FREE - Vessel Safety Check
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 2-76 Vessel Safety Check (VSC) Recommended and Discussion Items
Your Vessel Safety Check is to be completed by a U.S. Coast Guard approved Vessel Examiner. A Federal Requirements pamphlet is also available. This is not an official boarding for law enforcement purposes. It is recommended that you correct any deficiencies noted. This checklist is furnished for your information. There is no assumption of liability of any kind for advice given or opinions expressed in connection to this examination
While encouraged, items below are not VSC requirements
- Marine Radio
- Dewatering Device & Backup
- Mounted Fire Extinguishers
- Anchor & Line for Area
- First Aid and PIW Kits (**over)
- Inland Visual Distress Signals
- Capacity/Certificate of Compliance
- Discussion Items: as applies
- Accident Reporting - Owner Responsibility
- Offshore Operations
- Nautical Charts / Navigation Aids
- Survival Tips / First Aid
- Fueling / Fuel Management
- Float Plan / Weather and Sea Conditions
- Insurance Considerations
- Boating Check List
- Safe Boating Classes