The following represents a sampling of 100650 Vessel Safety Checks. 74.873% Passed the VSC 25.127% Failed the VSC   Items that Failed: (Note: This is a percentage of ALL vessels examined and some had two or more items that failed so these numbers will not add up to 100%.)   Display of Numbers   5.435% Registration / Documentation   5.574% Personal Flotation Devices   2.832% Visual Distress Signals   12.221% Fire Extinguishers   4.501% Ventilation   1.451% Backfire Flame Control   1.639% Sound Producing Devices / Bell   5.156% Navigation Lights   8.465% Pollution Placard   2.375% MARPOL Trash Placard   2.802% Marine Sanitation Device   2.921% Navigation Rules   2.742% State and/or Local Regulations   10.432% Overall Vessel Condition   4.670%   Recommended Items not Found: (Note: These items are not required to pass the VSC.)   Marine Radio   33.433% Dewatering Device & Backup   14.347% Mounted Fire Extinguishers   21.570% Anchor & Line for Area   11.257% First Aid and PIW Kits   27.928% Inland Visual Distress Signals   24.252% Capacity / Cert. of Compliance   28.246% Discussion Items   a. Accident Reporting / Owner Responsibility   b. Offshore Operations   c. Nautical Charts / Navigation Aids   d. Survival Tips / First Aid   e. Fueling / Fuel Management   f. Float Plan / Weather & Sea Conditions   g. Insurance Considerations   h. Boating Check List   i. Safe Boating Classes   14.704%