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OPERATIONS
Inland Rivers and Gulf Coast – 2013
Operations
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5.1 Towing Operations 5.2 Towing Configurations 5.3 Environmental Impacts 5.4 Infrastructure 5.5 Special Considerations 5.6 Practices and Reporting Policies 5.7 U.S. Coast Guard Investigations 5.8 Barge Inspections 5.9 Sharing the Waterways 5.7 Industry Audits and Oversights
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5.1 Towing Operations
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Boat travels a specific route with a time schedule
Barges are placed into the tow at specific hubs
Barges drop out along the way Compares to bus service
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Baton Rouge
Loading Protocol to make a scheduled sail date: • West of BR, or east of NOLA, must load 7 days prior • South of Plaquemine must load 4 days prior • BR harbor must load 2 days prior
* 12:00 is the time of day to define the load/sail date.
Pittsburgh
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Ohio River
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Illinois River
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Cairo One 4000 HP One 5600 HP One 6600 HP
21 day R/T Transit 25,000 Target Tons on LMR 14,000 Target Tons on Illinois
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Boat and barges comprise unit
Unit stays together to load and discharge port
Crew very knowledgeable
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Six barges made up 2 wide by 3 long
Evolved from need to double a legal length tow for weather and other concerns
Once doubled, hole in tow eventually filled forming six pack
Economical way to push one more barge safely
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FIG. A FIG. B FIG. C FIG. D
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Speed Less resistance
Easier to meet other tows in narrow channels
Length Wind catcher (empties)
Hard to cross strong currents (rivers)
1180 feet max length (canal)
Pick meeting points carefully
Rake on stern for backing and stopping (usual)
Slow steering (long tows)
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Advantages: Shorter length equals less wind leverage
Constraints: Requires permit for tow over 55 feet wide or more than one-half the width of the bottom of the channel, which ever is less
Limitations: Oversize permit requires doubled-up tow give way in all meeting and overtaking situations
Safety: Allows tows to run in moderate winds and have more control
Stopping Distance: Reduces stopping issues (empties)
Turning Ability: Length allows maneuverability
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Advantages: Reduced drag
Fuel efficient
Faster
Constraints: Barges must remain together
Limitations: Few
Safety: Maneuvering, couplings stronger
Pins and/or matched barges
Stopping Distance: Reduced due to stern-facing rakes
Turning Ability: Improved over non-integrated tows
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Advantages: Different types and sizes in same tow
Constraints: Couplings of different heights and widths
Limitations: Weaker Hi/Lo couplings may be affected by weather and/or crossing swift currents
Safety: Hi/Lo couplings are: Hard to build
Notched while making bridges and locks
Weaker than integrated couplings
Stopping Distance: Possible issue with different sizes in same tow
Turning Ability: Very slow; must pre-plan and set up properly to avoid damaging couplings
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Advantages: Move large tows in moderate weather by doubling up
Constraints: Requires permit
Burdened vessel
Limitations: Length or width during locking, meeting, and overtaking
Slower transit times
Safety: Requires very experienced wheelmen
Stopping Distance: Increased Squares against the boat
Turning Ability: Good Need to allow for slide room
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Captains watch weather conditions daily and make decisions about when and how far they can run
The stack up of tows once the weather breaks concerns all
Good cooperation and coordination enjoyed by VTS areas also needed by all boats outside of VTS areas
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Test of inland mariners’ skill
600 to 900 feet of empty barges on the ICW
More dramatic west of Houston to Brownsville
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Tidal velocities are major concern along Gulf Coast
Normal tidal flows produce up to 3 MPH tidal velocity
Impedes safe passage of tows (especially long tows) crossing or turning into tidal channels
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Mile 471 GIWW 199
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The northern route only exists because of the partnership between the Coast Guard and industry, and the determination of people who are passionate about marine safety.
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Currents average .4 to 1 MPH normally, but can reach speeds of up to 8 MPH during floods.
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Mile 405 GIWW 201
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Currents average .5 to 1 MPH, but can reach velocities of up to 6 MPH. Differentials in the gates can reach 2 feet with very strong East and West currents.
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Prevent natural rivers from flooding the Intercoastal Waterway and surrounding property
Example: Brazos Flood Gates located in Freeport, Texas
Though successful in controlling flooding, these flood gates also insure swift currents in these rivers
Can make for very interesting navigation challenges
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The Jessica Brent coming out of West gate Brazos
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The Jessica Brent coming out of West gate Brazos
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Note the bow beginning to enter the current
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As the bow enters the current, the captain steers against it as the tow is set sideways down river. Compare the lock wall in the previous picture. These were taken seconds apart
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The Jessica Brent gets pushed downriver
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She continues to get pushed downriver. The bow is now out of the current; the stern is still getting pushed downriver
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Shoving upriver and out of the strong current in the center
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Lining up for the gates: 12 feet of clearance on each side. Looks pretty small from 300 feet away (length of the barge)
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Strong eddy here shoves towards the North wall
Must hold to South wall tightly
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Note how close the captain has to hold the barge to the lock wall
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Tankerman posted on each corner constantly calls distances to Captain over the radio
Critical to safe passage
Rain or shine, night or day
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Note how the eddy has pushed the stern of the tow North
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Because Captain held bow tight on the South wall, he can steer the stern off the North wall
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Captain has done a really good job of bringing her in safely
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Easy to see the power needed to safely navigate the gate!
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A safe trip through
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Mile 395 GIWW 228
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Mile 350 GIWW 229
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Bolivar Road’s alternate inbound route is another story of successful cooperation between industry and the Coast Guard, improving Marine Safety Seaman’s Church Simulator facilities. Personnel also assisted in testing theories and proving the concept.
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Click to edit Master title style Rollover Pass and GIWW Intersection
Mile 330 GIWW 230
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Many of the areas under discussion require Captains to cooperate, plan, and insure traffic is only one way through these areas.
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Mile 240 GIWW 233
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Rivers that drain major portions of the country:
Mississippi, Atchafalaya, Sabine, Neches, San Jacinto, Brazos, Colorado, etc.
All rivers rise and fall with heavy rainfall and drought
Not uncommon to deal with drought on upper river and flooding on lower
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River levels monitored daily
Velocity and navigation channels change very quickly
Prudent mariners must know river conditions before attempting to enter or cross
River operations require significant, specific geographical knowledge and navigational skill
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Every company should have a hurricane plan
Pre-determined and scouted locations to wait weather
Locks, bridges, and waterways must remain open
Allows vessels to move away from predicted storm path
Northbound tows should continue as far North as possible
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Historically, loaded barges have faired hurricane-force winds and tidal surges much better than empties
Not all are loaded
Not all are discharged
Loads often used to help keep empties secure
Loose equipment poses threat to human life and the environment
Cooperation with ports critical to insure all parties remaining in port are secure
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Industry, local, state, and federal agencies share resources and expertise to insure waterways open as soon as is safely possible
Nation’s economy dependant on commerce carried by inland waterway system
Joint Hurricane Response Team a prime example of working together to get the best results
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5.4 Infrastructure
5.4 Infrastructure Operations
Click to edit Master title style Locks
Advantages:
Prevent flooding and maintain navigable water depths
Prevent salt water from flooding fresh water marshes and/or habitats
Impact on Commerce: Without locks and dams rivers are impassable; industry grinds to a halt
Boat/Lock Interface: Boats make contact with the lock and agree on their “turn”
Tripping: A term used when tow breaks up into barges or smaller groups of barges to make the lock
For length reasons
To allow for better maneuverability
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Locks built in connection with dams allow traffic to pass from one body of water to the next
Dams built for:
Navigation
Power generation
Both
Specific hazards as tows enter locks built into dams
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Principles of operations
Impact on commerce
Tripping
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No bridge was built by a Captain
This bridge was built by someone who really disliked boats and boat people
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Typical wind pattern
Typical tidal current flow
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Empties in west-bound wind
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Empties in west-bound wind 2
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Click to edit Master title style Two Tough Bridges
Both in open water
Both subject to high crosswinds
Galveston Causeway had long fender system
Queen Isabella in a bend
Both subject to very strong tidal forces
Both have high use by recreational boaters
Very experienced people consider both very difficult to make
Galveston Causeway has the distinction of being named an official hazard to navigation
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Pontoon or swing bridges – made of barges pulled out of the way by cables
High level of communication and cooperation needed by both mariners and bridge tenders
A frequent problem that has improved due to cooperative efforts of both parties
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Principles of operation
Tethered to the bottom by a length of chain attached to an anchor
Provide a place to stop and secure tows without worry of the tide falling out from under tows while pushed into the bank
Allow boats to trip barges across rivers like the Brazos and Colorado
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Mooring buoys, though fixed to the bottom, move in all directions to the extent of their anchor chain and tidal influence
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This can be as much as 20 to 40 feet; which is significant given a 125 foot channel and a 50 foot wide tow tied to the buoy
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5.5 Special Considerations
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Majority of modern towboats equipped with twin engines
Upon loss of propulsion, several factors should be considered before reaching a decision to continue or to hold the vessel in place
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Coast Guard and industry must communicate about the following before either makes a decision regarding the issue: Immediate threat to vessel and/or crew In an open bay, in river with strong currents
Tow size Cargo Loaded vs. empty
Weather conditions Geography Specific navigation obstacles such as locks, bridges, tidal effects
in certain areas, traffic density
Experience of Master and Pilot Availability of assist/rescue boats Ability to effect repairs
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What is Grounding? A grounding is intentional or unintentional contact with the bottom which was done either accidentally or to save a worse incident (sinking)
What is Pushing in? Pushing in is much the same as pulling over the to side of the highway to wait for weather, Traffic, Orders, or Dock Space. The wheelman is able to simply get back underway without any assistance
The wheelman is also responsible to insure the tow is moved often enough to prevent the tide from falling out from under the tow
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Depth Sounders
Compass/Swing Meter
Bow Units
Flanking Rudders
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Congestion
Speed
Risk Analysis
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Maneuvering, acceleration, and deceleration of large vessels
Blind spots on vessels
No understanding of navigation rules by recreational community
Training
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1 barge tow
Height of eye 25
Height of obstruction 14 Delta of H.E. & H.O. 11
Length of tow 300 Drop per foot 0.036667
Blind Spot 382
Max 1180 foot tow
Height of eye 35
Height of obstruction 14 Delta of H.E. & H.O. 21
Length of tow 1180 Drop per foot 0.017797
Blind Spot 787
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We lose sight of small craft at a minimum of 275 and 300 feet from our bow
Captains must assume that the small craft is still coming at their bow
Many times we have sounded the five whistle danger signal and started backing only to see the small craft come darting down the side of the tow waving like we were blowing our horn in support of their cool boat or their choice of libation
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Damage assessment Immediately check voids for water
Check draft to determine any loss of draft
Check for any pollution
Determine points where barge is in contact with bottom
Determine what bottom is made of
Determine if you a hazard to other navigation
Make all notifications and consult with Operations
Attempt to free if conditions permit Try to swing tow while backing (swinging is a good sign)
If tow not moving start washing from one end of barge to the other, least aground to most aground
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USCG/Company Interface
Operations and Decision makers should speak and understand each others plan
Stopping a swinging tow until USCG arrives on scene is a bad idea
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Click to edit Master title style Pollution Incident
Initial Response
Making notifications
Safety of crew, others in immediate area, general population
Securing the source if possible depending on cargo and conditions
Determining response priorities based on cargo
Initiating company response plan
Including calling responders
Rolling owned equipment and response teams
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USCG/Company Interface
We work together better in pollution events than any other issues that require our cooperation
We are mandated to practice together and to cooperate
It works!
Pre-incident work is the key to a successful and efficient clean up
Knowing your industry / USCG / State counterparts is a must
If we handled everything this way, life would be better!
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Initial Response
Concern for personnel as many of these are very hard impacts
Damage assessment:
Are cargo holds breached?
Is there active flooding?
Are vessels stuck together?
Is navigation impeded by vessel’s position?
Getting company personnel, surveyors, and drug testers on scene
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Click to edit Master title style Collisions/Allisions (cont’d)
USCG/Company Interface
This one is difficult; unless we allide/collide with a boat from our own company, there are sure to be two stories told to the Coast Guard from the two companies, as they have been told two stories from the masters
Once the emergency response issue has been resolved; allow the companies to question their masters and understand what happened
Expect attorneys as collision cases almost always have a legal side
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Mariners want the professional treatment that anyone who is involved in an accident wants
They are usually very shaken by the events leading up to the Coast Guard’s arrival
First thoughts are of the safety of their fellow crew members and their vessel or tow
Secondly, they are concerned about the loss of or suspension of their license or credential and their ability to make a living
They are concerned about their ability to articulate the events leading up to the incident and their ability to explain how they implemented the Rules of the Road
Mariners represented by the companies in this room want a company representative present when they are being questioned
Many of us have promised our mariners legal defense though sometimes a joint defense is appropriate. If there is a conflict we have committed to provide separate counsel for the mariner
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5.6 Practices and Reporting Policies
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Click to edit Master title style Consequences
Sector Houston-Galveston’s Investigations Division (IO) works with Waterways Management Division and industry to identify operators who hit aids in the HSC and fail to report the casualty
The IO shop will begin investigations by identifying possible suspect vessels. If a vessel is identified, Suspension and Revocation procedures will commence against the vessel’s Master or person in charge of navigational watch at the time of allision (3-6 months suspension for negligent navigation)
Civil Penalties will be levied against foreign vessel operators and Houston pilots (up to $32,500 per infraction)
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Click to edit Master title style Introduction
Coast Guard Marine Casualty Investigations
Better understanding of Coast Guard Marine Casualty Investigators and their purpose
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Purpose of Investigations
Marine Casualty or Accident
Reportable Marine Casualty
Serious Marine Incident
Notice of Marine Casualty
Coast Guard Marine Casualty Investigators/Outcomes
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United States Code 46 USC §6101
Law for reporting marine casualties
Code of Federal Regulation 46 CFR §4
Regulations expanding on law
Marine Safety Manual Volume V
Coast Guard policies and procedures
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“The goal in preventing or responding to maritime incidents, regardless of the cause, is the same: to save lives, preserve property, protect the environment, and minimize disruption to the marine transportation system.”
Thad Allen, COMDT, U.S. Coast Guard
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The investigation will determine as closely as possible [46 CFR 4.07-1]:
1. The cause of the accident
2. Whether there is evidence of material failure contributed
3. Evidence of act of misconduct, inattention to duty, negligence, or willful violation of law by credentialed personnel
4. Evidence USCG personnel contributed
5. Whether accident shall be further investigated by Marine Board of Investigation
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[46 CFR 4.03-1]
Groundings Stranding Foundering Flooding Collisions Allisions Explosion Fire Reduction or loss of a vessel’s
electrical power, propulsion, or steering capabilities
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Any fall overboard, injury, or loss of life
Failure of gear and equipment
Any damage affecting or impairing a vessel’s seaworthiness, efficiency, or fitness for service or route
Incident while diving from vessel with underwater breathing apparatus resulting in injury or loss of life
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[46 CFR 5.75-1]
Unintended grounding, or unintended bridge strike
Intended grounding or bridge strike that creates hazard to navigation, environment, or safety of vessel
Loss of main propulsion, primary steering or assoc component or control system that reduces maneuverability of the vessel
Occurrence materially & adversely affecting vessel’s seaworthiness or fitness for service or route, e.g. fire, flooding, or failure of or damage to fixed fire fighting systems, lifesaving equipment, aux power, or bilge pumping systems
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[46 CFR 5.75-1] (cont’d)
Loss of Life
Injury that requires professional medical treatment (beyond first aid) and renders the individual unable to perform routine duties [29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5)]
Occurrence causing damage over $25,000
An occurrence involving significant harm to the environment [46 CFR 4.03-65]
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[46 CFR 4.03-2]
Is a marine casualty that results in:
One or more deaths
Injury to crew member, passenger, or other person which requires professional medical treatment beyond first aid and renders person unfit to perform routine duties
Property damage in excess of $100,000
Loss of inspected vessel
Loss of uninspected vessel more than 100 GT
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The following are SMIs regardless if a result of a marine casualty:
Oil discharge more than 10,000 gallons [40 CFR 110.3]
Reportable quantity of hazardous substance discharged in navigable U.S. waters or released into the environment [40 CFR 117]
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The Marine Employer is responsible for ensuring alcohol and drug testing requirements IAW 46 CFR 4.06-1 & -3:
For personnel directly involved in the incident (LE officer may determine additional individuals involved)
Alcohol Testing
Within 2 hours of the incident; not more than 8 hours
Drug Testing
Within 32 hours of the incident
In accordance with 49 CFR §40
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Two-Step Process: 1. Immediately after addressing resultant safety concerns
notify the nearest Coast Guard Sector or Marine Safety Unit of the incident. The COTP must be notified of all casualties to assess the safe/unsafe condition of the HSC [46 CFR 4.05-1]
2. Provide a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death (CG 2692) within 5 days of the incident. Supplemented by a CG 2692A (Barge Addendum) or CG 2692B (Report of Alcohol and Drug Testing) [46 CFR 4.05-10]
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Notice of Violation – Up to $10,000.00
Class I Civil Penalty – Up to $32,500.00
Suspension of Coast Guard-issued credentials for up to 3 months
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Assure the collection and dissemination of the highest quality information on marine casualties, injuries, pollution, marine violations, and personnel actions
Recommend corrective actions
Take appropriate administrative, civil, and/or criminal enforcement as necessary
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Will not: Will :
• Display narrow, rigid, or arbitrary application of the law
• Presume any criminal intent
• Only take action with consideration of the public’s best interests
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The Maritime Industry is to provide all facts regarding a marine casualty
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Office of Investigations and Analysis
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What is Medical Treatment beyond First Aid?
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We have adopted the OHSA definitions when determining Medical Treatment beyond First Aid in a Marine Casualty
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The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder. Medical treatment does not include:
Visit to a physician or health care professional for observation or counseling
Diagnostic procedures such as x-rays and blood tests
First Aid
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Using non-prescription or prescription medication at non-prescription strength
Administering tetanus immunizations
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Cleaning, flushing, or soaking wounds on the surface of the skin
Using wound coverings such as bandages, band-aids, gauze pads, etc.
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Using hot or cold therapy
Using any non-rigid means of support such as elastic bandages, wraps, or back belts
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Using temporary immobilization devices while transporting an accident victim
Drilling on a fingernail or toenail to relieve pressure or draining fluid from a blister
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Using eye patches
Removing foreign bodies from the eye using only irrigation or a cotton swab
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Removing splinters or foreign material from areas other than the eye
Using finger guards
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Massages
Drinking fluids for relief of heat stress
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5.8 Barge Inspections Operations
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Coast Guard inspections and the inland towing industry
Better understanding of Coast Guard inspection practices
and requirements
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United States Code (USC)
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR)
Marine Safety Manual (MSM)
Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC)
Various Divisional or Departmental policy letters
Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Cargo Authority Attachment
CG-835
Captain of the Port Order
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Safety MTSA Certificate of Inspection Annual inspection Periodic inspection Internal structural examination Cargo tank internal examination Dry-dock (hull) Security Post incident Permit to Proceed Post repair (deficiency checks)
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Verbal
Work list
CG 835
Extensions
Temporary Certificate of Inspection
Certificate of Inspection
Amendment
Permit to Proceed
Captain of the Port Order
Letter of Warning
Notice of Violation
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46 CFR PART 30 Subchapter D Tank Vessels
46 CFR PART 90 Subchapter I Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels
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46 CFR PART 150 Subchapter O
46 CFR PART 151 Barges Carrying Bulk Liquid Hazardous
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5.9 Sharing the Waterways
5.9 Sharing the Waterways Operations
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Infrastructure built for smaller tows and fewer of them
Boats and barges are at an all time high utilization rate
Rates in the high 90s are very common
Rapid building bringing many new people to the industry
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Wake and surge dangers and concerns
Bigger ships are entering ports
Ships meeting and overtaking draw water and cause serious surges
Barge Breakaways
Breakaways are caused by many reasons
Lines not properly attended
Ships traveling faster than necessary
Placement of docks at critical points like bends where ships approaches take them very close to the barge
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Is the process of re-fueling large ships
Specialty equipment designed for bunkering is used
Communication is key as often the ships crew is not fluent in English
Good planning is required before the barge comes along side of the ship
Fendering and mooring must be well thought-out
Location of the bunkering must also be carefully considered as sea state in anchorages can become very hazardous
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Fueling for vessels in the river can be very challenging as it is often necessary for the larger tows to fuel while continuing underway
This has proven to be a safe method as long as policies and procedures are followed
Boats in the canal are more often fueling dockside or may fuel from a barge but do so while pushed into the bank or while moored on mooring buoys
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The industry has focused a lot of attention on fueling as it is often the source of small spills that are avoidable
Stressing experienced crew members take on fuel
Insuring there is more than one person involved for vessels with complex fueling systems
Insuring a good pre-transfer conference and DOI are completed before fueling begins
Improvements like high level alarms, Site Glasses, Visible top off points and other initiatives have seen a reduction in these events
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Mobile phones Email MSIB BNTM VHF radio Boat mail Fleet bulletins Electronic charting notes Orders and sailing informa-
tion sent via computer Company newsletters and
trade newsletters
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The best way to spread any news, whether urgent or not, is through email
Emailing trade associations like GICA, AWO, GNOBFA gets the word to their mailing list immediately and from there to vessels through company messaging systems
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5.10 Industry Audits and Oversights
5.10 Industry Audits and Oversights Operations
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American Waterway Operators has completed and implemented a Responsible Carriers Standard for their members
This Standard contains many of the aspects being considered for the inspection regime for Towing Vessels
The standard requires internal audits annually of both the equipment and the management system
To be a member of A.W.O. your vessels must be enrolled in and meet the requirements of the Responsible Carrier Standard
80% of inland towing equipment participates in the AWO / RCP program
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OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) has put together a standard inspection tool called the Ship Inspection Report Program (SIRE)
A sub-committee of OCIMF has put together a barge version called the Barge Inspection Report Program (BIRE), which is also used to inspect the “un-inspected” towing vessels if they are in attendance with the barges
It is a comprehensive inspection program which includes equipment, procedures, licenses and qualifications of mariners, and systems
After the inspection is complete it is posted on the Web, and all OCIMF members can view this report for up to one year from the date of the inspection
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Tanker Management Self Assessment
Is another OCIMF tool that requires a tank vessel operator to complete and very in depth self assessment on how they manage specific details of their business
This information is posted on the WEB and is available at the discretion of the tank vessel operator
TMSA with the BIRE program gives the oil companies an introduction to the companies operation and what the results of the companies policies and procedures and how well that is being communicated and implemented at the vessel level
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Vetting defined is to put through a thorough examination or evaluation
It usually references a specific piece of equipment.
All major oil companies have a vetting process where they put together the following:
Age and construction and current condition of equipment
Performance history of the equipment and the operator
Regulatory history available on the equipment and or the operator
Each customer has different requirements and issues they look for in a vetting event
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Coming up next – Navigation Safety
Section 5 Operations