United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

Flotilla 10-07

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Vessel Safety Checks (VSC)

Do you have all the equipment required by law on your boat? Do you know what is not required but will save your life? Obtain a  free vessel safety check and we will advise you of the mandatory equipment you need and what additional recommended gear would be great to have.  A partial list of many items we check for on your vessel follows:

• Proper vessel registration documentation and number placement on vessel
• Navigation Lights, Personal Flotation Devices, Fire Extinguishers
• Proper ventilation on vessels equipped with inboard or I/O engines
• Flame Arrestor and engine compartment on inboard or I/O engines
• Flares and other Visual Distress Signals
• Marine Sanitation Devices/Galleys on vessels so equipped

Additional Recommendations

• First Aid Kit, Anchor, Fuel Management, Accident Reporting
• VHF Marine Radio, Contacting NJ State Police or CG Auxiliary
• Float Plan, Mounted Fire Extinguisher, GPS Navigation Equipment
• De-watering Device or Pump, additional lines
• Boating Safety Courses
• Check out the web site link below for an excellent  video on our Vessel Safety Check program

http://safetyseal.net/downloads/SafetySealVSC.wmv

Vessel Safety Check 2008

Our Flotilla has several qualified Vessel Examiners who conduct vessel examinations at Lee's County Park during the boating season.  Check this web page for scheduled Vessel Safety Check dates each spring and summer.