Mayday Call

Assistance provided by the Coast Guard, including search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, an...

The “rules of the road” for waterways, dictating right-of-way, overtaking procedures, and collisi...

A compact device transmitting an emergency signal to rescue agencies (similar to EPIRB but carrie...

A smartphone application allowing boaters to file and share float plans digitally with friends or...

A procedure for carrying essential items (phone, PLB, whistle) on your person in a waterproof pou...

A maritime device that sends a distress signal and location via satellite when activated, essenti...

Pre-set frequencies for maritime use, e.g., Channel 16 (distress/calling), Channel 9 (recreationa...

Methods (flares, flags, sound-making devices, electronic signals) to alert others of an emergency...

A marine radio used for communicating with other vessels, marinas, and the Coast Guard; used for ...

The practice of leaving trip details (departure time, route, expected return) with a friend or ma...