Sector New York Operations Supplement to the Auxiliary - US Coast ...

. Schedule the inspection of all private aids to navigation.
2. The SO-NS will:
a. Provide the Sector New York ATON Officer a list of all Division personnel
qualified to inspect private aids.
b. Assign and schedule private aid verifications patrols in cooperation with Flotilla
Aids to Navigation Officers (FSO-NS). Class II and III aids shall be inspected
at least once every three years.
c. Provide the Division SO-OP the information necessary to issue official orders.
d. Provide the Appropriate Aids to Navigation unit with a copy of all completed
inspection reports.
3. Restrictions: The following list of restrictions are applicable to all Auxiliarists
conducting aids to navigation/chart updating patrols within the Sector New York
AOR:
a. Only those Auxiliarists with “AV” qualifications are permitted to conduct Aton
patrols.
b. Do not board privately owned aids.
c. Do not take any privately owned buoys to short stay. The moorings are not to
be disturbed in any way.
d. Do not climb any towers.
e. Do not trespass on private property.
f. Owners of private aids are not permitted to ride aboard Auxiliary facilities
without the approval of the AUXLO.
4. Verification Procedures: Upon arrival on scene the Auxiliarist should
a. Check that the aid is authorized. (Permit, Light List, Private Aton list)
b. Check the aid visually.
c. Check that the aid conforms to the permit with respect to size, color, shape,
flash characteristics, etc.
d. Check that the aid conforms to the IALA Region B system.
e. Check its condition.
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