Snowbird writes:

Specify your mission first.
There are different regulations depending on the country, type of water,
class of aircraft, class of operations, and class of pilot licence.

Just flying for pleasure, with or without passengers.

The way to find the information you request is part of the pilots' ground
school. Attend it or read up on the subject.

If you don't know, it's okay to say so.

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