Hunter Education Boater Education View Boating Classes View Hunter Education Classes Hunter/Boater Ed Card Mississippi Boating Safety Internet Course Mississippi Hunter Education Internet Course MISSISSIPPI'S BOATER EDUCATION PROGRAM     Effective July 1, 1997 any person born after June 30, 1980 must complete a Boating Safety Course to operate a boat. Persons under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a person 21 or older on board the boat in order to operate the boat.     For persons who wish to learn more about Mississippi Boating Basics and the legal and safe practices for boat operators, a six hour instructor taught course is available for groups. The Mississippi Boating Basics home-study course or Internet Course is available for persons who are unable to attend an instructor taught course. Most insurance companies honor these courses by offering reductions in insurance premiums on completion.     Effective July l, l998 Mississippi will offer the option for titling boats and motors.  This is not a mandatory requirement, however, a more complete record will be obtained for boat owners. A ten dollar fee will be charged for original applications, duplicates or transfers.     For more information related to BOATING  and Boating Safety Classes, call 601-432-2181 or write to: BOATING ENFORCEMENT, P. O. Box 451, Jackson, MS 39205-0451.   Disclaimer | Contact Us 1505 Eastover Drive - Jackson, MS 39211-6374 - Phone: 601.432.2400