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The volunteer men and women of Division 20 provide a number of
free services to public to help promote boating safety in
Eastern North Carolina. On this page, and the linked pages, you
will find an overview of the services offered. Also you will
find out how you can obtain these services and make your time on
the water safer and more enjoyable.
Major activities include:
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SAFE BOATING CLASSES
are available and the only cost is for books and materials.
Courses are offered for both beginning and advanced boaters.
The Division conducts a number of different courses that
range in length from a few hours to multi class sessions.
Course completion may result in discounts in your boat
insurance.
For course descriptions and class
schedule details
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VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS (VSC)
At your request and without charge we perform Vessel Safety
Checks on your boat or personal water craft (PWC). This is
done by specially trained Auxiliarists who are kept informed
on the latest legal requirements for boaters. The VSC makes
sure that the boater has all of the equipment required by
Federal and State law. Only you are told the results. If
your boat passes this check it will receive a Vessel Safety
Check decal and you can be sure your boats' equipment meets
safety standards.
For more information about VSCs, the items checked and how
to arrange to have your boat checked
click here. |
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SAFETY/SECURITY PATROLS
Surface (on-the-water) and Air operations activities
including: serving as qualified crew on Auxiliary facilities
assisting boaters, patrolling regattas and parades, checking
of federal and private aids to navigation and performing
search & rescue missions.
For more information on Safety/Security Patrols,
click here. |
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MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Assisting the Coast Guard in the location and prevention of
marine pollution and provide reports on waterway conditions.
For more information on Marine Environmental Protection,
click here. |
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