NOAA Takes First Step in Formal 2008 Vessel Speed Rule Review Process

ExpansionMar 2026

Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced at the Miami International Boat Show that the agency will initiate the first formal step in a review process related to the 2008 vessel speed rule, which established a 10-knot speed limit … Learn More The post NOAA Takes First Step in Formal 2008 Vessel Speed Rule Review Process appeared first on Marina Dock Age .

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