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The VESSEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM is one in which an Auxiliarist qualifies to become a Vessel Examiner for the purpose of performing Vessel Safety Checks (VSCs). The Vessel Examiner performs VSCs mainly on recreational boats 65 feet in length or less and on certain commercial vessels that are not inspected or certified by the Coast Guard The VSC is not a law enforcement action; no official report is made to any law enforcement authority. The VSC is performed only with the consent of the owner/operator, who is present at the time of the examination. |
WHAT IS A VSC?
A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is an examination given by a qualified Auxiliarist who checks whether or not the vessel being examined meets all of the federal requirements for safety equipment, plus some extra items required by the VSC program. And, much more...
The VSC actively promotes boating
safety by using trained Auxiliarists to educate the boater through a
direct, face-to-face boating safety information exchange with the owner
or operator. The VE provides instruction on equipment to be carried on
board and other matters affecting safety; plus, federal and local
equipment regulations and VSC requirements are explained as well.
Information on boating safety classes and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
is also provided.
If all of the requirements are met, a VSC decal is awarded and affixed
to the boat.
A minimum of fourteen (14) hours (seven 2-hour sessions) of instruction is recommended before scheduling the final examination. The Manual contains eight chapters...
| CHAPTER 1.
The Vessel Safety Check Program Discusses the purpose, scope, definition, limitations, and procedures for qualification. CHAPTER 2. Techniques of the VSC Covers the attitude of the VE, educational benefits of the program and how to conduct a VSC CHAPTER 3. The VSC Process Addresses each of the requirements CHAPTER 4. Auxiliary Facilities Tells how to examine an Auxiliary facility |
CHAPTER 5.
Forms and Materials Lists the forms and materials necessary plus procedures for handling them CHAPTER 6. Technical Reference Guide Discusses the procedure for examining each of the requirements and specific items of which to be aware CHAPTER 7. State Boating Safety Programs Describes the Vessel Examiner's responsibility CHAPTER 8. Personal Watercraft Safety Check Addresses program participation, approaches, exemptions, requirements, state regulations, discussion items, reporting, and hand-out materials. |
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