U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division

The U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries and property damage that occurs on U.S. Waterways by improving the knowledge, skill and abilities of recreational boaters. Please visit www.USCGboating.org   

Members of the media can find out more information by contacting their nearest Coast Guard public affairs office: https://www.news.uscg.mil/News_Region/ 

Commandant (CG-BSX-2)

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

2703 Martin Luther King, JR Ave SE

Stop 7501

Washington, DC 20593-7501

202-372-1062

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