Vessel Safety Checks EVEN EXPERIENCED BOATERS NEED A VESSEL SAFETY CHECK! 15 minutes could save your life and the life of your family A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is performed at your boat – Ranging in locations from boat to your driveway. A vessel check usually takes 15-30 minutes, depending upon the size of your boat. What’s In It For Me? Vessels passing safety checks are awarded a U.S. Coast Guard/ Auxiliary Decal that informs: • Coast Guard/Auxiliary • Harbor Patrol • Sheriffs & Police • Other boating law-enforcement & safety agencies If your boat does not pass, no citation is issued at that time. Instead, you are provided a written report in how to correct the discrepancies. Why Receive a Vessel Safety Check? Safety! The peace of mind that your boat meets Federal safety standards and that in an emergency you will have the necessary equipment to save lives and summon help. In many cases boating insurance agencies offer discounts for vessels which undergo a Vessel Safety Check every year. All decals and safety checks are void December 31 st of the year vessels are inspected. They are also void should the operator/owner fail to maintain the vessel’s equipment or the vessel itself to the standard at the time of the safety check. What Type of Items are Checked? • Life Jackets • Fire extinguishers • Registration and numbering • Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.) • Navigation lights • Battery cover and connections • Ventilation All of these items are currently required by State and Federal laws and, if missing or non-operational, can result in a citation if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard. Schedule Your Check Marco Island Power Squadron Rudy Landwaard 239-389-4444 USCG Auxiliary John Moyer 239-248-7078 MIYC Member Paul Soden 914-450-8066 that your boat was in full compliance with all Federal and State boating laws during a safety check for that year. Best of all, every Vessel Safety Check is 100% free of charge! What If I Don’t Pass?
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Last updated: July 11, 2021
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