New England Maritime, Inc.

09/10/2026

There are several boating safety and launch tender classes coming up at New England Maritime, including both online and in-person options. Register on the website via the link. Class dates as follows:

October 17-18, 2026 (Zoom)
November 14-15, 2026 (South Dennis)
December 12-13, 2026. (Zoom)

Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Proctored exams are held either immediately following an in-person class or, in the case of a course via Zoom, scheduled by appointment at 900 Route 134 Unit 2-19 in South Dennis and completed within 45 days of the final class date. If you do not complete exams within the 45-day period, you must retake the class and pay the original cost again.

Location: Live Via Zoom or 900 Route 134, Unit 2-19, South Dennis

09/03/2026

With enforcement of the new law now underway, it's a good time to take a boating safety course with us. New course dates are up on our website here: https://www.nemaritime.com/

Boater reminder - Enforcement of the MA HANSON-MILONE Boater law will begin tomorrow for anyone born on/or after January 1st, 1989.

09/03/2026

We have new dates for boating safety and launch operator courses. The boating safety certification you'll receive after completing our course is now a requirement for anyone born after 1989 who wants to operate a motorboat in Massachusetts waters. By 2028, it will be a requirement for anyone over the age of 12. While you're at it, you can get ahead of next season by taking our launch operator course so you can have your Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential in hand and earn money while working on the water. Sign up via our website for one of the following 2-day courses:

Oct. 17-18 (via Zoom with in-person testing by appointment)
Nov. 14-15 (at our location in South Dennis)
Dec. 12-13 (via Zoom with in-person testing by appointment)

Register here: https://www.nemaritime.com/registration/

07/22/2026

We still have a few spaces in our boating safety and launch operator course this upcoming weekend (July 25-26). The course will be held at our classroom in South Dennis. A boating safety certification is currently required for anyone born after 1989 operating a motorboat in Massachusetts waters. As of 2028, it will be required for anyone, regardless of age. Given the time it is now taking for the Coast Guard to issue Merchant Mariners Credentials, this would also be an opportune time for anyone seeking their launch operator credential. With our course, you could get both. Sign up at https://www.nemaritime.com/registration/

07/02/2026

The isolated danger buoy that had marked the SS James Longstreet, aka the "target ship," in Cape Cod Bay has been way off station for months at this point. The ship, which was used as target practice by the Navy, can be a dangerous obstruction at low tides and caution should be used when navigating in the area. Unfortunately the U.S. Coast Guard local notice to mariners online application doesn't list a discrepancy, even though a buoy being off station clearly should be noted. Be careful out there. More info on why it has not been moved back in position in the Cape Cod Times: https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/local/2026/07/02/uscg-danger-buoy-freighter-cape-cod-bay-longstreet/90478199007/

05/11/2026

The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance is holding a “Fishing 101” Gear and Safety training at the organization's Chatham office May 18-20 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (See link to registration form below.) There are 12 spots in the course, lunch is provided, and there will be a gear credit to Cape Fishermen’s Supply for attendees.

The 3-day course is free and participants who can't make all 3 days may be accommodated if it doesn't fill up.

Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8AciquGTmMe4bqaXIzvNcdV7hVsPg3wFFIE69Ii_0tPkCUA/viewform

05/11/2026

Check out the latest on channels and shoaling in the Chatham area from Outermost Harbor Marine

Here’s our updated 2026 track map for this season. As always, these routes may shift as the sandbars move—we’ll continue to adjust and keep things updated, especially once the channels are fully marked.

If you’d like us to add these tracks directly onto your boat’s GPS, just let us know—we’re happy to help.

Stay safe out there and see you on the water.

04/23/2026

We still have one spot in this weekend's Zoom-based boating safety and launch operator course. Call for more information or sign up via the website.

New England Maritime offers offers USCG approved Captain's OUPV (Six Pack) license instruction, Charterboat Captain launch tender courses, Boating Safety classes, and STCW courses including Firefighting, First aid, CPR, Personal Survival and Personal safety,STCW Refresher,Basic Training Refresher,BT...

04/23/2026

A good reminder of the importance of emergency cutoff switches, which must be worn if they are installed on a vessel less than 26 feet in length when on plane or above displacement speed per a law that went into effect in 2021: https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/engine-cut-off-devices.php

04/23/2026

This year's Big Blue Conference is going green. Check out the list of speakers, including a presentation by Falmouth High School students, Randall Lyons of the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association discussing the "Impact of Recreational Boating" and John Pappalardo, CEO of Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance, as key note speaker on how the Blue Economy and Green Economy are connected through what he calls the “Aqua Economy." Register via the link below. Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation

Big Blue Conference is the Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation's annual industry conference curated to spark conversations and inspire actions relevant to…