Vessel Safety Check Program

       A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is a courtesy examination of your boat to verify the presence and condition of safety equipment required by State and Federal regulations. The Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member or the US Power Squadrons or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. The examiner will also make recommendations and discuss safety issues to encourage safer boating.

       This is not boarding or a law enforcement issue. No citations will be given as a result of this encounter. The examiner will supply you with a copy of our evaluation so that you may follow some of the suggestions given. Boats 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. Call our lead Vessel Examiner, Lt Larry Rountree, AP, at (757) 934-3355 to have your boat checked.