Explore the Marina Ecosystem

Maritime Regulators and Agencies

Set and enforce maritime safety and environmental rules.

Maritime Regulators and Agencies

Set and enforce maritime safety and environmental rules.

Organizations to Explore

US Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety

The US Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division works to reduce deaths, injuries and property damage in recreational boating through prevention and education. Its public site provides boating rules, safety information, accident reporting and product-defect resources.

Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security

Transport Canada provides marine safety, licensing, registration, training and vessel inspection information. Its marine page separates recreational and commercial services and links to compliance and enforcement.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is a UK Department for Transport agency. It coordinates maritime and coastal search and rescue, provides ship and seafarer certification, and enforces safety and pollution standards through surveys and inspections.