Small Craft Facility Report Check ListBasic Report Information
- Check investigation date for consistency in reporting. Multiple reports investigated on the same day by the same observer should be questioned.
- Check if chart number, edition and date reflect the most recent chart information.
- Check if time and mileage seem reasonable for the items being reported.
- Check if time and mileage appear consistent if multiple reports are investigated the same day or are they duplications.
- Check to make sure the report falls in the proper category.
- Check for correct Adopt-A-Chart designation.
- Read any comments to see if clarification is provided.
Specific Report Information
- Check to see if the facility has been reported on within one year. If so the report should be returned with an appropriate comment.
- Check to see if the facility meets the criteria for the report. IE: Does the facility meet the minimum requirements to be included or should it be ”discontinued”.
- Since the majority of the fields are required information that must be filled check the items for the proper minimum number required and proper formatting.
- Make sure the information included references the most current edition.
- It is suggested that any position data be checked on the appropriate chart to insure no typographic or transposition errors have occurred.
- Make sure a business card or letterhead has been included as a support item.
Supporting Information
Check to make sure the chart image is from the latest edition published.
The chart image shall include the following minimum information:
- Support item designation. IE: “Support Item A”.
- Chart number or designation.
- Current edition and date.
- Current chart date properly indicated. This should match the format in the report data.
- Report ID number.
Check to chart and items for proper labeling. Items being reported should have an arrow pointing to it along with an item number. It is suggested in the manual that the items be circled with a contrasting color.Other supporting information shall include the following minimum information:
- Support item designation. IE: “Support Item B”.
- Report ID number.
Support items should be checked to see that the numbered items match the numbers indicated on the chart section. For example, does support item B-1 support item A-1 as shown on the chart? This concept should be followed on all other supporting information.Return |
