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11/17/2010 8:40:00 AM
Operation Drywater
Please visit www.operationdrywater.org for information on 2011 Operation Drywater events!
 
3/2/2011 10:00:00 AM
WARNING To U.S. Registered Yachts and Sailing Vessels:
PIRACY OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA AND EASTERN AFRICA Boaters at High Risk of Attack/Piracy in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Somali Basin, and...
 
4/1/2011 2:20:00 PM
DSC-equipped VHFs Must Meet New Technical Standards
Make sure that the radio you're buying complies with the latest requirements! On March 25, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...
 
6/15/2011 9:12:00 AM
2010 Recreational Boating Accident Statistics Now Available
Every year, the U.S. Coast Guard compiles statistics on reported recreational boating accidents. View the 2010 report.
 
6/20/2011 8:56:00 AM
A Faster Way for Boaters to Report
The Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS), a voluntary program offered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), helps boaters report their arrival...
 
7/25/2011 1:37:00 PM
EPIRB: Post Factory Serving Registration Concerns
In recent months Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB’s) registration cards have not been matched to the right beacon after being...
 
MARINE SAFETY ALERT: When Radio Distress Alerts by Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Lack Location and Identification Information
As the Coast Guard’s new marine radio network Rescue 21 becomes operational throughout the U.S., rescue centers can now receive instant distress...
 
9/23/2011 9:07:00 AM
U.S. Coast Guard is Conducting the 2011 National Recreational Boating Survey
The US Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division is currently fielding its 2011 National Recreational Boating Survey. This survey is a key element in the...
 
9/16/2011 3:36:00 PM
Recreational Vessel Propeller Strike and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Casualty Prevention
The Coast Guard seeks solutions to prevent propeller strike and carbon monoxide causalities. Comments will be solicited online until 25 NOV 2011. To...
 
9/16/2011 3:54:00 PM
Recreational Vessel Accident Reporting Notice
The Coast Guard seeks comments regarding recreational vessel accident reporting. Comments will be solicited online until 5 DEC 2011. To submit your...
 
9/23/2011 9:20:00 AM
Going Paddling? Know Your Limits! Get important info from the ACA and USGS.
The US Coast Guard has partnered with the American Canoe Association, and the US Geological Survey to promote safe paddling on the nation's rivers. If...
 
11/18/2011 10:07:00 AM
ATTENTION: Owners of Orion XLT and 12-Guage Signals Notification of Product Replacement Program for certain Un-expired VDS
Recently, Orion has received notice of repeated product failures (signals failing to launch and/or ignite) related to these older XLTs and 12 gauge...
 
11/29/2011 11:21:00 AM
RECALL NOTICE ON MD2010 & MD2012 model 22LB Inflatable Personal Flotation Device
The United States Coast Guard strongly urges mariners and boaters alike to check their Mustang Survival PFDs. Mustang Survival is voluntarily...
 
2/1/2012 9:40:00 AM
Get NOAA's Nautical Charting Calendar for February 2012
On the water, safety is priority number one. As part of their preparations, boaters need to make sure that they have the latest NOAA nautical charting...
 
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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.

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