To request a vessel safety check, e-mail
our
Vessel Examination Officer.
The Vessel Safety
Check is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by
members of the 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.
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George Sipes and
Merrill Roragen
offer a vessel safety check to the
owners of this 24 foot inflatable boat.
Taken by Gay Sipes at
John Wayne Marina,
Labor Day 2008 |
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An example of some
of the items checked include:
- Life Jackets (for everyone on
board)
- Registration and numbering
- Navigation lights
- Ventilation
- Fire extinguishers
- Distress signals (flares,
horn, etc.)
- 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.
Click
here for 15 reasons why a vessel might NOT pass a
vessel safety check (VSC). Take our
Virtual
Vessel Safety Check.
The Vessel Safety
Check gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet
the legal minimums and to potentially avoid a citation
later.
Key Benefits
- Improved safety for life and
property
- Peace of mind during boating
experiences
Capabilities
We can come to your home or boat
slip to conduct safety checks. Look for us at the local
boat ramps and marinas.
