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 Regulatiosn http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/NIC2/mrcharts.cfm
Internet Based AIS Information: http://marinetraffic.com/ais/
Corp of Engineer Lock and Dam Vessel Queues: http://corpslocks.usace.army.mil/lpwb/f?p=121:3:0::NO:::
Active Captain – Social Based Local Information: www.activecaptain.com
Weather with Active Captain Data Overlay: http://www.wunderground.com/sailing-weather
Vessel Documentation Search: http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/VesselByName.html
Apps
SeaIQ(IOS/Android) - Charting and Plotting using Free NOAA Charts with Active Captain Overlay
Garmin Bluechart Mobile (IOS) - Charts Planning and Navigation with ActiveCaptain Overlay
FindShip(IOS/Android) - Internet based AIS (requires shore repeaters in the area of interest)
Marine Traffic (IOS/Android)
Active Captain Companion (Apple/Android) - Hazard Alerts
Marine Weather (IOS/Android)
Weather Underground
Navimatics Charts and Tides (IOS) - Charts Planning and Navigation with ActiveCaptain Overlay
Drag Queen(IOS/Android) - Anchor Monitor and Alarm
BoatUS App - Just in case you find yourself where you don't want to be!