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VESSEL SAFETY CHECK MISSION STATEMENT
The Vessel Safety Check is a cornerstone of the Coast Guard's Recreational Boating Safety program.
The mission of this program is to minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage and environmental impact associated with the use of recreational boats, through preventive means.
The Vessel Safety Check is much more than a compliance-oriented examination.
It is an opportunity to help educate boaters through a direct face-to-face boating information exchange.
VESSEL EXAMINER STAFF
The District Staff Officers and Division Staff Officers are available with support and information:
Mike Lauro DSO-VE
Joaquin Duran ADSO-VE Tony Budlong ADSO-VE Phil Grove ADSO-VE
DSO-VE REPORTS: GOALS 2009 June 2009 Newsletter Archive...link
JOB DESCRIPTIONS: SO-VE FSO-VE
D11NR VESSEL EXAMINER INFORMATION
2008 Vessel Safety Check Summary
D11NR Newsletters:
May 2009 Archive...link
National Newsletter, "For Safety Sakes" V Dept Publication
Literature Distribution: Vessel Trash Disposal Plan
How to Perform exam for Vessel Facility/Operational Vessel/PWC Facility (OPFAC)
How to Perform a VSC on a Personal Water Craft (PWC)
How to Perform a VSC on a Sport Utility Boat (SUB)
Requirement of the California Carbon Monoxide (CO) Decal
Examiner Etiquette
WEAR IT CALIFORNIA Campaign
Mike Lauro presents Ray Tsuneyoshi, Director of CAL BOATING a copy of the 2009 VSC for CAL BOATING’S WEAR IT CALIFORNIA! boat at Discovery Park on May 16th at the start of NSBW. Looking on from the left is Bass Pro and radio personality of the “Ultimate Bass Show”, Kent Brown; Bass Pro and radio personality of the “California Sportsman Show”, Sep Hendrickson; and Joleane King, coordinator of the WEAR IT CALIFORNIA! program.
Photo courtesy of Marilyn Hendrickson
QUALIFICATION, RE-QUALIFICATION, and CURRENCY
Qualification Study Opportunities
Study VSC Manual M16796.8 by downloading
In addition, be current with the Errata (changes)
Familiarize with forms below: ANSC-7003, ANSC-7008, ANSC-7012, ANSC-7038
Preparation for the exam is available through VSC Review on Power Point
Familiarize inspection of CG Auxiliary Operational Facilities (OPFAC) Manual Supplement
and Facility Review on Power PointUnit VE training is most successful, such as district Past Captain's Fair (PCF) classes
VESSEL EXAMINER WORKSHOP 2009 - United State Coast Guard Auxiliary
Vessel Examiner Exam
Member Trainer or Instructor may proctor an exam as provided during a VE class, OR
Use the on-line open book Vessel Examiner Course Exam
Compete 5 VSCs under the supervision of a qualified examiner
Submit D11NR Form MT-2 to report qualification to FC for forwarding to DIRAUX
VE two day classes including exam, are available during the Past Captains Fair, Coast Guard Island, in February and August as listed on the D11NR Calendar...link
Re-qualification
- Within 5 years, a re-qualifying examiner needs to perform 2 VSC's with a qualified examiner who receives the credit. A separate 7038 is to be completed and the MT-2 form is then signed by the examiner, the FC, and then faxed or mailed to the DIRAUX office. In addition, 5 VSC's MUST be performed prior to the end of the calendar year.
- After 5 years, retake the test and perform 5 VSC's with a qualified examiner.
Annual Currency is maintained by completing 5 Vessel Safety Checks yearly
AUXDATA RECORDS
Vessel Safety Checks are recorded on ANSC 7038 and submitted to the FSO-IS for entering into AUXDATA. Weekly AUXINFO is refreshed from AUXDATA. To view a member's records, click on the link below, then click on the division, and then the flotilla: AUXINFO
D11NR AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
VSC
AWARD
PRESENTATION
20
or moreDistrict certificate of Outstanding Achievement
and a special tokenFlotilla Meeting
40
or moreNational Certificate of Recognition at STAR level from the National Commodore, usually about mid-year after achievement
Flotilla Meeting
60
or moreNational ribbon and miniature medal or Bronze star
for repeat performance through the DIRAUX office
District recognition will be presented
Flotilla Meeting
Division COW
240
or moreNational RBS Device
within 2 consecutive years
OR achieve combination 240 hours with any of the following:
Vessel Safety Check, Public Affairs, Public Education,
Legislative Outreach, State RBS OutreachDivision COW
If you have any questions regarding the District/National Vessel Examiner awards program,
please contact Mike Lauro DSO-VE.
BASIC LIST OF VSC MATERIALS
These required materials may be owned by the individual examiner or supplied by the Flotilla. If supplied by the Flotilla, the FSO-VE and FSO-MA should be responsible for maintaining and providing the materials.
BANNERS/SIGN Purchase by individual members or the flotilla from the D11NR store by contacting David Talton at: dso-materials@d11nuscgaux.info for current price and availability.
1-31042 LARGE 4’x 8”VSC Banner $50.00
2-31044 SMALL 18”x 48”VSC Banner $27.50
3-31043 12”x 30” MAGNATIC VSC sign $22.86
NON-UNIFORM ACCESSORIES Examiner may order from D11NR store by contacting David Talton at: dso-materials@d11nuscgaux.info for current price and availability. The following are NON uniform components that may be worn in place of the uniform shirt or ball cap.
1-81333 LIGHT blue VE golf shirt $33.25 until XXL-$35.50
2-1234 Tilley Sun Hat $42.00
HANDOUTS Flotilla or Examiner owned
Materials each Vessel Examiner should have in their personal stock are available from ANSC at NO CHARGE to the Flotilla and need to be ordered by local FSO/SO-MA or Flotilla Commander. In addition, the FSO-MA and FSO-VE should also carry surplus stock.
VE Order Supply Form 2009 Instructions for Order Form
1-3005c CO Decal
2-3006 Federal Requirements Booklet
3-3020 VHF Radio Instruction Placard
4-3026a America’s Waterway Watch Placard
5-3003c 8½” X 11” VSC Poster
6-4063 Marine Pollution Placard
7-4064 Oil Pollution Placard
8-4067 MARPOL Trash Placard
9-7012 VSC form
10-9017 3X5 VSC card
FORMS should be maintained in stock by the examiner ...link
1-MT-2
D11NR Qualification and Re-Certification form.
2-7003
Vessel Facility Inspection form
3-7008
PWC Facility Inspection form
4-2001
16796.8-Vessel Safety Check Manual
5-ML-1
Trash Disposal Plan
BOATING LAW BOOKLETS Information is available from local state boating law administrator and may be ordered in limited quantities by individuals or in volume by the FSO-MA:
1-California ABC’s of Boating at: http://www.dbw.ca.gov/
2-Nevada Handbook of Boating Laws at: http://www.ndow.org/boat/
3-Highlights of Utah’s Laws and Rules Pamphlet at: http://stateparks.utah.gov/boating/
CLIPBOARDS Examiner owned: Clipboards come in many styles and price ranges. Clipboards should have at least one storage compartment to hold spare forms, decals, etc. Clipboards may be purchased at Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, etc. and vary in price from $10.00 for plastic to $30.00 for a multi-compartmented aluminum.
Additional supplies are available at various other boating safety organizations such as BOAT/US or The National Safe Boating Council. There may be a charge for materials and shipping and handling. Each state may have additional promotional materials available only thru the FSO-MA. Check with your FSO-MA or local state boating law administer for possible prices and shipping or handling charge.
Keep current, visit D11NR Vessel Examiner Web Site often
If you wish additional information on the VE website, please contact Mike Lauro DSO-VE
VE FORMS (COPIES should be kept of ALL documents)
MT-2 D11NR Form, member completes, FC signs and submits to DIRAUX ANSC 7003 Vessel Facility Examination and Offer for Use: Submit annually to DIRAUX ANSC 7008 PWC Facility Examination and Offer for Use: Submit annually to DIRAUX ANSC 7012 Vessel Safety Check: Present to boater and retain a copy ANSC 7038 Activity Report Vessel Examination: Submit to IS Officer and retain a copy ANSC VSC VSC Decal & Material Order Form: Ordered by DCP, FC, SO-VE, or FS-VE ML-1 Trash Disposal Plan ML-2 Recreational Boat Rental Vendor Agreement ML-3 Letter to Rental Operator ML-4 2008 Vessel Safety Check Summary VSC Manual Vessel Safety Check Manual (M16796.8) Manual Errata Changes for Vessel Safety Check Manual (M16796.8) OPFAX USCG Auxiliary Facility Vessel Requirements Decal Graphics For years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 VSC Coupon West Marine Coupon offers 10% - (Black&White - 3 MB) 2009
USEFUL LINKS - Organizations Focus on Recreational Boating Safety
SAFETY SEAL HOME PAGE - USCG Auxiliary 'V' Department
USCG AUXILIARY 'V' DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER - "For Safety's Sake"
AMERICA'S BOATING CLUB - United States Power Squadron
BOAT NEVADA - Nevada Department of Wildlife
BOAT US - Boat Owners Association of America
BOATING - Utah State Parks
BOATING SAFETY - United States Coast Guard
CAL BOATING - California Department of Boating and Waterways
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS - National Archives and Records Administration
COMMANDER BOB'S BOATING SAFETY NOTEBOOK - Commander Bob
NASBLA - The National Association State Boating Laws Administrators
RBOC - Recreational Boaters of California
SAFER BOATING THROUGH EDUCATION - National Safe Boating Council
SETTING STANDARDS FOR SAFE BOATING - America Boat and Yacht Council
VESSEL EXAMINER WORKSHOP 2009 - United State Coast Guard Auxiliary
WEAR IT - National Safe Boating Council
WEAR IT IN CALIFORNIA - Photos focus on a special VSC by Mike Lauro DSO-VE
National Safe Boating Week May16-22, 2009
http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/
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