5/23/20151 Auxiliary Operational Facility Review Prepared by Vessel Qualification Division USCG Auxiliary, V-Department

5/23/20152 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

5/23/20153 Topics of Discussion The ANSC 7003 & 7008 forms Highlight important items within each section on the ANSC forms

5/23/20154 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.

5/23/20155 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

5/23/20156 Section I  Owner’s and Co-Owner’s Member Number  Owner’s and Co-Owner’s Name  Type of Ownership

5/23/20157 Section II  Completed by Owner Enter DSC number, if available Be sure to enter all information about the facility Night OPs…Heater: Ck applicable boxes

5/23/20158 Section II Important items: Registration number, HID, Latitude, Longitude, Enter the city and state where vessel is located or berthed.

5/23/20159 Section II Facility Availability Field MUST be completed Be sure to enter all information about the facility

5/23/ Section III Owner Statements, Unit & Signature Completed by Owner Owner must initial tow vehicle and trailer statement-Even if facility is not trailerable

5/23/ Section III Be sure to check if offered for use as an operational facility Be sure to sign Indicate District, Division & Flotilla

5/23/ Section IV Completed by VE after the inspection has been done Date, VE member number, VE Unit (District, Division, Flotilla) Record mission on ANSC-7038

5/23/ Section V Completed by DIRAUX For Operational Facility

5/23/ Section VI Complete this section for an Operational Facility

5/23/ Section VI

5/23/ Section VII 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.

5/23/ Section VII

5/23/ Section VIII Fill this section out if the Facility is going to be operated by a non-owner of the Facility. Be sure owner initials

5/23/ 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

5/23/ 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.

5/23/ ANSC 7008

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5/23/ 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

5/23/ Section VII Must meet all the requirements of Section VI Flashlight, watch, knife PWC tool kit VHF-FM radio, VDS, Sponges, First Aid Kit

5/23/ Section VII Hat, gloves, foot protection Spare spark plug (2 cycle only) 50’ heaving line Towline (minimum 30’) Goggles or Sun Glasses

5/23/ 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

5/23/ 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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