National Safe Boating Council Launches New Website

The National Safe Boating Council officially launched this week BoatOnCourse.com, a website designed to help the recreational boater become more aware of the on-the-water navigation rules to enjoy a safer time on the water.

The NSBC represents over 330 US and Canadian organizations committed to reducing boating accidents and is dedicated to the advancement of safer boating through education, outreach, and training.

LoranC terminated in both Canada & U.S.A.

Both the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) terminated Loran-C navigation services earlier this year. LoranC service is no longer available on the east and west coasts and the Great Lakes and therefore cannot be used for navigation. Comments should be directed to John Festarini, A/Manager, Aids to Navigation, Canadian Coast Guard: John.Festarini@dfo-mpo.gc.ca (613) 998-1411.

Loran Navigation service ends in 2010

On Jan. 7, 2010, the U.S. announced it will begin decommissioning of all Loran-C transmitters on February 8, 2010. The service will continue temporarily to comply with Canadian agreements, but the Canadian Coast Guard has decided (not official) it will decommission its Loran-C system. All Loran system are expected to stop by Oct. 1, 2010. Contact the Canadian Coast Guard Joanna.bellamy@dfo-mpo.gc.ca - 613-998-1405. [CCG Loran-C | Wikipedia

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Loran-C service ends February 2010

The U.S. Coast Guard published notice regarding its intention to terminate transmission of the LORAN-C signal Feb. 8, 2010. There is no information from the Canadian government about Loran service, so boaters should stop using Loran navigation equipment. [www.navcen.uscg.gov/Loran]