The Vessel Safety Check (VSC) Program provides a
checkpoint at which the public can request an examination of safety related
items required by federal and state law to be carried on board their vessel.
This service is provided to owners or operators of privately owned recreational
motorboats and certain government owned motorboats.
An examination will be made only with the consent of, and in
the presence of, the owner or operator of a vessel. If a boat does not pass a Vessel Safety Check, no violation
report is made to the Coast Guard or to any law enforcement agency.
While the vessel examiner
checks boats for federal requirements, the examiner will also check for requirements
that are over and beyond federal and state minimum requirements.
In addition, the Coast Guard Auxiliary recommends certain additional safety
items.
CLICK below to see the safety checklists:
To request a vessel safety
check in the Venice, FL area, please contact one of the following Staff Officer
Inspectors:
-
Flotilla Commander
941-488-1900 or
-
Flotilla Staff Officer - VE
941-488-1900
If you are outside
of Flotilla 86 area (Venice, FL), click
here to find an
examiner near you.
