The Coast Guard Auxiliary in Alaska and nationwide provides FREE  Vessel Safety Checks to the public. This is a yearly no-fault courtesy examination to help you verify that your boats safety and required equipment is up to date and in good working order and meets federal and state regulations. Get in touch with one of our Vessel Safety Examiners listed below to schedule an exam of your boat. This is not a "boarding" or law enforcement ordeal, rather it is meant to help protect you should the need for such safety equipment arise while on the water. Upon passing the exam, a decal is issued to proudly display on your vessel. This does not exempt you from law enforcement boardings, but does signify that you are a safety conscious boater to law enforcement personnel.

To schedule a VSC fill out this form and click the submit button at the bottom. Our Vessel Examiner Officer will put you in touch with a local Auxiliarist that can do a VSC of your boat or let you know of an upcoming VSC day at a local harbor in your area.

If you are interested in getting a Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV or "Six-Pack") or a Voluntary 5 Star Safety Program inspection on your vessel Click Here to go to the U.S. Coast Guard Seventeenth District website for more information

For information about what the VSC covers, and what you need to do to prepare for one and to take a virtual or practice exam click on the VSC Web Site logo below.

State of Alaska Requirements are listed here

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