BEACON

Quadrennial Homeland Security Review

8/19/2009 2:00:00 PM

U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division and the Department of Homeland Security request your participation in a Quadrennial Homeland Security Review.

Boating Safety Information Sheets

7/25/2009 10:12:00 AM

The following Information Sheets express the U.S. Coast Guard's position on selected issues involving Recreational Boating Safety. These information sheets are for use by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, other recreational boating safety advocacy groups, and the general public.

Garmin® BlueChart g2 and g2 Vision v2009

Garmin, Ltd. has announced a voluntary product safety recall of the 2009 version of its marine cartography data card, BlueChart® g2 and g2 Vision. Affected data cards were sold between April 8 and June 3, 2009.

Propeller Injury Awareness Brochure

7/24/2009 10:21:00 AM

Propeller Safety Brochure Available.

121.5/243 MHZ EPIRBs Discontinued

Use of 121.5/243 MHZ EPIRBs to be discontinued January 1, 2007.

The Discontinuation of *CG

The Coast Guard has requested all wireless providers to remove *CG used to reach the Coast Guard for maritime emergency assistance.

Discarded RadioBeacon Triggers False Alarm

Improperly discarded EPIRBs can lead to false distress calls and costly responses by rescuers.

Make your Children Wear Their Life Jackets

The U. S. Coast Guard reminds parents that their children should always wear a life jacket while boating.

RESOURCES

Media and Marketing Materials

Members of the press, boating safety specialists and advocates, and the general public are invited to utilize any and all of the media and marketing materials in this section.

 

Photo Library

The U.S. Coast Guard has provided the Image Library as a resource tool for boating safety specialists, advocates and the general public.

 

Video Library

The U.S. Coast Guard has provided the Video Library as a resource tool for boating safety specialists, advocates and the general public.

STRATEGIC PLAN

National Recreational Boating Safety Program 2007-2011

Members of the press, boating safety specialists and advocates, and the general public are invited to utilize any and all of the media and marketing materials in this section.

Click here to download the report in PDF format.

ACCIDENT REPORTING

Report your boating accidents.  It is your responsibility.


The U.S. Coast Guard hopes that you’re never involved in a boating accident. But Federal Law requires you as the operator to file a boating accident report with your State reporting authority if you are.

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