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2002 Operations Workshop 2002 Operations Workshop 12 June 2005 - - PDF document
2002 Operations Workshop 2002 Operations Workshop 12 June 2005 - - PDF document
1 2002 Operations Workshop 2002 Operations Workshop 12 June 2005 Agenda Maintaining Readiness Communication in Troubled Times Harbor Patrols - The Auxiliary Challenge of 2001 & Beyond Things that Go Bump in the Night Team Coordination
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Let’s Agree!
I nteractive!
Ask Questions Answer Questions Share experiences Share insights
Participate! Participate! Participate!
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Maintaining Readiness
Vessels
Fueled at all times Keep up on preventative maintenance Keep adequate provisions Check your SAR equipment
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Maintaining Readiness
Personnel
Double-check crew’s certification Maintain an aggressive training schedule I nspect cold & foul weather gear Have back-up crew members Crew/ coxswain train new members
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Maintaining Readiness
Availability
Check your flotilla call-out list Create a phone calling tree Conduct an inventory of flotilla skills “Heads up” for your employer
Do not have a military obligation, therefore do not have the “right to employment” like Reservists
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Communication in Troubled Times
Review the basics!
“Less is best” Brush up on your prowords Short & long count Think before you speak Keep a charged cell phone on the boat
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Communication in Troubled Times
At a recent flotilla meeting, the FC made the following three remarks. Which
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“The Officer of the Day at the Station is wearing a weapon these days.” “The Marine Safety Office is requesting more harbor patrols from us.” “The USCGC I da Lewis is being deployed to New York Harbor.”
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Communication in Troubled Times
Err on the side of caution & discretion Consider everything you hear to be CONFI DENTI AL!!
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Harbor Patrols
Harbor patrols are needed by the Coast Guard – today and in the future!
Since we are the eyes & ears of the Coast Guard, what sorts of things should you look for on a harbor patrol?
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Harbor Patrols
What do I look for?
Vessels involved in commerce (cargo ships,
passenger ships, tank vessels, commercial fishing, barges)
Name, number & position Load line position Lack of crew activity on deck Cargo operations (especially liquid bulk)
– Bravo flag or red light
indicating transfer
Welding or cutting on board
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Harbor Patrols
Aids to Navigation
Observe each aid
I s it on station? Displaying proper characteristics?
Bridges & fixed structures
Lit properly? Suspicious activity?
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Harbor Patrols
Hazards to Navigation
Natural (trees, logs), man-made (docks, barrels) Report to controlling station DO NOT handle floating barrels! Unsafe vessel operation or infractions
- f Rules of the Road
Notify CG of unsafe conditions
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Harbor patrols
Safety or Security Zones
Auxiliary may be tasked with advising
- r escorting vessels by CG
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Harbor Patrols
Pollution
Oil in water, booms, clean-up equipment Calmer areas in the water Unusual water fowl activity Wrecked or beached vessel Dark streaks on side of a vessel Unusual activity on deck, pier or beach
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Pollution, continued
A vessel listing deeper than load line Vapor clouds or smoke Overboard discharge from vessel Discoloration in water Unblanked hoses or manifolds on waterfront facility pier Run-off from sewers, banks, shoreline
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Harbor Patrols
Notify controlling unit of…
Location of the incident Body of water affected or threatened Material spilled, if known Estimate of quantity spilled Size of slick or sheen Source of the discharge
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Harbor Patrols
Risk Management
I n this case, it means that you must evaluate the risks, minimize the hazards and determine if you can safely complete a mission involving the discharge of oil or a hazardous substance.
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
What are some of the challenges of night
- perations?
100% ready on a 24 x 7 basis
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
2 Common Problems
Level of Alertness Vision Changes
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
Level of Alertness
I nternal clock set by sunlight Circadian rhythms regulate predictable patterns of hormone secretion, alertness, performance and core body temperature Most pronounced between 9 PM and 7 AM
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
I n addition the biologic factors, other stressors can affect our individual level of alertness. What are some of the personal factors that may affect a crew person's performance?
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
Take the “Readiness I nventory”
What is a crewmember's cumulative sleep loss over the past few days? Does a crewmember have the flu or other medical conditions that might impair performance? Has the crewmember ingested any substance that might impact on performance like caffeine, alcohol, over the counter cough and cold preparations?
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
The key to maintaining alertness is to fight fatigue. What are some of the ways a crew can fight fatigue?
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
What can I do?
Exercise regularly Eat a well balanced diet, stay hydrated Coffee & caffeine
Drink a cup just before or during the mission Caffeine is a diuretic, avoid dehydration Avoid caffeine intolerance
Coordinate critical tasks with rested crew Schedule rest breaks
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
How do we see?
The eye acts like a camera
Front of eye acts like a lens, light comes through the pupil Back of the eye (retina) is like the film As light strikes receptors at back of eye, a chemical transmitter sends a signal to the
- brain. We “see” the target!
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
Night vision
Central receptors for bright light Outer receptors see in low light
Poor resolution, distinguish shades of black & white, very sensitive to light
Dark adaptation
After exposure to light, chemical needed by outer receptors can take 30-45 minutes to regenerate Needed to distinguish shapes in low light
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
Blind Spot in Night Vision
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
What can I do?
Scan the area to avoid creating a blind spot (see previous slide) Optimize your vision - bring corrective lenses if you wear them Avoid tobacco – smoke in your eyes Avoid bright lights and use red light when possible
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