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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Publication List Last Updated: February
26, 2008
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 National
Aids to Navigation and Chart Updating Study Guide
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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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2010
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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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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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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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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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2010 APR
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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 below 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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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
AN 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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District
11 Northern Aux Publications
Other
AN Publications