The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard. With nearly 35,000 members, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary actively provides safety patrols on area waterways The Coast Guard Auxiliary was authorized by Congress on June 23, 1939. This act authorized the Coast Guard to use civilian volunteers to promote boating safety on the nation's waterways.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Boaters - Vessel Safety Exams
Vessel Safety Exams
Flotilla 77 offers FREE Vessel Safety Exams. The Vessel Safety Exam is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by members of the Auxiliary, confirming that it meets both federal and state requirements for safety. No citations are issued and the results of the safety check are not reported to any enforcement agency, but a decal is awarded to display if the vessel has passed the examination.
An example of some of the items checked include:
Life Jackets
Registration and numbering
Navigation lights
Ventilation
Fire extinguishers
Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.)
Battery cover and connections
All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation and possible fines if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard. The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet the legal minimum requirements.
For more information on how you can receive a FREE Vessel Safety Check, call Flotilla 77 at 203-259-0770.
Flotilla 77 offers FREE Vessel Safety Exams. The Vessel Safety Exam is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by members of the Auxiliary, confirming that it meets both federal and state requirements for safety. No citations are issued and the results of the safety check are not reported to any enforcement agency, but a decal is awarded to display if the vessel has passed the examination.
An example of some of the items checked include:
Life Jackets
Registration and numbering
Navigation lights
Ventilation
Fire extinguishers
Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.)
Battery cover and connections
All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation and possible fines if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard. The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet the legal minimum requirements.
For more information on how you can receive a FREE Vessel Safety Check, call Flotilla 77 at 203-259-0770.
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