Vessels passing safety checks are awarded a U.S. Coast Guard / Auxiliary Decal that informs:

Coast Guard / Auxiliary, Harbor Patrol, Sheriff's & Police, other boating law-enforcement & safety agencies that your boat was in full compliance with all Federal and State boating laws during a safety check for that year. Best of all, every Vessel Safety Check is 100% Free of charge!

What if I Don't Pass?

Why Receive a Vessel Safety Check?

Safety! The peace of mind that your boat meets federal safety standards and that in an emergency you will have the necessary equipment to save lives and summon help.In many cases boating insurance agencies offer discounts for vessels that undergo a Vessel Safety Check every year.

All decals and safety checks are void December 31st of the year they are inspected, they are also void should the operator/owner fail to maintain the vessel's equipment or the vessel itself to the standard at the time of the safety check.

See the links below on what is required to pass the Vessel Safety Check for your type of Boat.

Vessel Safety Checklist for Boats and Jet Skis

Paddle Craft Vessel Safety Checklist 

Find an Examiner

Are you ready to get started on your path to safer boating? Contact an examiner below, and request that they contact you and set up a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) for your boat. It's that easy to be on your way to safer boating.

To request a Vessel Safety Check (VSC), contact:

Walter J. Laas at [email protected]  or

Phil H. Harkey at [email protected] or

John J Ziomek Jr at [email protected]