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Free Vessel Safety Check Conducted by the Lake Norman Sail and Power Squadron What is a Vessel Safety Check? (VSC)
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. 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 the distinctive VSC decal. This does not exempt you from law enforcement boarding, but you can be prepared to make this a positive encounter. Many insurance companies offer additional insurance discounts as a result of passing a Vessel Safety Check.
What is covered?
Required equipment:
· Display of Numbers · Registration/documentation · Personal Flotation devices (PFD's) · Visual Distress Signals (VDS or flares) · Fire Extinguishers · Ventilation · Backfire Flame Control · Sound Producing Devices · Navigation Lights · Pollution Placard (26 + ft) · Marpol Trash Placard (26 + ft) · Marine Sanitation Device (Head) · Navigation Rules (Hand out) · State Regulations

To set up an appointment or to learn more about scheduled vessel checks contact any of the following certified examiners: