Cruise Planning Time Line

Briefing before fantail operations on THOMAS G. THOMPSON 

A Timeline of activities to coordinate with the Marine Operations Staff and Shipboard Science Support Group

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A Timeline of activities to coordinate with the Marine Operations Staff and Shipboard Science Support Group

Very Long Lead Time (at least one year before the Cruise): 

Complete and submit a Ship Request Form to NSF

Long Lead Time (greater than 6 months before the Cruise):

• Seek Foreign clearances to work in EEZs
• Seismic profiling permitting applications and impact studies

At least 120 days before the Cruise:

• Cruise plan with operational areas, stations, etc.
• Review the Cruise Planning Form, and set up a meeting or telephone conference with the Marine Superindent and the Science Support Group

At least 60 days before the Cruise, complete and submit:

• Application to use radioisotopes

At least 30 days before the Cruise, complete and submit:

• Science Hazardous Material Policy Agreement
• HAZMAT Inventory
• Science Equipment Manifest
• Individual Science Party Member Personal Data Form
• Review "What you need to know before deploying on a UW RV", and pass along to your science party. Note the minimum required reading of UNOLS RVSS Chapter 1.

At least 14 days before the Cruise, complete and submit the following:

• Scientific Cargo Manifest Form (includes equipment and gear shipped to the School prior to the cruise)
• Ship's Berthing Plan

 Day of Cruise during your mobilization, be prepared to complete the following once on board:

• Meet with the Captain and key crew to ensure all is ready to sail
• Science Party Safety, Security, & Familiarization Briefing

Upon Completion of the Cruise, complete and submit:

• Post Cruise Assessment  (external link)

Port Captain updated 2012 Mar 19