Notice to Mariners

Public Boating Information

• Abandoned Vessel Acquisition Procedure (PDF): To legally claim abandoned / found vessels
• America's Boating Course (ABC) (PDF): Boat Handling Course April 4, 2023
• Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program (PDF): April 16 through June 30, 2019
• Boaters Access to Chatham Waters (PDF): FAQ to accessing Chatham Waters
• Boston Whaler Product Advisory Number 07-001 (PDF): Fuels and Fuel Systems
• C Buoy Disestablishment (PDF): Information for public comment to the USCG's Plan to disestablish the C Buoy
• C/F Captains Survey (PDF): Earn up to $100 for app use and safety
• Cape Light Compact Storm Damage Assistance Information (PDF): January 4, 2018 Storm
• EPIRB Alert (PDF): USCG Media Release April 18, 2008
• Ethanol-Blended Fuel (PDF): Characteristics
• Fishing Partnership Support Services (PDF)
• Harwich Artificial Reef Notice (PDF): Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Notice
• Hurricane - Property Protection (PDF): Protecting your Property
• Hurricane versus Nor'easter Information (PDF): Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
• Hurricane Zones (PDF): Know your Hurricane Zone
• Inspector General's Report (PDF): Commercial Boatyard Moorings
• Marine Safety Alert (PDF): Problem with Mustang Inflatable PFDs October 2012
• Massachusetts Salt Water Fishing License: Required - age 16 and up
• Men's Club Update 2022 (PDF)
• Mustang PFD Recall (PDF): 22-pound Inflatable PFD
• News from Boat U.S. (PDF): Recommendation of Winterizing Gas Tanks
• Public Rights & Private Property (PDF): Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Beach Access
• Radio Checks (PDF): Sea Tow
• Response to Inspector General's Report (PDF): Private Boatyard Moorings; Buchanan and Associates
• Seal / Shark Notice (PDF): Notice of Public Interest RE: Seals, Sharks, and Swimming
• USCG Marine Safety Alert (PDF): Type 1 PFD Strap Check
• USCG Auxiliary Recreational Boat Safety Checks: Check for the required safety gear on your vessel
• USCG Vessel Safety Checks (PDF): Mandatory by October 15, 2015
• Warning (PDF): Attorney Generals Warning regarding Unlicensed Boat Insurance
• Waterfowl Hunting - Tips from Wade Bourne