May 10, 2016 | Regulations
Know how to navigate your boat through the buoys and markers. As a boater, it’s a must to know what the different buoys and markers stand for. They are the “traffic signals” that guide boaters safely along the waterways. Buoys and markers have different shapes, colors, numbers and lights. They also identify dangerous or controlled areas and give directions and information.
May 26, 2015 | Regulations
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Mobile app is now available. During this year’s National Safe Boating Week* (May 16 – 22, 2015) the USCG released its first Boating Safety app. It’s designed to provide additional boating safety resources...
Mar 31, 2015 | Marine News, Regulations
Do you know your ABC’s? Of boating that is….. Of course you know your ABC’s, you learned them along time ago. But what about the boating ABC’s? Before you head out on those California waterways, it’s a good idea for you and your boating...
Jan 23, 2015 | Regulations
What are visual distress signals? A visual distress signal (VDS) is any device designed to show that your boat is in distress and help others locate you. Flares and distress signals aren’t really things a boater wants to think about. But not thinking about them...
Jan 9, 2015 | Regulations
Safe Boating Capacity that is… As a boat operator you should never take a boat out with too many people or too much gear on board. If you’re overloaded it’s harder to control your boat and you’re at a higher risk to capsize. Boat capacity...
Dec 16, 2014 | Regulations
Do you have the right PFD ‘s (personal floating device) on your boat? Stop! Before you take your boat out make sure you have the the right PFDs. There are several different types and each one has a classification by the US Coast Guard (USCG). So when you head...
Oct 20, 2014 | Regulations
NDZs, otherwise known as No Discharge Zones. “No Discharge Zones” is a term all boaters should be familiar with, as a responsible boater, you should know what they are and where they are located. Many are right here in California. What are they…...
Jan 21, 2014 | Marine News, Regulations
Boaters and various groups speak up! Last month the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) got quite an earful from many interest groups, including those representing boaters, about the nation’s ethanol mandate. “We believe in a national renewable fuels...
Nov 5, 2013 | Regulations
No more trips to Ensenada just to purchase your permit. Just a few weeks ago it was announced that U.S. boaters can purchase a permit online. With the click of a mouse U.S. Boaters can get a permits to enter waters just across the border. That means more time for...
Sep 6, 2012 | Around The Harbor, Community, Regulations
Port of Los Angeles Earns Clean Air Awards The Port of Los Angeles earned not one but two prestigious awards this year. According the the Main Channel Summer Edition, in June, the Coalition for Clean Air recognized the Clean Truck Program and Port leaders with the...
