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MCat: Safety
Cat: Boating-Marine

Full text of boating safety courses. Safe boating tips. Tide prediction. Coast Guard Navigation Center. Beaufort wind force scale.

77 Resources
ABS Technical Papers [20752] ?

Technical papers from the American Board of Shipping

Updated Aids to Navigation - Road Signs of the Waterway [6722] ?

A quick guide to navigation systems — buoys, beacons, and markers

Army Watercraft Safety Program [pdf] [14090] ?

Manual for a marine safety program

AWO Responsible Carrier Program & Audit Checklists [20743] ?

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

Boatbuilder's Handbook [13520] ?

For manufacturers of recreational boats who must comply with the applicable regulations

Boating Accident Report [10053] ?

US Coast Guard data on boating accidents

Boating and Sailing Guidelines [22912] ?

Sea State Chart, Risk of Piracy While Sailing in International Waters, Checklist for Safe Boating

Boating and Sailing Safety [19459] ?

Information that can help you stay safe on the water

Boating Basics Safety Course [2607] ?

Full text of online course on boating safety approved by NASBLA

Boating Safety Basics [22238] ?

Enjoying the water safely

Boating Safety Circulars [13082] ?

Source of information on boating safety topics

Boating Safety Regulations [2614] ?

US Coast Guard information

Boating Under the Influence [4851] ?

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

Canada - Nonresident Recreation Boating Rules [25267] ?

Understanding boating and marine safety regulations in Canada

Canada: Pre-Departure Marine Safety Inspection Checklist [5499] ?

Used by the Canadian government

Choosing a Life Preserver [20567] ?

A life preserver, also called a personal flotation device

Coast Guard Inspection Checklist [pdf] [26636] ?

Small passenger vessel pre-inspection checklist

Coast Guard Navigation Center [26623] ?

GPS, Loran and more

Cold Water Safety [19266] ?

Article on cold water safety and survival

Cruise Ship Safety [20759] ?

Cruise industry safety standards, environmental policies and more

Engine Cut-Off Switches on Mechanically Powered Vessels [pdf] [26629] ?

Wireless and lanyard kill-switches are vital boating safety tools

Equasis [17095] ?

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

Fishing Vessel Safety Program [20748] ?

The US Coast Guard program

Float Plan for Boaters [23831] ?

Make sure you are prepared - use this sample plan

Immersion Suit Care & Inspection [20757] ?

12 page brochure

Introduction to Marine Electricity [pdf] [14091] ?

Covers marine electrical safety and AC / DC fundamentals

Life Jackets [25018] ?

Choosing the right life jacket

Marine Cranes and Derricks - Regulations [14092] ?

Excerpts from USDL/OSHA CFR Title 29 and USCG CFR Title 46

Marine Crewman's Handbook [14089] ?

Full text of a field manual for marine crewmen

Marine Life Safety and Fire Safety [10045] ?

Guidance on lifejackets, lifeboats, fire extinguishing systems, fire detection systems, etc.

Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Manual [pdf] [10040] ?

Full text of the US Coast Guard's Marine Safety Manual

Marine Safety Center Technical Articles [10701] ?

Commercial vessel systems safety designs

Marine Safety, Security & Environmental Protection [11897] ?

Safety hazards in the maritime industry

Maritime Safety Documents [1742] ?

Technical resources useful for maritime industry safety programs

Maritime Safety Library [10052] ?

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

MN-Minnesota Personal Watercraft Laws [25019] ?

The following is a summary of current Minnesota laws regarding personal watercraft

Model Acts for Safe Boating [26630] ?

Sample regulations for safe boat operation, personal safety and more

NASBLA Policy Positions [26631] ?

On topics such as boating safety issues, education issues and more

National Association of Marine Surveyors [26633] ?

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

Nautical Flags [6609] ?

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

Navy Safety Programs - Dosimetry, Hazardous Materials [11564] ?

Manuals related to personnel radiation dosimetry and hazardous materials

North American Safe Boating Campaign [26625] ?

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

NOS Mapfinder [2609] ?

Coastal photography, nautical charts, coastal survey maps, environmental sensitivity index maps, etc

Updated NTSB Marine Accident Reports [7968] ?

National Transportation Safety Board marine accident reports

Updated NTSB Marine Safety Recommendations [8320] ?

National Transportation Safety Board Research on marine safety

OSHA National Emphasis Program - Shipbreaking [13577] ?

Directs OSHA's field inspection efforts to address hazards related to shipbreaking operations

Paddlesport Safety Guidelines [22306] ?

Rules of the Road for Paddlers

Personal Watercraft (PWC) Renter Orientation Checklist [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

Pricing: Marine Consumer Prices [16083] ?

Database provides values for new and used boats, outboard motors, boat trailers, etc.

Recreational Boating Accident Statistics [356] ?

Information on recreational boating accidents in the USA

Reference Guide to State Boating Laws [26627] ?

Recreational boating safety public law in the 50 states

Rope Knots [26634] ?

How to tie several nautical knots

Safe Boating Tips [2608] ?

Series of safety tips for recreational boaters in the United States

Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS) [22992] ?

The shipyard community and OSHA have jointly developed Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS)

Ship's Gear and Equipment [14087] ?

Safe operation of ship's gear and rigging procedures

Small Boat Safety [pdf] [18878] ?

Sample small boat safety checklist, accident report form and float plan

Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors [26632] ?

An International Society Dedicated to the Advancement of the Profession of Marine Surveying

Stay Safe on the Water [23832] ?

Safety tips for boaters

Technical Papers on Maritime Safety [11898] ?

Series of safety articles on maritime safety, including fire at sea

Tide Prediction: USA Coast [2621] ?

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.

Updated US Coast Guard Civil Engineering Manual [pdf] [25473] ?

Coast Guard Naval Engineering policies and procedures

US Coast Guard Navigation Rules [11895] ?

View and search for various Federal Navigation Regulations by subject or location

US Transportation Maritime Databases [22169] ?

17 databases related to maritime statistics - safety, pollution, commodities, etc.

USCG Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety [20749] ?

Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examination Booklet; Operator's Guide

USCG Marine Safety Manuals [11896] ?

US Coast Guard recommended occupational safety and health program

USCG Office of Safety and Environmental Health [14272] ?

US Coast Guard safety division for their personnel

Vessel Safety Check [26624] ?

Information to assist with a bow-to-stern safety inspection of your boat

Vessel Safety Check Examiners Database [26628] ?

Enter your zip code to find the examiners closest to your location


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