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A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat ("vessel") by a trained specialist who is a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Auxiliarist will verify the presence and condition of safety equipment required by Federal and State regulations. The examiner may also make recommendations and discuss safety issues that will help to make you a safer boater.

A Vessel Safety Check is neither a boarding nor a law enforcement activity. NO CITATIONS are given as a result of this visit, but we will supply a copy of our evaluation to you so that you may follow the suggestions given. Vessels that pass will be provided with a distinctive VSC decal (example above) to display on their boat. Displaying the sticker does not exempt you from a law enforcement boarding, but it could lessen the likelihood that you will be stopped for a check on the water.

Vessel Safety Checks are provided upon request and are good for one year. To schedule your annual no-fault exam, please send an email or call Flotilla 35-09's Vessel Examination Staff Officer Jason Bogue. To schedule a vessel exam please contact him at (219) 405-9504 or by email at pfd907@gmail.com.