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Students can now take the online class on www.recademics.com , and join Boat Safe US for the required proctored exam. NJ Boat Safety Online Course www.Recademics.com This Official Boating Safety Course is Recognized by the US Coast Guard, the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and the NJ State Police as well as other boating agencies everywhere. In the state of New Jersey, all boaters are required to take a boat safety course and the proctored exam.

Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, bridges and tunnels were closed, leaving hundreds of thousands of people stranded at the southern tip of Manhattan with few ways to escape. The U.S. Coast Guard issued a call over the radio for all available boats to help. Tugboats, ferries, fishing boats, and privately owned vessels answered that call. Captains, crews, and volunteers rushed toward Manhattan, carrying people to safety across the waterways. In less than nine ho

Labor Day Weekend is one of the last big opportunities of the summer to enjoy New Jersey’s lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal waters. Whether you are heading out for a day of fishing, cruising, watersports, or simply spending time with family and friends, a little preparation can make the difference between a great day on the water and an emergency. As the boating season winds down, New Jersey boaters should make safety a priority and remember that crowded waterways, changing

The Qualified Captain: Capt. Vince Lombardi Watch an awesome Qualified Captain podcast with our very own Capt. Vince Lombardi. Hear about how he was the first to respond to the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ as well as his time on set playing himself in the movie https://youtu.be/c5XtkvJR6NA?is=xrWUFPEmql6t2Gfr Thank you Capt Vince and Capt. Aaron for all you do! Check out The Qualified Captain! https://thequalifiedcaptain.com/ The Qualified Captain Podcast: Captain Vincent Lomb

Be prepared to save time this summer and get out on the water! Be Prepared, Don't Get Stuck! Spend time before you go preparing your paperwork and equipment. Make sure you have the appropriate equipment and it is in working order, so you’ll be ready for boating season! The NJSP has provided this checklist: www.nj.gov/njsp/marine-services/pdf/njsp-equipment-checklist.pdf that will help remind boaters what needs to be prepared. You can also refer to the NJSP Boating Safety Ma

Take the Class, Pass the Exam - Be on the Water for 4th of July!New Jersey Boating Safety Tips! CELEBRATE OUR 250th Birthday SAFELY Boat Safe US, LLC | Safe Boating | www.BoatSafeUS.com ! One of the busiest boating holidays will be here before we know it - 4th of July. There's no better time to take a boat out on the water than Independence Day. Summer is in full swing so the weather is beautiful and most people are off work and school so the whole family can enjoy a day on

National Safe Boating Week is being held from May 16-22, 2026, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible. Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate: Classes and Exams Available! www.BoatSafeUS.com About the National Safe Boating CouncilEsta

Only New Jersey State issued boating safety certificates can be replaced by the Marine Services Bureau. Certificates issued by other states, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Power Squadron, or any other agency cannot be re-issued by the Marine Services Bureau. Replacement NJ Boat Safety Certificate The preferred means of communication with the Marine Services Bureau regarding certificate replacement is via e-mail, this will allow us to serve you in the most ef

Prepare now to save time this summer and get out on the water! Boat Safety Certificate, Boat License, Boat Equipment Prep

Just like when you’re driving a car, drinking while boating is illegal!