2006 New York Code - Manning Of Vessels.

 
    § 59. Manning  of  vessels.  All  public vessels while under way under
  their own power,  must  be  in  charge  of  a  licensed  master,  pilot,
  engineer,  or  joint  pilot  and  engineer.  Any  owner  who permits the
  operation of a public vessel by a person who does not  possess  a  valid
  license  or temporary permit, in full force and effect as master, pilot,
  engineer or joint pilot and engineer shall be guilty  of  a  misdemeanor
  punishable as set forth in section seventy-three-b of this article.