Boater Safety

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Vessel Safety Exams
The Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by members of the Auxiliary, confirming that it meets both federal and state requirements for safety.

No citations are issued and the results of the safety check are not reported to any enforcement agency, but a decal is awarded to display if the vessel has passed the examination.

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 cover and connections

All of these items 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 the Coast Guard. For information about Maryland state boater safety regulations, please visit the  Maryland DNR website at: www.dnr.state.md.us

The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet the legal minimums and to potentially avoid a citation later. The 2007 Vessel Safety Check Schedule is as followed, and are between the hours of 10:00am until 2:00pm

If you would like to schedule your free complimentry vessel safey check, please  Contact the 11-06 today.