NASBLA Roundtable

NASBLA Committee Volunteer Solicitation 2025-2026 - Sign Up Now! NASBLA is currently holding an open call for policy committee volunteers for the 2025-2026 term. Volunteers are essential to advancing NASBLA's mission and enhancing recreational ... Read More

If you are operating the vessel on sole state waters No USCG license is required. If you are operating as a law enforcement officer, state officer or emergency services boat operator and are carrying passengers and being paid by the state or other government ... Read More

Hello. It is my impression that at any time a person receives a payment from a non-crew member a USCG license is required regardless of the form of payment. Once the distinction of a provider/operator and passenger role is made, the vessel operator is ... Read More