Transcript UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
AUXILIARY
2013 NATIONAL
VESSEL EXAMINER WORKSHOP
OPFAC
MODULE 3
Prepared by the
NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF VESSEL EXAMINATION
AND
RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATION
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Introduction
 Provide updated information regarding:
• Auxiliary Vessel (OPFAC) inspection
• PWC (OPFAC) inspection.
 Highlight:
• Important items to remember.
• Common errors while doing the inspection.
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Reference For Facility Inspection
 Auxiliary Vessel Examiner Manual,
COMDTINST M16796.2E.
 Vessel Safety Manual (COMDTINST
16796.8) is for non-facilities.
 USCG Auxiliary Facilities Information Sheet
for OPFACs
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OPFAC Inspections
 An OPFAC requires an annual
inspection.
 Inspections must be performed by a
currently certified USCG Auxiliary
Vessel Examiner.
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Auxiliary / Operational Ensign
 Any Auxiliairist may fly the
blue ensign on their private
vessel, as long as it has passed
a standard VSC.
 Only an OPFAC under orders
may fly the orange and white
operational ensign.
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Inspection & Offer for Use Forms
(ANSC 7003 / 7008)
 Outline the requirements for an
Operational Vessel (7003) and PWC
(7008) Facility Inspection.
 Make sure that you are using the
most current version of the forms.
 Requires the Owner(s), VE, &
DIRAUX signatures.
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Inspection & Offer for Use Forms
(ANSC 7003 / 7008)
 Upon successful completion of
inspection, no decal is affixed to
facility.
 Decal will be sent from DIRAUX as
required after final approval.
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Form 7003 (version 06-11/pg.1)
 Sections I, II, & III
completed by
Owner(s).
 Owner(s) sign and
initial Section III.
 Section IV completed
by VE.
 Section V completed
by DIRAUX.
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Form 7003 (version 06-11/pg.2)
 Section VI completed
by VE.
 Section VII
completed by
Owner(s) and
initialed at bottom.
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Form 7008 (version 06-11/pg.1)
 Sections I, II, & III
completed by
Owner(s).
 Owner(s) sign and
initial Section III.
 Section IV completed
by VE.
 Section V completed
by DIRAUX.
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Form 7008 (version 06-11/pg.2)
 Sections VI & VII
completed by VE.
 Section VIII completed
by Owner(s) and
initialed at bottom.
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Common Errors
 On Form 7003 and 7008, Sections III
& VII, ensure the owner(s) initial the
form on the appropriate lines.
 Always check with your respective
District for additional requirements.
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Common Errors
 OPFAC markings are in accordance with the
Operational Policy Manual COMDTINST
M16798.3E (Chapter 3).
 Towing gear is inspected for fitness, size, and
function.
 Owners not initialing the trailering line in
Section III – MUST be initialed if trailerable
or not.
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Reminder
 OPFACs must have:
• Two extra PFDs
• One extra fire extinguisher
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Credit for Inspection
 Report passed OPFAC inspections on
7038 under Vessel Facility
Inspections.
 Report failed OPFAC inspection as a
regular VSC on 7038.
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In Summary
 Operational Facilities set the example
for safety standards.
 As a VE, ensure ALL Auxiliary
Operational Facilities are the safest
they can be.
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In Summary
 Anytime someone comes aboard a vessel
facility (QE, FC, crew, etc.), the mission
is at risk of being aborted if any of the
required items are not available and in
proper working order.
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2013 V-Directorate Staff Officers
Director (DIR-V)
Deputy Director (DIR-Vd)
Division Chief – Vessel Exams (DVC-VE)
Division Chief – Visitation Programs (DVC-VP)
Division Chief – Technical Support (DVC-VT)
Division Chief – Incentive Programs (DVC-VI)
Division Chief – Communications (DVC-VC)
Kelly L. Townsend
Michael S. Klacik
Perry R. Taylor
Vince Cerverizzo
John Yskamp
Mark H. Wirtz
Paul J. Mayer Jr.
We Save Lives !!!
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