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Personal Safety Devices (PFD) - All recreational boats must carry one wearable PFD (Type I, II, III or Type V PFD) for each person aboard. A Type V PFD provides performance of either a Type I, II, or III PFD (as marked on its label) and must be used according to the label requirements. Any boat 16ft and longer (except canoes and kayaks) must also carry one throw able PFD (Type IV PFD). Federal requirements an safety tips for Recreational Boats
Boating Under the Influence (BUI) - Every boater needs to understand the risks of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs (BUI). It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in every state. The Coast Guard also enforces a federal law that prohibits BUI. This law pertains to ALL boats (from canoes and rowboats to the largest ships) — and includes foreign vessels that operate in U.S. waters, as well as U.S. vessels on the high seas. Do you Know the effects?
America's Boating Course - If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, check out America's Boating Course. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete America's Boating Course. And, this beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. America's Boating Course can be taken in any of four ways: on the Internet, by studying an 80-page course manual or with a CD or along with Coast Guard courses. No matter how you like to learn, when you sign up (Internet) you'll receive a complete package which includes the course manual, the boating course CD, and a PIN number giving you access to the Internet course. The course manual, CD and online course contain identical material, except for your state-specific boating law, which can only be accessed online. This boat safety course is fun and very thorough.
Vessel Safety Check (VSC)
What is a Vessel Safety Check?
Your Only Risk is Not Having One
How It Works
What Does a Vessel Safety Check Cover?
How Do I Request a Free Vessel Safety Check?
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NEW! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its new Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) document (PDF: 1290 KB / 57 pages), designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime vessels. An online Fact Sheet on the SVSS is also available. Auxiliarists are encouraged to become familiar with these documents, and to promote America's Waterway Watch Program when conducting RBS activities (teaching public education courses, conducting vessel safety checks, conducting RBS program visits, and making speeches to local marinas, yacht clubs, and other groups).
Maritime Domain Awareness - In December 2002, the Coast Guard published its "Maritime Strategy for Homeland Security," which established key objectives and means to achieve them to mitigate the risks associated with threats to our Nation’s maritime security and to prevent terrorist attacks. The primary components of this strategy include awareness of threats and vulnerabilities, prevention and protection against these threats, and response to potential attacks.
Awareness is clearly a key component, because the success of prevention, protection, and response clearly requires awareness. Maritime Domain Awareness is defined as "the effective understanding of anything associated with the global maritime environment that could impact the security, safety, economy or environment of the United States
