Task1
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KNOWLEDGE OF CHARTS AND NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS
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No.
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Description of Task
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1
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Demonstrated the use of Chart Number 1
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2
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Demonstrated the basic parts, symbols and
abbreviations found on a NOS chart.
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3
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Demonstrated making corrections to a NOS chart
using the LNM—Local Notice To Mariners.
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4
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Demonstrated knowledge of the Coast Pilot.
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Task
2
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KNOWLEDGE OF PATON & BRIDGE REGULATIONS
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No.
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Description of Task
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1
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Discussed to whom the Bridge & PATON Regulations
apply.
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2
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Discussed the penalty for failure to comply with
the PATON regulations.
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3
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Discussed the difference between Class I, II,
and III PATONS.
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4
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Discussed the maintenance and discontinuance of
PATONs.
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5
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Completed an application for a Private Aid to
Navigation.
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Task
3
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KNOWLEDGE OF PATON & BRIDGE DISCREPANCIES
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No.
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Description of Task
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1
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Demonstrated the use of the Light List.
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2
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Demonstrated familiarity with the PATON
Verification Report.
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3
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Described the conditions that cause a PATON to
be discrepant.
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4
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Prepared a report for an unauthorized PATON.
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5
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Completed the necessary reports for AUXDATA
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6
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Demonstrated familiarity with the D11 BRIDGE
Survey Report.
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7
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Fill out a complete D11 Bridge Survey Report
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Task
4
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KNOWLEDGE OF THE IALA-B AID TO NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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No.
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Description of Task
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1
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Explained the characteristics and purpose of the
major aids to navigation that comprise the IALA-B
Aid To Navigation System.
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2
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Described the characteristics of lighted ATONs.
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Task
5
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KNOWLEDGE OF POSITIONING PRIVATE AIDS BY
SOUNDINGS
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No
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Description of Task
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1
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Explained how to calibrate an electronic echo
sounder.
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2
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Explained the effect of the wind and current on
the position of a floating aid to navigation.
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3
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Explained how to correct the height of tide
using a GPS.
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4
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Described the procedure for taking soundings
alongside an aid.
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Task
6
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KNOWLEDGE OF POSITIONING PRIVATE AIDS BY
ELECTRONIC MEANS
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No
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Description of Task
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1
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Explained the difference of position accuracy
provided by GPS, DGPS, and WAAS.
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2
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Explained the critical units of measurement that
must be pre-set into a GPS set in order to
maximize the accuracy of its positioning
capability.
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3
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Explained how to interpret the various quality /
accuracy readouts provided by a GPS.
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4
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Explained the use of waypoints and how they are
established, verified and used by a GPS set.
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5
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Explained the use of routes and how they are
established, verified and used by a GPS set.
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Task
7
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KNOWLEDGE OF AV QUALIFICATION, ANNUAL MAINENNANCE, 5-YEAR
RE-CERTIFICATION PROCESS.
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No
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Description of Task
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1
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You
need to be a BQ member
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2
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Describe the Annual Maintenance requirement for
an AV.
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3
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Describe the Five-Year Re-qualifications
requirements for an AV.
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