Boating is fun..We'll show you how A unit of United States Power Squadrons'
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Vessel
Safety Check Program (VSCP)Members of the United States Power Squadrons do Vessel Safety Checks for recreational boaters!
The Vessel Safety Check Program is an effective, proactive preventative safety program unique to the recreational boating community. It insures that key marine safety equipment is present, is within prescribed functional limits, and is compliant with Federal, State, and local regulations. It provides the examiner an opportunity to discuss with the recreational boater, the purpose of the marine safety equipment, to clarify various Federal, State, and local regulations, to emphasize specific safety procedures and practices, to answer any boating related questions and to encourage additional boater education. The VSCP is a joint program between USPS and the United States Coast Guard Auxilliary.
VSCP examinations are performed by Certified Vessel Examiners in the local area. A detailed report is issued at the conclusion of each examination. This report shows the boat owner what was checked, and areas that may need to be improved. All vessels passing the VSCP examination are issued a VSC decal like the one shown above (but for the current year). This decal shows that you are a conscientious boat owner, concerned with the safety of those in and around your boat.
What is a Vessel Safety Check?
It is a free check of a vessel’s equipment for compliance with federal and state
safety requirements. The vessel examiners performing this service have been
trained to look for some of the more common problems, which might occur in your
boat or its associated safety equipment. Some of the items we check are;
Proper display of numbers
Registration/Documentation
Personal Flotation Devices; Life Jackets
Visual Distress Signals
Fire extinguishers
Ventilation
Backfire flame control
Sound producing devices
Navigation lights
State requirements
Overall vessel condition
If a vessel meets all of the Vessel Safety Check (VSC) requirements it is
awarded a VSC decal.
Boating Safety Education
During the Vessel Safety Check, the vessel examiner will discuss with the
recreational boater the purpose of specific marine safety equipment, will
clarify various federal and state regulations, will discuss certain safety
procedures and practices, and will answer any boating related questions. Some of
the topics discussed are;
Accident reporting
Charts and aids to navigation
Survival tips
Fueling and fuel management
Float plans Weather and sea conditions
Availability of boating safety classes
If you would like more information about the VSCP, please visit the VSCP National pages.
Request a Vessel Examination
Diablo's Certified Vessel Examiners are ready to examine your vessel. To arrange an examination, contact Hal Morris, P directly, or call us at 925/DPS-BOAT (925/377-2628) and request a VSCP examination.
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