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Container Inspection Training and Assistance Team CITAT | |||||
In 1994, the Coast Guard initiated the Container Inspection Program to inspect and regulate maritime shipments of containerized hazardous materials. In order to set a uniform standard of inspection practices and train new inspectors, the Container Inspection Training and Assistance Team (CITAT) was formed. The Coast Guard co-located this new training unit with the Department of Transportations Safety Institute at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This provided a central location for experts and instructors in all modes of hazardous materials transportation to work together and share information. In 2001, the Coast Guard recognized the need to supplement the in-house Explosive Handling Supervisor course being taught at TRACEN Yorktown. CITAT developed a road show course that can be brought to units that oversee explosive load outs. Today, CITAT provides Coast Guard Sectors and port partners with a multitude of services including: Container Inspection training, Explosive Load Out training, MASFO (Multi-Agency Strike Force Operations) support, Industry Outreach and Education seminars, Inspection supplies (forms and seals, Hazmat transportation advice and assistance and DOD movement inspection support. |
Private Aids to Navigation Program
- Inspection programs for their subordinate commands. A specific, on-site examination of any facility or activity will be conducted by a trained physical security specialist (MOS 5814) to identify security weaknesses and recommend corrective measures. For additional information see MCO 5530.14 (Series). (2) Coast Guard: Physical security.
- This program shall in no manner be construed as permission to infringe upon the Coast Guard Vessel Inspection Program. Credit for a Vessel Facility inspection is received by the VE when the Vessel or PWC Facility Inspection and Offer for Use form (ANSC 7003 or 7008) is posted and when the Inspection is reported on the Activity Report, ANSC 7038.
- Inspection, pollution investigation, harbor safety patrols, pollution response, facilities inspection and life raft inspection. The Auxiliary marine safety PQS system reflects these important roles of Auxiliary personnel, and this is a major area where the Auxiliary can act as a force multiplier in augmenting Coast Guard.
(Click on this link to access the PATON system. However, you will need an access code to use the system.)
The Navigation System (NS) Private Aid to Navigation program (PATON) encourages the scheduled verification of every Private Aid to Navigation by AV qualified Auxiliarists during time periods when these aids are established, and the submission of professionally-prepared accurate on-line verification reports to the Coast Guard.
Guidelines for the Private Aid - PATON Verification program.
The emphasis of the AV program is on prevention, accuracy, credibility, professionalism and service to the Coast Guard.As NS District Staff Officers, our focus is directed toward building the recognition of each Auxiliary AV-Aid Verifier as a highly competent observer and reporter in the eyes of the Coast Guard. District specific guidelines and a National AV/PQS for qualifying as an Aid Verifier have been established on the First Northern NS Web Site. These guidelines include the taking and reporting of fixes and depths, the pre-underway and on-scene evaluation of the electronic equipment being used, high quality on-scene observations, and professional on-line verification report preparation. Fixes are taken with GPS sets using WAAS; depths are corrected to the charted vertical datum; physical measurements, photographs, and the validation of observations to the Light List, the Coast Pilot and the applicable NOAA Nautical Chart are included in the prescribed PATON verification process.
NS-PN01A PATON PROGRAM HAND OUT (PART1) - View or download this document. Use this handout to promote the PATON - Private Aid to Navigation program with your members. Be sure that every new member receives a copy of this document.
NS-PN01B PATON PROGRAM HAND OUT (PART2) - View or download this document. Use this handout to promote the PATON - Private Aid to Navigation program with your members. Be sure that every new member receives a copy of this document.
NS-PN02 33CFR-CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS - View and read this excerpt from the Code of Federal Regulations that is full of information about the various classes of Private Aids to Navigation and the rules governing private aids. Every AV – Aid Verifier needs to be very familiar with the information in this document.
NS-PN03 FIRST DISTRICT AID VERIFIER QUALIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM - Go to go to the Aid Verifier AV web page where you will find the AV Qualification Check Off Guides for the District specific AV tasks and the Nationally-prescribed AV/PQS tasks.
NS-AN04 7054 AID TO NAVIGATION REPORT- EXCEL form. Keep copies in your NAV Kit for use when documenting non-permitted Private Aids to Navigation. First Northern AVs are specifically required to use the Web-based PATON System for reporting verifications and discrepancies for permitted PATONS.
NS-PN05 PRIVATE AID TO NAVIGATION TRAINING- This presentation that depicts the various discrepancies that are commonly observed on Private Aids to Navigation. Use it as an annual review in PATON Workshops and for Aid Verifier training.
NS-PN06 WEB-BASED PATON SYSTEM TRAINING GUIDE- This guide provides the latest screen-by-screen information on the operation of the Web-Based PATON Systemused in First Northern. It takes you through the initial registering process to the verification of the private aid and the report to the ANT Chief. This training tool deals with the on-line system that is accessed with your home personal computer. You will need an access code to use this system and you must be AV Qualified to perform verifications on private aids. AVCs are encouraged to work with a current and qualified AV. These AVs will show you how to perform the on-line PATONs tasks. However, be sure to not SUBMIT any reports.
NS-PN07 NON-PERMITTED PATON REPORT- Use this form to report multiple non-permitted private aids. Note that without the owner’s name and a means to contact the owner, the Coast Guard is at a loss to contact anyone to submit a permit application for the aid.