Coming Soon! Interactive
Official Maryland
Boating Safety Course
The fastest way to get your boating license—no timers!
You need boating education in Maryland if you were born after July 1, 1972 and will be operating a motorized vessel on Maryland waters.
Maryland Boating Education Requirements
All persons born on, or after July 1, 1972, must complete a boater safety course and have in their possession proof of completion while operating a numbered or documented vessel on Maryland waters.
Other Maryland Boating Course Requirements
There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course. You do not have to be a resident of Maryland to take this online course.
Why Take This Course?
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| Maryland–Approved boater education | ||
| No minimum time requirements | ||
| Complete the course in under 3 hours | ||
| Real-life situations | ||
| Role-playing simulations | ||
| Final exam |
The Boater Education Card
The Boater Education Card (often referred to as "Maryland boating License" or "Maryland Boater Education Card") is proof that you have successfully completed all state-mandated boater education requirements.
Vessel operators who are required to have a Boater Education Card must carry their card on board the vessel and have it available for inspection by enforcement officers.
NASBLA-Approved
The Maryland Interactive Boat Safety Course is approved by the NASBLA. NASBLA is a national nonprofit organization that develops and maintains set standards for boating education in all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
Maryland approved:
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Natural Resources Police
305 Marine Academy Drive, Suite 1
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-8502
The Only Gamified Interactive Course
Maryland-Approved Boater Safety Education
Our interactive boater safety course satisfies all boater education requirements established by NASBLA and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
No Minimum Time Requirements
Students complete our interactive courses faster than our traditional courses. Why? There are no timers—ever!
Complete the Course in Under 3 Hours
Instruction that engages the brain using both words and images has been shown to significantly increase student retention and comprehension. When you combine interactive learning with no minimum time requirement, it’s easy to understand why many of our students complete their boater education in under 3 hours!
Real-Life Situations
Make choices for your character that will earn you awards and allow you to move through levels by applying what you’ve learned about boater safety throughout the challenges.
Role-Playing Simulations
We made sure to include plenty of mini-games and realistic simulations to keep you engaged along the way. Earn achievement badges as you master trip planning, emergency preparation, and safety operations. Crack all of the levels, and you will be awarded your boating education certificate.
Can’t wait? You can take the Maryland-approved course at boat-ed.com & BOATERexam.com.
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Customer Service
Your ilearntoboat course comes with a dedicated customer service team made up of real people, not robots. We’re here to provide assistance to you through all channels—phone, email, and chat.
We’re available to help you:
9:00am to Midnight EST, seven days a week.
1-800-830-2268 (toll free), or 214-351-0461
