Vessel Safety Check

20 minutes could save your life! The United States Power Squadrons participate in the Vessel Safety Check (VSC) program through the United States Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety in conjunction with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. A typical VSC takes between 15 to 30 minutes. The VSCs are offered for FREE by certified Power Squadron members.

If your vessel passes, you will be given a decal indicating that your boat has passed a safety inspection. However, if your vessel does not pass there is no obligation to comply with any resulting recommendations. Also, no report will be made to the USCG if the boat fails the inspection.

Please do a Pre-Safety Check before VSC request.

See actual checkable/clickable Coast Guard Form:

Explanations of Required Items are on back/page 2

• A Pollution Placard is needed if boat is over 26 feet
• A MARPOL Trash Placard is needed if boat is over 26 feet
• You must have an Engine Cut-Off Switch (Lanyard or Fob) if
  your boat is less than 26 feet and newer than 2000
• A Backfire Flame Control/Arrestor is needed for Inboard gas engines
• If you have a Marine Sanitation Device:
  make sure you can locate the Y-Valve (shut off valve)
  make sure the Y-Valve is zip-tied off