| What is a Vessel Safety Check (VSC)? |
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 Squadrons or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They will also make certain
recommendations and discuss certain safety issues that will make you a safer boater.
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 Squadrons or the 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 a 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.
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.
| Bayside's Vessel Examiners at work |
| For more information or to schedule a Free inspection, call: Gene Molteni - (718) 224-2124 (eugene.molteni@verizon.net) Gene Thyer - (718) 7471591 (jthyer@nyc.rr.com) |
The mission of the VSC, is to minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage
and environmental impact while maximizing the safe use and enjoyment of
U.S. Waterways by recreational boaters. The VSC process is one of "prevention
through education, outreach and volunteer compliance" helping recreational boaters to
gain a respect for the boating environment.
The VSC Program also helps to achieve voluntary compliance with federal and state
recreational boating safety laws, particularly with regard to the carriage of safety
equipment while raising boater awareness about safety and environmental issues
through voluntary contact by a Vessel Examiner (VE). VE discussions with recreational
boaters is designed to motivate maintaining and operating their boats is a safe manner,
taking boating safety courses to increase their knowledge and skills in boating and
promoting safe boating.
and environmental impact while maximizing the safe use and enjoyment of
U.S. Waterways by recreational boaters. The VSC process is one of "prevention
through education, outreach and volunteer compliance" helping recreational boaters to
gain a respect for the boating environment.
The VSC Program also helps to achieve voluntary compliance with federal and state
recreational boating safety laws, particularly with regard to the carriage of safety
equipment while raising boater awareness about safety and environmental issues
through voluntary contact by a Vessel Examiner (VE). VE discussions with recreational
boaters is designed to motivate maintaining and operating their boats is a safe manner,
taking boating safety courses to increase their knowledge and skills in boating and
promoting safe boating.
| Click Here For a copy of a Per-departure Check List |
| Bayside Power Squadron A Unit of United States Power Squadrons Sail and Power Boating |
