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District 11 Northern Aids to Navigation
Publications & Study Guides
 
The following publications are geared to help you with your Aids to Navigation tasks as well as better prepare you for what you might deal with underway. These are necessary guides to help you in your AN endeavors including becoming an Aid Verifier (AV) within our district.  If you came to this page looking for the AN Forms then please go here.
 
National Publications (2) | D11N Publications (10) | Other AN Publications (3) | Reports
 
Publication List Last Updated: February 26, 2008
 
National Aux Publications
 
  National Aids to Navigation and Chart Updating Study Guide
 
Published:
2003
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (107 pages; 4.2 megs)
 

In order for the Auxiliary member to participate in the ATON/CU program they must have a general knowledge of the responsibilities of the Auxiliary in the conduct of the program.  This study guide presents all the needed information in general about the ATON/CU program.
 
  Bridge Lighting and Other Signals
 
Published:
2006
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (12 pages; 1.3 megs)
 

This document will inform you of all the required layout and color of lights for each bridge type as well as required bridge clearance gauge sizes and spacing.  A must read for any member that has been assigned bridge survey sheets. 
 
District 11 Northern Aux Publications
 
  D11N Bridge, Aids to Navigation and Chart Updating Guide
 
Published:
2007
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (81 pages; 3.3 megs)
 

This guide was specifically written to address the needs of District 11 Northern Aid verifier, Bridge surveyor as well as the Chart Updating program.  This document will inform you of everything you need to do your job successfully and efficiently.  This is the document you will need to study to pass the AV certification program for District 11 Northern.
 
  D11NR Web ATON - Federal Aids Operational Manual
 
Published:
2008
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (7 pages; 95K)
 

This guide was specifically written to address the Auxiliary operation policies that are put into place for Federal Short Range Aids to Navigation activity.  This document has been slightly edited to address D11N policies.
 
  D11NR Federal Short Range Aids Study Guide (Modified for D11NR)
 
Published:
2008
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (34 pages; 1.1 megs)
 

This Auxiliary Federal Short Range Aid to Navigation (ATON) Study Guide explains methods for checking Federal Aids (ATONs) and for reporting observations of any discrepancies to the local C.G. Units in charge of the maintenance of the aids.
 
  D11NR Web PATON - Private Aids to Navigation Operation Manual
 
Published:
2008
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (5 pages; 83K)
 

This guide was specifically written to address the Auxiliary operation policies that are put into place for Private Aids to Navigation activity.  This document has been slightly edited to address D11N policies.
 
  D11NR Private Aids to Navigation Training Study Guide
 
Published:
2008
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (30 pages; 935K)
 

This Auxiliary Private Aid to Navigation (PATON) Study Guide explains methods for checking Private Aids (PATONs) and for reporting observations of any discrepancies to the local C.G. Units in charge of the maintenance of the aids.
 
  D11NR Web Bridge & Fender Program Guide
 
Published:
2008
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (14 pages; 458K)
 

This Auxiliary Bridge & Fender Guide explains methods for checking and for reporting observations of any discrepancies or visual damage to bridges.
 
  D11NR Bridge-Lighting & Fender System Information Sheet
 
Published:
2008
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (24 pages; 570K)
 

This Auxiliary Bridge-Lighting & Fender System Information document covers the required knowledge of all different types of Bridge systems and the responsibilities of the Auxiliary in reporting bridge discrepancies.
 
  D11N Chart Updating Study Guide
 
Published:
2007 DEC
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (40 pages; 2.6 megs)
 

This Auxiliary Chart updating guide goes over in great depth all the procedures, methods and reporting know how's in executing a successful chart updating evolution.  NOAA relies heavily on the USCGAux to report discrepancies and additions to nautical charts and this guide shows you how.
 
  D11N Small-Craft Facility Study Guide
 
Published:
2007 DEC
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (10 pages; 213K)
 

This Auxiliary Small-Craft Facility (SCF) guide goes over the procedures, methods and reporting know how's in executing a successful SCF updating evolution.  NOAA relies heavily on the USCGAux to report discrepancies and additions to nautical charts and this guide shows you how in regardes to dealing with new marina's or water front structures.
 
  D11N Coast Pilot Updating Guide
 
Published:
2007 DEC
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (9 pages; 349K)
 

This guide goes over how to properly update the Coast Pilot for your local area.  The US Coast Pilot consists of a series of nautical books that cover a variety of information which always needs updating and this guide will help you prepair the right documentation to send to NOAA on doing it as a USCG Aux.
 
Other AN Publications
The bellow publications are direct links to external sites and although we check them regularly to insure they still work, we can not guarantee it.
 
  Navigation Rules (International - Inland) M16672.2D
 
Published:
2004
 PDF Document Download Guide Here (226 pages; 1.29 megs)
 

U.S. Coast Guard Inland and International Navigation Rules.  Although rare, any corrections made after this publication can be found here.
 
  American Practical Navigator
 
Published:
2002
  Go Here For Publication (882 pages; 39 megs)
 

Although not required for AV's it is the ultimate guide to understanding the fascinating world of marine navigation.  By comprehending Mr. Bowditch's knowledge you will be far beyond the average Aid Verifier and on your way to a great asset to the AN District 11 program!
 
   IALA NavGuide 4th Edition
 
Published:
2001
  Go Here For Publication (221 pages; 3.2 megs)
 

Interested in the governing policies that design and overlook all Aids to Navigation world wide?  This International Association of Marine Aids to navigation and Lighthouse Authorities NavGuide is the complete guide for all participating governing authorities on Aids to navigation.  This is the 4th Edition (2001) in its complete form.  The 5th Edition (2006) can be purchased for about 100$ dollars from here. 
 
 
 
     
 
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