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 Federal regulations. They will also make certain
recommendations and discuss certain safety issues that will
make you a safer boater. The Vessel Examiner is a trained
specialist and is a member or the US Power Squadrons or the US
Coast Guard Auxiliary.
This is not 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 will help you be prepared to make it
a positive encounter.
If you would like to have
YOUR vessel checked, send an email to SPSPS at
VesselSafetyCheck@boating-stpete.org.
USPS maintains statistics
on the Vessel Safety Checks performed. Click
here to review the statistics and identify reasons a
vessel might fail.
