
Vessel Safety Checks
Use this form to request a vessel
safety check (VSC) from one of our flotilla's vessel examiners
Please provide the
following contact information:
Your name and E-mail
address are required.
Stickers
- Need more stickers? Contact VE Officer.
Alert
- Several VSCs have been done on the 2006 Carolina Skiff 18' center
console. All have been found to not have working bow lights. These new
boats should have working bow lights as many of them have not been on the
water. It was discovered on the weekend of April 8th at Boats-R-Us
dealership, that the three recently delivered from the factory are all
missing wiring from the center console where the electric panel is
located. This is a factory issue. Owners should return their boat to the
dealership to have a technician install the electrical wire to the bow
light. The factory is giving out $100 rebates if the boat is brought in.
The dealer estimates 15 boats are out there without the bow light working.
New Wrinkle in
Security Zone
- Jacksonville, Fl - Navy security personnel took 4 individuals into
custody on March 6th for failure to leave a security zone when commanded.
The 4 POB were fishing at the time under trolling motor when a security
vessel pulled alongside. They refused leave leading to their arrest. As of
April 1, 2006 they remain in jail as FBI and Homeland security agents
interrogate them under the current state of war that exists between us and
Iraq. Please stress to people when conducting a VSC that they are not to
be within 100 feet of government assets whether the asset is in the water
or not. This can include bridges and other structures. It definitely
includes any military vessel. Explain to them how to recognize a
government asset and what they should do.
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Future VSC's
● To be announced

Waterway Watch
- All VSC's should include a pamphlet from the Waterway Watch program. Ask the MA officer for Waterway Watch materials to hand
out when doing a VSC.
West Marine Offers Safety Equipment Discount
- West Marine will again offer a 10% discount on safety equipment to
boaters who receive a Vessel Safety Check. The discount coupons are
available for downloading on the
V
Department website. West Marine has long been an active supporter of
the VSC program and the educational value it brings to the recreational
boating community.
Two Additional Updated National Forms
- The Vessel Examinations, ANSC-7038 now
allows multiple inspectors for M missions. The change does not affect VSCs
or Facility Inspections; copies of the previous edition may be used until
supplies are exhausted for those missions. The Unit Officer Report,
ANSC-7007 is revised to reflect current authorized offices for flotillas
and divisions. The previous edition is obsolete
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