29
May 2010
Trawler has been added as a Vessel Type.
The Supplemental Passenger and Itinerary
forms have now been updated for 2010, which includes the addition of
individual field tips, and new notes field, allowing the user to include
additional information about the passengers and itinerary.
28
May 2010
The Trailer License No. field size was
set too small. This has been corrected.
21
May 2010
The new 2010
version of
the Float Plan is available for immediate download.
The new float plan
offers unprecedented flexibility and ease of use, allowing users of
Adobe Reader version 8 or later to save any data they enter into the
float plan on their computer for later revision or use. Users now only
need to enter information about their vessel one time. Data related to
specific trips can be added or changed as necessary. “The ability to
save data and e-mail a completed float plan to a friend or relative is a
huge convenience for the recreational boater” says Public Affairs Web
Branch Chief Vern Jansky. “It was the most requested feature, and we’re
very pleased to be able to offer it in this update.”
The update also
includes new data fields, additional user defined fields, and new
drop-down lists that show all of the available choices for greater ease
of use. The Vessel Type field has been expanded offering a broader range
of recreational vessels to choose from. The Itinerary section has been
enhanced to improve readability. Also, each field on the plan has an
explanatory “tip” that is displayed when the user hovers over the field,
providing specific guidance on the type of data that should be entered.
In accordance with
the 2010 DHS Appropriations Act, the U.S. Coast Guard terminated the
transmission of all U.S. LORAN-C signals on 08 Feb 2010. Additionally,
the International Cospas-Sarsat System ceased satellite processing of
121.5/243 MHz beacons on 1 February 2009. Although Emergency Locator
Transmitters used by aircraft may still be used, alerts from these
devices or from 121.5/243 MHz EPIRBs will no longer be acted upon unless
detected by an over flying aircraft. The 2010 Float Plan update reflects
these changes with the elimination of LORAN C and EPIRB Class A, B, C,
S, and Inmarsat E options.
16
May 2010
The new 2010
version of
the Float Plan will be available May 21st.
25
Apr 2010
A new version of
the Float Plan is coming in May.
29
Nov 2009
"Air" boats are now included as a hull
type on Float Plan. New "Boat Responsibly" logo and link to USCG
Boating Safety Resource Center on homepage.
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