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Vessel Examination Program
The Vessel
Safety Check is a
cornerstone of the
Coast Guard's Recreational
Boating Safety program
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♦ 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.
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VESSEL EXAMINER STAFF
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DSO-VE REPORTS
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
CALENDAR
- DTRAIN:
MARCH 13-15, 2015, Marriott San Jose - National Safe Boating Week:
MAY 16 - 22, 2015
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WATCH OUR 2015 NUMBERS GROW!
657 VSCs on 03/01/2015
5.28% of 2015 Goal
HOT LINE MESSAGES
2015 DSO-VE Revised Goals
Click here
West Marine 10% off Safety Items Coupon
Click here
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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:
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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.
National Newsletter, "For Safety's Sake"
V Dept Publication
The Auxiliarist
By Auxiliarist Jeremy Davis
I am an Auxiliarist,
I am a proud Guardian of our Nation’s waterways.
I am an Auxiliarist,
I am a dedicated servant of the American people in the classroom, in the air, and on the water.
I am an Auxiliarist,
I choose to serve, without pay, to the fullest extent of my skills and abilities.
I am an Auxiliarist,
I work late hours and early mornings, away from my friends and family as we endeavor to make our country safer.
I am an Auxiliarist,
I take time away from my career to travel across town or country to train and perform my duties.
I am an Auxiliarist,
I wear my uniform with pride alongside my active duty “Gold Side” brothers and sisters.
I am a volunteer,
I am Semper Paratus,
I am a United States Coast Guard Auxiliarist.
Thank you, Jeremy! Our sentiments exactly.
Reprinted from the December 2014 Navigator with permission
District 11 North Region VSC Production Statistics
Qualification Study Opportunities
- 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
2015 Vessel Safety Check Review
2015 Facility Review
2015 SUB (Paddle Craft) Review
2015 "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,
- 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
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Re-qualification
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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.
VSC
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AWARD
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PRESENTATION
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District Member Recognition Awards
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30
or more |
District Outstanding Achievement Recognition
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40
or more
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National
Certificate of Recognition at STAR level from the
National Commodore, usually about mid-year after achievement
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Flotilla Meeting
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60
or more
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National ribbon and miniature medal or
Bronze star
for repeat performance through the DIRAUX office
District recognition will be
presented
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Flotilla Meeting
Division COW
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240
or more
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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
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Division COW
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If you have any questions
regarding the District/National Vessel Examiner awards program,
please contact
Mike Lauro DSO-VE
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.
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” MAGNETIC VSC sign $22.86
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NON-UNIFORM
ACCESSORIES 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
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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.
2015 West Marine Coupon - (Black&White - 3 MB)10% off safety items only
1-3000 VSC Tri-fold pamphlet
2-3003c 8˝” 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
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1-4063 Marine Pollution
Placard
2-4064 Oil Pollution
Placard
3-4067 MARPOL Trash
Placard
4-7012 VSC form
5-9017 3X5 VSC card
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FORMS
should be maintained
in stock by the examiner
1-MT-2 |
D11NR Qualification and
Re-Certification form. |
2-7003 |
Vessel Facility Inspection form
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3-7008 |
PWC Facility Inspection form
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4-2001 |
16796.8-Vessel Safety Check
Manual |
5-ML-1 |
Trash Disposal Plan
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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:
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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
Mike Lauro
DSO-VE
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VE FORMS (COPIES
should be kept of ALL documents)
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D11NR Form, member completes, FC signs and submits to DIRAUX
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Vessel Facility Examination and Offer for Use: Submit
annually to DIRAUX
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Vessel Facility Examination and Offer for Use: Submit
annually to DIRAUX (local copy Rev 06-11)
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PWC Facility Examination and Offer for Use: Submit annually
to DIRAUX
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Vessel Safety Check: Present to boater and retain a copy
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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
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Rental Vendor Instructions
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Rental Vendor Instruction Letter
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Rental Vendor Agreement
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Trash Disposal Plan
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Paddlecraft ID Labels (does not work with ink jet printer)
AveryŽ 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.
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2013 VSC Recap
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2015 VSC Boat Smart From The Start (tri-fold brochure)
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CA NV & UT VSC Requirements by Vessel Length
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2015 VSC INFO Flyer
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Vessel
Safety Check Manual (M16796.8A) October 2014
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USCG Auxiliary Facility Vessel Requirements
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For years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
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Sport Utility Boat Safety Check Form
(kayaks, canoes, rowboats, paddlecraft)
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San Francisco Bay Area and Delta Clean Boating Maps
Free Map Order Form:Pump Out Guide of Marinas in the Bay and Delta
USEFUL LINKS - Organizations Focus on Recreational Boating Safety
USCG AUXILIARY 'V' DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER -
"For
Safety's Sake"
COMMANDER BOB'S BOATING
SAFETY NOTEBOOK -
Commander Bob
National Safe Boating Week
May 16 - 22, 2015
Visitor:
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