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HOT LINE MESSAGES

National V News

October DSO-VE Report Click here

ALAUX 018-18 AUXILIARY PADDLE CRAFT (AUXPAD) PROGRAM, COMDTINST 16794.11A - REVISION APPROVED Click here

POLICY CLARIFICATION – INFLATABLE PFDs Click here

Paddlecraft decals ANSC-3004b are out of stock.
There is no eta if or when the decals will be available.

Archive Click here


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

     Phil Grove   ADSO-VE/DEP

     Jan Jewell   ADSO-VE/CS





DSO-VE REPORTS

     October 2018 VSC Report

     September 2018 VSC Report

     August 2018 VSC Report

     Archive ►

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

      SO-VE          FSO-VE

CALENDAR

      - National Safe Boating Week
         MAY 18 - 24, 2019

There will be no update, Monday, 10/22/18.
Regular weekly updates will resume Monday, October 29, 2018.

WATCH OUR 2018 NUMBERS GROW!

4413 VSCs on 10/07/18

73.55% of 2018 Goal

AUXDATA RECORDS

AUXINFO is working again.

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 photo link below, then click on the division, and then the flotilla:

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://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=e-dept

http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=113

Zebra Quagga Mussel and Vessel Safety Check Explanation

D11NR VESSEL EXAMINER INFO

         DSO-VE Goals for 2018

         National Newsletter, "For Safety's Sake" 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)

          Requirement of the California Carbon Monoxide (CO) Decal

          Examiner Etiquette

QUALIFICATION, RE-QUALIFICATION, and CURRENCY

Qualification Study Opportunities

    - Required for 2014: online VEX(WK-05) VE Workshop

    - Study by downloading the VSC Manual COMDTINST M16796.8A (October 2014)

    - In addition, be current with the Errata (changes) 2016 06 13

    - Familiarize with forms below: ANSC-7003, ANSC-7008, ANSC-7012, ANSC-7038

     - Preparation for the exam is available through VSC Review

            2018 Vessel Safety Check Review
            2018 Facility Review
            2018 SUB (Paddle Craft) Review (PowerPoint)
            VSC Manual Supplement Backfire Flame Adjuster Clarification Diagrams
            2018 "WEAR IT!" California Campaign

     - 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 used to report qualification to FC for forwarding to DIRAUX.

Submission order for vessel examiner trainees:
1. VE Form submit 7038 with VE and Trainee VSCs (make sure any additional VSCs over the 5 needed are submitted on a separate Form 7038 in the VE's name only).
2. VE fill out and sign MT-2
3. VE take signed MT-2 to your FC to be signed (or take it to the next flotilla meeting to be signed).
4. VE FAX signed original to DIRAUX at 1.510.437.2728 (keep a copy for your records).
5. No 7038s should be submitted to IS for that trainee until the MT-2 clears and is seen in AUXDATA.
6. Once the MT-2 is in AUXDATA, the trainee is a certified VE. Congratulate them and encourage them to go for their RBS Device!
Note: Paddle craft are excluded from a trainee's qualifying (and re-qualifying) VSCs.
Note: On Form 7038, only non-paddle craft are counted in "Vessel Safety Checks - 91A".

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.

D11NR AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

VSC

AWARD

PRESENTATION

District Member Recognition Awards

20
or more

District Outstanding Achievement Recognition

Website and 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.

For the 2015 composite list of stock items available at the Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC) Click Here

BANNERS/SIGN Purchased by individual members or the flotilla.
To buy Click here

    1-31042            LARGE 4’x 8”VSC Banner                   $59.00

    2-31044            SMALL 18”x 48”VSC Banner               $30.00

    3-31043          12”x 30” MAGNETIC VSC sign           $25.00

NON-UNIFORM ACCESSORIES The following are NON uniform components that may be worn in place of the uniform shirt or ball cap. Prices may have changed.

    1-81333            LIGHT blue VE golf shirt            $36.50 until XXL-$39.00
    To buy Click here

    2-1234              Tilley  Sun Hat                         $61.00
    To buy Click here

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 FormUpdated MARCH 2015

1-3000     VSC Tri-fold pamphlet

2-3003c    8½” X 11” VSC Poster

3-3005c    CO Decal

4-3006     Federal Requirements Booklet

5-3020     VHF Radio Instruction Placard

6-3026a   America’s Waterway Watch Placard

7-3504     VSC Event Poster

1-4063     Marine Pollution Placard

2-4064     Oil Pollution Placard

3-4067     MARPOL Trash Placard

4-7012     VSC form

5-9017     3X5 VSC card

FORMS should be maintained in stock by the examiner

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:            http://www.dbw.ca.gov/

       2-Nevada Handbook of Boating Laws: http://www.ndow.org/boat/

      3-Highlights of Utah’s Laws & Rules:   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 7003

Vessel Facility Examination and Offer for Use: Submit annually to DIRAUX (local copy Rev 06-11)

ANSC 7008

PWC Facility Examination and Offer for Use: Submit annually to DIRAUX

ANSC 7066

7066 Commercial Fishing Vessel Examination

ANSC 7012

Vessel Safety Check: Present to boater and retain a copy

7012A

Sport Utility Boat Safety Check Form (kayaks, canoes, rowboats, paddlecraft)

ANSC 7038

Activity Report Vessel Examination: Submit to IS Officer and retain a copy. Note that Form ANSC 7038 has changed. Paddlecraft are NOT to be included in the High Focus column.
Continue to place the following vessels in the High Focus column:
PWC, < 16 feet excluding PWC, 16 - 25 feet

ML-1

Rental Vendor Instructions

ML-1A

Page 2 Vessel Exams for Rental Marina Facilities

ML-2

Rental Vendor Instruction Letter

ML-3

Rental Vendor Agreement

ML-4

Trash Disposal Plan

ML-5

Paddlecraft ID Labels (does not work with ink jet printer)
Avery® White WeatherProof™ Labels for Laser Printers 15513, 2" x 4", Pack of 100 These are WeatherProof™ White Labels that stand up to the toughest weather and temperature conditions and repel water and moisture. They also resist scuffs, tears and smudges so they remain easy to read.

ML-6

2018 Goals

ML-7

2018 VSC Boat Smart From The Start (tri-fold brochure)

ML-8

CA NV & UT VSC Requirements by Vessel Length

ML-9

2018 VSC INFO Flyer

ML-10

2018 VSC Announcement

ML-11

Condensed revision of California Boater Card handout Rev. 04/17

VSC Manual

Vessel Safety Check Manual (M16796.8A) October 2014

VSC Manual Supplement

Supplement Diagram to help clarify “BACKFIRE FLAME CONTROL ADJUSTERS (46 CFR 25/58)” for Vessel Safety Check Manual (M16796.8A)

Manual Errata

COMDTCHANGENOTE 16796: Changes for Vessel Safety Check Manual (M16796.8A)

OPFAX

USCG Auxiliary Facility Vessel Requirements

Decal Graphics (jpg)

Decal Graphics (png)

For 2018

San Francisco Bay Area and Delta Clean Boating Maps

Delta Free Maps Order Form:Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta Map

SF Bay Area Free Maps Order Form:Marinas With Pollution Prevention Services

Free Map Order Form:Pump Out Guide of Marinas in the Bay and Delta

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"

DISTRICT PV - Website for Program Visits

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

DOCKWALKERS PROGRAM - California Division of Boating and Waterways

NASBLA - The National Association State Boating Laws Administrators

RBOC - Recreational Boaters of California

SAFER BOATING THROUGH EDUCATION - National Safe Boating Council

SEAWORTHY MAGAZINE ALERTS - Discover how insurance claims could be avoided

SETTING STANDARDS FOR SAFE BOATING - America Boat and Yacht Council

USCG Safety Alerts and Lessons Learned

WEAR IT - National Safe Boating Council



National Safe Boating Week   May 18 - 24, 2019

http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/

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HOT LINE MESSAGES

October DSO-VE Report Click here newbieflag("October 04, 2018"); //

ALAUX 018-18 AUXILIARY PADDLE CRAFT (AUXPAD) PROGRAM, COMDTINST 16794.11A - REVISION APPROVED Click here newbieflag("August 12, 2018"); //

POLICY CLARIFICATION – INFLATABLE PFDs Click here newbieflag("August 12, 2018"); //

Paddlecraft decals ANSC-3004b are out of stock. There is no eta if or when the decals will be available. newbieflag("June 04, 2018"); //

Archive Click here

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

DSO-VE REPORTS

August 2018 VSC Report newbieflag("April 2, 2017"); //

Archive ►

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

CALENDAR newbieflag("April 15, 2014"); //

- National Safe Boating Week MAY 18 - 24, 2019

There will be no update, Monday, 10/22/18. Regular weekly updates will resume Monday, October 29, 2018.

WATCH OUR 2018 NUMBERS GROW!

4413 VSCs on 10/07/18

73.55% of 2018 Goal

AUXINFO is working again. 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 photo link below, then click on the division, and then the flotilla:

DSO-VE Goals for 2018 newbieflag("January 05, 2016"); //

National Newsletter, "For Safety's Sake" 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)

Requirement of the California Carbon Monoxide (CO) Decal

Examiner Etiquette

Qualification Study Opportunities

- Required for 2014: online VEX(WK-05) VE Workshop

- Study by downloading the VSC Manual COMDTINST M16796.8A (October 2014)

- In addition, be current with the Errata (changes) 2016 06 13 newbieflag("April 2, 2017"); //

- Familiarize with forms below: ANSC-7003, ANSC-7008, ANSC-7012, ANSC-7038

- Preparation for the exam is available through VSC Review newbieflag("December 25, 2013"); //

2018 Vessel Safety Check Review 2018 Facility Review 2018 SUB (Paddle Craft) Review (PowerPoint) VSC Manual Supplement Backfire Flame Adjuster Clarification Diagrams 2018 "WEAR IT!" California Campaign

- 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 used 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

VSC

AWARD

PRESENTATION

newbieflag("April 17, 2011"); //

District Member Recognition Awards

newbieflag("April 17, 2011"); //

20 or more

District Outstanding Achievement Recognition

Website and 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 starfor repeat performance through the DIRAUX office

240or more

National RBS Device within 2 consecutive yearsOR achieve combination 240 hours with any of the following:Vessel Safety Check, Public Affairs, Public Education, Legislative Outreach, State RBS Outreach

Division COW

If you have any questions regarding the District/National Vessel Examiner awards program, please contact Mike Lauro DSO-VE

BANNERS/SIGN Purchased by individual members or the flotilla. To buy Click here

1-31042 LARGE 4’x 8”VSC Banner $59.00

2-31044 SMALL 18”x 48”VSC Banner $30.00

3-31043 12”x 30” MAGNETIC VSC sign $25.00

NON-UNIFORM ACCESSORIES The following are NON uniform components that may be worn in place of the uniform shirt or ball cap. Prices may have changed.

October DSO-VE Report Click here

ALAUX 018-18 AUXILIARY PADDLE CRAFT (AUXPAD) PROGRAM, COMDTINST 16794.11A - REVISION APPROVED Click here

POLICY CLARIFICATION – INFLATABLE PFDs Click here

Paddlecraft decals ANSC-3004b are out of stock.
There is no eta if or when the decals will be available.

August 2018 VSC Report

CALENDAR

- National Safe Boating Week
MAY 18 - 24, 2019

There will be no update, Monday, 10/22/18.
Regular weekly updates will resume Monday, October 29, 2018.

AUXINFO is working again.

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 photo link below, then click on the division, and then the flotilla:

DSO-VE Goals for 2018

- In addition, be current with the Errata (changes) 2016 06 13

- Preparation for the exam is available through VSC Review

2018 Vessel Safety Check Review
2018 Facility Review
2018 SUB (Paddle Craft) Review (PowerPoint)
VSC Manual Supplement Backfire Flame Adjuster Clarification Diagrams
2018 "WEAR IT!" California Campaign

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

20
or more

40
or more

60
or more

National ribbon and miniature medal or Bronze star
for repeat performance through the DIRAUX office

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

If you have any questions regarding the District/National Vessel Examiner awards program,
please contact Mike Lauro DSO-VE

BANNERS/SIGN Purchased by individual members or the flotilla.
To buy Click here

1-81333 LIGHT blue VE golf shirt $36.50 until XXL-$39.00
To buy Click here

2-1234 Tilley Sun Hat $61.00
To buy Click here