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Vessel Safety Check - Fact Sheet
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 is a trained specialist and is a member of the US
Power Squadrons or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They will also make certain
recommendations and discuss safety related issues that will make boat owners safer
boaters.
The inspection is really quick and easy. Many trailerable boats can be inspected in ten
minutes. All boaters will receive a copy of the evaluation form at the end of the
inspection. Boats that meet the safety requirements will receive a current Vessel
Safety Check decal to be displayed onboard.
If replacement or additional safety items are needed to successfully meet the
requirements, the VSC form can be shown at both Boat U.S. and West Marine stores
to purchase necessary safety related items at a discount. If the necessary items are
purchased at the time of the check, the decal will still be awarded.
Lots of free material on boating safety will be provided by the United States Power
Squadrons and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Boaters can bring their trailerable boats to selected marine centers or arrange for a
future VSC appointment at their boat launches, marinas or yacht clubs with the Vessel
Examiner.
Vessel Safety Checks are not boarding or a law enforcement issue. No citations will be
given if boats do not meet safety requirements.
15 reasons a vessel might not pass inspection
For more information
on the Vessel Safety Check Program
please contact Bob Brenke at 847 619 0446 (home) or 847 254 7448 (cellular).
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