November 13, 2003
UNOLS Technical Services Information
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| The outline of topics can be downloaded by clicking: <Tech_serv_outline.pdf> The full outline of technical services information can be downloaded (pdf) or viewed on-line (html) by clicking the ship or institutional link in the columns to the right. |
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| Outline Index: To advance to a specific Information Topic, click on the title below: |
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| II |
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| VI |
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| VII |
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| VIII |
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| VESSEL OPERATOR ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE & POINTS OF CONTACT |
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| A. |
Organization Description |
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| B. |
Facility Point(s) of Contact and Responsibilities |
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| VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS |
UNOLS link |
UNOLS link |
UNOLS link |
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| RESEARCH EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTATION, AND DATA COLLECTION |
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| A. |
Permanently installed science equipment and instrumentation |
UNOLS link |
UNOLS link |
UNOLS link |
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| B. |
Equipment available from the shared-use pool |
UNOLS link |
UNOLS link |
UNOLS link |
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| C. |
Procedures for requesting equipment |
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| 1. |
Filing a request |
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| 2. |
Deadlines for requests |
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| 3. |
Equipment Request Response |
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| 4. |
Last minute equipment requests |
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| D. |
Computer information |
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| 1. |
Computing resources |
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| 2. |
Networking resources |
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| a. |
Ship-to-Ship transfers (set-up and contact information) |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| b. |
Interactive real-time web sites |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| (1) |
Set-up and responsibilities |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| (2) |
Capabilities |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| (3) |
Cost for real-time/daily updates |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 3. |
Time Server |
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| 4. |
Technical assistance |
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| 5. |
Procedures for use of shipboard computing resources |
Point Sur |
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| a. |
Interfacing requirements and required information |
Point Sur |
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| b. |
Computers on ship’s network |
Point Sur |
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| c. |
Instruments on ship’s network |
Point Sur |
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| d. |
Internet availability while ship is docked |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| E. |
Data Collection |
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| 1. |
Installed system(s) |
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| 2. |
Instrument specific data files |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 3. |
Real-time data availability and formats |
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| 4. |
Special requirements |
Wecoma |
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| 5. |
Interfacing user-supplied sensors and subsystems |
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| 6. |
Procedures for determining needs |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 7. |
Post-cruise data products |
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| 8. |
Policies and restrictions |
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| PRE-CRUISE PLANNING AND SERVICES |
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| A. |
Scientific Party Point(s) of Contact and Responsibility |
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| 1. |
Pre-cruise |
Point Sur |
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| 2. |
Post-cruise |
Point Sur |
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| B. |
Schedule issues |
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| 1. |
Schedule definitions | Atlantis |
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| 2. |
Departure and arrival decisions |
Atlantis |
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| 3. |
Point of contact |
Atlantis |
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| C. |
Diplomatic clearances |
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| 1. |
Required information |
Point Sur |
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| a. |
PI responsibilities |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| b. |
Operator responsibilities |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 2. |
Timing |
Point Sur |
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| 3. |
Foreign observers |
Point Sur |
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| 4. |
Post-cruise responsibilities |
Point Sur |
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| 5. |
Failure to comply |
Point Sur |
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| D. |
Shipping and Logistical Information |
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| 1. |
Facility Shipping Information | Atlantis |
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| 2. |
Cruise Shipping Information |
Wecoma |
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| 3. |
Prior notification of incoming shipments |
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| 4. |
Shipment marking requirements |
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| 5. |
Confirmation of arrival |
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| 6. |
Hazardous Materials |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| 7. |
Isotope regulations |
Atlantis |
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| 8. |
Agents’ Information |
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| a. |
Arrangements |
Point Sur |
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| b. |
Costs |
Point Sur |
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| c. |
Other issues |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 9. |
Pre-cruise storage of scientists’ equipment |
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| a. |
Available storage area at the facility |
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| b. |
Arrangements for storage in other ports |
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| c. |
Procedure for determining storage needs |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| d. |
Costs |
Wecoma |
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| 10. |
Deliveries to the vessel |
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| 11. |
Other shore services available |
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| E. |
Marine Mammals and Acoustic Permitting |
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| F. |
Science Party Documentation (passport/visas, deadlines for submitting) |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| CRUISE PLANNING DETAILS |
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| A. |
Laboratory Spaces |
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| 1. |
Location of utilities (power, water, air, etc.) |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| 2. |
Bench arrangements |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| 3. |
Equipment tiedowns |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| 4. |
Cold Storage (refrigerators, freezers) |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| B. |
Deck Spaces |
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| 1. |
Location of utilities |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| 2. |
Van/container locations / weight constraints |
Wecoma |
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| 3. |
Working areas (A-frames, cranes, winches) |
Wecoma |
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| 4. |
Tiedowns |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| 5. |
On-deck incubation areas |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| C. |
Determining Personnel Requirements |
Atlantis |
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| 1. |
Operation of shared-use equipment |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 2. |
Overtime Policies |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| D. |
Berthing Spaces, Restrictions and Assignments |
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| E. |
Ancillary Projects |
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| F. |
Access/use of small boats from ship |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| G. |
SCUBA diving from the ship |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| H. |
Access to transducer well, mast, etc. |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| I. |
Safety Equipment (hard hats, work vests, steel-toed shoes, etc.) – ship and user supplied gear. |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| CRUISE LOADING AND SETUP |
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| A. |
Vessel Availability – (when the ship would be available for loading) |
Atlantis |
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| 1. |
Crew and Marine Technician availability |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 2. |
Loading Hours |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| B. |
Loading |
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| 1. |
Moving gear from storage to dock |
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| a. |
Responsibilities of shipboard techs, scientists, crew, facility personnel |
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| b. |
Liaison with shore service providers (cranes, trucks, forklift) |
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| c. |
Costs |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| 2. |
Moving gear from dock to deck |
Wecoma |
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| a. |
Responsibilities of shipboard techs, scientists, crew, facility personnel |
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| b. |
Liaison with shore service providers |
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| c. |
Costs |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| 3. |
Moving gear from deck to labs - responsibilities of shipboard techs, scientists, crew, facility personnel |
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| 4. |
Loading equipment availability and requirements for use |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| C. |
Lab and Deck setup |
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| 1. |
Laboratory configuration |
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| 2. |
Location of utilities, wireways, stuffing tubes, etc. |
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| 3. |
Tiedown/securing supplies |
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| 4. |
Interfacing science-provided equipment |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
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| 5. |
Operation of shared-use equipment |
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| a. |
Cost estimates |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 6. |
Vans and containers |
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| 7. |
Operation of underway data collection instrumentation |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
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| 8. |
Ship tools available for science use |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| D. |
Lab/Deck Safety requirements |
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| 1. |
General requirements |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| 2. |
Hazmat |
Wecoma |
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| 3. |
Isotopes |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| ACTIVITIES AT SEA |
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| A. |
Chief Scientist – General |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| B. |
Scientific Party - General Responsibilities (as it relates to science operations) |
Atlantis |
Wecoma |
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| C. |
Shipboard technician(s) - Hours, Duties and Responsibilities |
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| D. |
Ship’s Crew Responsibilities |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| E. |
Ancillary Projects |
Point Sur |
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| F. |
Science Operations |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 1. |
Personnel responsibilities / qualifications / level of support |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 2. |
Procedure for requesting additional assistance from crew or technicians |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 3. |
Operation of ship equipment (winches, cranes, wire use, etc) |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| G. |
Data Availability and Distribution |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| H. |
Communications |
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| 1. |
Email information and costs |
Wecoma |
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| 2. |
File transfer information and costs |
Wecoma |
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| 3. |
Voice/fax information and costs |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 4. |
Billing/payment procedures |
Wecoma |
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| I. |
Safety considerations |
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| 1. |
ISM regulations |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 2. |
Responsibilities of techs, crew, scientists |
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| 3. |
Safety equipment (ship and user provided gear) |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 4. |
Science party training and drills |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
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| 5. |
Over-the-side operations |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| a. |
Facility-provided equipment |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| b. |
User-provided equipment |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 6. |
Laboratory operations |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 7. |
Operations in lab/isotope vans |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| 8. |
Safety, Hazmat and Radiation Safety briefings |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| J. |
Access/use of small boats from ship |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| K. |
SCUBA diving from the ship |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| POST-CRUISE ACTIVITIES |
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| A. |
Data products and custody |
Atlantis |
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| 1. |
Deliverables |
Atlantis |
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| 2. |
Archives |
Atlantis |
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| B. |
Breakdown and offloading |
Atlantis |
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| 1. |
Ship availability |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
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| 2. |
Lab and Stateroom cleanup |
Atlantis |
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| C. |
Movement of equipment from deck to dock |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
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| D. |
Movement of equipment from dock to storage |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
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| E. |
Shipment of equipment |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
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| F. |
Storage of equipment or samples on board the vessel |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
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| G. |
Hazmat/radwaste procedures |
Atlantis |
Point Sur |
Wecoma |
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| H. |
Post-cruise reporting |
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