Industry Safety
Marine Safety
Watercraft Safety

Rules, for the design, construction and operational maintenance of ships and other marine structures

Technical papers from the American Board of Shipping

A quick guide to navigation systems — buoys, beacons, and markers

Case studies that are instructive as to what can be expected when analyzing watercraft mishaps

Series of safety lesson plans for the tugboat, towboat and barge industry

US Coast Guard information

Used by the Canadian government

A life preserver, also called a personal flotation device

Small passenger vessel pre-inspection checklist

Article on cold water safety and survival

Cruise industry safety standards, environmental policies and more

Wireless and lanyard kill-switches are vital boating safety tools

International database of quality and safety-related information on the world’s merchant ships

Many motorcycle and marine mechanics work in garages without effective ventilation systems

12 page brochure

Choosing the right life jacket

Excerpts from USDL/OSHA CFR Title 29 and USCG CFR Title 46

Guidance on lifejackets, lifeboats, fire extinguishing systems, fire detection systems, etc.

Commercial vessel systems safety designs

Lessons learned accidents and near-misses in the marine industry

On topics such as boating safety issues, education issues and more

NAMS members survey new and used vessels to determine condition and value

Flag etiquette, international maritime signal flags, weather pennants and their meanings

Can be used as a planning or analysis tool but not be used as a navigational aid

Coastal photography, nautical charts, coastal survey maps, environmental sensitivity index maps, etc

National Transportation Safety Board marine accident reports

National Transportation Safety Board Research on marine safety

Directs OSHA's field inspection efforts to address hazards related to shipbreaking operations

There are five types of PFD's approved by the Coast Guard

The shipyard community and OSHA have jointly developed Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS)

Safe operation of ship's gear and rigging procedures

An International Society Dedicated to the Advancement of the Profession of Marine Surveying

Series of safety articles on maritime safety, including fire at sea

Tide predictions for today and the next three days along the US coast

View and search for various Federal Navigation Regulations by subject or location

17 databases related to maritime statistics - safety, pollution, commodities, etc.

US Coast Guard safety division for their personnel

Enter your zip code to find the examiners closest to your location

Example of a program for safety of water vessels devised by a university