A
Vessel Safety Check is a
courtesy examination of your boat (Vessel) to verify the
presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment
required by State and the Federal Regulations. The
Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member of
the US Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power
Squadrons. They will also make certain recommendations and
discuss certain safety issues that will make you a safer
boater.
This is not a boarding, or a law enforcement issue. No
citations will be given as a result of this encounter. We
will supply you with a copy of our evaluation so that you
may follow some of the suggestions given. Vessels that pass
will be able to display our distinctive VSC decal. This does
not exempt you from law enforcement boarding, but you can be
prepared to make this a positive encounter.
Should you
desire a Vessel Safety Check, please follow the following
link & select "I want a VSC" to provide the boater with access to our
database of volunteers to perform a
FREE vessel safety check in our "I Want a VSC" system. Enter your zip code to find the closest examiner,
and contact one of the examiners that are listed on the
output.