Vessel Examinations

As one of its boating safety missions, Flotilla 15-01 will conduct a complimentary Vessel Safety Check of your boat.

An example of some of the items we check include:

• Personal Flotation Devices (life jackets)

• Registration and numbering

• Navigation lights

• Ventilation

• Fire extinguishers

• Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.)

• Battery cover and connections

All of these items, and more, are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation if your vessel is inspected by local, regional or national law enforcement personnel.

Flotilla 15-01 does not issue citations nor do we report the results of the safety check to any enforcement agency, but we will advise you of the recommended safety features for your size boat and will award a decal as shown above to display on your boat if it has passed the safety check.

The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk-free way to meet the legal minimums and to potentially avoid a costly citation.

You may arrange for a Vessel Safety Check by:

• Signing up for an appointment at your local Marina

• Catching a member of the Auxiliary at the Marina

• Filling out the Contact Us form to arrange for an appointment