New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter XXIV - The Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey
Subchapter C - Marine Terminals
Part 1242 - Dockage
Dockage Rules
Section 1242.28 - Responsibility for injuries and damages

In the event any damage is done to any mooring facility or other facility at a terminal, the person or persons responsible for, causing, or in any way connected with such damage, and the person to whom a berth at such mooring facility is assigned or by whom it is being used, and the master, owner, operator or agent of any watercraft, vehicle or other instrumentality involved in such damage shall make a full report to the Port Authority, giving the date and hour damage occurred, the names and addresses or descriptions of witnesses and other persons, watercraft, or instrumentalities involved in the damage, and all other available pertinent facts and information.