Below are links to government & regulatory agencies, navigational chart resources, and literature pertaining to marine/maritime environment and operation.

	American Boat & Yacht Council	Setting Standards For Safer Boating
	AIWA	Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association, "Voice of the Waterway"
	AWO	American Waterways Operators, National Trade Association for the U.S. Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry
	Boat U.S.	Marine Insurance, Towing, Safety and More
	FCC	Commercial Radio Operator License Application and Renewal Forms
	FCC	Federal Communications Commission Official Web Site
	International Maritime Organization	The UN Agency responsible for the Safety and Security of Shipping and Marine Pollution Prevention
	International WorkBoat Show	Meet/Troubleshoot with Experts, Negotiate Directly with Suppliers, Discuss Tech Advancements and More
	Marine Traffic AIS	AIS Tracking Information for Most Locations Worldwide
	MMSI	Maritime Mobile Service Identity Registration for VHF/DSC
	Navionics	Marine and Lake Navigation Charts
	NMEA	National Marine Electronics Association Standards Development, Certification, National Marketing, Branding and More
	NOAA	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Official Web Site
	NWS	National Weather Service - Internet Weather Source
	S-57 Charts	NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (in S-57 format)
	USACE NDC	United States Army Corps of Engineers Navigation Data Center Home Page
	USCG	United States Coast Guard Official Web Site
	USCG Nav Center	United States Coast Guard Navigation Center
	USCG NVIC	United States Coast Guard Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars
	USCG CG-5214	USCG Fire Safety Guidance for Uninspected Towing Vessels
	USN	United States Navy Official Web Site
	UAIS	Universal Automatic Identification System
	VA Port Authority	Information on Virginia's Ports - Locations, Security, Statistics and More