FIELD ACTIVITIES
Nautical Chart CorrectionsObserving and reporting differences between charted information and that which is currently observable.Small Craft Facilities
Observing and reporting the characteristics of marinas, boat yards, and other marine facilities that service small nautical craft.Coast Pilot Revisions
Examining those sections of the Coast Pilot covering your area and determine where changes should be made to reflect current reality.Range Line Surveys
Similar to Depth Survery except measurements are position readings taken along tracks identified by Range Markers.Depth Surveys
Measuring position, depth, at various positions in the areas of interest.Tidal Current Surveys
USPS members conduct tidal current measuements in NOS designated areas, using NOS supplied equipment under NOS supervision.Aids to Navigation Inspections
This involves cruising around your favorite areas and observing the buoys and other markers. Items to check are: proper functioning of light and sound characteristics, ledgibility of identifying marks and that the ATONs are in proper position.Field Guide and Summary sheets
A series of "Field Guide and Summary" sheets is available. These are intended to be printed back-to-back, laminated or put in page protectors and kept on your boat or other convenient place. When used on line, they contain live links to reference data and report forms. NAUTICAL CHARTS SMALL CRAFT FACILITIES U. S. COAST PILOTS and RANGE LINE SURVEYS ADOPT A CHART
