Additional Resources

United States Coast Guard
Navigation Center Resources
Essential navigation publications:

    Local Notice to Mariners (LNM), Coast Pilot, Local Light List.

Links below are to the Eleventh District (North & South) version of the publication.

All Semper Paratus Aid Verifiers (AV) should have copies of these when underway for their Area of responsibility (AOR).
 

		Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) Eleventh District The Eleventh District LNM is the primary means for disseminating information concerning aids to navigation, hazards to navigation, and other items of marine information of interest to Auxiliarist's within the Eleventh District. Make sure to check the Latest Chart Edition section for last minute chart updates!
		Light List & Corrections  (file 2+ Megs) Volume VI (6) Pacific Coast The LL Volume VI is the complete listing of all lights, buoys, day beacons, range's, fog signals, radio beacons, and radar beacons (RACONS) for the Eleventh District.  Detailed information is given on each aid including position, shape, color and characteristics.  A must have for all AV's.
		Coast Pilot 7 California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii (some Mexico, Canada and South Pacific) Just as for aids to navigation, charts are limited in what can be shown by symbols and abbreviations regarding channels, hazards, winds and currents, restricted areas, port facilities, pilotage service, and many other types of information needed by a navigator for safe and efficient navigation and voyage planning.

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