Off Sandy Point in Warwick
GoLocalProv | News | Diver Struck by Boat Off Sandy Point in Warwick
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced that a man was struck by a boat while diving off the coast of Warwick.
According to DEM in a post on social media on June 30, the diver had the required dive flag posted -- and now DEM is asking boaters to follow all safety regulations.
DEM Message
ATTN boaters: This week, a man diving for shellfish at Sandy Point off the coast of Warwick was struck by a boat. The diver was displaying the appropriate dive flag, red in color with a diagonal white stripe as shown in this photo. SCUBA, skin-diving and snorkeling are all common activities in Rhode Island waters.
This flag must be displayed to warn boaters of a divers’ presence under the water when participating in any of these activities. Boaters must maintain a safe distance of 50 feet from a dive flag. DEM asks boaters and divers to follow all safety regulations so that everyone can safely enjoy this season out on the water.
DEM's Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) has been offering Boating Safety Challenge Exams since May 30 in accordance with all RIDOH health and safety guidelines. According to DLE's Captain Criscione, as many as 100 people have been taking the exam on Saturdays at DEM HQs. Spaces fill up quickly and appointments must be made in advance.
For DEM’s online boating safety course, visit: Rhode Island Boating License & Boat Safety Course | Boat Ed®
For more information on DLE's Boating Safety Challenge Exams, visit: http://www.dem.ri.gov/safeboating
For the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s safety courses, visit: USCGAUX Public Education Classes - Find By Zipcode
For RI's dive flag statute, RI Gen L § 46-13-22 (2012) visit: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/…/TIT…/46-22/46-22-24.HTM
For more information on Rhode Island boating laws and regulations including the mandatory boating safety education requirement and certification process, please visit http://www.dem.ri.gov/safeboating or contact the Division of Law Enforcement at 401-222-2284.