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Flotilla 16-6

Division 16 - Chattanooga, TN

2012 Boating Season

Vessel Inspections:

The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers free Vessel Safety Checks to boaters who wish to promote their own boating safety.

Why Receive a Vessel Safety Check?

Safety! The peace of mind that your boat meets federal safety standards and that in an emergency, you will have the necessary equipment to save lives and summon help. Additionally, you will avoid substantial fines should you ever be boarded by the U.S. Coast Guard or other law enforcement and found to be in violation.

In many cases boating insurance agencies offer discounts for vessel who undergo a Vessel Safety Check every year. All decals and safety checks are void December 31st of year they are inspected, they are also void should the operator /owner fail to maintain the vessels equipment or the vessel it self to the standard at the time of the safety check.

Find an Examiner

Ready to get started with on your path to safer boating? If you are interested in a Vessel Safety Check you can e-mail us for an inspection, fill out the form below, or just come to one of the scheduled locations.
Enter your zip code in the form below, select the distance in miles you would like us to search, and click submit. We will return a list of vessel exaimners in your area within the specified mile distance.

Your ZIP Code: Distance: 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30

More about the Vessel Safety Check program >>>

Boating Safety Classes:

Boating safety classes will be taught by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The course we teach is the "America's Boating Course" and is recognized in all 50 states as an authorized boating course.
If you have questions or if you want to contact us for registration information
click here.
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America's Waterway Watch:

If you are a tow boat operator, a recreational boater, a fisherman, a marina operator, or otherwise live, work or engage in recreational activities around America's waterways, the United States Coast Guard wants your help in keeping these areas safe and secure. You can do this by participating in its America's waterway watch program, a nationwide initiative similar to the well known and successful Neighborhood Watch program that asks community members to report suspicious activities to local law enforcement agencies.
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You’re in Command:

"You’re in Command" is the U.S. Coast Guard’s public boating safety outreach initiative, which encourages all recreational boaters to take responsibility for their actions on the water. As a boat owner or operator, you are responsible for your safety and the safety of your passengers.
That’s why we say: "You’re in Command. Boat Responsibly!"
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Notice to Navigation Interests:

The US Army Corps of Engineers - Nashville District, issues notices concerning events on the Tennessee river of interest to boaters.
They are called "Notices to Navigation Interest".
The notices are in PDF format.
Click here for a list of the notice files.