Maryland Boating Safety Program
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***NOTICE TO BOATERS*** EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 13, IN A BOAT LESS THAN 21 FEET IN LENGTH, WHILE UNDERWAY, MUST WEAR A COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE JACKET. |
The mission of the Natural Resources Police, Boating Safety Education Program is to provide the boaters of Maryland the necessary information to operate a vessel safely on our waterways and also to make their experiences as
enjoyable as possible. Safety always plays an important role in maximizing the enjoyment of outdoor activities. With a program that focuses on this aspect, we hope to provide boaters from across the State the materials
and education to do just that.
- Boating Safety Education Requirement
- Maryland Basic Boating Course
- Maryland Basic Boating Equivalency Examination
- REPLACEMENT CARD REQUEST
- State Requirements for Recreational Vessels
- Equipment Checklist for MD Vessels
- Safety on the Upper Potomac River
- Deep Creek Lake Fact Sheet
- Life Jackets for Kids
- Are Your Youngsters Water Wise?
- Personal Watercraft Safety (PWC)
- Water Skiing in Maryland
- Courtesy on the Water
Chesapeake Bay Hotline
Call 1-877-224-7229
to report any of the following- Boating accident or reckless activity
- Fish kill or algal bloom
- Floating debris that poses a hazard to navigation
- Illegal fishing activity
- Public sewer leak or overflow
- Oil or hazardous material spill
- Critical area or wetlands violation
- Suspicious or unusual activity