What is checked during a Vessel Safety Check (VSC)?
An example of some of the items checked include – Personal Flotation Devices (life jackets) Registration and Numbering Navigation Lights Ventilation Fire Extinguishers Distress Signals (flares, horn, etc.) Battery Covers and Connections All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or inoperative, can result in a citation if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard.
