Vessel Safety Check & Vessel Exam

Vessel Safety Checks & Vessel Exams--

Does your vessel meet the requirements of safe boating law? Do you have the necessary safety equipment on board to ensure that you and your family will be safe at sea? Is your safety equipment operational and up to date? Contact our Vessel Examination Program staff for a free Vessel Safety Check. 

A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is performed at your boat − ranging in locations from boat to your driveway. A vessel safety check usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending upon the size of your boat.

A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is a free examination of your boat. Your boat will be well examined by one of our specially trained Coast Guard Auxiliarists, and you will be provided with a report of your vessel's compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations regarding boating safety features and equipment. There is no penalty if your boat fails to meet full compliance.

 

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 which undergo a Vessel Safety Check every year. All decals and safety checks are void December 31st of year they are inspected, they are also void should the operator /owner fail to maintain the vessels equipment or the vessel itself to the standard at the time of the safety check.

Find an Examiner

Are you ready to get started on your path to safer boating? Click the link below, then fill out the short request form and click the submit button. We will locate the closest volunteer vessel examiners within 30 miles of your location and request that they contact you and set up a Vessel Safety Check for your boat.

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

For Commercial Vessels, Flotilla Monterey members also provide Commercial Fishing Vessel Examinations (CFVEs) and Uninspected Passenger Vessel Examiners (UPVs) upon request. To set up an appointment, please contact flotillamonterey@gmail.com

 

The USCG Auxiliary inspects all the items required by state and federal regulations for recreational boaters. The inspections are free and the results are confidential.