United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

US Flag Vessel Safety Check off List State of Michigan Flag

(Print this page and do a pre-check off before your next vessel exam.)

Federal Requirements:

Display of Numbers (Must be 3" block letters)

Registration/ Documentation (Must be on board at all times.)

Personal Flotation Devices: Type I, II, III (One for each person on board. Also all children under the age of thirteen must wear a life while underway. )

Personal Floatation Devices: type IV (On vessels over 16'.)

Visual Distress Signals: Day and Night Time (Vessels over 16')

Fire Extinguishers

Boat length

No fixed System

With Fixed System*

Less than 26'

one B-1

0

26' to less than 40'

two B-1 or one B-2

one B-1

40' to 65'

three B-1 or one B-1 & one B-2

two B-1 or one B-2

*All fixed systems must be weighed each year.

Ventilation

Backfire Flame Control (Clean and in good shape.)

Sound Producing Devices/ Bell (Vessels 39.4' and larger must have 7 7/8" bell on board. SEE MI REQUIREMENTS.)

Navigation Lights (Vessels not under by a motor may  have a flashlight or electric lantern.)

Pollution Placard (26' and larger)

MARPOL Trash Placard (26' and larger)

Marine Sanitation Device (If equipped with a head.)

Navigation Rules (Current copy) (Only on vessels 39.4' and longer)

 

Additional State of Michigan Requirements:

Visual Distress Signals: Night Time (1*) (Only applies to vessels less than 16'.)

Backfire Flame Control (2*) (Not included outboards.)

Sound Producing Devices/ Bell (1*)(Vessel 16' and less and PWC are required to have a horn, bell, or whistle.)

Navigation Lights (Power boats 16' and less not including PWC. PWC must be off the water two hours before sunset.)

Muffler

* Notes:

1. Required only on the Great Lakes and waters connected to the Great Lakes.

2. Required on inboard and stern drives only.

 

Recommended items, but not required:

1. Marine Radio.

2. Dewatering Device and a backup.

3. Mounted Fire Extinguishers.

4. Anchor and Line for area.

5. First Aid Kit.

6. Inland Visual Distress Signals. (Distress Flag or Mirror)

7. Safe Boating Class.

For the most current laws for the State of Michigan click this link to the Handbook of Michigan Boating to find out more.

If you have these items then schedule a vessel exam today. REGISTRATION FORM

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