The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers free vessel safety checks (VSC) to boaters.  The VSC is a courtesy examination of your boat to verify the presence and condition of safety equipment required by federal and state regulations. The vessel examiner is a trained Auxiliarist who is kept informed on the latest legal requirements for boaters.

If you would be interested in a VSC conducted for your boat, please check to see if there is a VSC station scheduled for your area by clicking here or see the list below to call a Flotilla contact to arrange a VSC

To arrange a VSC in another area click here.

These safety checks are meant to be an educational experience. The Vessel Examiners will check for all required required 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.

For details on the items checked as part of the Vessel Safety Check click here or on the VSC decal image.