The Vessel Safety Check Program

The Vessel Safety Check Program, was formerly known as Courtesy Marine Examinations (CME's). In 1999, the Auxiliary signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Coast Guard that put the USCG Auxiliary in charge of overall operation and
administration of the Vessel Safety Check Program. It also allowed for the expansion of the program to other organizations. The
USCG Auxiliary turned to the United States Power Squadrons as a logical partner.

On 29 January 2000, the USPS Chief Commander Arthur H. Farr signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGAUX) to participate in the Vessel Safety Check Program (VSCP).

 Beginning 1 May 2000 the new VSCP, Vessel Safety Check Program was launched nation wide by the USCG Auxiliary and
the United States Power Squadrons.  Our squadron has been actively involved with this program since it's inception.

The program is intended to be a service to the recreational boating public, as a complimentary check of the recommended
safety equipment on the owners boat.  If all items are found to be in good working order one or both of the above decals
are awarded and attached to the boat.  Failure of the check is only shared with the boat owner with suggestions that the
deficient items be repaired or replaced.  A followup check will be scheduled when the vessel is in compliance.  We are
not a law enforcement agency and the report is not shared with anyone outside our organization.  Details of the VSC are
provided at the bottom of this page.  You may take a virtual VSC at your leisure to determine if your vessel is in compliance.