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Vessel Safety Checks

Have your vessel inspected for safety equipment.

A vessel safety check is a courtesy examination of a boat to verify the presence and operable condition of certain safety equipment required by state and federal regulations. The vessel examiner (VE) is a trained specialist and is a member of United States Power Squadrons or US Coast Guard Auxiliary. The VE will also make certain recommendations and discuss safety related issues that will make boat owners safer boaters.

* It is important that you have a yearly vessel safety check.

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VSC What we look for:

  • Proper display of numbers
  • Registration/documentation
  • Personal flotation devices
  • Visual distress signals
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Ventilation
  • Backfire flame control (gas engines)
  • Sound producing devices
  • Navigation lights
  • Pollution placard
  • MARPOL trash placard
  • Marine sanitation devices
  • Navigation rules (39.4 feet and over)
  • State and local requirements
  • Overall vessel condition: Deck free of hazards; clean bilge; safe electrical and fuel systems; safe galley and heating system
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