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Research VesselSavannah

Cruise ManualVersion 2.5

22 October 2013

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

10 Ocean Science CircleSavannah, Georgia 31411


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SKIDAWAY INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY

R/V SAVANNAH

CRUISE PLANNING MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I: SHIP AND SHIP'S EQUIPMENT

General Vessel Specifications .......................................................................................... 4

Propulsion ......................................................................................................................... 4

Range, Speed and Endurance .......................................................................................... 4

Electrical Service .............................................................................................................. 4

Seawater ............................................................................................................................ 5

Fresh Potable Water ........................................................................................................ 5Compressed Air ................................................................................................................ 5

Crane ............................................................................................................................... 6

A-Frame ........................................................................................................................... 6

J-Frame ........................................................................................................................... 6

CTD Winch #1 and #2 ..................................................................................................... 6

Trawl Winch ................................................................................................................... 7

Work Boat ........................................................................................................................ 7

Navigation ........................................................................................................................ 7

Communication Equipment ............................................................................................. 7

General Capacities ........................................................................................................... 8

Scientific Lab Space ........................................................................................................ 8Berthing ............................................................................................................................ 9

SECTION II: SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT

Shipboard Data Acquisition System ............................................................................... 10Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth Profiler .......................................................... 10

ADCP ............................................................................................................................... 11

Shipboard Computers .................................................................................................... 11Shared-Use Inventory...................................................................................................... 11

SECTION III: PRE-CRUISE PLANNING

Contacts and Shipping Address ..................................................................................... 13

Scheduling / Daily Rate ................................................................................................... 13

Cruise Plan ...................................................................................................................... 14

Special Operations ........................................................................................................... 14

Foreign Operations .................................................................................................. 14

Radioisotope Work .................................................................................................. 15


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Explosives ................................................................................................................. 15

Hazardous Materials ............................................................................................... 15

Diving Operations .................................................................................................... 15

Reporting of Surface & Subsurface Obstacles ....................................................... 16

Compressed Gas Cylinders ..................................................................................... 16

Personnel.......................................................................................................................... 16Clearance Forms ............................................................................................................. 16

Medical Information ....................................................................................................... 16

Scientific Berthing ........................................................................................................... 17

Loading ............................................................................................................................ 17

Insurance ......................................................................................................................... 18

SECTION IV: DURING THE CRUISE

Responsibilities, Authorities and Interactions ................................................................ 19

Captain ..................................................................................................................... 19

Chief Scientist .......................................................................................................... 19Marine Technician ................................................................................................... 19

Prohibited Items .............................................................................................................. 20

Smoking Policy ................................................................................................................ 21

Reporting of Injuries or Illness ....................................................................................... 21

Arrivals and Departures ................................................................................................. 21

Messing Facilities ............................................................................................................. 21

Refuse Disposal ................................................................................................................ 22

Sanitary System ............................................................................................................... 22

Shipboard Clothing and Personal Items ......................................................................... 22

Potable Water .................................................................................................................. 22

Emergency Drills ............................................................................................................. 22

Safety................................................................................................................................ 23

RVOC Safety Manual ............................................................................................. 23

Work Vests, Safety Harnesses, Hard Hats ............................................................. 23

Doors, Hatches, Wire Ropes ................................................................................... 23

Restricted Areas ...................................................................................................... 23

Communications ............................................................................................................. 24

SECTION V: POST CRUISE OBLIGATIONS

Shipboard Clean-Up ........................................................................................................ 25

Off-Loading ..................................................................................................................... 25

Post Cruise Reporting ..................................................................................................... 25

UNOLS Research Vessel Cruise Assessment .......................................................... 25

UNOLS Cruise Report/Ship Utilization Data Form ............................................... 26

Preliminary Cruise Report (U.S. State Department) ............................................. 26


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APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................

Appendix 1: UNOLS Ship Time Request System (STRS)

Appendix 2: Pre-Cruise Form

Appendix 3: Medical Questionnaire (Optional)

Appendix 4: SkIO Release and Waiver of Liability Form

Appendix 5: R/V SavannahDeck Layouts

Appendix 6: SkIO Diving Policy

Appendix 7: SkIO Policy on Radioisotopes Onboard SkIO Vessels

Appendix 8: Radiation Van Layout

Appendix 9: R/V SavannahCommunications Policy

Appendix 10: UNOLS Research Vessel Post Cruise Assessment by Chief Scientist


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SECTION I: SHIP AND SHIP'S EQUIPMENT

General Vessel Specifications

Ship name: R/VSavannah

Owner: Board of Regents of the University Systems of GeorgiaOperator: Skidaway Institute of OceanographyYear built: 2001Builder/location: Washburn & Doughty, East Boothbay, MaineHull Number: 72Length overall: 91.6 feetLength in water: 82 feetBeam: 27 feetNavigational draft: 8.5 feetFull Load displacement: 329 long tonsLightship displacement: 224 long tons

International Gross Tons: 265 tonsOperated as: Oceanographic Research VesselClass: ABS Load Line OnlyUSCG Inspected: NOUSCG Documentation: YESMMSI: 366819770

Propulsion

Main Engines: Twin 450 BHP Caterpillar 3406 E Diesel EnginesBow Thruster: 65 HP 16American Bow Thruster D08 - DCV at 2200 psi

Range, Speed, and Endurance

Cruise Speed: 9.0 kts.Max Speed: 10.0 kts.Range at Cruise Speed: 2160 n.m.Endurance: 26 Days (limited by fuel @ 400gal/day)

Electrical Service

The R/V Savannahis equipped with two 90 kW - 208 V - 3 PH - 60 HZ output diesel-drivenCummings/ONAN model MCGDB Standard Profile - 1800 RPM ship service generators.Uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) are available for scientific use in both the dry and wet labs.Please note that not all receptacles are UPS protected. Ship users are expected to discuss UPSpower needs with the Marine Technician or Engineer if UPS power needs will exceed 20A. Onthe back deck, there are three 30A 3P and one 60A 3P power sources for science equipment inaddition multiple 20A 1P receptacles. The ship has various deck power supply circuits forscience equipment. If total power requirements will exceed this level the Chief Engineer orMarine Superintendent should be consulted well in advance of the cruise.


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Seawater

Two clean seawater supply outlets (3/4) are located on the starboard aft deck area near the J-Frame. This water is provided by one of two 25 gpm pumps at 30 psi from an intake 2.3m below

the water line. Seawater can also be collected at specified depths using 8 L Niskin water bottlesattached the ships CTD (see more on CTD below). If larger amounts of raw seawater arerequired, the Chief Engineer should be consulted well in advance of the cruise.

Fresh Potable Water

The ship holds 4,282 gallons of fresh water and is capable of producing 900 gallons of potablewater per day via a reverse osmosis water maker. For science needs, a fresh water sink is locatedin both the dry and wet labs. In addition, a fresh water wash down hose is located on the fantail.

Compressed Air

Compressed air is available on the aft deck from one of two compressors.

Sears Craftsman 7 hpPower: 240/60/1 Single Phase - 20 AmpsCapacity: 80 Gallons, 175 psi (Max)

Quincy - Model 201 1 hpPower: 220/60/1 Single PhaseCapacity: 30 Gallons

If further compressed air applications are needed please contact the Chief Engineer inadvance of the cruise.

Crane

The ship is equipped with a Palfinger Marine type PK 23500 ME S2.5S marine grade crane usedto primarily load/unload the vessel at the dock, re-position deck gear, and launch the RHIB whileat sea. The crane is driven by a Hawboldt Industries Hydraulic Power Unit.

Specifications:Installed R/V Savannah: 06/10/08Load Capacity: 5600kg (12,346 lbs.) max, 960kg (2116 lbs.) at full extensionMax. outreach: 16.7 mSlewing angle: 400 degreesWinch: Argani VerricelliType: S 2.5/RCode: 9015368Nominal line pull: 22 kn.Weight: 2500 kg.


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Wire rope: 12 mmLength: 49 mCapacity: 4610 lbs. 3rdwrapLine speed: 36 m/min. @ 3rdwrap

A-Frame

Stern mounted with 12 reachat 5000 lbsDesign capacity - 40,000 lbsSafe Working Load: 5,000 lbsVertical Clearance: 143Horizontal Clearance: 137Reach: 12out - 76 inward

J-Frame

Starboard Side mount with 92 reach/2000 lbsDesign Capacity - 22,500 lbsSafe Working Load: 2,000 lbsVertical Clearance: 120Horizontal Clearance: 50 at Bulwark OpeningReach: 92 out

CTD Winch #1

Markey - Type COM-7-H-1 Compact CTD WinchDrum Capacity: 1500 m of 0.322 diameter cableWire Loaded: 385 m Vectran braid line to 930 m of 0.322conducting cable (27 Oct 09)Deck Lift Capacity: 1950 lbsLine Pull - 3729 lbsSpeed - 124 ft/MinWinch Weight (without cable) - 1100 lbs

CTD Winch #2

Markey - Type COM-7-H-1 Compact CTD WinchDrum Capacity: 1500 m of 0.322 diameter cableWire Loaded: 656 m of 0.322conducting cable (14 Feb 13)Deck Lift Capacity: 1950 lbsLine Pull - 3729 lbsSpeed - 124 ft/MinWinch Weight (without cable) - 1100 lbs

Trawl Winch

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Max Line Pull: 10,000 lbs @ 75 ft/min on the third layerRated drum capacity: 3,218 of 1/2 diameter 6 X 19 wire ropeLine Loaded: 420 m of 6 X 25 wire rope (28 March 12)Winch Weight: 4000 lbs

Work Boat

A 13 AvonRHIB (rigid hull inflatable boat) with a Honda 4-stroke 40 hp outboard motor iscarried at all times and is the designated work and rescue boat. The boat has a capacity of 1200lbs or 6 persons.

Navigation

The ship utilizes the following electronic navigation equipment:

Hemisphere - R131 Marine\GIS\Survey DGPS

Furuno DGPS Navigator - Model GP-90 Furuno DGPS Navigator - Model GP-36

Furuno 15 Multi-color High-performance Shipboard Radar/ARPA, Model FR-1525 Mark-3, X-band 25 KW

Furuno Marine Radar/ARPA Model- 2127-BB 25 KW

Raytheon Autopilot PT-50

Yokogawa CMZ700B Gyrocompass - Model MKM022

Furuno GPS CompassModel SC50

Furuno Color Video SounderModel FCV-1150, 3 KW transducer 38/200kHz

Furuno Color Video Sounder - Model FCV-292 - 50/200 kHz

Furuno Color Video SounderModel FCV-585 (located in dry lab) - 50/200 kHz

Furuno UAIS Transponder - Model FA100 Nobeltec Odyssey Navigation softwareversion 2.2

Nobeltec Visual Navigation Software - version 9.0 ED

Communication Equipment

SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband (FBB)provides voice, data, and email servicesship users using the Inmarsat BGAN system. Usage polices for the FBB systemare provide in Appendix 9 of this manual.

Inmarsat Fleet 55 Satellite Communications- provides voice services

ICOM VHF Marine Radio - IC-M304

Furuno VHF Radiotelephone Model FM-8500

Furuno Navtex NX-300 Receiver

Raytheon 430 Loudhailer

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Diesel fuel 10,496 gallonsFreshwater 4,283 gallonsWastewater 500 gallonsBallast 21,508 gallons

Scientific Lab Space

A dry and wet lab is available for scientific experiments, bench space, storage, etc. On request, aradioisotope van can be placed on the main deck. Below are specifications for each area.

Dry Laboratory- 308 sq. ft.

Located on the shipsport sideServes as ship's dedicated instrumentation room and repair spaceShipsScientific Computer System (SCS) is located in the forward sectionLaboratory shelving and bench space available

Bench plotting table for scientific useAir conditioned and heated120V UPS receptacles, in addition to unprotected power suppliesFume hoodFresh water sink

Wet Laboratory158 sq. ft.

Located on the ships starboard sideShips flow thru thermosalinograph (SBE 21) located in the aft sectionLaboratory shelving and bench space availableMini-freezer 5.0cf (33.5x21.75x24.5)Mini-refrigerator 7.0cf (34x24x24)120V UPS receptacles, in addition to unprotected power suppliesFresh water sinkClean (uncontaminated) seawater supply available

Radioisotope Van

A UNOLS 10aluminum radioisotope van (Appendix 8) is available from the East CoastVan Pool upon request. For NSF funded cruises, the van is provided at no additional costand it is recommended you request this van at the time your grant is awarded to insureavailability. If you are an non-NSF user, the van will cost $100/day and must berequested well in advance of the cruise.

Intended primarily for radioisotope work, but may be used for other activitiesAir conditioned and heatedBeckman 6500 scintillation counterFume hood, sink, hot and cold fresh water, 120 V power supplyRefrigerator and freezer (may not be used for radioactive materials)


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Personnel door on one end, double doors on otherMeets current RVOC safety standards

Berthing

The R/V Savannahcan berth up to 16 scientists. Berthing is further discussed inSection III ofthis manual and a berthing diagram is included in theAppendices.
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SECTION II: SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT

Shipboard Data Acquisition System

The R/V Savannahcollects and displays atmospheric, sea surface, and navigational data using

the NOAA developed Shipboard Computer System (SCS Version 4.2.3) software. These dataare saved to individual sensor files every 6 seconds. Custom events can be created to capturetime specific data records. The ships Marine Technician will build an event at the request of theChief Scientist. Real-time data displays can be found on monitors located in the dry and wetlabs.

Parameters routinely logged at 6 second intervals throughout the cruise include:

1. Date/time (GMT)2. Ship latitude3. Ship longitude

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Ship speed over ground5. Ship course over ground6. Gyro heading7. True Depth8. True wind speed and direction from both port and starboard wind monitors9. Air temperature10.Barometric pressure11.Relative humidity12.Sea surface temperature, conductivity, salinity, and fluoroescence

Following each cruise SCS data is saved to disk and distributed to the Chief Scientist.

Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth Profiler (CTD)

A CTD profiler consisting of a water carousel (SBE 32) and datalogger (SBE 25) is available forvertical water column profiles and to collect water samples at discrete depths up to 600 meters.Water samples can be collected from 8L Niskin water bottles (n=10) in real-time using the deckbox.

The standard carousel sensor configuration follows:1. Pressure2. Temperature

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ADCP

Current direction and magnitude are collected and logged to file using T-RDIs 300 kHzworkhorse acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) mounted in the ships well (2.5 m below thewater line). A T-RDI 1200 kHz ADCP is also available for shallow water needs and can be

mounted in the ships well or over the side on a pole mount (fixed 1 m below the waterline).Requests for the 1200 kHz unit must be made well in advance. Raw ADCP data is provided ondisk following each cruise.

Shipboard Computers

A computer rack in the dry lab contains three servers that run the SCS, ADCP, and CTDsoftware packages. All of these computers are managed by the Marine Technician. Permissionto use these computers must be given by the Marine Technician prior to use.

Shared-Use Inventory

Below is a list of the shared-use equipment that maybe provided to any ship user per request. Allshared use equipment is made available at no extra charge. Prior to your cruise, the chiefscientist is responsible for completing the Ship Request Form found on our webpage, whichincludes our inventory of shared use and onboard scientific equipment and instrumentation. Thisform should be submitted as far in advance of the cruise as possible to insure availability, asscheduling is on a "first-come, first-served" basis.

Sediment Samplers

Single-Spade tube-corer - 30 cm x 7 cm cylindrical core, includes 5 core tubes

Ocean Instruments Multi-core (MC-400)Sample Tubes 10 x 60 (cm)

USNEL single spade box corer20 x 30 x 60 (cm) sampling area

Petite Ponar grab 15.2 x 15.2 (cm) sampling area

Van Veen Benthic grabtwo jaw hinged pivot grab for soft sediments, 36 x 28 (cm)sample area (0.1 m^2)

Shipek Bottom Sampler heavy robust bottom sampler for strong currents andirregular topography, 20 x 20 (cm) sample area (0.04 m^2)

Standard Ponar Grabtwo jaw hinged pivot grab, 23 x 23 (cm) sample area (0.05m^2)

Bottom Lander Frame and Floatation - used for in situ benthic flux experiments

Nets

Otter trawl8.2 m head rope, 1.5 inch mesh STR

Otter trawl - 3 m head rope, 1.25 inch mesh STR

Simple Bongo Net150 um mesh with 50 cm diameter mouth

Paired Bongo Net50 cm dia., 280 um mesh (n=2) and 950 um mesh (n=1)

Neuston Net1 x 2 x 5 (m), 950 um mesh

Tucker Trawl - 1 x 4 (m) opening, two nets both 280 um mesh


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Sensors

Transmissometer (25 cm and 10 cm pathlengths)used on CTD profiler

In Situ Ultraviolet Spectrophotometer (ISUS) - Optical Nitrate Sensor

Acoustics

Edgetech 4600 bathymetry and side scan sonar system

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SECTION III: PRE-CRUISE PLANNING

The designated Chief Scientist is responsible for coordinating, planning, and reporting for his/hercruise. After a preliminary ship's schedule for the R/VSavannahhas been prepared (typically inSeptember for the following year) a Cruise Planning Form will be sent to the Chief Scientist.

This form needs to be returned to the Marine Superintendent for distribution to the R/VSavannahcrew and Marine Technician well in advance of the cruise.

Contacts

Marine Superintendent

Michael [email protected]

Captain

Raymond [email protected]

Marine Science Technician

John [email protected]

Shipping Address

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography10 Ocean Science CircleSavannah, GA 31411Attn: R/V Savannah

Scheduling / Daily Rate

To schedule the R/VSavannahvisit the NSF/UNOLS website (http://www.unols.org/index.html)and follow the link to the Ship Time Request and Scheduling System (STRS). Generally, shiptime requests should be submitted by February 1 for a research project planned for the followingcalendar year. Scheduling is submitted by the Marine Superintendent at the annual NSF/UNOLS

Ship Scheduling meeting in September. Daily rates for the ship and marine technician supportare negotiated each year with NSF and provide for a standard crew of four, marine technician,food, fuel, and accommodations for up to 16 science personnel. Scientific equipment listed inthis manual is also included. For cruises requiring 24-hour science operations involving deckwork, fill-in crew will be brought onboard at additional cost to the daily rate. Theserequirements should be discussed well in advance with the Captain and Marine Superintendent.The same rate is charged to all users (some additional charges may be incurred by non-NSFfunded users in unusual circumstances).
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Cruise Plan

A pre-cruise form must be completed and received (Appendix 2,available electronically) aminimum of 15 days in advance of the cruise. This form is the key document used to assure the

ship's equipment and personnel are available and ready for your cruise. In addition to the form,we recommend communicating via email or verbally with the ships Captain or Marine Techprior to the cruise. When filling out the pre-cruise form or when developing a cruise plan pleaseconsider the following:

The "Purpose" section of the pre-cruise from may be provided to the local media orother members of the press in response to inquiries as to R/VSavannah'soperations.A short, non-technical description is best understood by the general public.

A detailed "Itinerary" complete with station positions and estimated times of arrivaland departure is very useful even if it must be modified during the course of thecruise because of weather, scientific findings, or other unanticipated events. Keep in

mind the ships cruising speed is 9 knots. In our experience there is a high correlationbetween detailed planning and successful operations. The Equipment Requiredsection should include both ship's equipment (winches,

cranes, capstan, etc. -- detailed inSection I of this manual), standard scientificequipment, and "Shared-Use Equipment" (scientific equipment -- detailed inSectionII of this manual) needed for the cruise.

The designated "Scientist in Charge" will have all the responsibilities defined as thoseof the "Chief Scientist" in this manual.

"User Supplied Equipment" must include the actual weights of any heavy objectssuch as vans or user supplied winches. The weights are critical in determining thetrim and stability of the ship as well as the ability of the ship's equipment to handlethem. Any supplied over board handling gear such as winches, blocks, etc needs toinclude a maximum capability document (MCD) as specified in Appendix B of theUNOLS Research Vessel Safety Standards (ninth edition, 2009).

"Other Bulky Heavy Items" should include items such as large objects to be towed(side scan sonar, camera sled, etc.) or deployed (buoys, instruments). Weights, asabove, are critical. Heavy objects to be moved at sea should be securely assembledand equipped with adequate lifting points as well as points for attaching tag lines tokeep the weight from swinging when lifted. Stacks of railroad wheels should havethree sections of round stock welded vertically holding the individual wheel in placeand pear links or pad eyes welded on for tag lines.

Special Operations

The operations identified below should be identified in the Ship Time Request Form and Pre-Cruise Form and should be coordinated well in advance.

Foreign Operations
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Clearances: Any operations in the exclusive economic zones (generally within 200 nm ofa foreign coast) or requiring port calls outside of the United States will requireclearances. Depending on the country, these clearances must be obtained many months (6months is common) in advance through the U.S. State Department. Chief Scientistsshould refer to the applicable U.S. Department of StateResearch Application Tracking

System (RATS)for additional information.

Customs and Immigration: Foreign port calls will require all scientists embarked, meetingor leaving the ship to go through Customs and Immigration. Individuals are responsiblefor meeting U.S. and foreign nation customs, immigration and immunization regulations.SkIO Ship Operations will not make arrangements for members of the science party orscientific equipment being shipped into or out of a foreign country.

Foreign Agents: R/V Savannahwill, in general, have an agent in a foreign port whichmay be used, at their expense, by members of the scientific party. The name of the agentand additional details will be available from the Marine Superintendent.

Radioisotope Work

Any cruise requiring the use of radioisotopes must be coordinated with the MarineSuperintendent well in advance. This work requires approval and monitoring by theSkIO Radiation Safety Officer. Radioisotope work is confined to either the ship's isotopelaboratory van or vans supplied by the science party. The Chief Scientist is responsiblefor the safe use and transport and clean-up of all radioactive material including wastegenerated onto and off the ship. In no case may radioactive waste be left on the ship.Radioisotope swab tests must be conducted before and after the cruise, with writtenreports submitted to the marine technician (see Radioisotope policy in appendix 7).

Explosives

The transport, loading and use of explosives is strictly regulated by the U.S. Coast Guard.Any use of explosives must be coordinated well in advance with the MarineSuperintendent.

Hazardous Materials

Programs using hazardous materials shall be coordinated well in advance with the MarineSuperintendent. The Chief Scientist is responsible for the safe use, storage and disposalof all hazardous materials brought on the R/VSavannah. The Chief Scientist shall assurethat Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials are brought onboard and madeavailable to the ship's Captain. The Chief Scientist will also assure that adequatecontainment materials, neutralizing agents, etc., are available on the ship to deal withspills or other accidents. In general, hazardous materials (e.g., formalin) are not to beused in the ship's laboratories and must be confined to laboratory vans or open decks.

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Diving operations from R/VSavannahare subject to the NAUI , AAUS & SkIO DivePolicy (Appendix 6) and the UNOLS Research Vessel Safety Standards. Projects withdive operations should contact the Marine Superintendent & SkIO Dive Officer well inadvance of the cruise.

Reporting of Surface and Subsurface Obstacles

Surface and subsurface moorings and bottom mounted instrument packages can presenthazards to navigation to surface vessels or submarines and can damage, or be damagedby, fishing vessels. The Principal Investigator/Chief Scientist is responsible for obtainingany necessary permits from appropriate regulatory bodies (e.g., USCG and USA-COE fordesignated navigation channels, traffic schemes, etc.; NOAA Sanctuary Managers fordesignated marine sanctuaries, etc.) and for reporting the establishment anddisestablishment on any surface or subsurface obstacles. Information on designated areasis available from the latest nautical charts for the operating area, the Coast Pilot or Sailing

Directions for the area and the UNOLS web site (www.unols.org). The Ship OperationsOffice can provide assistance and the R/VSavannahcan send messages regardingdeployment or recovery but the responsibility remains with the PI/Chief Scientist.

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Compressed gas cylinders must be secured at all times on board R/V Savannah. Portableracks are available for a limited number of bottles. Projects using a large number ofbottles should provide racks or pallets. Bottles not in use are to be stowed upright withthe caps in place. Flammable gasses must be stowed on the weather decks.

Personnel

All cruise personnel who are not explicitly members of the ship's crew or an assigned SkIOMarine Technician are considered to be members of the scientific party and, as such, under thedirection of the Chief Scientist. The Chief Scientist has the authority to determine the makeup ofthe science party and the responsibility to assure compliance with institution policy. Clearanceforms and medical information will be required of all scientific party members.

Clearance Forms

A SKIO Liability Waiver form(Appendix 4) will be required for each scientist. Note that aportion applies only to foreign cruises. This form will normally be e-mailed to the ChiefScientist for forwarding and completion by all members of the science party. The completedform can be e-mailed back to Ship Operations and a printed copy will be available on the ship forsignature. This procedure saves time and confusion during loading of the ship.

Medical Information
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substantial. SkIO will charge the appropriate Chief Scientist for costs incurred on behalf of, anddirectly related to, the science programs. Such services may include:

1. Expenses of required foreign observers2. Air fares for unexpected travel

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Taxi fares4. Rental cars5. Debarkation fees in foreign ports6. Shipping and handling charges for science equipment7. Commercial crane or forklift service8. Stevedores9. Purchase of supplies (gases, chemicals, etc.)10.Satellite communication charges11.Medical expenses12.Services for repair of science equipment

The Chief Scientist has financial responsibility for these costs and is advised to assure thatprovisions are made to properly assign charges to the projects participating on a cruise. It isrecommended that the Chief Scientist notify co-PIs of anticipated financial obligations well inadvance of the cruise.

The Chief Scientist is responsible for establishing a purchase order with SkIO Ship

Operations in advance of the cruise to provide a mechanism for charging these services.

This purchase order must be established prior to the Chief Scientist being authorized to use

the agents services.

Please be aware that bills from agents may arrive several months after the last port call and thatSkIOs billing will follow the agentsbilling. SkIO does not charge any administrative fee forthis service.

The Captain will provide the agent with a list of authorized signatories (e.g. the Captain, MarineTechnician, Chief Engineer, Chief Scientist (note the requirement above for a purchase order),and other scientists if designated by the Chief Scientist. The agent will be instructed that SkIOwill not pay for any charges made by the ship or science party without a signed authorization.This form must be signed by an authorized ship's officer and the scientist generating the request.SkIO will bill the Chief Scientist for services to the science party when the agent's invoice isreceived, translated if necessary, and reconciled. This has occasionally taken six or more monthsafter completion of foreign research cruises.

Insurance

Insurance coverage is only provided for equipment owned by SkIO and personnel employed bySkIO. Please check with your home institution on their policy regarding insuring equipment andpersonnel while in use at sea.


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SECTION IV: DURING THE CRUISE

The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography operates the R/VSavannahto support scientistsconducting oceanographic research and education. A clear understanding of the roles of theCaptain and Chief Scientist, and good communication between them, is required to assure both

the safety and success of any cruise.

Responsibilities, Authorities and Interactions

Captain

The Captain of a vessel, by law and long-standing tradition, has the full and finalresponsibility for the ship and all people onboard. In association with this responsibilityhe has full authority over all operation and personnel, both crew and scientific party. Ifcircumstances require alterations of the scientific operations for safety or legal reasons,the Captain shall inform the Chief Scientist and work to resolve the problems at hand.

Disagreements between the Captain and the Chief Scientist which cannot be resolvedonboard shall be expeditiously referred to the Marine Superintendent. However, in alldecisions regarding safety or legal matters, the Captain's authority is absolute.

Chief Scientist

One member of the scientific party is designated as the Chief Scientist. This designationis required to provide a clean line of communication between the operating crew and thescientific party. This individual is responsible for all scientific projects of all scientistsconducted on their cruise including the scheduling of the work. In addition, the ChiefScientist is responsible for supervising the scientific party in matters of organization,

administration, safety, and compliance with shipboard regulations and legal requirements(e.g., occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, etc.).

The Chief Scientist should consult frequently with the Captain and Marine Technicianregarding the operational details and progress of the cruise. The Chief Scientist has theauthority to modify the scope and order of work, cruise track, etc., within the generalscope of the cruise plan. Deviations from the cruise plan are to be discussed with theCaptain before implementation. The Marine Superintendent shall be notifiedimmediately of any major deviation in program accomplishment, operating area, orschedule.

Marine Technician

Under policies established by funding agencies, one Marine Technician is requiredonboard the R/V Savannahfor each cruise. He/she is responsible for scheduling shared-use equipment required for each cruise, for assisting with loading/unloading, setuplogistics, and for coordination of shipboard scientific operations. The Chief Scientistshould contact the assigned Marine Technician to coordinate logistics and planning. TheMarine Technician can answer any questions regarding facilities, services, and


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loading/off-loading. If you anticipate unusually complex operations, these should bediscussed with the Marine Technician in advance so that the proper deck equipment isonboard.

At sea, the Marine Technician has some responsibilities for operation of certain

shipboard equipment (echosounders, data acquisition system, CTD, GPS, shipboardcomputers, email, etc.). He/she will assist with operation of shared-use equipment andwith scientific operations as time permits, but will not be responsible for project-suppliedequipment. Duty hours for the Marine Technician at sea will generally be 0700-1900daily. If you will have specific duties for the Marine Technician outside of this timeframe, or have unusual requirements for assistance, please contact the Marine Technicianassigned to your cruise well in advance to discuss them. Any questions or problemswhich arise at sea should be directed to the Marine Technician and/or Captain. TheMarine Technician is the primary coordinator between the scientific party and crew.Because of his/her experience and knowledge, the Marine Technician should be keptinformed of planned operations and unusual circumstances.

The Marine Technician is here to assist you. Please feel free to call with any questions orproblems. Contact information can be found in theSection III of this manual.

Under funding agency policies, SkIO is able to supply one Marine Technician under theTechnician daily rate for the R/V Savannah. If you have need for an additionaltechnician(s) at sea, please contact the Marine Superintendent in advance concerningcharges for additional technicians. If you plan to leave the Marine Technician ashore dueto bunk space considerations there will be no reduction in the day rate charge for use ofthe vessel and you must contact the Marine Superintendent well in advance. Certainshipboard equipment and systems require a Marine Technician onboard. No shared-useequipment will be released for use on the R/V Savannahwhen a Marine Technician is notonboard.

Prohibited Items

The following items are not permitted onboard the R/VSavannahor on SkIO property:

Alcoholic beveragesNarcotics and other controlled substancesPetsFirearms and non-folding sheath knives

As noted on the Confidential Release and Consent Form, members of the science party may besubject to drug/alcohol testing if involved in a "Serious Marine Incident" as defined by federalregulation.
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Smoking Policy

In accordance with Georgia State law and SkIO policy, smoking is prohibited in all interiorspaces of the R/VSavannah(laboratories, public areas, berthing areas, etc.) with the exception ofa designated area on the aft deck.

Reporting of Injuries and Accidents

The R/VSavannahhas limited medical capabilities onboard as described in the pre-cruiseplanning section of this manual. Any accidents, injuries or illnesses are to be immediatelybrought to the attention of the mate on watch or the Captain. The Captain will see thatappropriate treatment is provided to the ability of the ship. In the case of a medical emergency,the Captain has the final responsibility and authority for the appropriate course of actionincluding medical evacuation or termination of the cruise.

Arrivals and Departures

In home port, and on port calls between cruises away from home port, the oncoming scientificparty will normally board the ship by 0800 and the ship will depart at 1000. The oncomingscientific crew can request berthing onboard the night before departure. In most cases this canbe accommodated, if the ship is in port. Dinner will not be served that evening and meal servicewill begin with breakfast the next day.

Arrival back in port will generally be by 1600 the last day of the cruise. Lunch will be servedbut dinner will not be served. The scientific party should have the laboratory and berthing spacesclear and cleaned and be off the ship by the end of the day. This policy does not apply to cruisesarriving late in the day or evening.

Special circumstances may require modification of these procedures. Cruise planners shouldconsult with the Marine Superintendent in advance.

Messing Facilities

The two mess areas can accommodate approximately 16 people at a sitting. Meals are servedcafeteria style during hours posted on the bulletin board. The ending time of a meal indicates thetime one should finish, not arrive in line. Those finished eating should leave the area so othersmay be seated.

Those with special dietary requirements should make them known to the cook. The galleyrefrigerator is stocked for snacks after the evening meal. The ship's reefers and dry stores areasare off-limits unless permission is granted by the cook. Users of the galley and mess deck mustproperly dispose of all trash and leave the area in an orderly condition for the next meal.

Suitable clothing will be worn at all meals; shoes and shirts are mandatory. Rain gear, coverallsor clothes dirty from work shall not be worn on the mess deck or in the lounge. The ship is the


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home for scientific personnel and the crew; courtesy dictates that conduct, including wearingapparel, be within acceptable standards.

Refuse Disposal

The R/VSavannahcomplies with Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 which forbids the overboarddischarge of all plastics and restricts all other overboard disposal. No refuse shall be thrownoverboard without the permission of the Captain. Separate containers for plastic waste areprovided. "Sharps" shall be disposed of in appropriate containers rather than in the generalgarbage.

Sanitary System

The R/VSavannahis provided with an approved Marine Sanitation Device (MSD). Please noteand comply with the posted restrictions regarding what may be put into the system.

Shipboard Clothing and Personal Items

The ship provides hard hats, work vests (for flotation), and some rain gear. All other items arethe responsibility of the individual. Open-toed shoes or sandals are hazardous to the weareronboard ship and are not to be worn when working. A stout, completely enclosed shoe isrequired as a minimum. Persons working on deck should consider safety shoes with reinforcedtoes.

A seven-day supply of clothing is recommended for longer cruises since fresh water is limited.The laundry equipment must be used by many people and will not operate in heavy weather (thelaundry will be secured).

The ship provides bed linens and towels. Individuals are responsible for soap, shaving gear,toothbrush, and paste, etc. Items such as coffee pots, heaters, hot plates, etc., are not permitted instaterooms because of health and safety concerns.

Potable Water

The potable water supply is limited to the amount that can be carried onboard when the shipleaves port. All members of the scientific party are requested to conserve water at all times.This can be done by using water sparingly when showering.

Emergency Drills

Fire and abandon ship drills are required by federal regulation and are held weekly. An initialdrill will occur shortly before or after departure and will include instruction from the First Mate.This drill is mandatory for all members of the scientific party. It is the responsibility of thescientific party to become familiar with their assignments for each drill and to know the locationof the survival suit, life jacket, and emergency breathing apparatus in his/her berthing area.


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Drills are to be taken seriously as training for survival. All members of the scientific party willattend drills properly attired with hat, jacket, and life jacket as if the ship were to be abandoned.

Safety

Working and living on a ship at sea is inherently dangerous. Each member of the scientificcomplement, as well as the crew, must be safety conscious at all times. Any situation orcondition that might constitute a safety or fire hazard shall be corrected at once, either by theperson observing the condition if it's within their purview or by notifying the watch officer onthe bridge for further action.

RVOC Safety Manual

A copy of the "RVOC Safety Training Manual - Chapter 1 Research Party Supplement"is in each stateroom. Individuals who have not read it are strongly encouraged to do so --it contains much useful information which can help prevent serious injury or even death.

Work Vests, Safety Harnesses, Hard Hats

Work vests and, if required, safety harnesses and life lines are to be worn by everyone ondeck for over-the-side operations such as CTD casts, instrument deployment, andmooring work. Hard hats are required for any operations with cranes, A-frames, etc.Life vests or other appropriate flotation devices are to be worn at all times in boatsdeployed from the R/V Savannah.

Doors, Hatches, Wire Ropes

Stand clear of all wires, ropes and blocks that are under load or moving. Do not getcaught between a moving object and a stationary part of the ship. Do not stand in thebight of a line that is under tension. Never wrap a line around your hand or other part ofyour body so that you can't let go of it immediately if you need to. Keep fingers, handsand feet away from the knife edges of watertight doors and hatches. Open doors orhatches must be secured and closed doors and hatches must be dogged. Doors are neverto be allowed to swing freely with the motion of the ship. Brief exceptions may begranted in calm sea conditions (with the approval of the mate on watch) for movingheavy equipment between the deck and laboratory.

Restricted Areas

Personnel are not to enter the following areas:

Anyone's stateroom without their explicit approval

The engine room or other machinery space without approval of the Engineeror Captain (hearing protection will be required)

The bridge unless approved by a crew member

The top of the pilot house, mast, stacks or other elevated area withoutpermission of the mate on watch (a safety harness will be required at sea and
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the ship's radars and communications equipment may have to be secured toeliminate RF and microwave energy hazards)

Communications

Communication equipment and phone numbers are described in the first section of the manual.Those wishing to communicate with the R/V Savannahwhile at sea need to contact the MarineSuperintendent.


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SECTION V: POST CRUISE OBLIGATIONS

Shipboard Clean-up

The Chief Scientist is responsible for assuring that the members of the scientific complement

clean all berthing and laboratory areas used during the cruise. This is necessary to make theseareas available to the oncoming scientific party.

Cleaning guidelines are:

Laboratories: Sweep and swab (if necessary) the decks; wipe down bench topsand cabinets; scour sinks and empty trash containers to "dumpster."

Staterooms: Scour sink; clean mirror; wipe down fixtures; wash off any spots onbulkheads or furnishings; vacuum rugs; fold down blankets neatly at foot ofbunks; put dirty linen in the laundry bag under stairs, in berthing area.

Heads and Showers: Swab out toilets and wipe down the outside; scour shower

bulkheads and deck.

Please leave these areas in the condition you would like to find them when you come onboardthis will be greatly appreciated by the next scientific party. The Marine Technician can providecleaning equipment and advice. The Chief Scientist is also responsible for assuring that allhazardous materials are removed and disposed of properly. If the ship incurs any direct costs,such as crew overtime, professional cleaning fees or hazardous waste disposal fees because thescientific party did not fulfill their obligation to clean the designated areas or dispose ofmaterials, they will be billed to the Chief Scientist or Principal Investigator as appropriate.

Off-Loading

The crew will assist the scientific party in unloading all equipment. A forklift can be madeavailable but the Chief Scientist is responsible for arranging any shore side services required inother ports. All off-loading and the cleaning of spaces should be complete by the evening ofarrival so the next science group can begin loading the next morning. Likewise, the off-goingscience party will not normally be provided with berthing on the ship that night.

Post Cruise Reporting

UNOLS Research Vessel Cruise Assessment

Once the cruise is over, the Chief Scientist is responsible for completing theUNOLS PostCruise Assessment Report form. These forms provide useful information to the MarineSuperintendent in the management of the vessel and provide UNOLS with information toevaluate the performance of the vessels in the academic research fleet. Chief Scientistsare also encouraged to call or e-mail the Marine Superintendent with any commentsregarding the cruise, the ship, the ship's personnel, shore support provided or any othermatter related to the ship's accomplishment of the scientific mission.
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UNOLS Cruise Report/Ship Utilization Data Form

This form will be completed by Ship Operations staff and a copy forwarded to the ChiefScientist for his/her records. If errors are noted, Ship Operations should be contactedimmediately for correction and re-submission.

Preliminary Cruise Report (U.S. State Department Requirement for Foreign Cruises)

The Chief Scientist will be required to complete a Preliminary Cruise Report found at theUS State Departments RATS websiteand submit it within 30 days after cruisecompletion to the Research Vessel Clearance Officer at the Department of State (asoutlined in the Clearance Approval received from the State Department). Additionalinformation can be found in the State Department's Notice to Research Vessel Operators,No. 66, Rev. 1, which is available from SkIO Ship Operations or any other MarineSuperintendent for the academic fleet.
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CRUISE PLANNING MANUAL APPENDICES

Appendix 1

UNOLS Ship Time Request System

Below is a link to the UNOLS Ship Time Request System (STRS). Use this website to request

ship time on the RV Savannah.

http://www.gso.uri.edu/unols/ship/mainmenu.html
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Appendix 2

Pre-Cruise Form

Below is a link to the Pre-Cruise Form. This form is to be filled out at least 15 days prior to

cruise. You may contact the Marine Superintendent or Marine Technician for any questions or

concerns.

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Appendix 3

Medical Questionnaire

On the next page you will find the optional medical questionnaire to be filled out by each

participating scientist prior to departure.


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Medical History Questionnaire R/V Savannah

This form is voluntary. You may ignore it, complete parts of it, or fill it our fully. It is intended solely for your self-protection at sea, by making your medical history available for reference at Medical Advisory Systems (MAS), 8050

Southern Maryland Blvd., Ownings, MD 20736. MAS is the consulting medical service ashore that will be contacted

should you have an injury or illness which the limited facilities of the ship are unable to treat satisfactorily.

Newcomers to seagoing should realize that despite constant to safety, the ocean presents risks not found on land. The

R/V Savannah operates far from port, rarely carries a doctor or any individual with advanced medical expertise, and has

very limited medical facilities and supplies. Filing your medical history on this form is one way to enhance yourpersonal safety.

Medical History Questionnaire

NAME: _______________________________________________ PHONE: _________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________

BIRTHDATE: ____/____/____ MARITAL STATUS: ____________________________________EMPLOYER: _______________________________________ JOB TITLE: ________________________

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, NOTIFY: ______________________________________________________

RELATIONSHIP:__________________________ PHONE: _________________________________

PERSONAL PHYSICIAN OR CLINIC: ______________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________ALLERGIES: ___________________________________________________________________________

BLOOD TYPE: A B AB O RH FACTOR: POS NEG

FAMILY HISTORY: Has anyone in your family ever had (check box if yes):

O Diabetes O High Blood Pressure O Heart Disease

O Cancer O Mental Illness O Epilepsy/Seizure

Any other major conditions? ________________________________________________________________

If you answered yes, please explain: __________________________________________________________Check the box if you have had or received medical treatment for:O Diabetes O High Blood Pressure O HerniaO Heart Trouble O Rheumatic Fever O Cancer/Tumor

O Frequent Headaches O 20/20 Vision O Vision Problems

O Dizziness O Fractured Vertebrae O Slipped Disc

O Chronic Cough O Shortness of Breath O Mental BreakdownO Chest Pain O Varicose Veins O Drug Problems

O Arthritis/Gout O Asthma O Rash/Skin TroubleO Kidney Trouble O Tuberculosis O Hearing Problems

O Epilepsy O Back Problems O Wrist Problems

O Jaundice or HepatitisDate of last tetanus shot: ___________________ Date of recent dental work: ___________________Females Only: O Pregnancy O Menstrual Problems O Breast LumpsMales Only: O Prostate Problems O Penile Discharge O Testicular Lumps

Are you currently under a doctors care? _____ For what problems? _______________________________

Physician(s) Name/Address (if different than noted at top of page: _________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________-

Please list any surgeries/hospitalizations (reason for and date):

Habits:Do you or did you smoke? _____ How long? _____ Packs per day? _____

Do you use alcoholic beverages? _____ How much/often? ________________

Do you use or take any drugs? _______ What kinds? _____________________________________

Please list prescription and over the counter mediations you take regularly: __________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

I authorize MAS to release necessary medical information to health care providers in the event of

illness or of injury.

Staff/Crew Member Signature: ______________________________ Date: ______________________


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Appendix 4

SkIO Release and Waiver of Liability Form

On the next page please find the SkIO release and wavier of liability form. Each participating

scientist must fill this out prior to leaving the dock.


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RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM

FOR ALL NON-EMPLOYEES OF


(Please read carefully before signing.)

(Signature of Parent or Guardian must be acquired if Participant is under 18 years old)

DESTINATION: ______________________________________________ page ___1_____

Departure Date_________________________

Location ______________________________

Return Date ___________________________

Location ______________________________

The undersigned hereby acknowledges that his/her presence involves an inherent risk of physical injury and

assumes all such risk. The undersigned hereby agrees that for the sole consideration of the Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography allowing the undersigned to be present, the undersigned does hereby release and forever discharge

the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, its

members individually, and its officers, agents and employees from any and from all claims, demands, rights and

causes of action of whatever kind of nature, arising from and by reason of any and all known and unknown,

foreseen and unforeseen bodily and personal injuries, damage to property, and the consequences thereof, resultingfrom my presence.

I grant permission to Skidaway Institute of Oceanography to use photographs taken of me on the date and the

location listed below.

I understand that the acceptance of this release and waiver of liabilitybythe Board of Regents of the University

System of Georgia shall not constitute a waiver in whole or in part of sovereign immunity by said Board, its

members, officer, agents and employees.

I have read the above carefully before signing. Further, I understand that this release and waiver of liability shall

be effective for the duration of the activities associated with the operations.

NAME (please print legibly) INSTITUTION SIGNATURE or GUARDIAN DATEmm-dd-year

Example:

1.

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10.

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

10 Ocean Science Circle Savannah, GA 31411

Release and Waiver FormRev. 01- 29 -2010


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RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM

FOR ALL NON-EMPLOYEES OF


(Please read carefully before signing.)

(Signature of Parent or Guardian must be acquired if Participant is under 18 years old)

DESTINATION: ______________________________________________ page ___2____

Departure Date_________________________

Location ______________________________

Return Date ___________________________

Location ______________________________

NAME (please print legibly) INSTITUTION SIGNATURE or GUARDIAN DATEmm-dd-year

11.

12.

13.

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Appendix 5

R/V Savannah Deck Layouts

Please find drawings of the ships deck layouts on the next page.


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Main Deck Arrangement

Main Deck Arrangement

27" escapefrombelow

Aft Working Deck606 sq ft clear

90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 CCL

Wet Lab158 sq ft

Dry Lab308 sq ft

CraneBase

Deck Stores

E x ha us t S ta ck A i r Su pp ly

A/CUn

it

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Fume Hoodw/ sink

Moveable Workbench

MoveableWorkbench

UP

DN DN

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UP

21" escapefrombelow

27" escapeto above

24" accessfromabove

Second dec above

Deck StoresDry Stores

Galley

A/C

Unit

Mess for 8

Alt. Mess

Lower Deck Arrangement

Lower Deck Arrangement

CL C

UP

Forward MachineryRoom

Ballast Tank

Engine Room

SeaChest

SeaChest

UP

Head

Head

2 Crew4 Sci 3 Sci

2 Sci 2 Sci 4 Sci 3 Sci

SupplyAir

FuelBallastBallast

27" escapeto above

Steering Gear

Aft Machinery Roomincluding Hydr. PowerPacks

BallastBallast

LubeOil

DirtyOil

Fuel

90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

CL C

01 Deck Arrangement

2 Crew

2 Scientists

FlumeTank

DN

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J-Frame - Stowed Position

Exhaust/Supply Stack

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DN

UPUP

A/CUnit

A/C Unit

Upper Deck Arrangement

Appendix 5R/V Savannah Deck Layout


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Appendix 6

SkIO Diving Policy

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R/V SAVANNAH Dive Operations

Diving from a UNOLS Vessel

The SKIDAWAY INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY (SkIO), State of Georgia

University System, is an organizational member of the American Academy ofUnderwater Scientists (AAUS).

As a UNOLS vessel the diving standards practiced aboard the R/V Savannah shall meet or

exceed those specified in the UNOLS Scientific Shipboard Diving Safety Addendum Report

(April, 1996), the Research Vessel Operators Committee (RVOC) Safety Training Manual(Section 16. Diving Operations), and the 2006 AAUS operations manual.

The purpose of the Research Vessel Dive Standards is to ensure that safe practice ismaintained at all times during dive operations. To that purpose procedure and protocol are

described.

All cruises involving dive operations shall have a designated lead institution campus dive

administration that adhere to the standards listed above. In many cases divers will be AAUSmember divers from the University System of Georgia. In the event of multiple participating

institutions the Chief Scientist/Principal Investigator for the cruise is responsible for designating

a lead institution or designation will be made by the SkIO Unit Dive Officer.

DIVE PLANNING:

Prior to the cruise an onlineR/V SAVANNAH Request Formmust be submitted by the ChiefScientist. Details and personnel involved in the dive operation are included in the Diving

Operations section of the form. The SkIO Dive Officer receives a copy of the request form for

approval. In addition, a current diver reciprocity form is required for each AAUS diver orreciprocity credentials for other organizations, such as the NOAA, or the EPA.

A Pre-Dive meeting attended by all divers, the principal investigator, participating crew, and the

Captain will be held prior to commencement of dive operations to clarify working

responsibilities and to explain the emergency procedures and safety plan of the vessels involvedand of the dive operation. Following the dive meeting there will be a walkthrough of the

equipment to be used including the small boat, the diver staging area, and the emergency

medical equipment.

All dive operations are to be supervised and administered by the on-board Dive Supervisor,either from the lead institution or designated by the SkIO, however ultimate authority and

responsibility for ship operations rests with the Master of the R/V SAVANNAH.
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DIVER RECIPROCITY:

All visiting divers must meet AAUS reciprocity requirements as outlined in Section 1.27,

Section 5.00 and Appendix 8 of the AAUS Standards for Scientific Divingmanual. NOAA and

EPA divers meet and exceed these standards, but must show proof of NOAA training, date of

last dive, and medical information. All persons cruising on the R/V SAVANNAH are required tocomplete a medical form and a waiver form provided by the ship before leaving the dock.

The R/V SAVANNAH Dive Officer may issue a Temporary Diver Permit in cases where an

individual may not meet all of the requirements of the AAUS manual, but has demonstrated

diving proficiency, is essential to the dive operations and is able to dive safely in the judgmentof the Dive Officer and the R/V SAVANNAH Master. This permit is valid for the current Dive

Plan only.

Commercial Divers, if self-insured and carrying out dive operations outside the limitations of

scientific divers may be exempt from this requirement, but must provide essential emergencyinformation and a dive plan to conduct operations from the R/V SAVANNAH.

DIVING FROM THE RESEARCH VESSEL:

The R/V SAVANNAH will provide transport, accommodations, and support for cruise dive

operations. The ship will be responsible for launch, recovery, and oversight of the dive tendervessel. During dive operations the ship will maintain communications and proximity to

render assistance to the dive tender (see Small Boat Operations).

There are circumstances where divers may enter the water directly from the R/V SAVANNAH.

At those times the Ship will be at anchor and the engines shut down. Divers will stage at the

stern of the vessel and enter and exit the water via the ships dive platform ladder. The divetender will be deployed, manned by a crew member and down-current in close proximity to the

ship, in order to render assistance to the divers during these operations. In addition, a floating

buoy line will be trailed from the ship stern.

PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Dive operations on cruise aboard the R/V SAVANNAH should be self contained. All personaldive gear, underwater tools, and dive tanks must be provided by the user. The ship is not

equipped for surface-supplied diving. At present, the R/V is not equipped with a dive tank fillstation. If more than 18 dive tanks are to be loaded for dive operations Pelican type uprightstorage tank racks must be provided by the user for safe storage.

The R/V provides support crew for the dive tender, the dive tender, a safe launch and recovery

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SMALL BOAT OPERATIONS

The R/V Savannah carries as standard equipment a 13 AVON RHIB equipped with a 50horsepower Honda outboard. This small boat is the dive tender and is manned by a crew

member familiar with dive operations.

The RHIB is stowed on the R/V SAVANNAH in a cradle on the winch deck of the R/V. Launch

is accomplished with the deck crane using a sling arrangement to place the vessel in the water.This is a common procedure for the ship, is considered separate from dive operations and is

handled entirely by the ships crew.

Loading and offloading of the tender may done from either the starboard side of the

SAVANNAH or from the stern, depending on sea conditions and ship operations. In eithercase a stainless steel ladder is mounted for access and flotation gear is worn by everyone

working over the side.

Equipment carried on the small boat includes: a dive flag, waterproof VHF radio, horn, flares,

flotation devices, first aid kit, a water-resistant watch, and bottled water. A dive flag must bedisplayed at all times divers are in the water. As dive support vessel, the R/V SAVANNAH

must also display a dive flag.

Communication between the dive tender and the R/V SAVANNAH is essential. As standard

practice the tender carries a water-resistant VHF radio using Channel 19. The R/V willremain in close proximity to the tender and cease any conflicting operations. A designated

crew member or, preferably the Dive Supervisor will be posted as Observer and will maintain

communications with the tender. The dive log will be kept by the Observer on board ship and

the tender operator will radio dive times and depths to the Observer.

Divers in the water are to communicate with the dive tender operator with standard diver hand

signals upon submerging and resurfacing. All divers should give the OK signal upon surfacing.

The tender operator will advise the Dive Supervisor aboard the R/V SAVANNAH of diverstatus upon submerging and resurfacing and before return to the vessel.

Upon surfacing and before divers approach the dive tender, the dive tender operator will place

the tender down-current from the divers, stop the engine and then signal the divers that it is

safe to approach and board the vessel. The operator will assist the divers in boarding asneeded.

EQUIPMENT STORAGE:

All NITROX and air tanks are to be stored upright in Pelican type steel racks located in thedry lab. Dive gear bags may be stowed in the air hood closet or in the wet lab. After use, dive

gear may be washed down with fresh water and hung to dry on the main working deck

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:


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In the event of a dive-related injury the affected diver must be transported as quickly as

possible to the R/V SANANNAH. All members of the ships crew, all AAUS divers and theDive Supervisor are trained in first aid and in the administration of oxygen. A complete

Medical Advisory Systems medical locker is maintained by the R/V SAVANNAH and the ship

carries medical grade oxygen to supply an injured diver for over 3 hours at 12 l/min or 6 hoursat 6 l/m.

The Master of the SAVANNAH is responsible for notification of medical response

personnel. In the event of a medical emergency a United States Coast Guard medical

evacuation helicopter will be deployed from the USCG Emergency search and Rescue

operations.

The nearest HyperbaricChamber is the Candler Hyperbaric Unit (see Emergency Numbers)

at Candler Hospital at 5353 Reynolds Drive, Savannah, phone: 912-8196000.

Rev. 5/26/2008


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Appendix 7

SkIO Policy on Radioisotopes Onboard SkIO Vessels

Please find the SkIO policy on radioisotopes onboard SkIO vessels on the next page.


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Appendix 7

POLICY ON RADIOISOTOPES ONBOARD SKIO VESSELS

The introduction, use and disposal of radioisotopes onboard the research vesselR/V Savannahshall comply with the regulations of the Federal Nuclear Regulatory

Commission (NRC) and State of Georgia statutes and be monitored or supervised by theSkIO Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Requests for use of radioisotopes aboard the

R/V Savannahmust be submitted to the (RSO) at least 60 days in advance of the cruise.

Dr. Marc FrischerRadiation Safety Officer

[email protected]

912-598-2308

PRE-CRUISE PROCEDURES

1. The shiptime request form for the planned cruise shall include anticipated use of

radioisotopes, including the type and amount, by the principal investigator.

2. Not less than sixty (60) days in advance of a scheduled cruise, the PI will provide the

RSO with a detailed, written radioisotope use plan. This plan will be e-mailed to the

RSO. This is in addition to the cruise plan. The written plan must include the followingitems:

a. A one-sentence statement of the general nature and objectives of the proposedwork, plus a one-sentence statement of probable start and end dates, plus

probability of repetitions later. Describe the location of work (latitude andlongitude or distance and direction from a recognized landmark).

b. The name and pertinent experience of the person to be in charge of theradioisotope work aboard ship and lists of names and pertinent experience of all

others who will handle radioisotopes aboard. Note that SkIO employees who

handle radioisotopes must have a current radioisotope usage certificate. Anonline annual refresher course is available at

http://128.192.142.7/rad/radcourse/index.htm. If the person has never received

radioisotope usage training please contact the RSO. Non-SkIO personnel mustsubmit a memo from their organizations RSO stating that the person has receivedradiation safety training adequate to satisfy requirements of 10CFR19 (not needed

if a previous radioisotope use authorization for the specific PI and user had been

granted and is on file with the SkIO RSO).

c. A list of all radioisotopes to be involved, chemical and physical forms of each,

total of each in possession on the cruise, total of each to be in use at any time.

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d. A description of proposed activities in sufficient detail to permit determination oftypes and magnitudes of radiation hazards involved.

e. A list of SkIO facilities to be used and any temporary isotope vans to be used.

UNSEALED RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL WILL BE RESTRICTED TOTHE RADIOISOTOPE VAN. Instruments with sealed sources may be allowed

in the ships lab only with the approval of the Marine Superintendent and the

RSO.

f. A list of pertinent safety devices and procedures:

1. lab coats, gloves, shoe covers, other apparel

2. portable radiation survey instruments to be provided by users

3. proposed survey frequency and techniques4. personal dose reduction equipment to be provided by users (i.e.

shields, forceps, long pipets, vial opening devices, etc.)5. fume hoods for gaseous isotopes, and storage freezers & refrigerators

(located on van drawing).

g. A waste disposal plan

Note that the SkIO license does not permit discharge of radioactive wastes to the

ocean; all wastes must be packaged and brought to shore for disposal. Disposal of

radioactive waste by SkIO involves a separate fee; fee schedule is available onrequest.

3. If written information is satisfactory and after conferring with the Marine

Superintendent, the SkIO RSO will prepare an SkIO Radiation Use Authorization. The

Authorization will include:

a. work authorized, including location onboard, personnel, description of

radioisotopes to be used,

b. conditions, including monitoring work, post-cruise surveying/clean-up and

material disposal cost apportionment, and

c. appropriate signatures (P.I, RSO, Marine Superintendent).


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CRUISE PROCEDURES

1. Monitoring/surveying

a. Monitoring areas of radioisotope usage will be done with the onboard survey

meter and/or wipe tests by an authorized handler. The minimum frequency ofmonitoring must be specified in the Radiation Use Authorization form and

approved by the SkIO RSO.

b. If a spill or other accident with radioisotopes occurs, the ship master and RSO

must be notified and monitoring must be done immediately after clean-up, and

pursued until background levels of radioactivity are recorded or as specified in theRadiation Use Authorization.

c. All monitoring results will be recorded on prepared forms, properly dated, and thesurveyed areas will be marked on a deck plan of the ship to correspond with the

recorded survey results.

2. Safety and protective equipment

a. Normal precautions in dealing with radioactivity must be maintained onboard:

1. Cutting or diluting a hot stock solution must be done in a contained

area, such as the metal sinks in the van. Sinks must be stoppered during

these operations.

2. The person in charge of radioisotope usage must either do thispersonally, or supervise on the spot.

3. Special care should always be maintained when transporting, filteringor otherwise handling radioactive samples.

4. Radioactive stocks must be maintained in a container with a fixed lid,

to prevent accidental spills.

b. If a spill should occur, immediate steps must be taken to decontaminate the

area, under the supervision of the person in charge of radioisotope usage.

1. Decontamination procedures should continue until background levels

are obtained on the survey instruments.

2. The accident, and procedures used in the clean-up, must be recorded,

including the volume and disintegrations per-minute lost.

c. No special protective equipment is required for most radioactive experiments

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3. Waste retention onboard

a. Solid waste must be stored in a well-labeled, transportable container with

tight-fitting lid, and the container should be stored away from most lab activity.

(usually plastic bags stored in a 55 gal. or similar drum on deck).

b. Liquid waste must be stored in a well-labeled, transportable, leak-proof plastic

container, and the container should be stored away from most lab activity.Aqueous wastes should be segregated from solvents.

4. The ships Master has absolute authority on all safety matters onboard.

POST-CRUISE PROCEDURES

1. Monitoring/surveying

a. An authorized radioisotope handler onboard will make a final radioactive survey

and written report before departing the vessel.

b. If there are subsequent cruises departing away from SkIO where small amounts

of radioisotopes could affect scientific data, the Marine Superintendent reservesthe right to complete a baseline survey of the ship. This may be done by a

representative of the University Miami Tritium Labs under contract to NSF for

this purpose or other individuals recommended by the RSO if locally available.

c. Wipe tests will also be performed by an authorized radioisotope handler. Thenumber and location of wipe tests will be determined by the quantities involved

and the areas of the ship possible exposed to radioactivity.

1. Prior to a cruise departure, usually in the isotope use authorization, the

RSO will recommend the materials to be used for the wipe.

2. The RSO will specify the treatment of the wipe materials.

d. Results of survey-meter and wipe tests, will be recorded on prepared forms,

properly dated, and the surveyed and/or wiped areas marked on a deck plan of theship.

2. Clean-up Procedures

a. The authorized radioisotope user and PI will be responsible for any spillage of

radioactive material and for the clean-up.


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b. Materials for clean-up must be available aboard the vessel before isotopes are

used. Spill kits must include:

1. detergent and water

2. decontamination solution and water (i.e., Micro, Count-off, etc.)

3. absorbent materials

If a spill occurs the ship master must be notified immediately and the

RSO contacted.

3. Waste disposal

a. Sealed, labeled containers of solid and liquid waste will be off-loaded

under the supervision of the person in charge of radioisotope usage.

b. Appropriate waste disposal is the responsibility of the persons generating the

waste. Detailed disposal procedures must be provided in the pre-cruise plan.Please consult with the SkIO RSO during the preliminary cruise planning if

guidance is needed. The waste containers will be transported to the homeinstitution of the persons generating the waste, by persons generating the waste,

and at the cost of the person generating the waste (not at the cost of SkIO Ship

Operations).

If the home institution is SkIO, waste disposal guidelines set by SkIO will be

followed, with costs borne by the generator of the waste.

4. Re-Shipment of Unused/Opened Isotope Stocks or Standards

a. All shipments of any unused portions of radioactive material are to be

monitored by the institution whose license the scientist is operating under. It willbe the responsibility of the person in charge of isotope usage during the cruise to

ship any of these leftovers in accordance with all applicable Federal and State

regulations and as per their respective institutional requirements. Please consult

with the SkIO RSO during the preliminary cruise planning if guidance is needed.

5. Reports

a. A written Post Cruise Radioisotope Use Report prepared by the person in

charge of radioisotope use, will be given to the ships Master at the end of the

cruise. The report will be on the form at the end of this appendix and willinclude:

1. All the survey and wipe-test records and any reports of spills.

2. Also a final disposition of materials (accountability) i.e., amount

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b. The Master will include the report and all addenda with a preliminary cruisereport to SkIO Ship Operations, who in turn will make two copies and distribute

the copies to the RSO and the PI. A copy will be available for review by all

subsequent PIs upon request.

6. Costs

The P.I. for the cruise is responsible for the removal of all radioactive materials and theclean-up of any contamination required. If it is necessary for SkIOs RSO to perform

these tasks, the P.I. will be charged for the costs incurred.


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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

EPA and Institute Regulations Prohibit Improper Disposal. If

found, contact the Radiation Safety Officer at (912) 598-2400.

( ) WASTE ( ) SURPLUS

DATE:

PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER (PRINT)

PHONE # BUILDING, DEPARTMENT,

ROOM #

CHEMICAL IDENTITY & CAS NUMBER

SIGNATURE: QUANTITY:

FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM USE ONLY:

HAZARDOUS MATERIA

EPA and Institute Regulations Pro

found, contact the Radiation Safet

DATE:

PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER (PRIN

PHONE # B

R

CHEMICAL IDENTITY & CAS NUM

SIGNATURE: Q

FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIA


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Appendix 8

Radiation Van Layout

Please find a drawing of the radioisotope van layout on the next page.


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Appendix 9

R/V Savannah Communications Policy

Dockside at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

The RV Savannahprovides land line (912.598

cruise planning manual

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