Mariner's Resources
Web Sites
Chart # 1 – Chart of Chart Symbols, Abbreviations
Colregs - Colreg Navigation Rules
Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) - http://www.ecfr.gov/
Light Lists – Lists of all Aids to Navigation (ATONS)
US Coast Pilot – Supplements Charts with General and Local Knowledge
NOAA Charts - Electronic Navigational Charts (NOAA EMC’s)
How to Complete your USCG License Application Form
Document with all Instructions from WWMT
National Maritime Center (USCG) forms (Most Current)
Marine Forecast - Marine and Sea Conditions (NOAA Point Forecast)
Tides and Currents - Tides and Currents (NOAA)
River Observations - http://www.weather.gov/ahps/
Corp of Engineer River Charts and Regulations
https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/usace-navigational-charts
Internet Based AIS Information: http://marinetraffic.com/ais/
Corp of Engineer Lock and Dam Vessel Queues: https://ndc.ops.usace.army.mil/ords/f?p=108:1:::::::::
Active Captain – Social Based Local Information: www.activecaptain.com
Apps
These are my Go-to Apps for navigation and weather:
Aquamaps - Charting and Plotting with COE latest updates. Yearly subscription required (inexpensive), free trial.
Navionics - Charting and Plotting, yearly subscription, free trial. (kinda expensive)
FindShip(IOS/Android) - Internet based AIS (requires shore repeaters in the area of interest)
Marine Traffic (IOS/Android)
Active Captain - Great if you have Garmin Chartplotters or use Navionics App
Windy.com (also has an App)
BoatUS App - Just in case you find yourself where you don't want to be!