Jan. 27, 2022

Updated Fire Extinguisher Requirements

New Fire Equipment Regulations takes effect on April 20, 2022.

Oct. 7, 2021

Fall 2021 issue of the Boating Safety Circular now available

Boating Safety Division, Recreational Boating Product Assurance Branch releases fall 2021 issue of the Boating Safety Circular.

Sept. 7, 2021

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee appoints new members

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the appointment of twenty individuals to serve as members of the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (NBSAC).

Sept. 3, 2021

Coast Guard to Approve Level 100 Inherently Buoyant Lifejackets

The Coast Guard has issued a policy letter on obtaining Coast Guard approval on Level 100 lifejackets.

June 24, 2021

2021 Operation Dry Water Heightened Alcohol Awareness and Enforcement Weekend

2021 Operation Dry Water Heightened Alcohol Awareness and Enforcement Weekend

May 24, 2021

National Safe Boating Week is May 22-28, 2021

Each spring we celebrate National Safe Boating Week. The Coast Guard urges you during this week and throughout the entire year to follow safe boating practices and to exercise courtesy on the waterways.

April 24, 2021

NEW LAW REQUIRING USE OF ENGINE CUT-OFF SWITCHES

Operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL) as of April 1, 2021.

March 24, 2021

Spring 2021 issue of Boating Safety Circular now available

Spring 2021 issue of Boating Safety Circular now available

Feb. 12, 2015

Kidde recalls plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers

A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury.

July 25, 2014

FY 2014 National NonProfit Organization Grant Awards Announced

The U.S. Coast Guard announced that they have awarded 24 competitive grants totaling more than $4.8 million for recreational boating safety initiatives.

June 30, 2014

Mustang Survival has recalled the MRD100/MRD101 Rescue Stick

Mustang Survival has recalled the MRD100/MRD101 Rescue Stick.

July 1, 2013

Get NOAA's Nautical Charting Calendar for July 2013

On the water, safety is priority number one. As part of their preparations, boaters need to make sure that they have the latest NOAA nautical charting calendar on hand to avoid groundings or accidents while navigating along the coast. With modern technological advancements, obtaining the latest charting calendar is easier and more important than ever.

June 27, 2013

Composite Propane Cylinder Emergency Recall

Composite tanks have been very popular with cruising boaters and Rivers since they are lighter than metal tanks, are rust-proof, and are translucent so that one can see how much propane is left in the tank.

March 20, 2013

2011 National Recreational Boating Survey Released

The U.S. Coast Guard has released its Report on the 2011 National Recreational Boating Survey. This report focuses on overall boating participation, boat ownership, types and amount of time boats are being used nationwide. With this data, we will be able to implement, refine, and measure the success of the strategies we employ in creating an improved boating environment nationwide.