FSO-NS (Navigation Services)

 

The primary responsibility of this officer position is to conduct chart updating patrols, verification of private aids to navigation, and the prompt reporting of discrepancies in ATONS and to inform flotilla members of all developments.This officer should also establish and maintain close contacts with the local USCG unit for the purpose of establishing and maintaining Auxiliary ATON patrols and rendering assistance to USCG for emergency ATON servicing. This officer must cooperate with other agencies in chart updating, submit special investigation reports, participate in any required Auxiliary operations seminars, develop and supervise training programs for other ATON verifiers. 
Duties Description 

Training:

• Aton Study Guide - Full copy - PDF file
• ATON & Paton Support Page
• Forms, Manuals and Resource Sites
• Aids to Navigation
• Buoys & Daybeacons
• Buoys and Markers
• Chart Symbols
• NavRules Training Pages
• On Line NavRules Training
• NavRules Practice Exam
• Ranges & Fixed Aids to Navigation

Forms:

• 7037 - NOS Chart Updating Form 
• 7054 - Aids To Navigation Report 

Aids To Navigation Sites of Interest

• Aids to Navigation Resources on the Internet
• Aids To Navigation and Chart Updating Guide
• Light Lists 
• National Data Bouy Center - Florida
• Navigation and Navigation Aids
• USCG Navigation Center
  Information on lighthouses, Loran, DGPS, e-navigation, notices to mariners, reporting suspicious activities and other useful data.

Powerpoint Presentations:

• ATON Presentation 2004 Fall District Conference

 

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