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Top : Safety Issues Directory listings about safety issues for the marine and boating industry. Other Link Partners ANZSBEG's Kids in boats   A boating safety education program for Australia & New Zealand. Australian Maritime Safety Authority   Australian government agency, provider of maritime safety, marine environment protection, and maritime and aviation search and rescue. Australian National Marine Safety Committee   An Intergovernmental Committee established in 1997 by COAG to achieve uniform marine safety legislation and practices throughout Australia. Boater101   An educational program that combines a variety of multimedia tools to promote water safety, boating education, environmental awareness and careers within the marine industry. The program utilizes an online Boating Safety Course in conjunction with an Instructional T.V. series and course manual to educate participants. Boating Safety Institute of America   Provides boating safety instruction in the Northern New Jersey, Metro New York and Connecticut area. The Institute's "Boating Basics" course meets the needs of boaters and personal watercraft operators for a basic, one-day overview of boat and PWC operation, while meeting new State requirements for boating safety education. Boating Safety Resource   Boating safety information, providing you, the recreational boater, with a resource center for safety information. Canadian Safe Boating Council   The Canadian Safe Boating Council is in the business of promoting safe and responsible boating throughout Canada. Coalition of Parents and Families for Personal Watercraft Safety   Since our formation in early 2000, the Coalition of Parents and Families for Personal Watercraft Safety has moved to bring attention to the need for increased caution while operating Personal Watercraft, the need for boater education by Personal Watercraft operators, as well as all other boaters, and the need for design changes to address the Human Factor in PWC operation. EPA's SunWise School Program   UV Index Home Page - Developed by the National Weather Service (NWS) and EPA, the UV Index predicts the next day's ultraviolet radiation levels on a 0-10+ scale, helping people determine appropriate sun-protective behaviors. Raritan Bay Power Squadron   Provides boating courses in New Jersey including safety, navigation, sailing, and weather.