Safety » Boating-Marine
Full text of boating safety courses. Safe boating tips. Tide prediction. Coast Guard Navigation Center. Beaufort wind force scale.
ABS Marine & Offshore Ship Safety Rules [27440] 
Rules, for the design, construction and operational maintenance of ships and other marine structures
Rules, for the design, construction and operational maintenance of ships and other marine structures
Aids to Navigation - Road Signs of the Waterway [6722]
A quick guide to navigation systems — buoys, beacons, and markers
A quick guide to navigation systems — buoys, beacons, and markers
Analysis of Watercraft Insurance Claims [27753]
Case studies that are instructive as to what can be expected when analyzing watercraft mishaps
Case studies that are instructive as to what can be expected when analyzing watercraft mishaps
Articles and Technical Papers Relating to Maritime Safety and Training [11898]
Series of safety articles on maritime safety, including fire at sea
Series of safety articles on maritime safety, including fire at sea
AWO Responsible Carrier Program & Audit Checklists [20743]
Tools by which companies and auditors verify their compliance with the RCP
Tools by which companies and auditors verify their compliance with the RCP
Barge/Towboat Safety Lessons Plans [20744]
Series of safety lesson plans for the tugboat, towboat and barge industry
Series of safety lesson plans for the tugboat, towboat and barge industry
Boatbuilder's Handbook [13520]
for manufacturers of recreational boats who must comply with the applicable regulations
for manufacturers of recreational boats who must comply with the applicable regulations
Boating and Sailing Guidelines [22912]
Sea State Chart, Risk of Piracy While Sailing in International Waters, Checklist for Safe Boating
Sea State Chart, Risk of Piracy While Sailing in International Waters, Checklist for Safe Boating
Boating Under the Influence [4851]
Boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol is illegal in the USA
Boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol is illegal in the USA
Buoys: Aids to Navigation [26620] On navigable waters marking the sides of channels as seen when entering from seaward
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Model act for capacity label maximum loading and horsepower
[26631] Model act for capacity label maximum loading and horsepower
Choosing a Life Preserver [20567]
A life preserver, also called a personal flotation device (PFD), is a vital sports accessory
A life preserver, also called a personal flotation device (PFD), is a vital sports accessory
Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety [20749]
United States Coast Guard Eighth District Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Program
United States Coast Guard Eighth District Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Program
Engine Cut-Off Switches on Mechanically Powered Vessels [26629]
Model act requiring the use of engine cut-off switches on mechanically powered vessels
[26629] Model act requiring the use of engine cut-off switches on mechanically powered vessels
Equasis [17095]
International database of quality and safety-related information on the world’s merchant ships
International database of quality and safety-related information on the world’s merchant ships
Exposure to Mercury Vapor During the Use of Mercury Carburetor Synchronizers [16570]
Many motorcycle and marine mechanics work in garages without effective ventilation systems
Many motorcycle and marine mechanics work in garages without effective ventilation systems
Fishing Vessel Stability - Best Practices [20748]
A guide that treats a wide range of subjects concerning fishing vessel stability
[20748] A guide that treats a wide range of subjects concerning fishing vessel stability
Marine Cranes and Derricks - Regulations [14092]
Excerpts from USDL/OSHA CFR Title 29 and USCG CFR Title 46
Excerpts from USDL/OSHA CFR Title 29 and USCG CFR Title 46
Marine Life Safety and Fire Safety [10045]
Guidance on lifejackets, lifeboats, fire extinguishing systems, fire detection systems, etc.
Guidance on lifejackets, lifeboats, fire extinguishing systems, fire detection systems, etc.
Marine Loss Prevention [32664]
A series of articles on commercial vessel safety and security including cargo hazard alerts
A series of articles on commercial vessel safety and security including cargo hazard alerts
Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Manual [10040]
Full text of the US Coast Guard's Marine Safety Manual
[10040] Full text of the US Coast Guard's Marine Safety Manual
Maritime Safety Library [10052]
Full text of a large number of maritime safety publications from the US government
Full text of a large number of maritime safety publications from the US government
MARS - Marine Accident Reporting Scheme [20746]
Lessons learned accidents and near-misses in the marine industry
Lessons learned accidents and near-misses in the marine industry
MN-Minnesota Personal Watercraft Laws [25019]
The following is a summary of current Minnesota laws regarding personal watercraft
The following is a summary of current Minnesota laws regarding personal watercraft
Model Act for Safe Towing Practices of Swim Platforms [26630]
A sample regulation for safe towing practices of swim platforms
[26630] A sample regulation for safe towing practices of swim platforms
National Association of Marine Surveyors [26633]
NAMS members survey new and used vessels to determine condition and value
NAMS members survey new and used vessels to determine condition and value
National Safe Boating Council [26621]
Mission is to enhance the safety of the recreational boating experience through education and outreach
Mission is to enhance the safety of the recreational boating experience through education and outreach
Nautical Flags [6609]
Flag etiquette, international maritime signal flags, weather pennants and their meanings
Flag etiquette, international maritime signal flags, weather pennants and their meanings
Naval Vessel Protection Zones [25461]
Guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard to provide for the safety and security of U.S. naval vessels
Guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard to provide for the safety and security of U.S. naval vessels
North American Safe Boating Campaign [26625]
Boating safety tips, fact sheets, statistics, choosing the right life jacket, survivor stories and more
Boating safety tips, fact sheets, statistics, choosing the right life jacket, survivor stories and more
North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners' Association [13251]
Vessel Safety Program - dedicated to safety education and training for fishermen and other mariners
Vessel Safety Program - dedicated to safety education and training for fishermen and other mariners
NOS Mapfinder [2609]
Coastal photography, nautical charts, coastal survey maps, environmental sensitivity index maps, etc
Coastal photography, nautical charts, coastal survey maps, environmental sensitivity index maps, etc
OSHA National Emphasis Program - Shipbreaking [13577]
Directs OSHA's field inspection efforts to address hazards related to shipbreaking operations
Directs OSHA's field inspection efforts to address hazards related to shipbreaking operations
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Renter Orientation Checklist [26626]
Designed for PWC rental agents to use in highlighting PWC safety issue when renting the watercraft
[26626] Designed for PWC rental agents to use in highlighting PWC safety issue when renting the watercraft
PFD's - Personal Flotation Devices [18791]
There are five types of PFD's approved by the Coast Guard
There are five types of PFD's approved by the Coast Guard
Pricing: Marine Consumer Prices [16083]
Database provides values for new and used boats, outboard motors, boat trailers, etc.
Database provides values for new and used boats, outboard motors, boat trailers, etc.
Program for Protection of Merchant Mariners from Occupational Health Problems [11896]
US Coast Guard recommended occupational safety and health program
US Coast Guard recommended occupational safety and health program
Recreational Boating Accident Statistics [356]
Information on recreational boating accidents in the USA
Information on recreational boating accidents in the USA
Reference Guide to State Boating Education Laws and Regulations [26627]
Summarizes information gathered in a survey of states' education laws and regulations
[26627] Summarizes information gathered in a survey of states' education laws and regulations
Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS) [22992]
The shipyard community and OSHA have jointly developed Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS)
The shipyard community and OSHA have jointly developed Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS)
Safety on the Water [26635]
Covers topics such as boarding and loading, distress signals, fire extinguishers, float plan, fueling, anchoring, etc
Covers topics such as boarding and loading, distress signals, fire extinguishers, float plan, fueling, anchoring, etc
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors [26632]
An International Society Dedicated to the Advancement of the Profession of Marine Surveying
An International Society Dedicated to the Advancement of the Profession of Marine Surveying
Tide Prediction: USA Coast [2621]
Tide predictions for today and the next three days along the US coast
Tide predictions for today and the next three days along the US coast
Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry [20745]
Safety materials, audits, checklists, best practices, etc.
Safety materials, audits, checklists, best practices, etc.
US Marine Safety Regulations [2614]
US Coast Guard information on commercial marine safety and environmental protection
US Coast Guard information on commercial marine safety and environmental protection
US Transportation Maritime Databases [22169]
17 databases related to maritime statistics - safety, pollution, commodities, etc.
17 databases related to maritime statistics - safety, pollution, commodities, etc.
USCG Marine Safety Center [14272]
Safety documents and other information of general interest to the maritime community from the US Coast Guard
Safety documents and other information of general interest to the maritime community from the US Coast Guard
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Vessel Safety Check Examiners Database [26628]
Enter your zip code to find the examiners closest to your location
Enter your zip code to find the examiners closest to your location
Vessel Safety Checklist [26624]
Checklist to assist with a bow-to-stern safety inspection of your boat
Checklist to assist with a bow-to-stern safety inspection of your boat
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