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SAFETY, HEALTH, EDUCATION & LEGAL Emergency Towing, Personal Floatation Devices, Search & Rescue |
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BoaterExam offers boating
safety courses in Canada to prepare people for the
required boating exam in order to get their boat license. |
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POWERBOATING US
POWERBOATING is the nation's leading hands-on, on-the-water organization,
offering courses for powerboat operators and is an affiliate of US SAILING,
the national governing body for the sport of sailing. Its powerboat courses
are offered through participating schools, community programs and clubs.
These courses highlight on-the-water training for recreational powerboat
operators and instructors, starting at the entry level and progressing into
advanced boat handling, cruising, and applied piloting and navigation. |
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Better Boating Safe Boat Training course that
is accredited by the Canadian Coast Guard and meets the requirements of new legislation
that came into effect April 1999 in Canada. |
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Boat Docking Charles T. Low. Docking Tips
Close Quarters Maneuvering |
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California Department of Boating and Waterways Public
Information, Accident Report, Safety Classes, Publications, Kid's pages, Abandoned
Watercraft Grants |
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Commander Bob's Boating Safety Page hints
and tips on boating safety, state and federal regs, sources for boating safety education.
Quiz, Links, Knots, Checklist, Trivia, and much more. |
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Dinghy Dogs Makes nearly any
solid dinghy as stable as an inflatable |
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Nautical Fire Suppression Ltd. Protect Your
Investment with Sea-Fire marine fire protection systems |
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NavRules NavRules is
a training program for learning the "rules of the road" that all boat operators
are required to know. These rules include the internationally recognized Collision
Regulations, or COLREGS, as well as the US Inland Rules. |
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Pro Skipper.com - Professional
Captain and Crew for hire. Yacht delivery, Charter
Captain, Power Boat Handling Lessons, Safe Boating Course, on the Northeast coast. |
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U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Classes, New York State &
Coast Guard Auxiliary Safe Boating Classes, Jetski / PWC Education, Youth
Boating Classes, Boating Education in Nassau and Suffolk County, Long
Island. Classes ongoing. |
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U.S. Coast Guard - 9th Coast Guard District
Guardians of the Great lakes. The Ninth District Employs nearly 7,000 active duty,
Reserve, Auxiliary and civilian members. The district consists of 2 Air Stations, 2 Air
Facilities, 5 Group Offices, 8 Marine Safety Offices, 9 Cutters and 46 Stations. These
units are responsible for over 1,000 miles of international boarder, 6,700 miles of U.S.
shoreline spanning 8 states and all 5 Great Lakes. |
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Vessel Assist Association of America (VAAA) "The
Boat Owner's Auto Club" Don't let yourself become stranded! Join VAAA today
and enjoy the security of our dedicated fleet of VESSEL ASSIST boats, ready to assist you
24 hours a day! |
| ACR Electronics, Inc. World's leader in safety & survival technology |
| Adventure Marine Mfg. Propeller Safety Guards - designed to protects swimmers, water-skiers, divers etc. from propeller injuries |
| Alaska Office of Boating Safety Information on safe boating in Alaska |
| American Maritime Safety, Inc. (AMS) Established to facilitate the maritime industry's compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations |
| ASM Safe Boating Course dates, locations and manual for Canadian Boating Safety Certification and Pleasure Craft Operators License. Canadian Coast Guard Accredited |
| Arancia Rescue Craft |
| Arizona Game and Fish Department - Frequently asked boating questions. |
| Australian Maritime Safety Authority Official homepage - information about Search and Rescue in Australia, Navigational and other services offered by AMSA such as oil pollution prevention and more. Also lists ships detained by AMSA, and why,which is updated monthly. |
| Australian New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group boating and safety educational resource for students, teachers and members of the boating community |
| Anzsberg's Kids in Boats |
| Baltic Life Jackets |
| Be A Better Boater Answer Canadian boating laws quiz and you could win a boat/motor package or a trip to Mexico. Presented by Canadian Coast Guard and Powerboat Television. |
| BoatClass.com offers boater and personal watercraft safety courses, inland and coastal navigation instruction, marine weather information, and more. Classes offered in the Northeastern US |
| Boat Ed Boating and personal watercraft safety courses approved by Georgia, Ohio, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. |
| BADD - Boaters Against Drunk Driving A national non-profit organization dedicated to public awareness for safe, sober and responsible boating throughout the United States and Canada. |
| Boater's Emergency Service, Inc. Prepaid commercial towing and salvage company serving the western basin and islands area of Lake Erie with all towing, salvage, and SCUBA diving services |
| Boating Information and Laws in New Hampshire Information, rules, regulations, and laws regarding boating and use of New Hampshire waterways and lakes. |
| Boating Instruction |
| Boating Safety Boater's Resource Center |
| Boating Safety Institute of America Provides boating safety instruction in the Northern New Jersey, Metro New York and Connecticut area. "Boating Basics" course offers a basic overview of boat and personal watercraft operation, while meeting new state requirements for boating and personal watercraft safety education. |
| Boating Safety Regulations by Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Power boat and personal watercraft safety regulations including age restrictions and operator competency. |
| BoatSafe.com & BoatSafeKids Boating Safety for Kids presented in a fun way. Covering subjects from the history of navigation to why boats float and everything else you could possibly think of. |
| BoatSavvy Marine Instruction & Counseling Professional Marine Counselors and Personal Trainers available by the hour |
| BoatWashington A boating safety resource for all recreational boaters |
| The Boat/U.S. Safety Course |
| The Canadian Lifeboat Institution |
| Canadian Coast Guard |
| Capt Roy's, Inc. Coast Guard captains license training |
| Center for Marine Training and Safety |
| Chapman School of Seamanship has been teaching the world boating skills and safety for over 25 years |
| Choose Your Cover Cancer Prevention & Control |
| Clark Country Sheriff's Office, Marine Patrol Unit |
| The Coastguard Agency |
| Coast Guard Auxiliary (including Power Squadron) |
| Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety |
| Colorado State Parks Boating Safety General news, registration requirements, operation rules, boating courses and regulations. Lake and reservoir information. |
| Coos Bay Power Squadron |
| Colorado State Parks Boating Safety General news, registration requirements, operation rules, boating courses and regulations. Lake and reservoir information. |
| Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Boating and personal watercraft frequently asked questions. |
| Cospas-Sarsat - International Satellite System for Search And Rescue International satellite system co-ordinated by USA,Russia, France and Canada. This is the place to go for information regarding Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon's (EPIRB's), i.e. how they work, list of EPIRB manufacturers and more. |
| Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Boating registration, regulations, boating safety program and classes, and boating access sites. |
| Equasis Database containing safety-related information on the worlds merchant fleet. It will collect existing information from both public and private sources. |
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Evac-U8
mfgr.
of the EVAC-U8
Emergency Escape Smoke Hood, has designed a back-up system for firefighter SCBA equipment
called EVAC-PRO. |
| Fireboy-Xintex specializes in safety systems for the marine industry, including fire extinguishers, and gasoline fume and carbon monoxide detectors |
| First aid pak inc. First Aid Kits |
| Florida Marine Patrol |
| Flotilla 157, Orange County, CA |
| Foundation for Safe Boating and Marine Information, Inc. - volunteer organization working for a healthy, clean, and safe marine environment in NY, NJ, and CT |
| Future Products Corporation offering Aqua Force swimwear flotation devices for children |
| Gedon.com mfgrs. emergency supplies and equipment including liferafts, dighys lifejackets, and more. Also offers ships/yacht services and survey stations |
| Heads-Up Navigation Canadian Coast Guard proficiency licensing |
| Hervey Bay marine Training Centre Boat Licence and Marine Training Courses. Boating Instruction, Navigation, New Boaties Info. Australia |
| Hypothermia Dangers of cold Water |
| International Marine Signal Flags |
| International Sail and Power Association International certification program with an emphasis on excellence in safe handling and skillful use of pleasure craft (Canada) |
| Japanese Maritime Safety Agency Maintenance of public order, oil pollution response and Search and Rescue. Hydrographic surveys, oceanographic observation and provision of navigational charts, publications and information that required to ensure navigational safety. |
| Lalizas Hellas mfgr. of marine accessories and safety products in Greece |
| Lifeboat Services around the world |
| Life Raft & Survival Equipment, Inc. (LRSE) |
| Liferaft Systems Australia |
| Maine Boating Laws - Summary of Maine boating laws and rules. |
| Marine Accident Investigation Branch (UK) |
| Marine Department Peninsular Malaysia Marine Department Peninsular Malaysia, being responsible for regulating the safety of Marine transportation within Malaysian waters, has embarked on an awareness programme to inform all our customers, whether local or international, on the latest developments affecting the safe use of our waters in Peninsular Malaysia |
| Marine Incident Investigation Unit - Australia Part of the Dept. of Transport, Australia, conducting investigations into marine related accidents and incidents. Reports regarding various incidents available on-line. |
| Marine Medical Systems On-board emergency medical supply kits |
| Marine Training and Consulting MTAC offers Coast Guard approved basic boating safety courses and examinations for Canadian boaters |
| Maritime and Coastguard Agency The primary aim of the Agency is to develop, promote and enforce high standards of marine safety; to minimise loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users; respond to maritime emergencies 24 hours a day and to minimise the risk of pollution of the marine environment from ships and where pollution occurs, minimising the impact on UK interests. |
| Maritime Institute Professional training and licensing through Coast Guard approved courses in seamanship, navigation, radar, and pilotage |
| Maritime Mobile Access and Retrieval System (MARS) |
| Maryland Boating Regulations Maryland state and federal requirements for recreational vessels. |
| MCA Maritime and Coastguard Agency UK |
| MGI International Marine Safety Solutions, Inc. Products |
| Mustang Survival designing, engineering and manufacturing protective clothing for activities near water |
| National Boat Owners Association (NBOA) Towing and other services |
| National Safe Boating Council The NSBC presently has a membership of over 200 U.S. and Canadian organizations, all with an interest in boating safety and education. |
| National Safe Boating Council |
| National Transportation Safety Board (USA) |
| Nautical Know How |
| New Jersey Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Services - New Jersey boating facts. |
| Northcape (Boat/US Towing Service) |
| Office of Boating Safety Canada - Proposed amendments to the Boating Restriction Regulations, Safe Boating Guide, directory of accredited course providers, foreign vessels, personal floatation devices, compliance plates, and notification to pleasure craft surveying organizations. |
| Office of Boating Safety US Federal requirements and safety tips for recreational boaters. |
| Oregon State Marine Board Boating safety, education, regulations, registration, access, and alerts. |
| Pat's Boating in Canada |
| Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Boating and personal watercraft registration, safety education, laws and regulations, and accident statistics. |
| Proposed Boating Regulations in Canada |
| Relief Band To diminish nausea |
| Rescue Coordination Centre NETwork |
| Rescue Training Resource and Guide |
| SAFE HARBOR |
| Safe/Sea Online marine assistance towing and salvage company based in Rhode Island. We provide 24 hour, year-round marine towing, Salvage and assistance services to recreational boaters in Narragansett Bay, Block Island Sound, and Rhode Island Sound. |
| saferseas.com The Mariner's Safety Guide, Boating Basics is an interactive tutorial on CD-ROM with over 4 hours of video, and audio presented with a cool graphical interface perfect for beginners, kids and even a challenge for the ol' salt. Pass the 84 question interactive final examination to recieve your course completion certificate! |
| SAR Australia (PADS) |
| SARinfo |
| sci. geo. satellite - nav Newsgroup |
| Seapro Marine, Inc. mfgs a compact, reusable life preserver which is worn around the waist |
| Sea Tow - Your Road Service at Sea Sea Tow's main site, complete with special offers, on-line charts, weather information, safe boating information, marina guides and much more. |
| Shanghai Haishi Sports & Life Preservers Co., Ltd. mfg life preservers, waterproof jackets and pants, neoprene wet suits, and a series of fishing tackle vests |
| Shawn Alladio Inc. Water rescue and safety specialists |
| Skyblazer Signal ProductsFlares and other signaling and survival products |
| Sleavin Family Foundation non-profit organization dedicated to promoting maritime safety through education, awareness, and dialogue. |
| Small Boats Institute small boat safety and courses |
| Sound Environment Associates NASBLA approved safe boating and jet ski type courses in one day |
| Sporting Lives, Inc. Mfg of Sospenders, personal floatation devices |
| Stormy Seas Clothing & Grundens Foul Weather Gear Lifejackets |
| Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau New York. Summary of the bureau's operations, boat, and dive team. Personal watercraft and boating safety requirements. Regulations for driving on Fire Island. |
| Switlik Life Rafts |
| Tacoma Tugboat Company Serves Puget Sound boat and property owners by providing Anchor and Buoy service and marine towing service. |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife - Digest of the Texas Water Safety Act. |
| Transportation Safety Board of Canada |
| Taylortec, Inc. Seahorse lifejackets and ring buoys |
| TowBOAT/U.S. The national web site for the TowBOAT/U.S. This site includes information about BOAT/U.S.'s chain of towing services, including price, availability, maps showing locations of tow providers, and a FAQ (frequently asked questions). |
| USBI Personal Watercraft Safety |
| U.S. Coast Guard |
| U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary National Web Site |
| U.S. Coast Guard R&D Page |
| U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Satety Includes recall section, statistics, FAQS, Tips and more |
| U.S. Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Analysis |
| U.S. Coast Guard Los Angeles Long Beach District Includes Licensing & inspection Info. |
| U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center (MIC) Mfg's Identification Code search |
| Utah State Parks and Recreation - Boating information about Utah State Parks. |
| Vermont Boating Safety Operating laws and regulations. |
| Vermont Safe Boating Course |
| Virginia Water Safety Coalition water safety resources for educators, health and safety professionals and emergency response agencies |
| Waterways Authority of New South Wales, Australia - Self-funding regulatory authority dedicated to ensuring the safe and environmentally responsible use of NSW waterways by all boat operators. |
| Western Boaters Safety Group WBSG promotes safe boating practices, publishes marine service center listings, group boat/yacht insurance programs and monitors legislative action |
| www.powerboat-training.co.uk offers information on powerboat and sportsboat training, articles by instructors, course information, and profiles of schools |