Vessel Safety Check

Every Year Auxiliarists who are qualified as Vessel Examiners conduct an average of 290,000 Vessel Safety Checks. Hampstead Flotilla 09 does its share by setting up scheduled times at various marinas to perform this free service for the boating public. The service is also provided in the backyard or driveway of a boat owners home if they so desire. All one has to do for a free safety check of their boat is to contact one of our examiners and at a convenient time, the good deed is done. See below for the contact person in our flotilla to help you with this service. Boaters will be given a decal to display on their vessel that shows the boat has all the necessary safety equipment on board and in working order. Some of the types of equipment checked for are listed below:

Numbering                                                      Anchor & line

Registration                                                    Alternate Propulsion    

Sound producing device                               Dewatering device

Fire extinguishers (mounted)                        Electrical  systems

Visual Distress Signals                                 Marine Sanitation Device

Ventilation                                                       CG Capacity Plate

Backfire Flame Arrester                                Hull identification number

Fuel system                                                     Navigation Rules

US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)

 If you would like an appointment to have your 

vessel checked out, please contact the individual 

below and they will be happy to assist you in 

making your boat a safe one.

Louis J. Bourgault  FSO-VE @  (910) 329-4619