Vessel Classification

Operating a waterjet-powered boat (no external propeller) with unique steering nuances at low spe...

The legal documentation process of recording a boat with the appropriate state agency, akin to a ...

Boating rules set by the US Coast Guard or other federal entities (e.g., EPA for marine pollution...

Operating flat-bottom boats propelled by a large fan or aircraft engine; used in shallow waters; ...

A small vessel (e.g., Jet Ski or Sea-Doo) designed for one to three people; subject to specific l...

State-specific regulations mandating that operators of certain vessels complete a boater educatio...

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

Vessels reliant on solar panels for propulsion or onboard systems; boater education includes ener...

Laws established by individual states concerning boater education, vessel registration, equipment...

Lightweight, high-strength boat hulls gaining popularity in high-performance vessels; boater educ...

Hull designs that either push through water (displacement) or ride on top (planing). Boater educa...

Small, privately operated submarines or submersibles requiring specialized training and abiding b...