The Coast Guard sets minimum standards for recreational boats and associated safety equipment. To meet these standards some of the equipment must be Coast Guard approved. "Coast Guard Approved Equipment" meets Coast Guard specifications and regulations for performance, construction or materials.

• Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
• Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
• Fire Extinguishers
• Ventilation
• Backfire Flame Arrestor (BFA)
• Sound Producing Devices
• Navigation Rules
• Radio Regulations
• Pollution Regulations
• Marine Sanitation Devices
• Vessel Safety Check (VSC) Program
• Quick Reference Chart

Federal Requirements Home