Pamlico Sail & Power Squadron Vessel Safety Checks

District 27

  Free Vessel Safety Check

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 Federal regulations. The PSPS Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and a member of the United States Power Squadrons. They will make certain recommendations and discuss safety issues that will make you a safer boater.

This is not a "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 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 will be prepared to make this a positive encounter. Many insurance companies offer additional discounts as a result of passing a Vessel Safety Check.  Several "examiners" are available in the Washington, NC area - give one of them a call.
 

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 -- contact any of the following certified examiners:

Click Here to open the Vessel Safety Check Website Home Page
Click Here to read about doing a self-exam to check your own boat

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