avclsdc.ppt 05/2005Version 2.11 U.S.C.G. AUXILIARY EIGHTH WESTERN RIVERS REGION AID VERIFIER TRAINING Classification of Discrepancies and Reporting Actions Required Available on the Internet at: Using Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer

avclsdc.ppt 05/2005Version 2.12 EIGHTH WESTERN RIVERS REGION -- AID VERIFIER TRAINING Classification of Discrepancies and Reporting Actions Required INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND l The following material on the classification and associated reporting procedures applies to all aids, private or Coast Guard, and to bridge lighting systems, unless stated otherwise. l Discrepancies should always be reported unless the Auxiliarist is absolutely certain that a report has already been made (as reflected by a Broadcast or Local Notice to Mariners). l In every case, a written report should be filed and, if the discrepancy was reported via radio or telephone, the written report should include the specifics about that contact. Fields are included on all forms for that information. l Written discrepancy reports should be filed using either the Aids to Navigation Report form (ANSC-7054) or (Aid Verifiers only) the preprinted verification worksheets for private aids and bridges.

avclsdc.ppt 05/2005Version 2.13 EIGHTH WESTERN RIVERS REGION -- AID VERIFIER TRAINING Classification of Discrepancies and Reporting Actions Required l THE CLASSIFICATION OF DISCREPANCIES: – IS ESTABLISHED BY THE COAST GUARD ON A NATIONWIDE BASIS BUT HAVE BEEN ALTERED BY CGD8 TO MEET THE NEEDS AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF THE DISTRICT – DICTATES THE REPORTING PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED. l IF ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CLASSIFICATIONS USED FOR EACH TYPE OF DISCREPANCY – CONTACT THE GROUP OPERATIONS OFFICER FOR THE AOR VIA THE CUTTER OIC. CLASSIFICATION OF DISCREPANCIES THE ACTUAL CLASSIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL DISCREPANCIES MAY CHANGE TO MEET DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS. THE MOST CURRENT VERSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS MAINTAINED ON THE EIGHTH WESTERN RIVERS REGION AIDS TO NAVIGATION - AID VERIFIER WEB SITE.

avclsdc.ppt 05/2005Version 2.14 EIGHTH WESTERN RIVERS REGION -- AID VERIFIER TRAINING Classification of Discrepancies and Reporting Actions Required CRITICAL – Which must be reported immediately to the appropriate Group (Sector Upper Mississippi River or Sector Lower Mississippi River) usually via VHF marine radio and followed up with a written report at the conclusion of the mission. If the Sector cannot be reached by radio, report via telephone as soon as practical. URGENT – Which should be reported the same day by telephone to the appropriate Sector, or (for Federal aids) by radio or telephone to the AOR cutter if it is in the area, and followed up with a written report at the conclusion of the mission. ROUTINE – Which should be reported by mail (written report) at the conclusion of the mission. DISCREPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS AND REPORTING ACTIONS

avclsdc.ppt 05/2005Version 2.15 EIGHTH WESTERN RIVERS REGION -- AID VERIFIER TRAINING Classification of Discrepancies and Reporting Actions Required CRITICAL DISCREPANCIES The classification of CRITICAL includes the following discrepancies : l Any extinguished light on a Federal aid, on a private aid, or on a bridge lighting system l Anything that affects the signal or published description of a Federal aid or a private aid including missing dayboards and mile boards, defective fog signals, RACONS l Any aid damaged by collision or deemed to be a hazard to navigation or obstruction to navigation including collapsed bridges, damaged fenders, and cables or other hardware hanging into the channel l Federal aids totally covered or shrouded in ice l Federal aids totally obscured or showing improper characteristics / rhythm l Federal aids showing signs of vandalism l Buoys (where considered as hazards to navigation): off-station, submerged or sheared off at the water line, adrift, missing, capsized l Radio beacon off the air or giving improper characteristics

avclsdc.ppt 05/2005Version 2.16 EIGHTH WESTERN RIVERS REGION -- AID VERIFIER TRAINING Classification of Discrepancies and Reporting Actions Required URGENT DISCREPANCIES The classification of URGENT includes the following discrepancies : l Federal aids with DIM (reduced intensity) lights l Federal aids that are partially obscured l Federal aids with dayboards that are faded, delaminating, or damaged by other than vandalism l Retro-reflective material: faded, missing, inadequate l Sound signal failure l Radio beacon timing sequence incorrect

avclsdc.ppt 05/2005Version 2.17 EIGHTH WESTERN RIVERS REGION -- AID VERIFIER TRAINING Classification of Discrepancies and Reporting Actions Required ROUTINE DISCREPANCIES The classification of ROUTINE includes the following discrepancies : l Private aids that are obscured l Fixture or board leaning more than 15 degrees l Wooden structures deteriorating, rotting l Structural guy wires and cables: slack, weak, broken l Bird nests and bird fouling on aid l Mile boards obliterated, unreadable l Missing or damaged radar reflectors l Paint peeling or faded l All other discrepancies including Light List discrepancies

avclsdc.ppt 05/2005Version 2.18 I have the following comments regarding the Eighth Western Rivers Region Aid Verifier Training presentation "Classification of Discrepancies and Reporting Actions Required". (Attach copies of marked-up charts as appropriate): ________________________________________________________________________________________ Member # (Auxiliary): |___|___|___|--|___|___|--|___|___|--|___|___|___|___I___I___I___I Name: ____________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: ____ ZipCode: ______________ ___________________________________________________ EIGHTH WESTERN RIVERS REGION -- AID VERIFIER TRAINING Classification of Discrepancies and Reporting Actions Required INSTRUCTOR / STUDENT COMMENTS FORM Mail this form to: Michael “Mike” D. Stanley, DSO-NS nd Street Perry, Kansas Or