The Safe Boating Info clients are calling from all areas of the country and are part of the general public and the recreational boating community such as boaters, manufacturers, boating safety course provider.
Clients request information on interpreting regulations and order safe boating materials.
Client name, address and telephone and fax numbers are recorded to facilitate the return of calls and the distribution of boating safety materials and information. The information is used by Canadian Coast Guard Boating Safety Office only and records support statistical reports for the boating safety program. Records are retained for 5 years in accordance with departmental records management and the National Archives of Canada. The purpose of this bank is to issue licences to and provide identification of owners of recreational vessels under the requirements of the Small Vessel Regulations. Licenses are issued by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.