The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers free vessel safety checks to
boaters who wish to be sure that their boats meet all federal and
state safety requirements. The Vessel Examiners who perform these
exams are specially-trained and are kept informed on the latest legal
requirements
for boaters. Vessel Examiners have no legal authority - their goal is
to
prevent boaters from getting equipment-related citations and to prevent
safety-related accidents. are meant to be an educational experience.
The Vessel Examiners 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.
Vessel Safety Checks are
performed on standard powerboats, sailboats and personal watercraft
(PWC)
