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Fatality Statistics Graph of Fatality Statistics. Average number of Jan. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 27. Jan. 2003 had 24 fatalities. Average number of Feb. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 32. Feb. 2003 had 18 fatalities. Average number of Mar. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 46. Mar. 2003 had 34 fatalities. Average number of Apr. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 64. Apr. 2003 had 47 fatalities. Average number of May. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 117. May. 2003 had 87 fatalities. Average number of Jun. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 148. Jun. 2003 had 95 fatalities. Average number of Jul. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 181. Jul. 2003 had 112 fatalities. Average number of Aug. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 120. Aug. 2003 had 108 fatalities. Average number of Sep. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 85. Sep. 2003 had 67 fatalities. Average number of Oct. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 47. Oct. 2003 had 51 fatalities. Average number of Nov. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 23. Nov. 2003 had 36 fatalities. Average number of Dec. fatalities from 1999-2003 was 32. Dec. 2003 had 24 fatalities.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2732466411714818112085472332
24183447879511210867513624
Average monthly fatalities based on cumulative data for 1999-2003
2003 Statistics
Notice of Availability of Grant Funds FY 2005
The Coast Guard seeks applications for fiscal year 2005 grants  ...more>>

A Study of Carbon Monoxide Detector Performance
The Office of Boating Safety is releasing the report, “A Study of Carbon Monoxide Detector Performance in the Marine Environment”  ...more>>

2004 North American Safe Boating Campaign
The North American Safe Boating Campaign is an annual campaign to inform recreational boaters  ...more>>

Labonte PSAs Are Here
The television, radio, and print PSAs feature Terry, Justin, and Bobby Labonte ...more>>

Labonte Racing Family and U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Labonte racing family are launching public service announcements focused  ...more>>

FY2004 Non Profit Grants
The following is a list of the FY 2004 non profit grants approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. ...more>>

Propeller Injury Intervention
In 2002 recreational boaters were involved in 239 accidents involving motor or propeller strikes ...more>>

U.S. Coast Guard Statistics Reveal
U.S. Coast Guard Statistics Reveal Highest Fatality Risk in Colder Months ...more>>

Racing's Labonte Family Supports You're in Command
Racing's Labonte Family To Support U.S. Coast Guard’s “YOU’RE IN COMMAND” Boating Safety Initiative  ...more>>

U. S. Coast Guard Joins CPSC to Publicize Product
The U.S. Coast Guard is partnering with the Consumer Product Safety Commission  ...more>>

National Boating Safety Advisory Council Vacancy
Vacancy announcement and application procedures for NBSAC ...more>>

Interim Life Jacket Rule Effective Dec 23, 2002
The United States Coast Guard's interim life jacket rule for children under 13 becomes effective December 23, 2002 ...more>>

Carbon Monoxide -THAT SILENT KILLER -
Carbon Monoxide -THAT SILENT KILLER- Finds Yet Another Way To Kill: Coast Guard warns public of dangers associated with: "Teak Surfing" ...more>>

 

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