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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 NS
endeavors including
becoming an Aid
Verifier (AV) within
our district.
If you came to this
page looking for the
NS Forms then please
go
here.
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National Aids to
Navigation and Chart
Updating Study Guide
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Published:
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2003
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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.
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Bridge Lighting and
Other Signals
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Published:
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2006
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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.
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D11N Bridge, Aids to
Navigation and Chart
Updating Guide
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Published:
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2007
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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.
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D11NR Web ATON -
Federal Aids
Operational Manual
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Published:
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2008
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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.
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D11NR Federal Short
Range Aids
Study Guide (Modified
for D11NR)
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Published:
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2008
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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.
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D11NR Web PATON - Private Aids to
Navigation Operation
Manual
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Published:
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2008
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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.
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D11NR Private Aids to
Navigation Training
Study Guide
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Published:
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2008
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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.
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D11NR Web Bridge & Fender
Program Guide
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Published:
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2008
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This
Auxiliary
Bridge &
Fender Guide
explains
methods for
checking and
for
reporting
observations
of any
discrepancies
or visual
damage to
bridges.
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D11NR
Bridge-Lighting &
Fender System
Information Sheet
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Published:
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2008
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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.
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D11N
Chart Updating Study
Guide
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Published:
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2007 DEC
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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.
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D11N
Small-Craft Facility
Study Guide
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Published:
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2007 DEC
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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
regardless to
dealing with
new marina's
or water
front
structures.
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D11N
Coast Pilot Updating
Guide
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Published:
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2007 DEC
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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 prepare
the right
documentation
to send to
NOAA on
doing it as
a USCG Aux.
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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.
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Navigation Rules
(International -
Inland) M16672.2D
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Published:
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2004
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U.S.
Coast Guard
Inland and
International
Navigation
Rules.
Although
rare, any
corrections
made after
this
publication
can be found
here.
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American Practical
Navigator
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Published:
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2002
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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 NS
District 11
program!
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IALA NavGuide 4th
Edition
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Published:
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2001
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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
from
here.
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Other
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