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Maritime Links

This page contains many links that Maritime Captains will find useful:

IMO Website
International Maritime Organization homepage

Coast Guard Website
United States Coast Guard homepage
US Coast Guard, Honolulu homepage
US Coast Guard, MSO Honolulu
US Coast Guard, MSO Kailua-Kona
Documented Vessel Search Web Page or Archived Vessels
Rules of the Road (Navigation Rules) Inland / International
US Coast Guard Light List
Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death (CG-2692)
USCG Streamlined Inspection Program (Sample Form)

Captain's Licensing Paperwork
US Coast Guard Licensing
General Requirements for Captain's License
Captain's License Application Form (CG-719B)
Drug Testing Form (CG-719P)
Drug Test Form Instructions
Physical Examination Form (CG-719K)
Small Vessel Sea-Time Form (CG-719S)
Apply on-line for a FCC License (Radio Telephone Operator, Station License)
Search the FCC database using a Call Sign, FRN, Licensee ID, Licensee Name
Search for a Ship Station License

Print the forms for...
Application for Radio Telephone Operator Permit / Station License (FCC 605)
Schedule B for Additional Data for Ship License (FCC-605b)
Remittance Advice
Fee Guide
Temporary Permit / License

Personal Information Documents

Vital Records Information (Birth Certificates)
Social Security Administration (Social Security Cards)

Maritime Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs)
Chart #1: Nautical Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms
National Ocean Service Coast Pilot

Marine Weather Information
Hawaiian NDBC Buoys: Chart | Buoy 1 | Buoy 2 | Buoy 3 | Buoy 4
Central Pacific Satellite: Visible | Infrared | Shortwave IR | Water Vapor
Northeast Pacific Satellite: Visible | Infrared | Shortwave IR | Water Vapor
The entire globe weather
Hawaiian Waters Storm Tracking
NOAA Tidal Information On-Line

On-Line Magazines and Nautical Shopping
Professional Mariner
Land Fall Navigation - West Marine
Dolphin Wear Catalogue - U.S. Maritime Service Insignias and Hats
Captain's Hats - Greek Fisherman's "Captain" Hat - Hat Buttons
Nautical Glossary

Yacht Brokerages
Hawaii Boats and Yachts (Honolulu)
Ala Wai Boats and Yachts (Honolulu)
Maui Boat Brokers (Maui)
Pacific Boats and Yachts (Honokohau, Hawaii)
Poulin Yachts (Honolulu)

Maritime License Instruction
History of Navigation
The Discovery of Longitude


Conducting Marriages
License to Conduct Marriages (Hawaii State Department of Health)
Become an Ordained Minister (Required to Conduct Marriages in Hawaii)

Hawaii Volcano and Earthquake Information
Recent Earthquakes in Hawai`i
Recent Significant Events in the Hawaii Region