R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-12.3-3: Action on negligence.

Any person who sustains personal injury, property damage, or economic loss as a result of the negligent act of any owner, operator, and/or his or her or its agent of any seagoing vessel as defined in § 46-9-2, entering the waters or waterways of this state, shall be entitled to maintain an action to recover the damages pursuant to the provisions of § 46-12.3-1.