Federal & State Point-of-Contacts -BoatBeat

Federal and State Point-of-Contacts

For additional information, please contact the appropriate federal or state point-of-contact. If you are unsure who is the appropriate contact, please contact us.

+ United States - Government Contacts

U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division

The U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries and property damage that occurs on U.S. Waterways by improving the knowledge, skill and abilities of recreational boaters. Please visit USCGboating.org.

Members of the media can find out more information by contacting their nearest Coast Guard public affairs office.

Commandant (CG-BSX-2)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2703 Martin Luther King, JR Ave SE
Stop 7501
Washington, DC 20593-7501
202-372-1062

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the nation’s leading provider of outdoor recreation with over 400 lake and river projects in 43 states and over 370 million visitors per year. Learn more at watersafety.usace.army.mil.

Each Corps Division nationwide has a representative who serves on the National Water Safety Products Advisory Committee. Find your local representative.

Pam J. Doty CIG, CIT
National Water Safety Program Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
817-886-1727
Water.Safety@usace.army.mil

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Directorate

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Directorate is proud to serve as the gateway for not only the public, but also our members who are looking to further their knowledge of the Auxiliary. Learn more.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. Learn more.

+ Canada - Government Contacts

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP)

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons is a non-profit organization that has been connecting boaters for over 75 years and continues to play a major role in Canadian boating culture. Learn more at cps-ecp.ca.

888-CPS-BOAT or 888-277-2628
nao@cps-ecp.org

Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC)

The Canadian Safe Boating Council is in the business of promoting safe and responsible boating throughout Canada. Learn csbc.ca.

416-840-8938 or chodgson@boatingontario.ca

Transport Canada

Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. It promotes safe, secure, efficient and environmentally-responsible transportation. Learn more at tc.gc.ca.

Office of Boating Safety
800-267-6687

Marine Safety and Security
855-859-3123

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is the Canadian national police service and an agency of the Ministry of Public Safety Canada. Learn more at rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Contact Media Relations at 905-876-9571.

Trade Associations

+ Marine Trade Associations

National:

National Marine Manufacturers Association

Marine Retailers Association of the Americas

By State:

Boating Trades Association of Texas

Connecticut Marine Trades Association

Eastern NY Marine Trades Association

Maine Marine Trade Association

Marine Industry Association of Central Florida

Marine Industries of South Florida