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First Southern District, Division 7
Flotilla 72 - Norwalk, CT

Vessel Safety Exams

Flotilla 72 offers free Vessel Safety Exams. The Vessel Safety Exam 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:

  • Life Jackets
  • Registration and numbering
  • Navigation lights
  • Ventilation
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.)
  • Battery cover and connections
Vessel Safety check decal
All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation and possible fines if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard. The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet the legal minimum requirements. For additional information on what an exam covers, or to perform your own virtual safety check, visit these sites:

To arrange for your free safety check, send us an e-mail at flotilla72aux.gmail.com.

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