2008 Vessel Safety Checks

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 United States Power Squadrons

     or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They will also make certain recommendations and discuss certain

     safety issues that will make you a safer boater.

    This is not 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.

On-Line Lookup

Vessel Safety Check Examiners Database

or

Visit one of the Stations listed below.

Vessel Safety Check Required Items

To receive an inspection at your location or to get  information about an inspection 

station near you contact:

John Lindner, FSO-VE at 302-644-1191