AV Workshop Ron West DSO-NS 5 SR Ron West DSO-NS 5 SR

What’s The Same With the AV Program ???? ATONS/ PATONS are still observed whenever you are on the water. Look at every marker as you go by.

What’s The Same With the AV Program ???? ATONS/ PATONS are still observed whenever you are on the water. Look at every marker as you go by. Is it in the correct position?

What’s The Same With the AV Program ???? ATONS/ PATONS are still observed whenever you are on the water. Look at every marker as you go by. Is there any damage to it?

What’s The Same With the AV Program ???? ATONS/ PATONS are still observed whenever you are on the water. Look at every marker as you go by. Is there a nest on it? (make a note for the ANT team)

Patrols and AV Activities Unless you are exclusively doing ATON/PATON work, it should not be marked as an ATON PATROL on the Patrols and AV Activities Unless you are exclusively doing ATON/PATON work, it should not be marked as an ATON PATROL on the 7030.

Patrols and AV Activities Unless you are exclusively doing ATON/PATON work, it should not be marked as an ATON PATROL on the Do not change patrol types underway unless requested by order issuing authority Patrols and AV Activities Unless you are exclusively doing ATON/PATON work, it should not be marked as an ATON PATROL on the Do not change patrol types underway unless requested by order issuing authority

Patrols and AV Activities An AV may only VERIFY a Federal ATON IF requested to do so by a station or ANT unit. Patrols and AV Activities An AV may only VERIFY a Federal ATON IF requested to do so by a station or ANT unit.

Patrols and AV Activities You MUST include the name and assignment for the “Gold Side” individual who asked you to investigate the Federal ATON. Patrols and AV Activities You MUST include the name and assignment for the “Gold Side” individual who asked you to investigate the Federal ATON. For Example: Requested by BMC Chris Cone, OIC Station Wachapreague to verify Machipongo Channel Light 12.

Patrols and AV Activities An AV should verify PATONS once a year. Patrols and AV Activities An AV should verify PATONS once a year.

Patrols and AV Activities An AV should verify PATONS once a year. Anyone may report a discrepancy to a PATON or an ATON at any time. Patrols and AV Activities An AV should verify PATONS once a year. Anyone may report a discrepancy to a PATON or an ATON at any time.

Patrols and AV Activities An AV should verify PATONS once a year. Anyone may report a discrepancy to a PATON or an ATON at any time. The FSO-NS needs to assign AV’s to PATONS for Verifications so reports are not duplicated. Patrols and AV Activities An AV should verify PATONS once a year. Anyone may report a discrepancy to a PATON or an ATON at any time. The FSO-NS needs to assign AV’s to PATONS for Verifications so reports are not duplicated.

Reports and Forms Any PATON/ ATON verification or discrepancy requires a form 7054 and a BOTH MUST BE USED !

Reports and Forms Step 1 Observe the discrepancy

Reports and Forms Step 2 Check it against the Light List and LNM

Reports and Forms Step 3 Take photos and complete 7054 And 7030

Reports and Forms Step 4 Submit forms, photos, chart sections and other data electronically to FSO-NS, SO- NS, ADSO-NS, Local ANT unit ASAP.

Reports and Forms When you check an Aid. Be sure to check the ladder, if present.

Reports and Forms Get a photo of it to send in with the discrepancy. If the Aid needs to be climbed, the ANT member will know what he will be stepping on.

Reports and Forms Any PATON/ ATON verification or discrepancy requires a form 7054 and a 7030.

Reports and Forms Any PATON/ ATON verification or discrepancy requires a form 7054 and a BOTH MUST BE USED ! If you don’t do the reports… According to AUXDATA, you never did the work !

Reports and Forms A separate 7054 is used for EACH ATON/PATON discrepancy.

Reports and Forms A separate 7054 is used for EACH ATON/PATON discrepancy. You MAY use the same 7054 to VERIFY several ATONS/PATONS if they are in the same general area such as a portion of a creek.

Reports and Forms Only one person can get credit for a single Discrepancy or Verification. For example, if two of you go out and see one discrepancy, one person gets credit for it.

Reports and Forms Only one person can get credit for a single Discrepancy or Verification. For example, if two of you go out and see one discrepancy, one person gets credit for it. If you get more than one item to report, divide the items up among the reporters.

Reports and Forms Only one person can get credit for a single Discrepancy or Verification. For example, if two of you go out and see one discrepancy, one person gets credit for it. If you get more than one item to report, divide the items up among the reporters. Remember that only an AV can get credit for reporting a verification.

Reports and Forms All reports MUST be sent in electronic format. The new 7054 forms are done in Excel. Complete the form, save it, and send it as an attachment to your: FSO-NS, SO-NS, and the ADSO-NS for your sector, and ANT team.

Reports and Forms Send the 7030’s to your IS officer. (Some IS officers also want a copy of the 7054 to verify you did the work. NOTE * I’d suggest you send a copy of the 7030 to the ADSO for your sector.)

Reports and Forms IMPORTANT ! You do a separate 7030 for the ATON/PATON discrepancy or verification and the coxswain does a separate 7030 for the actual patrol.

Reports and Forms Any discrepancy needs to be reported to your ANT unit or boat station as soon as possible after you observe it. If it’s critical, call it in then via radio or cell phone (if you have one onboard.)

Reports and Forms Any discrepancy needs to be reported to your ANT unit or boat station as soon as possible after you observe it. If it’s critical, call it in then via radio or cell phone (if you have one onboard.) If it’s a routine (minor) discrepancy, you can call it in or in when you get home.

Reports and Forms Any discrepancy needs to be reported to your ANT unit or boat station as soon as possible after you observe it. If it’s critical, call it in then via radio or cell phone (if you have one onboard.) If it’s a routine (minor) discrepancy, you can call it in or in when you get home. All 7030’s and 7054’s need to be sent in ASAP. Reports sent in weeks after the even are useless ! Aim for 24 Hrs or less to submit reports !

Reports and Forms Bridge Reports Use the Bridge Discrepancy Report Form.

Reports and Forms Bridge Reports Use the Bridge Discrepancy Report Form. At present you do not need to send in Verification reports on Bridges….just discrepancy reports.

Reports and Forms Bridge Reports Use the Bridge Discrepancy Report Form. At present you do not need to send in Verification reports on Bridges….just discrepancy reports. Just as with ATONS, look at the various items on a bridge whenever you pass one.

Reports and Forms Bridge Reports Use the Bridge Discrepancy Report Form. At present you do not need to send in Verification reports on Bridges….just discrepancy reports. Just as with ATONS, look at the various items on a bridge whenever you pass one. Check lights at night.

Reports and Forms

Bridge Reports Look for: Overhanging wires Lights (at night) Depth Gages Signs

Reports and Forms Chart Updating

Reports and Forms Chart Updating Check for objects to be added or removed from to charts Towers, large piers, water tanks, wrecks, etc. Documentation is vital Photos, news articles, etc.

Reports and Forms Supporting Data Photos (digital format) Chart Section (digital sections were given out in 2010) Newspaper articles digitized (Check the web to see if the chart has changed.) Send them along with the 7054 to the Stations /ANT units as well as to your IS officers and ADSO’s.

Other NS Activities Do your ANT units need a platform to get them out to service an ATON? You can take them out to clear nests. You MUST be trained by the ANT. They should provide you with protective gear. (masks, suits, hard hats).

Other NS Activities You may also be interested in becoming a minor ATON Technician. This requires training with Gold side ATON training teams that are in the district, plus work with your local ANT unit. You MUST take the climbing course that is provided by the ANT before you are allowed to climb on an ATON.

Other NS Activities The more you help the ANT unit, the more they are likely to ask you to help them do. Good reports to your ANT unit will result in their having more confidence in your work and will result in them depending on you in the future.

Staying Current as an AV Need to attend an AV workshop IF one is conducted in your area. Submit at least one (1) report each year. Remember that this includes both a 7054 and a 7030 !