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Office of Boating Safety

Alaska’s Boating Laws and Regulations

Here are some helpful links for those with questions about recreational boating laws and regulations in Alaska. If you cannot find the answer to your question, you can reach out to us at officeofboatingsafety@alaska.gov or call Joe McCullough at 907-269-8704.

Alaska State Requirements Summary Card

Alaska Boating Statutes

The International Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook

Navigation Rules of the Road—AK Quick Reference

Alaska Uniform Waterway Marking System Regulations

U.S. Aids to Navigation

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"The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people."

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Office of Boating Safety

Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
DNR Public Information Center:
(907) 269-8400