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U.S. Coast Guard

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Alerts

25MM Aerial Signal Launcher Converter Notice
If you possess a 25MM converter for firing 12-gauge shells and such converter was or may have been manufactured before 1997, Orion wants to send you a...

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....

Defective Trident LP Gas Hose Pigtails
Trident rubber reported approx. 265 defective trident marine LP gas 20 inch pigtail hoses manufactured by M.B. Sturgis Inc. have been distributed to...

Recall of Kidde Marine Type Fire Extinguishers
Kidde has issued a recall for several of their marine type fire extinguishers.

Consolidated North American Standard-Wearable PFDs
Consolidated North American Standard-Wearable PFDs

Discarded RadioBeacon Triggers False Alarm
Improperly discarded EPIRBs can lead to false distress calls and costly responses by rescuers.

The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It is produced when a carbon-based fuel-such as gasoline, propane, charcoal, or...

6/12/2009 10:03:00 AM
Beach Safety Video in Pacific Northwest
The Coast Guard plans to distribute a beach safety video along the Oregon and Washington coasts in an effort to remind beachgoers to use caution while...

7/25/2009 10:12:00 AM
Boating Safety Information Sheets
The following Information Sheets express the U.S. Coast Guard's position on selected issues involving Recreational Boating Safety. These information...

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.

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

Aerial Wakeboarding Products - Safety Notification - Bolt Replacement

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.

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The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-5422) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters.

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Last Modified Wednesday April 29, 2009