Boating Safety Division Alerts

Current Alerts

Alerts are important advisories issued by the U.S. Coast Guard to all boaters or anyone on or near the water. These include new laws, rules, restrictions, health-related or equipment warnings, and other information that could seriously affect you or have an impact on your boating experience.

Jeppesen Marine C-MAP End-User Bulletin

Safety Bulletin related to certain OEM navigation systems that read Jeppesen Marine C-MAP MAX brand digital charting products. ...more>>

GROCO Through Hull Valve Recall

Possible defective GROCO through hull valve models IBV, FBV, FV and TWV ...more>>

Nobeltec Navigation Software Defect

Nobeltec Navigation Software Defect ...more>>

BFA Life Raft Recall

Life Raft Recall ...more>>

Carbon Monoxide Advisory (Hand-Held Shower)

Carbon Monoxide Advisory (Hand-Held Shower) Press Release ...more>>

Viking Liferaft Recall

Safety Notice ...more>>

Fire Extinguisher Recall

Improper valve stem seat installation. ...more>>

Non-serviceable unicellular foam PFD

Problems with unicellular plastic foam PFDs ...more>>

Manufacturer issues life raft safety alert

Life raft safety alert ...more>>

(NEW!) Danger for Young PWC Operators...

The Coast Guard is urging parents to ensure their children get educated about boating safety before operating or riding a personal watercraft. ...more>>

100-Yard-Approach

100-yard-approach ...more>>

Carbon Monoxide Advisory (Generator Exhaust)

The Coast Guard advises owners and operators ...more>>

Port Closures & Restrictions

The latest on local ...more>>