Maritime Regulations Compliance Checklist

Create a maritime regulations compliance guide:

Vessel Information:
- Vessel Type: [TYPE]
- Length: [LENGTH]
- Use: [RECREATIONAL/CHARTER/COMMERCIAL]
- Operating Waters: [INLAND/COASTAL/OFFSHORE]
- Home State: [STATE]
- Passengers Carried: [NUMBER]

Please develop compliance checklists for:
1. Federal requirements:
   - Coast Guard documentation
   - Registration requirements
   - Required safety equipment by vessel size
   - Navigation light requirements
   - Sound signaling devices
   - Visual distress signals
   - Fire extinguisher requirements
   - Pollution regulations (MARPOL)
2. State-specific requirements:
   - Registration and titling
   - Boater education requirements
   - Age restrictions
   - PWC regulations
3. Charter/Commercial additional requirements:
   - USCG inspections
   - Operator licensing
   - Passenger vessel requirements
4. Environmental compliance:
   - No discharge zones
   - Waste management
   - Clean boating practices
5. Documentation retention guide
6. Inspection preparation checklist

Ensure full regulatory compliance.