Vessel Safety Checks
The Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by members of Division 1 flotillas, confirming that it meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
No citations are issued and the results of the safety check are not reported to any enforcement agency, but a decal is awarded to display if the vessel has passed the examination.
An example of some of the items checked include:
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Registration and numbering
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Proper number and style of "Life Jackets"
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Navigation lights
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Ventilation
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Fire extinguishers
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Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.)
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Battery cover and connections
All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation if your vessel is inspected by the Department of Natural Recourses, local Law Enforcement or the Coast Guard.
The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet the legal minimums and to potentially avoid a citation later.
You may arrange for a Vessel Safety Check by either:
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Signing up for an appointment at your local Marina
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Contacting a member of the Auxiliary at the Marina
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Contact Us by e mail to arrange an appointment
Updated 21 March 2024