Vessel Safety Check Mission

OCPS Vision

• Safe, Responsible & Fun Recreational Boating

OCPS Mission Statement

• Minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage and environmental impact while maximizing the safe use and enjoyment of U.S. waterways by recreational boaters.  The Vessel Safety Check process is one of “prevention through education, outreach and volunteer compliance” helping recreational boaters to gain a respect for the boating environment.

• The VSC Program also helps to achieve voluntary compliance with federal and state recreational boating safety laws, particularly with regard to the carriage of safety equipment while raising boater awareness about safety and environmental issues through voluntary contact by a Vessel Examiner (VE). VE discussions with recreational boaters is designed to motivate maintaining and operating their boats in a safe manner, taking boating safety courses to increase their knowledge and skills in boating, and promoting safe boating. 

VESSEL SAFETY CHECK DECAL REQUIREMENTS

Display of Numbers-----Registration/Documentation---------PFD's-------Visual Distress Signals ( in date ) Fire Extinguishers ( in the green ) ventilation -------Backfire flame control ( clean,        recommend cleaning them with 409,Simple Green,Fantastic etc,,spray it on wash with hose and let it dry ) -------- horn/bell------ nav lights must all work-------pollution placard ---------marpol trash placard----marine sanitation device----Navigation Rules ( for vessels 39.4 feet and over ).

 We emphasize that the results of the Vessel Safety Check is between the Captain of the vessel and the Vessel Examiner. There is no report submitted to any other agency such as Harbor Master, Police or Coast Guard. For the protection of you, your family and friends, have a FREE Vessel Safety Check performed on your vessel.                  

YOUR SQUADRON'S  VSE’s:

EXAMINER         LOCATION             PHONE

Joe Grant           Rockland                781 878 9176

John Grasso       E. Bridgewater        508 378 4822

David Jones        Kingston                 617 633 5564

Bob LeBlanc       E. Bridgewater        508 378 4022

Bill Morley          Braintree                781  843 2996

Bill Mortimer       Brockton                508 584 1084

Bob Rappold      Scituate                  781 545 7674

Bob Struzziero   Scituate                  781 5452748 

  ( AND FOR THOSE OF YOU IN THE TAMPA AREA  )

Janice Leavitt     Valrico, Fl               813 684 9554

Plan ahead and contact one of the VSE’s above for your 2008 VSC Decal.