VESSEL
SAFETY CHECK
One
of the roles of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is to offer vessel safety
checks (VSC) to boaters who wish to be sure that their boats meet all
federal and state safety requirements. The Auxiliarists who do these
examinations, Vessel Examiners (VE), are specially trained and knowledgeable
in the field who are kept informed on the latest legal requirements
for boaters. The VSC is not a law enforcement action by the Auxiliary.
The goal of the program is to prevent boaters from getting equipment-related
citations and to prevent safety-related accidents. These safety checks
are meant to be an educational experience. No official report is made
to any law enforcement authority.
The Vessel Safety Check (VSC)program provides an opportunity for the recreational boater to meet
with a certified member of the Coast Guard Auxilliary to discuss ways
to make sure the boater's vessel has all the safety equipment mandated
by local law. In addition, the proper use of the proscribed safety equiepment
is discussed. The
VE 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.
Successful
completions of the VSC results in the issuance of the VSC decal. The
VSC decal attests to the fact that the boat is in compliance with Federal
and State requirements.
To request a Vessel Safety Inspection in the Ocean City NJ area,
please call 609-399-4299 or send us an e-mail
request
Vessel Safety Examination Events
Flotilla 81 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, based
in Ocean City, NJ works with local organizations that sponsor VSC Events.
Below is a list of some of the events in 2024 that will be open to the
General Public. No reservation is required, and additional details will be posted. Inspections begin at 9:00
AM and will continue to at least 12:00 noon.
VE Event Locations - 2024 |
| Smith's Marina |
Somers Point |
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Date: TBD |
| Harbor Cove Marina |
Ocean City |
609-927-1585 |
Date: TBD |
| All-Seasons Marina |
Marmora |
609-390-1850 |
Date: TBD |
| Seaview Harbor Marina |
Longport |
609-823-2626 |
Date: TBD |
| Blue Water Marina |
Ocean City |
609-398-9090 |
Date: TBD |
| Ocean Heights Marina |
Somers Point |
|
Date: TBD |
| Somers Point Marina |
Somers Point |
|
Date: TBD |
| Patcong Creek Crabbing Festival |
Somers Point |
|
Date: TBD |
| Ocean City Yacht Club |
Ocean City |
302-354-3974 |
Date: TBD |
| Whale Creek Marina |
Strathmere |
609-263-6073 |
Date: TBD |
| River Beach Resort & Campground |
Mays Landing |
609-625-8611 |
Date: TBD |
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