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USCG Boating Safety
 

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This page is for any person engaged in the manufacture, construction, or assembly of boats or associated equipment, or the importation of boats, associated equipment, or the components thereof, into the United States for sale.

It also provides safety information to boat owners or those considering the purchase of a recreational vessel.

Vessel Determination & Policy Letters Find Coast Guard determinations about which laws and regulations apply to specific vessels, devices, or watercraft. View Determinations Safety Defect Report Review information about safety defect reporting and manufacturer responsibilities for correcting safety issues. Report a Safety Defect Boating Safety Circulars Read useful alerts and updates about recreational boat and equipment safety concerns. View Circulars Product Assurance Branch Learn how the branch tracks safety issues with recreational boats and associated equipment. Explore Product Assurance Manufacturer Identification Code Search Search information about recreational boat manufacturers and importers in the United States and Canada. Search MIC Records MIC Certification Courses Access Manufacturer Identification Code certification course information for manufacturers and importers. View MIC Courses Apply for MIC Request a Manufacturer Identification Code by email with the manufacturer name, U.S. address, and boat types. Email MIC Application Recalls Review recalls for boats and associated equipment for manufacturers and recreational boaters. View Recalls Propeller Guard Test Protocol Open the standardized test protocol for evaluating propeller guard devices on applicable boats. Open Test Protocol Boat Builders Tool Kit Find regulations, checklists, handbooks, circulars, factory inspector details, and other compliance resources. Open Builder Resources