The official U.S. Coast Guard app gives you 24/7 access to the most commonly requested information and resources for the recreational boating public. You can: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Identify the boating safety laws, requirements and resources available.&lt;br /&gt;- Request a vessel safety check from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. &lt;br /&gt;- Determine what safety equipment you are required to carry by law based on the size and type of vessel you are operating. &lt;br /&gt;- File a float plan with up to three friends, loved ones or other responsible parties. &lt;br /&gt;- Review the most commonly sought out navigational “rules of the road.”&lt;br /&gt;- Access weather information from the closest NOAA buoy to your current location.&lt;br /&gt;- Report a navigational hazard.&lt;br /&gt;- Report pollution.&lt;br /&gt;- Report suspicious activity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is not a replacement for a VHF-FM marine radio, EPIRB, safe boating classes and common sense. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coastguard&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;https://itunes.apple.com/app/id989994255