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The Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, confirming that it meets both federal and state requirements for safety.

No citations are issued and the results of the safety check are not reported to any enforcement agency, but a decal is awarded to display if the vessel has passed the examination.

An example of some of the items checked include:

• Life Jackets

• Registration and Numbering

• Navigation lights

• Ventilation

• Fire Extinguishers

• Distress Signals

• Battery cover and connections

   

   

All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws, and if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard. The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk free way to check that you meet the legal minimums and to potenially avoid a citation later.

For more information

• Visit SafetySeal.net - A website devoted exclusively to the Vessel Safety Check program co-sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadron.

• Contact Flotilla 39-2 Staff Officer Jim Davy  to schedule a safety check or to get more details.
  

• Give yourself a virtual VSC: go here http://www.safetyseal.net/what_is_vsc.asp for a comprehensive list of required equipment, and to check your boat yourself.