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.
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.
State Boating Laws
- View current education requirements and boating laws for each state.
The Federal Requirements - Office of Boating Safety - Regulations & Publications.
Federal Requirements and Safety Tips for Recreational Boats
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.
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
BoaterEd.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
Commercial Marine
Expo - Commercial Marine Expo is the Atlantic Seaboard's largest
commercial marine trade show. Whether you are in the military, work the
tugs, repair and build ships, or fish for a living, CME is your best
opportunity to compare, price and purchase the latest equipment and gear.
Our waterfront location at the State Pier in New Bedford, MA offers
opportunities to see hundreds of exhibitors, ships and boats in the water.
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).
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.
New England Aquarium
- The New England Aquarium, which opened in 1969, is a global leader in
ocean exploration and marine conservation. The Aquarium is one of the
premier visitor attractions in Boston, with over 1.3 million visitors a
year, and a major public education resource.
Environmental
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.
Boston Harbor Now - Two
powerful advocates for Boston’s waterfront and islands — The Boston Harbor
Association and the Boston Harbor Islands Alliance — have joined forces to
become Boston Harbor Now. At the
heart of our plan to “Navigate Our Future” is a bold vision to maximize
recreational, cultural and social opportunities; promote an integrated water
transportation system and to foster mixed economic development that will be
a model for climate change resiliency. Working in collaboration with public
and private partners, our mission is nothing less than to be the primary
steward of the city’s next great social, economic and cultural public space.
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
EPA - Laws and Regulations
- Laws, Regulations, Guidance & Dockets from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
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
Program - 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 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.
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
American Lobster Fishery - Regulations pertaining to the lobster fishery.
The American Lobster fishery occurs from Maine to Cape Hatteras, North
Carolina. There are seven Lobster Conservation Management Areas (Areas),
which are labeled as Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, Area 4, Area 5, Area 6, and
Outer Cape Cod Area. The American lobster resource and fishery are
cooperatively managed by the states and the National Marine Fisheries
Service under the framework of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission.
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
Economic 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
Mass Bay
Sailing Association - The Mass Bay Sailing Association is here to
promote the sport of sailing through the efforts of volunteers and member
organizations at all levels of the sport in Massachusetts Bay.
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.
Ocean Navigator Magazine On Line
- Ocean Navigator magazine is for voyagers, both power and sail, who want to
know more about their boats, their gear and the techniques to make them
better voyagers. Whether you are crossing oceans or making coastwise
passages, Ocean Navigator will help and inspire you.
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
International Harbour Masters' Association
- Based in the United Kingdom. The International Harbour Masters’
Association is a non-profit making professional body that unites Harbour
Masters around the world. With more than 200 members in 40 countries the
Association strives to bring together all those who hold a managerial
position in aspects of the control of Marine Operations within a port.
Tides & Current
Massachusetts Current Streamflow
- Data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Welcome to the New England Water
Science Center - Massachusetts Office web page. This is your direct link to
water-resource information on Massachusetts's rivers and streams,
groundwater, water quality, and biology.
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.
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