Flotilla 72 is proud to participate in the Coast Guard Auxiliary'sVessel Safety Check program. This program helps keep you and your passengers safe, and the waters of Long Island Sound a safe place to boat. When you choose to have your boat inspected for Safety , you are doing your part of being a responsible boater.
This program is voluntary, free and confidential. The results are not reported to any law enforcement or insurance agencies. You can not receive any citations. The program is to assist you in determining if your boat meets federal and state safety equipment requriments. Vessels that pass are awarded a Vessel Safety Check decal, good for one year:
A Vessel Examiner is an Auxiliarist who has be specially trained to check your boat for safety equipment. The Vessel Examiner checks items in these categories:
1) Vessel registration numbering
2) Registration/documentation papers
3) Personal flotation devices
4) Visual distress signals
5) Fire extinguishers
6) Ventilation
7) Backfire flame arrestor
8) Sound producing devices
9) Navigation lights
10) Pollution placard
11) Marpol trash placard
12) Marine sanitation device
13) Navigation rules
14) State and local requirements
15) Overall boat condition
In addition, the Vessel Examiner may review other suggested, but not legally required improvements to enhance the saftey of your vessel. We also share materials which will assist you in having a safe boating season.
You may contact our Vessel Exam Officer for more information or to schedule an appointment. He may be reached by e-mail at smredsky@aol.com
