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These five rule categories are about fishing. They are also counted in the topic Environment and marine parks, above.

• Fishing rules and licences86 live now40 being checked126 in allFound in 126 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 111 states, provinces and regions.
• Fishing limits by species (size, number and season)84 live now15 being checked99 in allFound in 98 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 199 states, provinces and regions.
• Fishing gear allowed and banned121 live now17 being checked138 in allFound in 138 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 199 states, provinces and regions.
• Fishing from a visiting yacht, and handling the catch118 live now16 being checked134 in allFound in 134 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 199 states, provinces and regions.
• Spearfishing rules83 live now23 being checked106 in allFound in 106 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 199 states, provinces and regions.

Answers for each country: 3,326 found of a possible 6,235. That is the 43 rule categories we ask of every country on our collection list, times the 145 countries on that list. A possible total is a ceiling, not a promise. Rows about ports, marinas and waterways are not in this figure. The other 6 rule categories in this topic are about ports, marinas or waterways and have no target set yet.

• Boat radio licence and call sign89 live now23 being checked112 in allFound in 112 countries. Target: every country.
• Boat trailer brake and breakaway rules56 live now8 being checked64 in allFound in 64 countries. Target: every country.
• Boat trailer lights, reflectors, chains and mirrors48 live now10 being checked58 in allFound in 58 countries. Target: every country.
• Boat trailer registration, title and plates66 live now11 being checked77 in allFound in 77 countries. Target: every country.
• Boat trailer width, height, length and weight limits78 live now14 being checked92 in allFound in 92 countries. Target: every country.
• Canal or strait: boat and crew requirements0 live now0 being checked0 in allCanals and straits: being collected, none live yet. No target set yet. Also asked of 46 states, provinces and regions.
• Canal or strait: paperwork and fees0 live now0 being checked0 in allCanals and straits: being collected, none live yet. No target set yet. Also asked of 46 states, provinces and regions.
• Canal or strait: transit limits0 live now0 being checked0 in allCanals and straits: being collected, none live yet. No target set yet. Also asked of 46 states, provinces and regions.
• Changing a private boat to business use93 live now16 being checked109 in allFound in 109 countries. Target: every country.
• Chartering a foreign-flag boat in local waters83 live now28 being checked111 in allFound in 111 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 51 states, provinces and regions.
• Drink-drive limit for the skipper52 live now18 being checked70 in allFound in 70 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 72 states, provinces and regions.
• Duties of charter operators73 live now18 being checked91 in allFound in 91 countries. Target: every country.
• Expiry dates and servicing of safety gear38 live now6 being checked44 in allFound in 44 countries. Target: every country.
• Fines for common boating offences47 live now25 being checked72 in allFound in 72 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Fire extinguishers to carry52 live now7 being checked59 in allFound in 59 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• First aid and medical kit to carry57 live now8 being checked65 in allFound in 65 countries. Target: every country.
• Flares and distress signals to carry43 live now6 being checked49 in allFound in 49 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• How fines are paid and appealed91 live now19 being checked110 in allFound in 110 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• How long a visiting boat can stay on its home licence or registration49 live now16 being checked65 in allFound in 65 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 64 states, provinces and regions.
• How state or regional boating rules differ8 live now8 being checked16 in allFound for ports and places in 10 countries. No target set yet.
• Jet ski, dinghy and towed water-sport rules63 live now26 being checked89 in allFound in 89 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 124 states, provinces and regions.
• Jet skis carried aboard: registration and insurance51 live now14 being checked65 in allFound in 65 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Licence for renting out boats71 live now8 being checked79 in allFound in 79 countries. Target: every country.
• Licence needed to tow a boat trailer85 live now16 being checked101 in allFound in 101 countries. Target: every country.
• Lifebuoys and man-overboard gear to carry52 live now7 being checked59 in allFound in 59 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Lifejackets to carry63 live now6 being checked69 in allFound in 69 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Liferaft and survival gear to carry43 live now7 being checked50 in allFound in 50 countries. Target: every country.
• Navigation lights, sound signals and charts to carry99 live now16 being checked115 in allFound in 115 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Paddleboards, kayaks, windsurf and kite rules38 live now11 being checked49 in allFound in 49 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Port and harbour rules59 live now33 being checked92 in allFound for ports and places in 84 countries. No target set yet.
• Port notices and bulletins101 live now19 being checked120 in allFound for ports and places in 93 countries. No target set yet.
• Private or business use: the legal difference110 live now10 being checked120 in allFound in 120 countries. Target: every country.
• Radio listening watch and radio licence rules81 live now21 being checked102 in allFound in 102 countries. Target: every country.
• Radios and emergency beacons to carry54 live now8 being checked62 in allFound in 62 countries. Target: every country.
• Registering an emergency beacon61 live now12 being checked73 in allFound in 73 countries. Target: every country.
• Registering your radio ID number (MMSI)77 live now16 being checked93 in allFound in 93 countries. Target: every country.
• Servicing and testing emergency beacons30 live now9 being checked39 in allFound in 39 countries. Target: every country. Few countries so far.
• Sharing costs with guests, and charter by the owner77 live now15 being checked92 in allFound in 92 countries. Target: every country.
• Speed and road restrictions when towing a boat55 live now21 being checked76 in allFound in 76 countries. Target: every country.
• Speed limits and distances from shore, swimmers and divers35 live now15 being checked50 in allFound in 50 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 124 states, provinces and regions.
• Staying clear of whales, turtles and other protected animals78 live now21 being checked99 in allFound in 99 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 92 states, provinces and regions.
• Taking boats and trailers on ferries6 live now4 being checked10 in allFound in 10 countries. Target: every country. Few countries so far.
• Tender and dinghy registration and marking65 live now5 being checked70 in allFound in 70 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Tender driver, equipment and landing rules45 live now15 being checked60 in allFound in 60 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• When a private boat counts as a business boat94 live now11 being checked105 in allFound in 105 countries. Target: every country.
• When you must wear a lifejacket43 live now15 being checked58 in allFound in 58 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 88 states, provinces and regions.
• Where the boating laws are published130 live now15 being checked145 in allFound in 145 countries. Target: every country.
• Whether private owners can rent out their boat69 live now5 being checked74 in allFound in 74 countries. Target: every country.
• Who may skipper a rented boat56 live now18 being checked74 in allFound in 74 countries. Target: every country.

Answers for each country: 3,958 found of a possible 5,510. That is the 38 rule categories we ask of every country on our collection list, times the 145 countries on that list. A possible total is a ceiling, not a promise. Rows about ports, marinas and waterways are not in this figure. The other 5 rule categories in this topic are about ports, marinas or waterways and have no target set yet.

• Arrival reporting website69 live now30 being checked99 in allFound in 99 countries. Target: every country.
• Bill of sale rules89 live now33 being checked122 in allFound in 122 countries. Target: every country.
• Biosecurity website for arriving boats107 live now12 being checked119 in allFound in 119 countries. Target: every country.
• Boat parts and equipment you cannot bring in99 live now19 being checked118 in allFound in 118 countries. Target: every country.
• Boats exempt from the build standard55 live now8 being checked63 in allFound in 63 countries. Target: every country.
• Build standard a boat must meet78 live now12 being checked90 in allFound in 90 countries. Target: every country.
• Checking a boat against the standard after it is built36 live now6 being checked42 in allFound in 42 countries. Target: every country.
• Checking ownership and debts on a boat115 live now22 being checked137 in allFound in 137 countries. Target: every country.
• Clearing out when you leave62 live now6 being checked68 in allFound for ports and places in 68 countries. No target set yet.
• Deadline to register after bringing a boat in67 live now16 being checked83 in allFound in 83 countries. Target: every country.
• Engine emissions certificates65 live now9 being checked74 in allFound in 74 countries. Target: every country.
• How a boat is measured111 live now21 being checked132 in allFound in 132 countries. Target: every country.
• How to declare an imported boat106 live now36 being checked142 in allFound in 142 countries. Target: every country.
• Hull number rules102 live now10 being checked112 in allFound in 112 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Inspectors and surveyors the authorities accept92 live now7 being checked99 in allFound in 99 countries. Target: every country.
• Insurance needed to register68 live now27 being checked95 in allFound in 95 countries. Target: every country.
• Notice before you arrive, and where to send it71 live now17 being checked88 in allFound for ports and places in 88 countries. No target set yet.
• Papers a foreign-flag boat must carry83 live now26 being checked109 in allFound in 109 countries. Target: every country.
• Papers needed to register a boat113 live now22 being checked135 in allFound in 135 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Papers you must show114 live now0 being checked114 in allFound for ports and places in 135 countries. No target set yet.
• Penalties for not declaring114 live now23 being checked137 in allFound in 137 countries. Target: every country.
• Proof the boat left its previous register90 live now27 being checked117 in allFound in 117 countries. Target: every country.
• Radio licence and radio ID number when you re-register72 live now12 being checked84 in allFound in 84 countries. Target: every country.
• Registration fees77 live now19 being checked96 in allFound in 96 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Registration website116 live now16 being checked132 in allFound in 132 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Regular duties of the boat's flag country99 live now17 being checked116 in allFound in 116 countries. Target: every country.
• Rules for dinghies and outboard engines75 live now9 being checked84 in allFound in 84 countries. Target: every country.
• Rules for names and numbers on the hull108 live now18 being checked126 in allFound in 126 countries. Target: every country.
• Safety equipment you must carry18 live now3 being checked21 in allFound in 21 countries. Target: every country. Few countries so far.
• Safety marks (such as CE) that are accepted39 live now7 being checked46 in allFound in 46 countries. Target: every country.
• Shipping a boat: customs steps94 live now18 being checked112 in allFound in 112 countries. Target: every country.
• Skipper licence needed69 live now20 being checked89 in allFound in 89 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Telling the authorities before you arrive102 live now6 being checked108 in allFound for ports and places in 135 countries. No target set yet.
• Types of boat register available122 live now17 being checked139 in allFound in 139 countries. Target: every country.
• When to declare an imported boat89 live now36 being checked125 in allFound in 125 countries. Target: every country.
• Where you may arrive (ports of entry)104 live now4 being checked108 in allFound in 144 countries. Target: every country.
• Whether you must hire a local agent19 live now7 being checked26 in allFound for ports and places in 26 countries. No target set yet.
• Whether you must use a customs broker119 live now23 being checked142 in allFound in 142 countries. Target: every country.
• Whether your boat must be registered89 live now13 being checked102 in allFound in 115 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 72 states, provinces and regions.
• Whether your boat's tracking transmitter (AIS) is required64 live now12 being checked76 in allFound in 77 countries. Target: every country.
• Who may register a boat115 live now27 being checked142 in allFound in 142 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Who to contact at customs115 live now24 being checked139 in allFound in 139 countries. Target: every country.
• Yellow flag to fly when you arrive43 live now11 being checked54 in allFound in 68 countries. Target: every country.

Answers for each country: 1,510 found of a possible 1,885. That is the 13 rule categories we ask of every country on our collection list, times the 145 countries on that list. A possible total is a ceiling, not a promise. Rows about ports, marinas and waterways are not in this figure.

• Bringing a boat and trailer in by road51 live now2 being checked53 in allFound in 53 countries. Target: every country.
• Changing crew, and visas for people who arrive by sea107 live now25 being checked132 in allFound in 132 countries. Target: every country.
• Cruising permit (permission to sail in local waters)74 live now4 being checked78 in allFound in 118 countries. Target: every country.
• Extra notes on visas139 live now1 being checked140 in allFound in 145 countries. Target: every country.
• Notes on cruising permits94 live now3 being checked97 in allFound in 131 countries. Target: every country.
• Permit to bring your boat in for a short time110 live now12 being checked122 in allFound in 130 countries. Target: every country.
• Registration duty for long stays aboard121 live now10 being checked131 in allFound in 131 countries. Target: every country.
• Residence permit route for long stays aboard127 live now13 being checked140 in allFound in 140 countries. Target: every country.
• Terms for keeping your boat in the country for a while104 live now14 being checked118 in allFound in 118 countries. Target: every country.
• Visa for remote workers73 live now62 being checked135 in allFound in 135 countries. Target: every country.
• Whether you need a visa140 live now0 being checked140 in allFound in 145 countries. Target: every country.
• Work permits for yacht crew79 live now16 being checked95 in allFound in 95 countries. Target: every country.
• Working remotely on a visitor stay97 live now32 being checked129 in allFound in 129 countries. Target: every country.

Answers for each country: 1,275 found of a possible 1,450. That is the 10 rule categories we ask of every country on our collection list, times the 145 countries on that list. A possible total is a ceiling, not a promise. Rows about ports, marinas and waterways are not in this figure.

• Bringing in alcohol136 live now5 being checked141 in allFound in 142 countries. Target: every country.
• Bringing in food, plants and animal products129 live now7 being checked136 in allFound in 141 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 59 states, provinces and regions.
• Health and vaccine rules to enter111 live now23 being checked134 in allFound in 134 countries. Target: every country.
• Health clearance for the boat on arrival73 live now37 being checked110 in allFound in 110 countries. Target: every country.
• Health proofs and insurance for arriving crew115 live now27 being checked142 in allFound in 142 countries. Target: every country.
• Medical supplies on board48 live now7 being checked55 in allFound in 55 countries. Target: every country.
• Pet entry requirements107 live now29 being checked136 in allFound in 136 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 113 states, provinces and regions.
• Pet quarantine, and taking pets ashore96 live now41 being checked137 in allFound in 137 countries. Target: every country.
• Prescription and controlled medicines for crew129 live now13 being checked142 in allFound in 142 countries. Target: every country.
• Rules for bringing pets139 live now3 being checked142 in allFound in 142 countries. Target: every country.

Answers for each country: 2,480 found of a possible 3,480. That is the 24 rule categories we ask of every country on our collection list, times the 145 countries on that list. A possible total is a ceiling, not a promise. Rows about ports, marinas and waterways are not in this figure. The other 6 rule categories in this topic are about ports, marinas or waterways and have no target set yet.

• Boat registration tax55 live now11 being checked66 in allFound in 66 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 126 states, provinces and regions.
• Canal and lock fees4 live now1 being checked5 in allFound for ports and places in 5 countries. No target set yet.
• Carrying dive compressors and tanks34 live now7 being checked41 in allFound in 41 countries. Target: every country.
• Cruising tax and permit fees40 live now11 being checked51 in allFound in 51 countries. Target: every country.
• Customs and tax website for boats124 live now14 being checked138 in allFound in 138 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 126 states, provinces and regions.
• Customs relief for a boat that is only visiting111 live now13 being checked124 in allFound in 124 countries. Target: every country.
• General fees73 live now0 being checked73 in allFound for ports and places in 110 countries. No target set yet.
• How a boat can lose its duty-paid status115 live now10 being checked125 in allFound in 125 countries. Target: every country.
• How customs values a used boat119 live now23 being checked142 in allFound in 142 countries. Target: every country.
• Import duty on a pleasure boat77 live now26 being checked103 in allFound in 103 countries. Target: every country.
• Insurance a boat-rental host needs30 live now13 being checked43 in allFound in 43 countries. Target: every country.
• Minimum insurance for visiting boats38 live now26 being checked64 in allFound in 64 countries. Target: every country.
• Office hours and overtime charges for clearing in28 live now3 being checked31 in allFound for ports and places in 31 countries. No target set yet.
• Paperwork when a boat leaves for good116 live now12 being checked128 in allFound in 128 countries. Target: every country.
• Port, harbour and anchorage charges34 live now10 being checked44 in allFound for ports and places in 43 countries. No target set yet.
• Proof of insurance, and foreign insurers35 live now37 being checked72 in allFound in 72 countries. Target: every country.
• Proof you have paid duty and sales tax115 live now11 being checked126 in allFound in 126 countries. Target: every country.
• Rules for guns on board130 live now2 being checked132 in allFound in 145 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 72 states, provinces and regions.
• Sales tax (VAT or GST) on buying, selling or importing a boat116 live now28 being checked144 in allFound in 144 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 126 states, provinces and regions.
• Sales tax on selling or exporting a boat103 live now25 being checked128 in allFound in 128 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 126 states, provinces and regions.
• Sales tax sign-up level for a small boat business107 live now23 being checked130 in allFound in 130 countries. Target: every country.
• Simpler income tax for small boat businesses89 live now13 being checked102 in allFound in 102 countries. Target: every country.
• Spare parts sent to a visiting yacht69 live now6 being checked75 in allFound in 75 countries. Target: every country.
• Tax relief for bringing your own goods back107 live now12 being checked119 in allFound in 119 countries. Target: every country.
• Tax relief when you move home with your boat96 live now11 being checked107 in allFound in 107 countries. Target: every country.
• Taxes and registration for a boat-rental host96 live now13 being checked109 in allFound in 109 countries. Target: every country.
• Taxes per crew member or passenger34 live now9 being checked43 in allFound for ports and places in 43 countries. No target set yet.
• Where you cannot anchor75 live now3 being checked78 in allFound for ports and places in 103 countries. No target set yet.
• Whether insurance is required56 live now16 being checked72 in allFound in 77 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 51 states, provinces and regions.
• Whether satellite internet is allowed119 live now20 being checked139 in allFound in 140 countries. Target: every country.

Answers for each country: 781 found of a possible 1,160. That is the 8 rule categories we ask of every country on our collection list, times the 145 countries on that list. A possible total is a ceiling, not a promise. Rows about ports, marinas and waterways are not in this figure. The other 2 rule categories in this topic are about ports, marinas or waterways and have no target set yet.

• Dive permits and dive certificates59 live now42 being checked101 in allFound in 100 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 199 states, provinces and regions.
• Fishing from a visiting yacht, and handling the catch118 live now16 being checked134 in allFound in 134 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 199 states, provinces and regions.
• Fishing gear allowed and banned121 live now17 being checked138 in allFound in 138 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 199 states, provinces and regions.
• Fishing limits by species (size, number and season)84 live now15 being checked99 in allFound in 98 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 199 states, provinces and regions.
• Fishing rules and licences86 live now40 being checked126 in allFound in 126 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 111 states, provinces and regions.
• How clean your hull must be44 live now19 being checked63 in allFound in 63 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 88 states, provinces and regions.
• Inspection and cleaning for invasive water species (trailered boats)8 live now6 being checked14 in allFound in 14 countries. Target: every country. Few countries so far.
• Marine park permits and fees19 live now20 being checked39 in allFound for ports and places in 39 countries. No target set yet.
• Rules for toilets and holding tanks14 live now4 being checked18 in allFound for ports and places in 18 countries. No target set yet.
• Spearfishing rules83 live now23 being checked106 in allFound in 106 countries. Target: every country. Also asked of 199 states, provinces and regions.

Answers for each country: 651 found of a possible 725. That is the 5 rule categories we ask of every country on our collection list, times the 145 countries on that list. A possible total is a ceiling, not a promise. Rows about ports, marinas and waterways are not in this figure.

• Government travel advice level143 live now0 being checked143 in allFound in 143 countries. Target: every country.
• Piracy and security risk106 live now2 being checked108 in allFound in 108 countries. Target: every country.
• Storm (cyclone and hurricane) season dates143 live now0 being checked143 in allFound in 143 countries. Target: every country.
• Where to find navigation warnings143 live now0 being checked143 in allFound in 143 countries. Target: every country.
• Who to call in an emergency at sea110 live now4 being checked114 in allFound in 114 countries. Target: every country.

Answers for each country: 49 found of a possible 435. That is the 3 rule categories we ask of every country on our collection list, times the 145 countries on that list. A possible total is a ceiling, not a promise. Rows about ports, marinas and waterways are not in this figure. The other 5 rule categories in this topic are about ports, marinas or waterways and have no target set yet.

• Fuel and water on offer69 live now36 being checked105 in allFound for ports and places in 118 countries. No target set yet.
• Fuel prices0 live now0 being checked0 in allBeing collected: nothing found yet. Target: every country.
• How mooring and anchoring usually work70 live now22 being checked92 in allFound for ports and places in 130 countries. No target set yet.
• Living aboard in marinas and anchorages20 live now7 being checked27 in allFound in 27 countries. Target: every country. Few countries so far.
• Main ports and marinas for visiting boats87 live now32 being checked119 in allFound for ports and places in 133 countries. No target set yet.
• Public boat ramp fees and permits13 live now9 being checked22 in allFound in 22 countries. Target: every country. Few countries so far.
• Typical marina prices37 live now0 being checked37 in allFound for ports and places in 66 countries. No target set yet.
• Where to refill cooking gas0 live now0 being checked0 in allBeing collected: nothing found yet. No target set yet.

Answers for each country: 284 found of a possible 290. That is the 2 rule categories we ask of every country on our collection list, times the 145 countries on that list. A possible total is a ceiling, not a promise. Rows about ports, marinas and waterways are not in this figure.

• Drones carried aboard: registration and permits98 live now42 being checked140 in allFound in 140 countries. Target: every country.
• Rules for flying drones138 live now6 being checked144 in allFound in 144 countries. Target: every country.

Answers for each country: 126 found of a possible 145. That is the 1 rule categories we ask of every country on our collection list, times the 145 countries on that list. A possible total is a ceiling, not a promise. Rows about ports, marinas and waterways are not in this figure. The other 1 rule categories in this topic are about ports, marinas or waterways and have no target set yet.

• Limits on satellite phones and radios77 live now49 being checked126 in allFound in 126 countries. Target: every country.
• Shore power plugs and voltage16 live now43 being checked59 in allFound for ports and places in 30 countries. No target set yet.