Free Coast Guard dockside examinations for Commercial and Recreational Vessels

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

The two anchors crossed represent cooperation and strength

Silver and Gold stars represent the Auxiliary and Coast Guard members

Two red vertical bars represent the blood shed on the 11th of September, 2001

The eagle, superimposed upon the red bars,
represents our renewed strength and vigilance to
“never tire, never falter, never fail”.

Waterway Watch is the initial and primary Coast Guard Auxiliary program launched as a component of  Operation Patriot Readiness,
and is a major part of the Coast Guard's maritime security initiative.

Waterway Watch promotes public awareness and involvement in Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
and Maritime Homeland Security (MHLS) activities.

Waterway Watch involves all Auxiliarists, both those performing direct operational missions
and those involved in Recreational Safe Boating operational support activities.

CLICK ON THE GRAPHIC BELOW TO WATCH
A 15 MINUTE VIDEO ON Waterway Watch
Or copy and paste this url
http://www.cgauxed.org/waterway/waterwaywatch.asx
in your Windows Media Player
TIP : Check your settings and set it for Full Screen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

In April of 2004 I passed the test for a Coast Guard Auxiliary Recreational Vessel Inspector.
In March '05 I was certified as a Commercial Vessel Inspector by
the MSO Portland (Marine Safety Officer)
He came down from Portland to
check me out on actual Commercial Vessel Inspections and then certified me.
There are only 4-7 Coast Guard Auxiliary,
in Oregon, that are certified as Commercial Vessel Inspectors.
I am the only one in the mid and southern part of the state.
All the others are in the Portland area.
Limits on Commercial Vessel Inspections are
Up to 79'
Under 100 Gross Tons
Less than 10,000 gallons fuel.
Anything over these must be done by the MSO only.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!

[Fierce Allegiance]

Coastie bump!

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks for the Ping!
Any Coast threads, if you wouldn't mind, please ping me. My husband was in the Coast Guard and would love to read about it too!

[GodBlessUSA]

Doh! Any Coast Guard threads.

[AZamericonnie]

Silver and Gold stars represent the Auxiliary and Coast Guard members

Two red vertical bars represent the blood shed on the 11th of September, 2001

The eagle, superimposed upon the red bars, represents our renewed strength and vigilance to “never tire, never falter, never fail”.

Very interesting information!

[cedarswingman]

Congratulation on your Certification

[BykrBayb]

You have a heck of nice resumé.

[StarCMC]

BTTT

[Vinnie]

I had my 25' sailboat inspected when I lived in Fla.
Proudly displayed the sticker.

The Coast Guard requirements are more stringent than the State's. Most recreational boats fail to pass.

My philosophy for boating is.. if it's important have backups.
Anchors, life jackets, lines, bilge pumps, flares, radios, fuel, etc.

[Orange1998]

Congrats! You are saving lives!

[windchime]

Bump!

[Rubber_Duckie_27]

Great job! The Auxiliary is the real unsung group that helps keep the Coast Guard running. You guys do good stuff!

Love reading Coast Guard stories - my little brother is an active duty Coastie, and probably will be for the next couple of decades. :-)

[Kitty Mittens]

God Bless you, dear Tonk, and All who Serve and Love our America!

[luvie]

Way to go passing that important test. Sounds like you have a pretty big job, taking care of your portion of the inspections!

[luvie]

Way to go passing that important test. Sounds like you have a pretty big job, taking care of your portion of the inspections!

[Lady Jag]

Congratulations, Tonk! But they forgot to ask you two questions:

1.     What does a 100 gross ton ship look like?

2.     Where did the word, "Port" come from?

Thank you.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Congratulations, Tonk! But they forgot to ask you two questions:
1. What does a 100 gross ton ship look like?

2. Where did the word, "Port" come from?

Thank you.

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1) Looks real yucky, hence GROSS

2) Port as in WINE

Any more questions? LOL

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I work on the CG base at least one day a week.

I'm a qualified radio watch stander.

Now a days I update crew training records.

Now I'll go out, instead of crew for Commercial Dockside exams.

Tell your brother I said

Thank You for your service to our country.