Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 7310.1J
STANDARD RATES FOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF DAMAGED AIDS TO
NAVIGATION
Rate Application
There are two possible components that may apply when computing a charge for repair or replacement of
a damaged or destroyed aid. These components are discussed below, however, they do not include vessel,
boat or vehicle time which must be determined separately based upon this instruction. Additional policy
on charges for aids to navigation work is contained in 33 CFR Part 74.
Replacement Costs
For the replacement of buoys, chains and the related transportation cost, see Commandant (CG-43)
Units which do not have access to the internet can obtain hard copies of these rates from Commandant
(CG-832), specifically the Strategic Cost Team.
Use actual costs for sinkers, lighting and power equipment. Include costs to install equipment on the
buoy (retro, wiring, etc.).
Replacement cost for structures should be actual cost of materials. If replacement is accomplished using
a contractor, charges should include contract cost, contract management cost (including inspection) and
actual cost of government furnished equipment.
Charges shall include the cost of temporary floating aids until the damaged aid is replaced.
Replacement costs shall also include government labor and shall be computed using the personnel rates
contained in this Instruction.
Temporary Aids
Charges for temporary aids shall include actual cost for retrofit and signal equipment needed to place the
aid in the water. After retrieval of the temporary aid, include cost (either ISC or unit) to place buoy in
ready for issue condition.
Monthly servicing costs vary throughout the Coast Guard and shall be computed locally at the District
level by prorating costs based upon the following categories and time periods. For example, the monthly
servicing cost for a steel buoy would be computed by dividing the six year overhaul cost by seventy-two.
A 6 year overhaul cost for steel buoys
A 6 year life for lighting and power equipment
A 2 year life for moorings
A 20 year life for steel buoys with the exception of 4th and 6th class
A 2 year life for 4th and 6th class buoys
A 8 year life for foam buoys
A 6 year life for plastic buoys
For the purposes of applying these computed rates, a month is considered to be 16 or more days of use.
Labor for buoy servicing at support facilities shall be computed using the personnel rates contained in this
instruction.
Questions concerning computing charges for damaged aids shall be referred to Commandant (G-PWM3).
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