Database containing safety-related information on the world's merchant fleet from both public and private sources.

Describes duties and responsibilities and provides contact details.

Summary of this 1999 law which covers age restrictions, hours of operation, personal flotation devices, and boating safety certificates. From National Council of State Legislatures.

A summary of laws and rules.

Discussion forum relating to all kinds of search and rescue operations, techniques, equipment, victim retrievals and anything else you can think of as long as it involves water.

Features mission statement, information on dockage space, weather forecasts, tide table, contacts, harbor by-laws, and links. Located in Massachusetts.

Marine surveys and consultancy for yachts and professionals, insurance surveys, nautical education and software, shipping and training software. Located in Belgium.

A recognized leader in the promotion of recreational boating safety and education with a membership of over 200 U.S. and Canadian organizations.

Manufacturer of AB Profile Series Inflatable Boats for Fire Departments, Military and rescue.

An independent professional organization composed of marine chemists certified by the National Fire Protection Association.