| GCat | Industry Safety |
| MCat | Marine Safety |
| SCat | Watercraft Safety |
Full text of boating safety courses. Safe boating tips. Tide prediction. Coast Guard Navigation Center. Beaufort wind force scale.
ABS Marine & Offshore Ship Safety Rules [27440] 
Rules, for the design, construction and operational maintenance of ships and other marine structures
Rules, for the design, construction and operational maintenance of ships and other marine structures
Aids to Navigation - Road Signs of the Waterway [6722] A quick guide to navigation systems — buoys, beacons, and markers
Analysis of Watercraft Insurance Claims [27753]
Case studies that are instructive as to what can be expected when analyzing watercraft mishaps
Case studies that are instructive as to what can be expected when analyzing watercraft mishaps
Articles and Technical Papers Relating to Maritime Safety and Training [11898]
Series of safety articles on maritime safety, including fire at sea
Series of safety articles on maritime safety, including fire at sea
Barge/Towboat Safety Lessons Plans [20744]
Series of safety lesson plans for the tugboat, towboat and barge industry
Series of safety lesson plans for the tugboat, towboat and barge industry
Engine Cut-Off Switches on Mechanically Powered Vessels ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[26629]
Model act requiring the use of engine cut-off switches on mechanically powered vessels
[26629] Model act requiring the use of engine cut-off switches on mechanically powered vessels
Equasis [17095]
International database of quality and safety-related information on the world’s merchant ships
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
Marine Cranes and Derricks - Regulations [14092]
Excerpts from USDL/OSHA CFR Title 29 and USCG CFR Title 46
Excerpts from USDL/OSHA CFR Title 29 and USCG CFR Title 46
Marine Life Safety and Fire Safety [10045]
Guidance on lifejackets, lifeboats, fire extinguishing systems, fire detection systems, etc.
Guidance on lifejackets, lifeboats, fire extinguishing systems, fire detection systems, etc.
MARS - Marine Accident Reporting Scheme [20746]
Lessons learned accidents and near-misses in the marine industry
Lessons learned accidents and near-misses in the marine industry
National Association of Marine Surveyors [26633]
NAMS members survey new and used vessels to determine condition and value
NAMS members survey new and used vessels to determine condition and value
Nautical Flags [6609]
Flag etiquette, international maritime signal flags, weather pennants and their meanings
Flag etiquette, international maritime signal flags, weather pennants and their meanings
NOAA's On-Line Chart Viewer [26369]
Can be used as a planning or analysis tool but not be used as a navigational aid
Can be used as a planning or analysis tool but not be used as a navigational aid
NOS Mapfinder [2609]
Coastal photography, nautical charts, coastal survey maps, environmental sensitivity index maps, etc
Coastal photography, nautical charts, coastal survey maps, environmental sensitivity index maps, etc
OSHA National Emphasis Program - Shipbreaking [13577]
Directs OSHA's field inspection efforts to address hazards related to shipbreaking operations
Directs OSHA's field inspection efforts to address hazards related to shipbreaking operations
PFD's - Personal Flotation Devices [18791]
There are five types of PFD's approved by the Coast Guard
There are five types of PFD's approved by the Coast Guard
Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS) [22992]
The shipyard community and OSHA have jointly developed Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS)
The shipyard community and OSHA have jointly developed Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS)
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors [26632]
An International Society Dedicated to the Advancement of the Profession of Marine Surveying
An International Society Dedicated to the Advancement of the Profession of Marine Surveying
Tide Prediction: USA Coast [2621]
Tide predictions for today and the next three days along the US coast
Tide predictions for today and the next three days along the US coast
US Transportation Maritime Databases [22169]
17 databases related to maritime statistics - safety, pollution, commodities, etc.
17 databases related to maritime statistics - safety, pollution, commodities, etc.
USCG Office of Safety and Environmental Health [14272]
US Coast Guard safety division for their personnel
US Coast Guard safety division for their personnel
Vessel Safety Check Examiners Database [26628]
Enter your zip code to find the examiners closest to your location
Enter your zip code to find the examiners closest to your location
Water Vessel Safety Program [35129]
Example of a program for safety of water vessels devised by a university
Example of a program for safety of water vessels devised by a university
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