United States Coast Guard Office of
Boating Safety
Boating Safety Division
Volumes of information under
Boating Safety including safety brochures,
recall notices, port closures, boating safety courses and how to have your vessel checked.
USCG Boating Safety Circulars:
Boating Safety Circulars
The Coast Guard periodically publishes important notices for the boating public in publications called "Boating Safety Circulars." Content includes advisories about newly identified boating hazards, information on
boat defects and recalls, rules and
regulations for recreational boats, and other news and information of interest to the boating community.
USCG Recalls Database:
Recalls Database
Are you wondering about the safety
record of a
boat you own or plan to
purchase? The U.S. Coast Guard maintains a database on all manufacturer recalls of recreational boats and related
equipment that are due to safety defects and non-compliance. Safety defects are considered to be conditions that can cause failure without warning and that create a substantial risk of personal injury. Use this handy resource to find out whether there have been safety concerns you should know about for a specific recreational boat. [NOT easily searchable]