NS-PN03
AV-Aid Verifier Training Section
If you want to become AV qualified or just want to get updated on the latest
PATON forms, guidelines and processes, review the information supplied in this
section. Note that are many downloading tasks required as part of this training
process. These downloaded documents should become part of your Navigation Kit
that you will reference and use in the field on PATON verification assignments.
List of AVQ – Aid Verifier Qualifiers.
Click on this link to view the latest list of AVQs who you
may use to assist you with your AV Training.
AV Currency Maintenance
Requirements
REQUIRED DOWNLOADS
NS-PN03-01 D1NR AV TRAINING CHECKLIST
This training checklist references all of the downloading, acquiring,
familiarization and knowledge training requirements which each AVC-Aid Verifier
Candidate must complete in order to become qualified as an AV-Aid Verifier. Use
this checklist to track each training requirement as it is completed. Start your
check-off process by working with an AVQ-Aid Verifier Qualifier or during a
formal AV Workshop."
NS-PN03-02 AV QUALIFICATION WORKSHOP
This is a syllabus that can be used for an AV Workshop. Use this document to
present a formal AV Workshop in your area. Workshop leaders and instructors must
have attended a formal AV Workshop before attempting the presentation of a
workshop on their own.
LNM – LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
Click on this link to access the First District Local Notice to Mariners.
Download a copy of the latest LNM. Read the sections that apply to private aids.
Sign up for regular weekly receipts of the LNM from DPW-1. This completes AV
Tasks 2-1.
COAST PILOT No. 1 – Maine to the north side of Cape Cod.
COAST PILOT No. 2 – South side of Cape Cod to New Jersey.
Click on the appropriate link to access the Coast Pilot for the area where you
normally operate. Download and read the pages that affect your area of
operation. This completes AV Task 2-2.
LIGHT LIST – VOLUME 1 – ATLANTIC COAST
Click on this link to access the Light List. Download and review the pages that
contain the private aids for your area of operation. Start correcting these
documents using the LNM. This completes AV Task 2-3.
NS-PN02-04 – MORE DOCUMENTS
This PowerPoint slide presentation shows the LNM and the Light List and how they
pertain to a private aid to navigation. Use the “View Notes Page” option when
using as a self-training exercise. This completes AV Tasks 2-1, 2-2 and 2-3.
Chart No. 1
Click on this link to access Chart No. 1. You may download a copy from the
Internet or buy a copy at your local nautical book store. This completes AV Task
1-1-1.
NS-PN03-03 CHART ORIENTATION
This PowerPoint slide presentation outlines the characteristics of a NOAA chart
that are important to an AV when verifying a private aid. Use the “View Notes
Page” option when using as a self-training exercise. This completes AV Tasks 1-1
and 1-2.
NS-PN03-05 33CFR, PART 66 – PATONS
This PowerPoint slide presentation highlights the important regulations
concerning private aids. Use the “View Notes Page” option when using as a
self-training exercise. This completes AV Tasks 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4.
NS-PN03-06 PATON REPORT – FORM PREP
This PowerPoint slide presentation deals with the initial preparation of the
NS-PN04 Private Aid to Navigation Report. Use the “View Notes Page” option when
using as a self-training exercise. This completes AV Task 4-1.
NS-PN03-07 BASIC ATON SYSTEM
This PowerPoint slide presentation is a brief explanation of the various aids to
navigation, including colors, shapes, markings and usages. Use the “View Notes
Page” option when using as a self-training exercise. This completes AV Task 5-1.
NS-PN03-08 – BASIC ATON LIGHT SYSTEMS AND CONFIGURATIONS.
(Development in process)
NS-PN03-09 PATON DISCREPANCY REVIEW
This PowerPoint slide presentation deals with the various types of discrepancies
that can be observed on a private aid. Use the “View Notes Page” option when
using as a self-training exercise. This completes AV Task 8-1.
NS-PN03-10 DEPTH OF WATER
The PowerPoint slide presentation explains the guidelines for taking and
reporting a depth of water to a Federal agency. Use the “View Notes Page” option
when using as a self-training exercise. This completes AV Task 10-4.
NS-PN03-11 GPS OPERATION
This PowerPoint slide presentation provides a brief overview about how GPS
works. Use the “View Notes Page” option when using as a self-training exercise.
This completes AV Task 11-1.
NS-PN03-12 GPS WAYPOINTS
This PowerPoint slide presentation provides a brief insight about how to create
a waypoint on a GPS. Use the “View Notes Page” option when using as a
self-training exercise. This completes AV Task 11-4.
NS-PN03-13 GPS ROUTES
This PowerPoint slide presentation shows the AV how to create a route on a GPS
using waypoints. Use the “View Notes Page” option when using as a self-training
exercise. This completes AV Task 11-5.
NS-PN03-14 – GPS SET UP
This PowerPoint slide presentation deals with the important switches found in a
typical GPS that must be set in order to generate accurate fixes. Use the “View
Notes Page” option when using as a self-training exercise. This completes AV
Task 11-2.
NS-PN03-15 GPS FIX
The PowerPoint slide presentation explains the guidelines for taking and
reporting a fix to a Federal agency. Use the “View Notes Page” option when using
as a self-training exercise. This completes AV Task 11-6.
Fix and Depth Reporting Standards to Government Agencies -
Adobe - Document specifying the requirements and standards for reporting depths
and fixes.
List of
AVQ – Aid Verifier Qualifiers
AUX Title Name of AVQ
Frank Larkin
SECTOR NENE – ANT SOUTH PORTLAND AND
SOUTHWEST HARBOR - Division 1 and 2
Nancy Plunkett
SECTOR BOSTON – ANT BOSTON – Divisions
3, 4, 5, 9 and 12.
Frank Larkin
Frank
Senkel
SECTOR SENE – ANT WOODS HOLE Divisions 6, 9, 10 and 11.
Bob Nolan
Frank Larkin
BRISTOL - Divisions 6, 7, 8, 10
Bob Pardi
Chris Lawrence
Frank Cotter
Mike Quinn
Currency Maintenance
1. In
order to maintain their AV qualification, each AV qualified member must be
active in the program, and is required to have filed at least two
ATON, PATON or Bridge reports annually. These reports must have been
properly reported to the Coast Guard, as well as into AuxData. Reports that are
acceptable for currency maintenance are:
· An
ATON (Federal Aid) discrepancy report.
· A
PATON (Private Aid) discrepancy or verification report, or
· A
Bridge discrepancy or annual survey report.
2. Failure
to maintain annual currency will result in going into REYR status.
3. Failure
to perform the currency procedures for five (5) consecutive years will result in
loss of qualification. The member will then be required to meet the initial
qualification criteria in order to regain qualification.
Remember - Two Reports!
- The Discrepancy Reports gets the problem reported to the Coast Guard
- The 7030 (Unit/Individual) gets the activity into AuxData.
Do not list your PATON activity on the POMS 7030 (Boat) - it goes on a 7030
(Unit/Individual).
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