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Auxiliary Operational Facility Review

Auxiliary Operational Facility Review. Prepared by Vessel Qualification Division USCG Auxiliary, V-Department. Introduction. This module will present you with the forms necessary to conduct an Auxiliary Operational Facility inspection

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Auxiliary Operational Facility Review

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  1. Auxiliary Operational Facility Review Prepared by Vessel Qualification Division USCG Auxiliary, V-Department

  2. Introduction • This module will present you with the forms necessary to conduct an Auxiliary Operational Facility inspection • This module will also highlight the important items while doing the inspection

  3. Topics of Discussion • The ANSC 7003 & 7008 forms • Highlight important items within each section on the ANSC forms

  4. VSC & OPFAC Inspections • An Auxiliary vessel VSC can be performed by a currently certified USCG Auxiliary /Power Squadron Vessel Examiner. • Operational Auxiliary Facility Inspections can only be performed by a currently certified USCG Auxiliary Vessel Examiner and accepted by DIRAUX. • An Auxiliary vessel, after passing a VSC or an Operational Auxiliary Facility Inspection is now eligible to fly the Blue Auxiliary Ensign.

  5. OPFAC Inspections • ANSC form 7003 outlines requirements for Facility and OPFAC inspections on motorboats and motor vessels. • The Coast Guard MUST inspect commercial motor vessels OVER 65 feet in length • ANSC form 7008 outlines requirements for PWC OPFAC

  6. Section I- 7003 • Owner’s and Co-Owner’s Member Number • Owner’s and Co-Owner’s Name • Type of Ownership

  7. Section II- 7003 • Completed by Owner • Enter DSC number, if available • Be sure to enter all information about the facility • Night OPs…Heater: Ck applicable boxes

  8. Section II- 7003 • Important items: Registration number, HID, Latitude, Longitude, • Enter the city and state where vessel is located or berthed.

  9. Section II- 7003 • Facility Availability Field MUST be completed • Be sure to enter all information about the facility

  10. Section III- 7003 • Owner Statements, Unit & Signature • Completed by Owner • Owner must initial tow vehicle and trailer statement-Evenif facility isnottrailerable

  11. Section III- 7003 • Be sure to check if offered for use as an operational facility • Be sure to sign • Indicate District, Division & Flotilla

  12. Section IV- 7003 • Completed by VE after the inspection has been done • Date, VE member number, VE Unit (District, Division, Flotilla) • Record mission on ANSC-7038

  13. Section V - 7003 • Completed by DIRAUX For Operational Facility

  14. Section VI - 7003 • Complete this section for an Operational Facility

  15. Section VI - 7003

  16. Section VII - 7003 • Complete this section for an Operational Auxiliary Facility. • Extra fire extinguisher does not have to be mounted. • Spare life jackets must comply with the vessels carriage requirements and not the vessel’s PPE requirements for the Auxiliary crew • Be sure to check for additional items required for Operational Facility that are not required for a VSC.

  17. Section VII - 7003

  18. Section VIII - 7003 • Fill this section out if the Facility is going to be operated by a non-owner of the Facility. • Be sure owner initials

  19. PWC FACILITY INSPECTION • You will use ANSC 7008 for the inspection on a PWC • A PWC can only be offered for use. It has to be an Operational facility. • Section I thru V on 7008 is the same as I thru V on 7003

  20. PWC FACILITY INSPECTION • Be sure to enter DSC number, if one is available • Enter Facility availability (All means anytime). • Section III on Trailerable Facilities, All Facility owners must initial.

  21. ANSC 7008

  22. Section VI • This section is almost the same as you would do for a VSC on any vessel. • Exceptions: Dewatering device and fire extinguisher are required. • Item 6 – Visual Distress Signals: Federal requirement

  23. Section VII • Must meet all the requirements of Section VI • Flashlight, watch, knife • PWC tool kit • VHF-FM radio, VDS, Sponges, First Aid Kit

  24. Section VII • Hat, gloves, foot protection • Spare spark plug (2 cycle only) • 50’ heaving line • Towline (minimum 30’) • Goggles or Sun Glasses

  25. Section VIII • Use of a PWC Operational Auxiliary Facility by a Non-Owner. • Same as required on ANSC 7003 • Attach an extra sheet to add to the list of names if necessary. • Be sure owner(s) initial • Must be a qualified PWC Operator

  26. Auxiliary Operational & PWC Operational Facilities& VSC Inspected Facilities • Must be some of the safest vesselsafloat. • It is up to you, as a Vessel Examiner to be sure to take the extra time necessary to be sure that ALL Auxiliary Facilities are the safest they can be. • The Auxiliary Ensign may be flown on Auxiliary vessels that have passed a VSC or Operational Facility inspection. May ONLY be flown when an Auxiliarists is aboard

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