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Education Requirement for Rec Boat Operators
Federal Education Requirement for Recreational Boat Operators Receives Renewed Support From National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC)
WASHINGTON - During the 80th meeting of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC), Council members unanimously voted in favor of a resolution recommending that that U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) continue to seek Statutory Authority to require that a boat operator, on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, possess a certificate showing completion of an education course or its equivalent. The Council also recommended that the USCG assemble a task force to develop a draft of the minimum proposed mandatory education requirements that meet current educational standards. The objective of this task force is to resolve multiple interpretations, advance the process, and clarify their intent prior to legislative authorization.
Consistent with previous years, the Coast Guard's 48th annual report, Boating Statistics 2006, indicates that 70% of reported deaths occurred on recreational boats where the operator had not received any formal boating safety instruction. On average, approximately 700 people die in recreational boating accidents each year. It is the belief of boating safety experts that requiring recreational boaters to have boating safety instruction could save numerous lives each year.
The NBSAC was established by the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971. The law requires the Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the commandant of the U.S Coast Guard by delegation, to consult with the Council in prescribing federal regulations, and other issues regarding other major boating safety matters.
The Council consists of 21 members drawn equally from state officials responsible for boating safety programs; representatives of the boat manufacturing industry; and representatives of national recreational boating organizations and the general public. The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security appoints NBSAC members and the Director of Prevention Policy of the U.S. Coast Guard is the Council's sponsor. Current Members include representatives of the following organizations:
US Sailing
Bombardier Recreational Products
Indmar Products
ACR Electronics, Inc.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
California Department of Boating and Waterways
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
American Canoe Association
Two representatives of the Boating Public
Mercury Marine
Water Sports Industry Association
Forever Resorts
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Maine Marine Patrol
Nevada Department of Wildlife
United States Power Squadrons
National Water Safety Congress
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The U.S. Coast Guard is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the
Department of Homeland Security dedicated to protecting the safety and security of America.
Education Requirement for Rec Boat Operators
Federal Education Requirement for Recreational Boat Operators Receives Renewed Support From National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC)
WASHINGTON - During the 80th meeting of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC), Council members unanimously voted in favor of a resolution recommending that that U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) continue to seek Statutory Authority to require that a boat operator, on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, possess a certificate showing completion of an education course or its equivalent. The Council also recommended that the USCG assemble a task force to develop a draft of the minimum proposed mandatory education requirements that meet current educational standards. The objective of this task force is to resolve multiple interpretations, advance the process, and clarify their intent prior to legislative authorization.
Consistent with previous years, the Coast Guard's 48th annual report, Boating Statistics 2006, indicates that 70% of reported deaths occurred on recreational boats where the operator had not received any formal boating safety instruction. On average, approximately 700 people die in recreational boating accidents each year. It is the belief of boating safety experts that requiring recreational boaters to have boating safety instruction could save numerous lives each year.
The NBSAC was established by the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971. The law requires the Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the commandant of the U.S Coast Guard by delegation, to consult with the Council in prescribing federal regulations, and other issues regarding other major boating safety matters.
The Council consists of 21 members drawn equally from state officials responsible for boating safety programs; representatives of the boat manufacturing industry; and representatives of national recreational boating organizations and the general public. The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security appoints NBSAC members and the Director of Prevention Policy of the U.S. Coast Guard is the Council's sponsor. Current Members include representatives of the following organizations:
US Sailing
Bombardier Recreational Products
Indmar Products
ACR Electronics, Inc.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
California Department of Boating and Waterways
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
American Canoe Association
Two representatives of the Boating Public
Mercury Marine
Water Sports Industry Association
Forever Resorts
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Maine Marine Patrol
Nevada Department of Wildlife
United States Power Squadrons
National Water Safety Congress
###
The U.S. Coast Guard is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the
Department of Homeland Security dedicated to protecting the safety and security of America.
