Vessel inspections
Purpose & Process
The United States Power Squadron Vessel Safety Check is a free courtesy check of a vessel's safety equipment for compliancewith federal, state, and local safety requirements. This is the same examination as that given by the Coast Guard Auxillary. The results are not reported to any law enforcement agency.
Our Basic Safe Boating Course fulfills North Carolina boat licensing law and is taught by many experienced volunteers who have a tremendous amount of on the water personal experience.
We check items such as:
- Proper display of numbers
- Registration/Documentation
- Visual Distress Signals (Flares)
- Fire Extinguishers
- Ventilation (engine compartment/bilge)
- Sound producing device
- Navigation Lights
An opportunity to discuss:
- Accident Reporting
- Nautical Charts and Aids
- Survival Tips
- Fueling
- Float Plans
- Safe Boating Classes
Boaters passing the Safety Check are issued a decal to display on their boat showing that they have met all safety requirements. Should your vessel not meet all requirements you will know what is needed to obtain the decal.
Additional USPS Information
VSC Chairman
Owen Smith - 252 444-5420
For more information, dates of scheduled inspection events, or to request an inspection, contact any of the volunteer examiners listed below.
- Jim Dugan (Taberna/Oriental)
252-637-5314 Email Jim - John Kwak (New Bern)
(845)532-7394 Email John - Lloyd Moore (Greenbrier)
252-637-5547 Email Lloyd - Owen Smith (Havelock)
252-444-5420 Email Owen - Rob Thompson (New Bern)
252-638-2565 Email Rob ;