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Auxiliary Operational Facility Review

Prepared byVessel Qualification Division

USCG Auxiliary, V-Department

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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

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Topics of Discussion

The ANSC 7003 & 7008 forms

Highlight important items within each section on the

ANSC forms

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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.

 

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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

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Section I- 7003Owner’s and Co-Owner’s Member NumberOwner’s and Co-Owner’s NameType of Ownership

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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

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Section II- 7003 Important items: Registration number,

HID, Latitude, Longitude, Enter the city and state where vessel

is located or berthed.

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Section II- 7003 Facility Availability Field MUST be

completed Be sure to enter all information about the

facility

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Section III- 7003 Owner Statements, Unit & Signature Completed by Owner Owner must initial tow vehicle and

trailer statement-Even if facility is not trailerable

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Section III- 7003 Be sure to check if offered for use as an

operational facility Be sure to sign Indicate District, Division & Flotilla

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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

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Section V - 7003

Completed by DIRAUX For Operational Facility

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Section VI - 7003 Complete this section for an Operational Facility

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Section VI - 7003

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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.

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Section VII - 7003

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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

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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

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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.

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ANSC 7008

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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

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Section VII Must meet all the requirements of

Section VI

Flashlight, watch, knife

PWC tool kit

VHF-FM radio, VDS, Sponges, First Aid Kit

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Section VII Hat, gloves, foot protection

Spare spark plug (2 cycle only)

50’ heaving line

Towline (minimum 30’)

Goggles or Sun Glasses

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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

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Auxiliary Operational & PWC Operational Facilities

& VSC Inspected Facilities

Must be some of the safest vessels afloat. 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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