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Vessel Safety Checks are performed on: 

Items reviewed include but are not limited to: 

Life Jackets, Navigation lights, Ventilation, Fire extinguishers, Distress signals MARPOL, more

Inspections can also be scheduled at your location at an appointed time. and typically require less than 1/2 hour depending on vessel.

The requirements are different based on the size of you boat. The following is a list of some of the items we check:

Registration # on boat with proper spacing

Registration

Certificate on board

Navigation Lights in working order

3 current day and night flares

Wearable and throwable life preservers

Distress flag (18 ft & over)

All boats must carry a sound producing device (whistle, horn, siren, etc.) capable of a 4-second blast audible for ½ mile

Boats larger than 39.4 ft. are required to have a bell

Pollution Placard and Trash Placard (26 ft & over)

Fire Extinguishers

Blower working and Proper Ventilation

Backfire flame arrestor (gasoline engines)

Anchor & sufficient line

Oar or paddle (under 16 ft)Bilge pumps in working order

Battery terminals covered and in good condition

Holding tank for head

Boats 39.4 feet & over must have on board a current copy of the Navigation Rules