Transportation Worker Identification Credential - In this time of
heightened security, all transportation workers need to become
informed about the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
You will need a TWIC to gain unescorted access to secure areas of
Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities and
vessels.
Vessel Documentation Search By Name - Access the United States
Coast Guard's (USCG) vessel data base and extract vessel
characteristic, documentation, and ownership data
MarineWaypoints.com - An extensive directory of marine related web sites - Boating, diving, fishing, gear, sailing, weather, and everything else!
Site also has a learning center including flags, nautical glossary and much
more.
Boating and Marine Regulations
Admiralty and
Maritime Law Guide - The Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide includes over
1,500 annotated links to admiralty law resources on the Internet and a
growing database of admiralty case digests, opinions and international
maritime conventions.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations -
Includes some CMRs which are relevant to boating, environmental issues and
water resources - Some of the CMRs require Adobe Acrobat Reader to read
the PDF files.
Federal Maritime Commission's Home Page -
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) was established in 1961 as an independent government agency, responsible for the regulation of shipping in the foreign trades of the United States.
Massachusetts
Department of Fish & Game Licensing & Registration Page - The
Department of Fish & Game and the Office of Law Enforcement issue a wide
variety of licenses and registrations including hunting and fishing
licenses, non-commercial lobster permits, commercial fishing permits as well
as boat, snowmobile and atv registrations.
Massachusetts General Laws - The Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) has several Chapters which pertain to
boating and marine interests
Official U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules page
- Here you will find information about Navigation Rules (International -
Inland), COMDTINST M16672.2D, also known as the Rules of the Road or the Nav
Rules.
PWC Conflict Resolution - This site provides useful information about programs effective in helping to resolve disputes about the use of public waters, including issues relating to the use of personal watercraft
(PWC).
Reference Guide to State Boating Laws
- The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators offers this
reference guide to promote greater uniformity in state boating laws and to
facilitate the enforcement and administration of such laws.
BoatingSafety.com - Boating Safety Resource Page - Boating Safety Information
- Rules of the Road, The Coast Guard
License Tests, Links to the
weather & tides and a lot more.
IMO Home page - The International Maritime Organization is the United Nations' specialized agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.
Maritime Safety
Information - The mission of the Maritime Domain is to provide global
maritime geospatial intelligence in support of national security objectives
including safety of navigation, international obligations, intelligence
activities and joint military operations.
USCG Marine Safety Regulatory Home Page -
Here you will find information regarding proposed and final Federal regulations affecting commercial vessel safety, port safety and security, and marine safety and environmental protection.
Vessel Safety
Checks - A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat
(Vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment
required by State and the Federal regulations.
Boating Safety Courses
Boaters Tests by
BoatFix.Com - Rules of the Road Test, Navigations Lights Test,
Navigation Test, AB Seaman's Test and Safety Test
Boatwise® - Captains License Classes, Safe Boating Basics Classes - Classes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island
New England Maritime - Captains
License and Boating Safety Courses in Hyannis, MA, Marshfield and Marina
Bay, Quincy. Courses may be offered at your facility with a minimum number
of students.
More Here
- Here's one of our pages that has several more resources listed.
Boat, Fishing & Marine Shows
Boston International In-Water Boat Show
- The Boston Boat Show features an enormous display of power boats and
sailboats - big and small. Additionally, you can learn about hundreds and
marine-related products and services, from print publications to the latest
boating electronics.
FISHEXPO & WorkBoat Atlantic - Fish Expo WorkBoat Atlantic has been the
meeting place for the East Coast commercial marine community. It has always
been the year's best opportunity to examine and purchase the latest marine
technology and equipment. With the increased fish stocks and the ever
-strengthening workboat industry, this event promises to be better than
ever.
New England Boat Show
- The oldest, largest and most respected boating marketplace in the
Northeast. The New England Boat Show is held annually at the new, state of
the art, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC).
Boston Resources
Bostonboating.com - Boating, fishing, and watersports directory for Boston, North and South Shore of Massachusetts
Sail Boston -
Since 1992, Sail Boston, Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, has
hosted more than 300 international tall ships and vessels of interest to
Boston and many Massachusetts coastal communities.
Skye Marine Services - Skye
Marine Services is dedicated to providing the highest quality services to
the boating industry. We specialize in marine surveying. Whether you are
purchasing a boat large or small, we can inspect it and produce a detailed
analysis of the condition and value. We also perform surveys for damage
claims and appraisals. Boston, Massachusetts
Bay Sails Marine - Manufacturer of the Alcar Environmental pumpout boat. Exlusive dealer for Alcar boats, the boat of choice for fishermen, harbormasters, and marina owners.
Clean Vessel Act Program - Purpose: Provide pumpout and dump stations for boaters to dispose of human waste in an environmentally safe manner. Pumpout stations are used to pump waste out of recreational boat holding tanks. Dump stations are used to empty portable toilets
Clean Vessel Act - Pumpout in Massachusetts - Since the CVA program's
inception, Massachusetts' harbors have put more pumpout boats in service
than any other state. Site provides info about facilities in Massachusetts
Coastal Zone Management - a voluntary partnership between the Federal government and U.S. coastal states and territories authorized by Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, restore and enhance the resources of the Nation's coastal zone for this and succeeding generations...
EPA - Laws and Regulations
- Laws, Regulations, Guidance & Dockets from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
EPA New England - No Discharge Areas - A No Discharge Area is a designated body of water that prohibits the discharge of treated and untreated boat sewage.
Massachusetts Coastal Zone
Management - MCZM - The goal of the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office
(MCZM) is to protect the natural resources of the coast while promoting responsible economic development.
Also Port and Harbor Planning in the Massachusetts Coastal Zone
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
- This Web site is your gateway to information about the work MassDEP does
to ensure clean air and water, the safe management of toxic and hazards, the
recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous
waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal
resources.
Massachusetts Riverways Programs - The mission of the Riverways Program is to promote the restoration and protection of the ecological integrity of the Commonwealth's watersheds: rivers, streams and adjacent lands
Massachusetts Pumpout Facilities
- Sewage released from boats contributes bacteria, nutrients, and chemicals
to coastal waters. Pumpout facilities are available throughout Massachusetts
so boaters can conveniently and properly dispose of their wastes.
MEPA HOME PAGE - Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act.
The Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act - MEPA - requires that state
agencies study the environmental consequences of their actions, including
permitting and financial assistance. It also requires them to take all
feasible measures to avoid, minimize, and mitigate damage to the
environment.
MIT Sea Grant Center for Coastal Resources
- The MIT Sea Grant Center for Coastal Resources (MITSG CCR) is committed to
disseminating scientific and technical information to those who value the
coast and its natural resources. This site highlights research, monitoring
programs, and management actions in the areas of marine bioinvasive species,
water and sediment quality, and habitats within the geographic areas of
Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay, coastal Massachusetts and the Gulf of
Maine.
Mystic River Watershed Association
- MyRWA was founded thirty years ago with a mission to restore clean water
in the Mystic River watershed, protect water and related natural resources,
and establish relevant public information and education programs.
National Ocean Service Homepage - To be the Nation's principal advocate for coastal and ocean stewardship through partnerships at all levels
The Boston Harbor Association - The
Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) is the leading harbor advocacy group
working to promote a clean, alive, and accessible Boston Harbor. Founded in
1973 by the League of Women Voters and the Boston Shipping Association, TBHA
prides itself in its creative and innovative programs that help to educate
the public and build a consensus for a clean and alive Harbor.
The Trustees of Reservations - The nation's oldest private statewide conservation and preservation organization. Since 1891, we have protected over 33,000 acres of land in Massachusetts, including 83 public reservations representing many of the state's most scenic, ecologically rich, and historically important landscapes.
The Wetlands Regulation Center - Laws, policies, and regulations concerning activities regulated under Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act in waters of the United States, including wetlands.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Home Page - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal Federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Fisheries
648 Regs - Fisheries of the Northeastern United States - fishery regulations
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game
- At the most fundamental level, the Department of Fish and Game works to
preserve the state's natural resources and people's right to conservation of
those resources, as protected by Article 97 of the Massachusetts
Constitution. To carry out this mission, the Department exercises
responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries,
wildlife species, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats
that support them.
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
- The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is
responsible for the conservation - including restoration, protection and
management - of fish and wildlife resources for the benefit and enjoyment of
the public.
Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries -
The Division of Marine Fisheries is responsible for the protection and enhancement of the Commonwealth's marine fishery resources (fish, shellfish and crustacea) and for the promotion and regulation of commercial and sport fishing - includes Abstracts of the Fish & Wildlife Laws
Mass. DMF PSP (Red Tide) Monitoring Program
- Red Tide, PSP, toxic phytoplankton; whatever name is given them from a
list of over sixty marine biotoxins, they spell trouble wherever they occur.
Throughout history, they have made their presence known in every ocean and
sea on the planet.
Mass Lobstermen's Association - Whether you're a fishermen, a student, or just looking for a recipe, we're sure that you will find what you're looking for here.
M.G.L. - Chapter 130 - Table of Contents - General Laws of Massachusetts Pertaining to Marine Fish and Fisheries.
National Shellfisheries Association - An international organization of scientists, management officials and members of industry, all deeply concerned with the biology, ecology, production, economics and management of shellfish resources
NOAA National MarineFisheries - The National Marine Fisheries Service administers NOAA's programs which support the domestic and international conservation and management of living marine resources
Sustainable Fisheries Act - SFA amendments and changes to the Magnuson Act include numerous provisions requiring science, management, and conservation action by the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS)
Boat Public
Access Sites - The Commonwealth’s Office of Fishing and Boating Access (FBA)
and its programs are the responsibility of the Department’s Director of
Fishing and Boating Access and the Public Access Board. The FBA provides
boat and canoe access sites at more than 250 locations on coastal waters,
great ponds and rivers throughout Massachusetts.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Seaport Advisory Council - a state government council created to advise the Governor about seaport development policy and coordinate all seaport development activities in the Commonwealth
MarineWaypoints.com - An extensive directory of marine related web sites - Boating, diving, fishing, gear, sailing, weather, and everything else!
Site also has a learning center including flags, nautical glossary and much
more.
Massachusetts Marine Trades Association - This organization will provide the framework for furthering the interests of the marine trades and the boating public through the promotion of boating, participation in legislation, and professional improvement programs. It is further hoped that the association will be the focal point for exchange of ideas concerning marine matters
Master Marine Surveyor
Rob Scanlan - Marine Surveyors serving coastal New England, Cape Cod and
the Islands. I have surveyed and
consulted on several Harbormaster's boats and give considerable discounts to
Harbormaster departments. Nahant, Massachusetts.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Massachusetts)
- National marine sanctuaries are built around the existence of distinctive
natural and cultural resources whose protection and beneficial use require
comprehensive planning and management.
MassGIS -
Online Mapping - View Massachusetts maps including Topo Maps, Coastal
Color Orthophotos, Wetlands, Coastal Public Access, Shoreline Change, and
much more.
Official U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules page
- Here you will find information about Navigation Rules (International -
Inland), COMDTINST M16672.2D, also known as the Rules of the Road or the Nav
Rules.
The United States Naval Observatory - Its mission is to determine the positions and motions of celestial objects, to provide astronomical data, to measure the Earth's rotation, and to maintain the Master Clock
Ocean Rescue Systems - Special Operations Rescue Team training - Training agency develops and conducts water and boat rescue programs for Public Safety professionals, including fast rescue boats, surf rescue, swiftwater rescue and underwater SAR
NWS Boston Massachusetts - Boston office of the National Weather Service - prepares general weather forecasts and warnings for portions of four states in southern New England
Sun or Moon
Rise/Set Table for One Year - This page provides a way for you to obtain a table of the times of
sunrise/sunset moonrise/moonset or the beginning and end of twilight for one year.
