Thank you for your service. We purchased a new boat mid summer. We took the course offered on safety for a refreseher. We were
checked out by the CG within days after the course. It is
a comfort to know we have the CG out there checking for safety. They are also checking for boats moving on the Chesapeake around Baltimore and the bridges. We thanked them for their service. He said that people did not thank them too often.
I met with the MSO Portland (Marine Safety Officer)
yesterday and did 1 inspection in Port Orford
and then 1 in Charleston.
As a result he is qualifying me as a
Commercial Vessel Inspector.
(I passed the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Recreational Vessel Inspector test in Apr 2004)
According to the MSO there are a 4-6
Coast Guard Auxiliary members
in the Portland area,
that are currently certified
to do Commercial Vessel Inspections also.
The nearest is in Tillamook.
So I'm the only one south of Tillamook
I'll be working with the BM1 on base
and with the MSO when he's down here.
I'll be able to "solo" if neiter one is available
and it's a "must do" inspection for
a boat who is taking an observer out.
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.
Not even the crew at Station Coos Bay can do these.