To avoid loss of valuable fishing time,
Commercial Fishing Vessel Operators
are encouraged to get a courtesy fishing vessel safety dockside exam.

The Coast Guard provides courtesy dockside exams
to help ensure that all of the required safety equipment is on board and in good condition. The exam is done as a service and is not a law enforcement exam.

Any discrepancies are provided to the owner as a work list.
Vessels found to have all of the required equipment are issued a decal. This decal indicates to any future Coast Guard boarding personnel, that the vessel has all of the required safety equipment. Getting a courtesy dockside exam can save time during a boarding and reduce the risk of the vessels voyage being terminated.

Mariners interested in the courtesy dockside exam program can contact
their District Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiners
by the phone numbers at the contacts link below.
Just click on the District link,
on the map, for the city nearest your location.