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The site to obtain regulations, boat and equipment recalls, and resource information. Links to many other sites

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Communications, navigation, navigation rules, and other information

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Home page for the United States Coast Guard. Extensive information about many subjects

Manufacturers Identification Code (MIC) Database

Find current information on a boat manufacturer - fast and easy

Vessel Traffic Service San Francisco

Coordinates the safe and efficient transit of vessels in San Francisco Bay

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Volume VI, Pacific Coast and Pacific Islands

Navigation Rules Online

International and Inland Navigation Rules are combined so comparison between the two sets of Rules is easier

Navigation Rules - Download

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"Chart Number One"

Nautical Chart Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms

Coast Pilot 7

Covers the US coast of California, Oregon and Washington, between Mexico and Canada's British Columbia. Also includes Hawaii and other US territories in the South Pacific

NOAA Charts and Coast Pilot Publications

Includes New Edition information for three official NOAA chart products listed in the order in which they are available to the mariner

Tide Predictions

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Current Predictions

From San Diego Bay to Outer Coast, north of San Francisco


 

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Learn about vessel registration, lawful operation, equipment requirements, discharge and disposal laws, and accident reporting from the California DMV

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