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National Security Levels
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Vessel Examination Program (VE)
WATCH OUR 2010 NUMBERS GROW! 345 VSCs on 3/151,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000HOT LINE MESSAGE
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The Vessel Safety Check is a cornerstone of theCoast Guard's Recreational Boating Safety program |
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VESSEL
EXAMINER STAFF Mike Lauro DSO-VE Joaquin Duran ADSO-VE Tony Budlong ADSO-VE Phil Grove ADSO-VE Alex Belleque ADSO-VE |
DSO-VE REPORTS: Monthly Report January 2010 Newsletter JOB DESCRIPTIONS: SO-VE FSO-VE |
2008 Vessel Safety Check Summary
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
Auxiliary Manual Annotated Auxiliary Manual
District 11 North Region VSC Production Statistics
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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
- 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.
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VSC |
AWARD |
PRESENTATION |
20 |
District certificate of Outstanding Achievement
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Flotilla Meeting |
40
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National Certificate of Recognition at STAR level from the National Commodore, usually about mid-year after achievement |
Flotilla Meeting |
60
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National ribbon and miniature medal or
Bronze star
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Flotilla Meeting
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240
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National
RBS Device
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Division COW |
If you have any questions
regarding the District/National Vessel Examiner awards program,
please contact
Mike
Lauro DSO-VE![]()
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 $50.002-31044 SMALL 18”x 48”VSC Banner $27.503-31043 12”x 30” MAGNATIC VSC sign $22.86 |
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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.
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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
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FORMS should be maintained in stock by the examiner ...link
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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/
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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.
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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
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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 Boating 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) 2010 |
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 RESPONSIBILITY - California Department of Boating and Waterways
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
WEAR IT - National Safe Boating Council
WEAR IT IN CALIFORNIA - Photos focus on a special VSC by Mike Lauro DSO-VE
WEAR IT IN NEVADA - Wear It Nevada Site