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A Maine Boater Education Course Certificate
will be required to
operate motor boats on Maine's lakes and rivers starting 1 January 2024.
This requirement will apply to person born on or after 1 January 1999.
Maine currently does not require a Boating Safety Certificate to boat on
Maine lakes, rivers and coastal waters.
Expired Marine Flare Drop Off Event
on Saturday, August 26 from 9AM to 1PM at Hamilton Marine, 197
Presumpscot St, Portland, ME parking lot.
America's Waterway Watch Program Join Waterway Watch -- The U.S. Coast Guard needs your help with Homeland Security in the marine environment. That's why WATERWAY WATCH was established and 1-877-24 WATCH is the number to call when you see something suspicious on our waterways (Call 911 directly in the event of immediate threat or danger!). In this post-attack atmosphere, we can no longer say, "That could never happen." We don't know what can happen and what can't - even at a quiet marina or serene waterway. Learn more about WATERWAY WATCH and how you can become part of the Operation Patriot Readiness III team by viewing this presentation. Click here to go to America's Waterway Watch website. Click Here To view the America's Waterway Watch Informational Video
This Link will take you to a PDF document on changes to life jackets
Inflatable Life Jackets: Everything You Need To Know (9 min)
Paddlecraft Safety Information Paddlecraft Safety Information & Videos Paddlecraft Safety Seminars Coming soon
Vessel Identification Stickers for Canoe, Kayak, Rowboat or Standup Paddle Boards
For more information and to request a sticker please click here. This is a PDF 5 slide presentation. Last slide has ordering information. Click Here or on App Image in Menu area for Android and iPhone/iPad downloads ![]()
URGENT USCG MARINE SAFETY ALERT Walter Kidde has issued a recall of 134
different models of Kidde brand fire extinguishers manufactured between
January 1, 1973 and August 15, 2017, including models that were
previously recalled in March 2009 and February 2015. The extinguishers
were sold in red, white and silver cylinder colors and are rated as
either ABC or BC. The extinguishers were sold nationwide
online and at brick and mortar outlets. The hazards associated with the recalled fire
extinguishers are that they can become clogged or require excessive
force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In
addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact
hazard.
All persons owning fire extinguishers are urged to read
Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert 12-17
for additional information on
the recall and how to obtain a
free
replacement. All are also encouraged to check the fire
extinguishers aboard your vessels, and in your vehicles and homes to
determine whether they are subject to this recall. Additional information is available on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website
The Maine’s Fire Marshal has a solution!
State Fire Marshal Joe Thomas
encourages boaters to call his office at
(207) 626-3870. His staff
will collect and transport expired flares to an EPA-approved kiln that
had been purchased to incinerate fireworks and other incendiary devices.
This service is free to boaters.
***Recently expired Flares may be kept as backup and need not be disposed
of!***
Radio Communication For Recreational Boaters Click Here for information on getting a MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
The National Safe Boating Council
FLOTILLA FINDER USING ZIP CODE Click Here to find a Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla near you.
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