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Boat and Vessel Information

• Vessel Documentation Name Query
  With the U.S. Coast Guard Database of vessels over 5 tons, you can retrieve vessel characteristics, documentation and ownership information.

• Vessel Documentation Number Query
  This is just like the search above, only it's by number.

• American Bureau Of Shipping Suspended Vessels List
  Find out if a vessel has been suspended or withdrawn and why.

• CDC Sanitation Inspections of International Cruise Ships -- Database Search
  Before you take a cruise, be sure to check out the results of the ship's sanitation inspections.

• U.S. Coast Guard List Of Detained Ships
  Find out about non-U.S. flag vessels that have been detained in U.S. ports for non-compliance with International Conventions.

• United States Coast Guard Port State Information eXchange (PSIX) System
  Search for a vessel using various criteria.

• U.S. Coast Guard Boating Accident Statistics
  The U.S. Coast Guard compiles statistics on reported recreational boating accidents, which are available for download.

• USCG Manufacturers Identification Code (MIC) Database
  Find out about any boat manufacturer quickly and easily.

• USCG Recalls Database
  This resource will let you find out whether there have been safety concerns you should know about for a specific recreational boat.

• Boat Owner's Report
  The USCG has a form where boat owners can report a possible safety defect for a boat or related equipment that is less than 5 years old.

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