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Mike Lauro DSO-VE

WATCH OUR 2010 NUMBERS GROW!  345 VSCs on 3/15
                     
     1,000          2,000          3,000           4,000          5,000          6,000          7,000          8,000          9,000          10,000
 
HOT LINE MESSAGE
  VSC Decals Now Available - Announcement 
New Decal Order Form ANSC VSC 
1-PLEASE be extremely careful if using a blade to remove the backing on the new 2010 VSC decals!  The new 2010 VSC decals MAY NOT be scored on the back to remove the backing. Both ANSC and the V-Dept Director have been made aware of this issue.
2-Below are two public web addresses for our District public education class and Vessel Safety Check sites. When you place a "For more information" decal (like an AVERY 5160) on your literature, please consider adding both of these addresses to your decal. This will help the boater with important class descriptions, information on other local flotilla classes, and of course Vessel Safety Check information and contact help.
http://public.d11nuscgaux.info/pe-courses.html     http://resource.d11nuscgaux.info/public/ve.html
Zebra Quagga Mussel and Vessel Safety Check Explanation

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 
        
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   Archive
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
      SO-VE       FSO-VE


D11NR VESSEL EXAMINER INFORMATION
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  

District 11 North Region VSC Production Statistics 


 

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 PDF slide show
            2010 Vessel Safety Check Review 
            2010 Facility Review 
            2010 SUB Review
    - Unit VE training is most successful, such as district Past Captain's Fair (PCF) classes
    -  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:
Link to AUXINFO
 
 
D11NR AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
 
VSC
AWARD
PRESENTATION
20
or more
District certificate of Outstanding Achievement
and a special token
Flotilla Meeting
40
or more
National Certificate of Recognition at STAR level from the National Commodore, usually about mid-year after achievement
Flotilla Meeting
60
or more
 National 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 more
National 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 Outreach

Additional National RBS Award Information

Division  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  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

 

 
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 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

 

 

Wear It 

National Safe Boating Week   May 22-28,  2010
http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/

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