| FLOTILLA 81 DISTRICT 5NR |
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US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY |
| Boating |
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Vessel Safety Examination |
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VESSEL SAFETY CHECK One of the roles of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is to offer vessel safety checks (VSC) to boaters who wish to be sure that their boats meet all federal and state safety requirements. The Auxiliarists who do these examinations, Vessel Examiners (VE), are specially trained and knowledgeable in the field who are kept informed on the latest legal requirements for boaters. The VSC is not a law enforcement action by the Auxiliary. The goal of the program is to prevent boaters from getting equipment-related citations and to prevent safety-related accidents. These safety checks are meant to be an educational experience. No official report is made to any law enforcement authority. |
The
Vessel Safety Check
(VSC) program provides an opportunity for the
recreational boater to meet with a certified member of the Coast Guard
Auxilliary to discuss ways to make sure the boater's vessel has all
the safety equipment mandated by local law. In addition, the proper
use of the proscribed safety equiepment is discussed. The
VE will check for all required safety items on board your boat and
if everything is present and in good working order, they will award
a decal to affix to your boat. If you wish, they will also gladly
explain the reason for the various safety equipment requirements and
explain how safety equipment works.
Successful
completions of the VSC results in the issuance of the VSC decal. The
VSC decal attests to the fact that the boat is in compliance with
Federal and State requirements. |
Vessel Safety Inspection Events Flotilla 81 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, based in Ocean City, NJ works with local organizations that sponsor VSC Events that are open to the General Public. No reservation is required. May 18th (Sunday) - Whale Creek Marina, Strathmere, NJ June 14th (Saturday) Old Corson's Inlet Marina, Strathmere, NJ Inspections begin at 9:00 AM and will continue to at least 12:00 noon. |
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