Government & Auxiliary Web Sites
NOAA - National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
USCG - United Staes Coast Guard
National Vessel Documentation Center
Weather
The Weather Channel
NOAA Marine Forecasts
- US Dial A Buoy Center (Individual buoy data is available via the WWW. Substitute in the URL the buoy number you are looking for)
- Graphical Forecast Interface
Captain/Mate Licensing
Navigation
USCG Navigation Center
NOAA Office of Coast Survey
Active Captain (Web Based Interactive Cruising Guidebook)
Software/Charts
Communications
USCG Maritime Telecomms Page
Internet/Mail Access for Mariners
Wholesale Cellular w/Major Carriers
MMSI Data Base
Equipment Suppliers/Insurance
- Boat/US
- West Marine
- Fisheries Supply
- Thai Teak Marine & Yacht Fittings
- Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors
Service Providers with whom we have dealt and recommend both for the quality of their work and integrity in its performance. This is not however a recommendation as to pricing. Some of these companies are more expensive than others with which we are familiar. We find however that with a couple of exceptions you get what you pay for. Our focus has and will remain finding quality providers for our customers.
