UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY 2019 VESSEL EXAMINER WORKSHOP Prepared by the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE FOR VESSEL EXAMINATION AND RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATION 1 THE VSC PROGRAM The Vessel Safety Check VSC program ID: 764517
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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY2019 VESSEL EXAMINER WORKSHOP Prepared by the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE FOR VESSEL EXAMINATION AND RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATION 1
THE VSC PROGRAM The Vessel Safety Check (VSC) program objective is to achieve voluntary compliance with recreational boating safety laws and statutes regarding the carriage of safety equipment. 2
WHY BECOME A VESSEL EXAMINER? You can: make a differencesave a life contribute to safety on the water talk to boaters about safety answer boaters questions help spread the word about the Auxiliary recruit new members 3
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:Offer guidance in conducting vessel safety checksHelp achieve voluntary compliance with federal and state requirements Address Vessel Examiners concerns on current topicsWELCOME VESSEL EXAMINERS 4
Uniforms COMDTINST M16790.1GOperation Dress Uniform (ODU)Black boots or boat shoes Hot Weather (ODU) UniformUSCG Auxiliary Vessel Examiner Polo Shirt ODU shorts, 1” above knee Boat shoes GENERAL INFORMATION 5
VE CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS In the first year of VE qualification, the VE is NOT required to perform five additional VSCs in addition to supervised VSCs conducted during qualification. 6
VE CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS A qualified VE who fails to perform the annual certification procedures, must complete two satisfactory VSC exams as a trainee, under the supervision of a certified VE using the ANSC Form 7012 to regain qualification In addition, another five VSCs are required to retain certification for the following year 7
IMPORTANCE OF “ASSIGNMENT TO DUTY” Auxiliarists who are injured may be compensatedRequirements for Assignment to Duty - Have a VE Qualification Certification Activity scheduled with elected officer or FSO-VE 8
GETTING STARTED The VE should emphasize the examination is voluntary and that deficiencies will not be reported to the Coast Guard or other law enforcement agencies The VSC is offered at no charge 9
AWARDING VSC DECAL The VE shall ensure the VSC decal is affixed immediately after the exam Attach decal to a visible, permanent piece of the vessel, e.g. lower forward corner of a portside window10
POWER BOATS 11
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Kidde fire extinguisher recall issued 11/2/2017 Involves two styles of Kidde fire extinguishers: plastic handle and push-button The recall involves 134 models manufactured between January 1, 1973 and August 15, 2017 Contact Kidde to request a free replacement 12
FIXED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM The VE should look for a means of determining if the system is chargedIf it can be determined the system is charged or not discharged, the system can be counted There is no requirement for an inspection tag on a bottle nor requirement to document inspection of the bottle or system 13
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) Colorless, odorless and tasteless gas Can result in carbon monoxide poisoning Symptoms: irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness and dizziness 14
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) Confused with seasickness or intoxication Large exposures can result in death Install and maintain marine grade approved CO detector 15
SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE 16
SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE 17
VESSEL DISTRESS SIGNALS The SOS distress LED light must be combined with daytime flag (black square and black circle pattern) to comply with the CG day and night requirement. 18
New Life Jacket Labels The traditional “Types” categories are going away.New labeling system relies more on icons Older jackets and flotation aids labeled by “type” still meet regulatory requirements until no longer serviceable. 19
New Life Jacket Labels Two Categories: Wearable Throwable Wearable life jackets will be divided into five buoyancy categories: 50, 70, 100, 150, and 275 Newtons (metric to harmonize with Canadian standards) 20
New Life Jacket Icons 21 Choose the level of buoyancy for the type of activity. The curved arrow indicates that it is likely to turn an unconscious wearer face up in the water.
New Life Jacket Icons 22
New inflatable Life Jacket Sample 23 Limitations of Use (No PWC, Skiing, Towing, Paddle) Will Not Turn You Face Up Buoyancy Level (70) Care
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES All recreational vessels must carry one Type l, ll, lll or V wearable life jacket for each person on board Boats 16 feet or over (except paddlecraft) must also carry one Type lV (throwable) device 24
INFLATABLE FLOTATION DEVICES Inflatable PFD’s are convenient, less restrictive and comfortable. The examiner can emphasize. these points to encourage wear rates. Often used for fishing, sailing and paddle sports Only approved for persons 16 years of age and older 25
CHILD PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES Choosing a child’s PFD: Must be Coast Guard approved The child’s weight must fall within the range specified on the labelTest the fit 26
VESSELS 65 FEET OR GREATERVessels 65 feet or greater are not eligible for a VSCThis rule has been in effect for 20 years Vessels that large typically have complicated systems that the average VE would have difficulty examining27
Batteries should be secured or clamped down to prevent movement Each battery must be installed so that metallic objects cannot come in contact with battery terminals Covering the positive terminal is a requirement to receive a VSC decal; however, some states may require both terminals be coveredVessels with outboard motors are except from the above requirements28 BATTERIES
PADDLECRAFT 29
PADDLE SMART, BE SAFE 30Always wear your life jacket and carry a whistleKnow the rules of the road File a float planPlan for changing weather conditionsKnow your limits, plan for immersionCarry a waterproof VHF radio & cell phone For safety, always paddle in a groupCarry a tow line & small anchorWear proper footwear & high visibility clothing
PADDLECRAFT REQUIREMENTS Boat registration – check state requirements Sound device, e.g. whistle, attached to a USCG approved life jacket Vessel conditions: as applies, see form 7012A for other requirements 31
PADDLECRAFT DECAL AIDS “If Found-Contact” sticker popular with paddlersHelps law enforcement personnel identify owners of lost paddlecraftOffering sticker to paddlers is a great way to start the educational VSC process 32
PFDWhistle Paddle Cord/LeashPaddle FloatBilge PumpVHF Radio Compass GPSAnchorLightsEmergency KitTow lines KAYAK SAFETY EQUIPMENT 33
PFD AND WHISTLEPFD designed to keep you afloat Paddlers prefer a cutaway design for PFDWhistles or sound producing device 34
PADDLE CORD/LEASH Connects to either the kayak or paddlerFacilitates easy retrieval 35
PADDLE FLOAT Inflatable bladderInflated by paddlerAssists in re-entryMay be solid foam 36
BILGE PUMP Hand operatedEasy to use 37
VHF RADIO PortableWater resistantEffective/Reliable 38
ANCHOR Small in sizeEasily deployedRequires a scope similar to other small vessels 39
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD (SUP) HISTORYEarlier forms of SUP found as early as 1,000 B.C. Modern SUP originated in Hawaii The Hawaiians call it “Hoe He’e Nalu” (surfing with paddle)Very first stand up specific paddle ordered 2001Remained a Hawaiian “thing” until 2004 when Rick Thomas brought SUP to California 40
SUP IS A VESSELThe U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has determined that a SUP is a “vessel”. 41
SUP QUICK QUIZWhat’s wrong with this picture? 42
PADDLECRAFT RESOURCES 43
ADDITIONAL RESOURCESAuxiliary National “V” Department website http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=v-deptVessel Safety Checks for Rental Agencies (Liveries)http://vdept.cgaux.org/JobAidFiles/Vessel-Exams-For-Rental-Marina-Facilities.pdfpaddlecraft Vessel Safety Check Addendumhttp://vdept.cgaux.org/JobAidFiles/SUBsVSCManualAddendum.pdf B-Directorate Paddlecraft Safetyhttp://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=B-DEPT&category=paddlecraft-safety Paddlecraft videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e0WlXgNGDg 44
EVERYONE IS A RECRUITER 45
REMEMBERWhile performing Vessel Examinations, remember the goal is to educate the public in boating safety The United States Coast Guard is in the Recreational Boating Safety business and our responsibility as their partner is to save lives through education 46
CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING THE 2019 VE WORKSHOP! VSCS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE! 47
2019 V-DIRECTORATE STAFF Director (DIR-V) Christopher Wilson Deputy Director (DIR-Vd) James Cortes Division Chief – Vessel Exams (DVC-VE) Ed Lieblein Division Chief – Visitation Programs (DVC-VP) Vincent Cerveruzzo Division Chief – Technical Support (DVC-VT) John Yskamp Division Chief – Incentive Programs (DVC-VI) Dixon Keller Division Chief – Special Projects (DVC-VS) Charles Hurley Division Chief – Communications (DVC-VC) John Bigrow 48