Marine Patrol | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol Alabama Law Enforcement Marine Patrol Department Of Public Safety Marine Patrol Marine Patrol The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Marine Patrol (AMP) Division's mission is to enhance safety and promote responsible use of resources on Alabama's waterways through enforcement, education, and community activities. The AMP Division patrols Alabama’s public waterways, oversees the registration of all pleasure boats and the licensing of all boat operators, and operates a statewide education program. The State's regulatory waterway marking program, presently overseeing 1,518 hazard and control markers/zones, is also administered by the AMP Division. ALEA's Marine Patrol Division consists of three districts that divide the state: Northern District, Central District, and Southern District. The Northern District covers 27 counties with major waterways along the Tennessee, Coosa, and Black Warrior Rivers, and numerous smaller rivers and lakes. The Central District covers 32 counties with major waterways along the Coosa, Tallapoosa, Alabama, Tombigbee, and Chattahoochee Rivers, and numerous smaller rivers and lakes. The Southern District covers eight counties with major waterways along the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers, Mobile Bay, Gulf of Mexico, and numerous smaller rivers and lakes. With Alabama's favorable weather conditions and abundant waterways, boating is a popular activity across the state. Over one million boaters enjoy Alabama's one million acres of lakes, 1,600 miles of rivers, and 53 miles of coastline each year. 2026 Boating Basics and License Course Schedule: Northern District: Date: April 25 Time: Noon - 6 PM City: Scottsboro Goose Pond Colony Resort (Clubhouse) 417 Ed Hembree Drive, 35769 Instructor Contact: James.Young@alea.gov Central District: Date: April 25 City: Carrolton Time: 8 AM - 4 PM Location: Pickens County Sheriff's Office Training Center 188 Cemetery Street, Carrolton, AL 35447 Instructor Contact: ryan.wise@alea.gov Date: April 25 City: Centreville Time: 9 AM - 8 PM Location: Bibb County Expo Center 100 Walnut Street Centreville, AL 35042 Instructor Contact: Kevin.lawrence@alea.gov Date: May 2 City: Tuscaloosa Time: 8 AM - 4 PM Location: ALEA Tuscaloosa Trooper Post 2645 Skyland Blvd E. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Instructor Contact: michael.duke@alea.gov Date: May 9 City: Clio Time: 8 AM - 4 PM Location: Blue Springs Town Hall 2571 AL 10, Clio, AL 36017 Instructor Contact: Allen.knight@alea.gov Date: May 9 City: Alex City Time: 8 AM - 4 PM Location: ALEA Marine Patrol - Central District Office 126 Marina Road Alex City, AL. 35010 Instructor Contact: todd.oliver@alea.gov Boat / Vessel Registration Leadership Deputy Chief Drew Brooks Marine Patrol Division Boat Registration boatregistration@alea.gov Boat Education boateducation@alea.gov Contact Marine Patrol 334.676.6005 marinepatrol@alea.gov Online Services More In This Division Document Requirements And Fees Driver License Offices Driver License Information CDL Frequently Asked Questions Driver Records, Crash Reports, and Driver License Reinstatements Private High School Driver & Traffic Safety Education Program ALEA Training Center Driver License Point System Driver License Forms Driver License Manuals ATV/UTV Registration Star ID Document Help STAR ID Document List STAR ID Frequently Asked Questions License and ID Cards Boat/Vessel License Requirements Driver Licenses - Classes, Endorsements, and Restrictions Graduated Driver License Hardship Driver License Ignition Interlock Laws Road Test Study Guide Sex Offender Driver License Designation Driver License Highway Patrol Alabama Move Over Act Alabama Tinting Regulations Child Restraints Law Communications Unit Highway Patrol Contact Information Motor Carrier Safety Unit Seat Belt Law Speed Limits Superload Law Enforcement Escort Volunteer First-Responder Vehicle Operators Marine Patrol Boat Equipment Checklist For Alabama Boating Education and Operator Certification/License Boating Forms and Permits Boating Rules and Regulations Marine Accident Report Marine Patrol Contact Information Safe Boating LEADS Online Resources Association Safe Boating Campaign State Of Alabama Outdoor Alabama NASBLA.org