SAFETY
FEDERAL LAW states that all watercraft operated within the coastal waters of the continental U.S. must meet minimum safety requirements.
STATE LAWS usually add additional requirements to those required by the federal government.
CHECK LIST - This link will direct you to a comprehensive printer friendly list of requirements that you can use to do a walk down of your boat to verify that you meet the minimum safety requirements required by Federal Law and the state laws of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.
SAFETY CHECK-UP - This link will direct you to a list of safety tips that BOAT U.S. provides.
FLOAT PLAN - Document a float plan before you depart and leave it with someone responsible.
VSC FORM - This is a copy of the form that we use to perform a free Vessel Safety Check.
VESSEL SAFETY CHECK MANUAL - This is the manual that we use to perform Vessel Safety Checks.
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