NY Maritime Security

05/06/2026

Whether you're working in the office, at home, in the air, or on the water, all boating enthusiasts can participate in Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day on Friday, May 15, 2026.

🔗 https://buff.ly/fwzYemC

04/29/2026

**EARN YOUR BOATING SAFETY CARD!** Ready to boat safely and confidently? Earn your boating safety card through the National Safe Boating Council’s approved online course - quick, easy, and at your own pace!

Start today: https://recademics.com/boating/partners/nsbc/boater-safety-courses

Safe Boating Campaign

02/11/2026

New York Safe Boating Courses are open for registration. ALL operators of 🛥️ motorized vessels 🚤 must complete a state-approved safe boating course. This 8-hour course is an introduction to the basic principles of safe and responsible boating. Students successfully completing this course earn a safe boating certificate. Must be at least 10 years old to participate. The links below are for the first/upcoming class; there are multiple classes being offered at each location.

Phoenix Fire Department: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/240933

April 19 & May 9

Scriba Fire Department: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/240935

April 25, May 3 and 17

Time for all classes: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. To help ensure New York’s waterways remain safe and enjoyable, Brianna’s Law requires that all operators of motorized vessels, including personal watercraft (PWCs) (JetSki™, Wave Runner™, etc.) and specialty craft must complete a state-approved safe boating course. While operators of non-motorized boats, such as kayaks and canoes, are not required to take the course at this time, it is strongly encouraged.

01/22/2026

New York State Canal Corporation
2026 Navigation Season
January 20, 2026

The New York State Canal Corporation today announced that, conditions permitting, all portions of the New York State Canal system are scheduled to open on Friday, May 15, 2026.

This year marks the 202nd consecutive season of navigation along New York’s Canals.

There are no tolls or fees for recreational use of the Canal system this year.

Additional information about this year’s season, including standard hours of operation and more details on the Canal Corporation’s continued collaboration with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to mitigate aquatic invasive species, will be issued in subsequent Notices to Mariners.

The Canal system will remain open until Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.

09/22/2025

🚨 Something new is making waves in search and rescue! 🌊

Introducing Aqua Alert (coming soon!)— the future of emergency response on our waters. Just like Amber Alerts, Aqua Alerts are sent straight to your phone to notify the public and local mariners about critical search and rescue cases on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. We are the second US Coast Guard Sector to adopt this form of emergency alerts.

Please note: The alert shown is a mock-up for demonstration purposes only. This is NOT an active case.

Stay informed. Stay alert. Save lives. 💙⚓

06/03/2025

⛴️🚤Marine Mondays🛥️🚢

Q: I earned a state safety certificate when I was young. Does that count?

A: Marine Services does not have all course records prior to 2000. Any certificate issued prior to 2000 is only acceptable if you have a copy of it and you were under 18 years of age when it was issued. All NYS boating safety certificates issued after 2000, regardless of age, are acceptable.

https://parks.ny.gov/boating/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

03/29/2024

The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) would like to welcome Alexi Howland, the new Boating Law Administrator (BLA) for the state of New York.

Read more: https://buff.ly/3VVert1

03/26/2024

Please join us in praying for those affected by the Key Bridge Collapse.

• Ongoing rescue operations by the Coast Guard and Fire Departments
• Locating the travellers and construction workers from Brawner Builders Inc
• Comfort amid the devastation for the victims families
• Guidance for leaders during the crisis response

06/03/2023

05/03/2023

The regulation plan (Plan 2014) specifies a weekly average Lake Ontario outflow from Saturday through the following Friday.