The United States Coast Guard

(Semper Paratus, Always Ready)

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SAFETY

• Federal Requirements
• Safety Tips
• Consumer Advisories
• Boating Safety Courses
• U.S. Aids to Navigation
• Boating Under the Influence
• GMDSS Communications

REGULATIONS

• Federal Register
• Federal Statutes
• State Boating Laws
• Navigation Rules

RECALLS AND SAFETY DEFECTS

• Product Assurance Division
• Manufacturers Identification Code (MIC Database)
• Consumer Safety Defect Report
• Recalls Database
• Safety Circulars

NEWS

• Safety Alerts
• Events
• Boating Articles
• Changes to the Federal Register
• National Boating Safety Advisory Council

MISCELLANEOUS

• Accident Statistics
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Grants