A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat (vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and the Federal regulations. The vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member of the United States Power Squadron or US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They will also make certain recommendations and discuss certain safety issues that will make you a safer boater.

         This is not a boarding or law enforcement issue. No citations will be given as a result of this encounter. We will supply you with a copy of our evaluation so that you may follow some of the suggestions given. Vessels that pass will be able to display our distinctive VSC decal. This does not exempt you from law enforcement boarding, but you can be prepared to make this a positive encounter.

Send us an email at contact@abcsomd.org. Include your name and contact info, type and length of vessel,

and the location of the vessel

OR Call us at (240) 561-8910

Click here to download a VSC Checklist Form

                                             Some Items Included On Your Vessel Safety Check

                                                        -  Proper Display of Numbers
                                                        - Registration / Documentation
                                                        - Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)
                                                        - Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
                                                        - Fire Extinguishers
                                                        - Ventilation
                                                        - Backfire Flame Control
                                                        - Sound Producing Devices/Bell
                                                        - Navigation Lights
                                                        - Pollution Placard
                                                        - MARPOL Trash Placard
                                                        - Marine Sanitation
                                                        - Navigational Rules
                                                        - State and/or Local requirements
                                                        - Overall Vessel Condition

For more information about America's Boating Club - Southern Maryland, Patuxent River Sail & Power Squadron
call: (240) 561-8910 or e-mail ABCsmd2021@yahoo.com
 

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