Cleveland Sail and Power Squadron / Coast Guard Auxiliary
Vessel Safety Check - Link
Be legal and safe. Possible insurance discount.
What is a Vessel Safety Check?
It is a free check of a vessel’s equipment for compliance with federal and state safety requirements. The vessel examiners performing this service have been trained to look for some of the more common problems, which might occur in your boat or its associated safety equipment. Some of the items we check are;
- Proper display of numbers
- Registration/Documentation
- Personal Flotation Devices; Life Jackets
- Visual Distress Signals
- Fire extinguishers
- Ventilation
- Backfire flame control
- Sound producing devices
- Navigation lights
- State requirements
- Overall vessel condition
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If a vessel meets all of the Vessel Safety Check (VSC) requirements it is awarded a VSC decal.
Boating Safety Education
During the Vessel Safety Check, the vessel examiner will discuss with the recreational boater the purpose of specific marine safety equipment, will clarify various federal and state regulations, will discuss certain safety procedures and practices, and will answer any boating related questions. Some of the topics discussed are;
- Accident reporting
- Charts and aids to navigation
- Survival tips
- Fueling and fuel management
- Float plans Weather and sea conditions
- Availability of boating safety classes
Power Squadron members or Coast Guard Auxiliary members who are certified vessel examiners will gladly inspect your boat to ensure that it meets safety requirements. Click here to go to the Vessel Safety Check web site. Or click here to go to the page in the site where you can search for an examiner near you.
Adam Krasowski is the Cleveland Power Squadron Vessel Safety Check Chairman. His e-mail address is: madadam12 "at" aol "dot" com.
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