UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
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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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