Boat Accidents Info

Boat Accidents and Injuries Resource Links

US Coast Guard Home Page
Statistics, facts and history related to safety, boating information and the US Coast Guard.

US Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
Provides information about accident prevention, safety, regulations, recalls and statistics about accidents and fatalities on US waterways.

US Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection
US Department of Homeland Security website containing news and information on the US Coast Guard. Information includes organizational charts, directory, programs and services

US Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration
Contains maritime publications including a compilation of federal maritime laws, the Merchant Marine Act, Documentation of Vessels, the American Fisheries Act and the Shipping Act.

International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots
The International Marine Division of the International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO. Contains information on membership, future plans, maritime professionals' links and resources.

Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations
Trade association for commercial fisherman on the West Coast. Provides information on recent court cases, fishery protection issues, dam reform and other fishery resources.

Summary of Admiralty Law
An overview of admiralty law, including federal statutes, state statutes, international conventions, treaties and links to relevant Internet resources.

National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
An association that represents the boating authorities of all 50 states in the US focused on making boating safe. Find information about education, law, events and policy.

The Mother of All Maritime Links
Large collection of maritime links, including boatbuilding, boating, designs, education, nautical charts, repairs, software, weather reports and other information.

Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide
The Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide includes information including case law, opinions, international maritime conventions and links to other resources on the Internet.

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