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Vessel Safety Check
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The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will perform a
complimentary safety check of your boat, confirming that you meet both federal
and state requirements for safety. Purely advisory, the Auxiliary issues
no citations and does not report the results of the safety check to any
enforcement agency, but will award a decal to display that your vessel has passed the
examination. This was formerly referred to as a Courtesy Marine
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The Vessel Safety Check gives you a quick and easy way to
check that you are ready for the coming season. The items that are checked
include
- Personal Flotation Devices (life jackets)
- Registration and numbering
- Navigation lights
- Ventilation
- Fire extinguishers)
- Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.)
- Battery cover and connections
Note that these same items are required by state and
federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation if your
vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard. The Vessel Safety Check offered
here gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet the legal minimums.
For detailed information go to
http://safetyseal.net/what_is_vsc.asp
How Do I Get My Boat Examined?
In Chicago sign up for an appointment with your harbor
master.
Catch a member of the USCG Auxiliary at your Marina.
Call your local Coast Guard Auxiliary at
(312) 409-0212, or
Fill out the following form and we'll contact you to arrange an appointment:
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