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United States Coast Guard
https://www.uscg.mil
National Vessel Documentation Center
Mission Statement The National Vessel Documentation Center facilitates maritime commerce and the availability of financing while protecting economic privileges of United States citizens through the enforcement of regulations, and provides a register of vessels available in time of war or emergency to defend and protect the United States of America.
National Maritime Center
To issue credentials to fully qualified mariners in the most effective and efficient manner possible. The National Maritime Center NMC located in Martinsburg WV.
Join
Academy There are several ways to become an officer in the USCG: by successfully graduating from the Coast Guard Academy, Officer Candidate School (OCS)...The official website for the U.S. Coast Guard
Contact
People in an emergency and need of Coast Guard assistance should use: VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), dial 911. For general inquiries call your nearest Coast Guard unit.
History
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Mariners
Boating Safety The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills... Learn MoreThe official website for the U.S. Coast Guard