MontereyBayAquariumResearchInstituteOperatorManualforR/VParagon

DraftedbyJaredFigurski,October2012RevisionbyJaredFigurskiMarch2016RevisionbyJaredFigurskiApril2018RevisionbyJaredFigurskiJune2019

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MontereyBayAquariumResearchInstitute

OperatorManualforR/VParagon

TableofContents:I. Overview………………………………………………………………………………... 2II. VesselDescription…………………………………………………………………... 21.Specifications………………………………………………………………………….22.EngineeringMachinery.………………………………………………………….. 23.DeckMachinery………………………………………………………………………34.SafetyEquipment…………………………………………………….……………...35.ElectronicsandCommunications……………………………………………..3III.PersonnelRequirements…………………………………………………………..51. Operators………………………………………………………………………………...52. Passengers………………………………………………………………………………5

IV-a.Pre-cruiseandSignUpProcedure…………………………………………..5IV-b. FloatPlan………………………………………………………………………………6V.AllowedAreaandTimesofOperation……………………………………….7VI.GuidelinesforWeatherConsiderations…………………………………......7VII.SafetyGuidelines……………………………………………………………….……..7VIII.FuelUsePolicy...………………………………………………………………………8IX.DockingandVesselAccess..….……………………………………………………81. DockLocation…………………………………………………………….……………82. VesselAccess…………………………………………………………………………..8

X.OperatorViolations…………………………………………………………………...9XI.UsingR/VParagoninanEmergency………………………………………….9XII.EmergencyCommunication…………………………………………………..….10

1. USCG………………………………………………………………………………………102. Emergencyresponse……………………………………………………………….103. VesselAssist………………………………………………………………...…………104. RecreationalBoaters……………………………………………………………….105. MossLandingHarbor……………………………………………………………...106. SantaCruzHarbor…………………………………………………………………..107. MontereyHarbor……………………………………………………………………10

XIII.MBARIContactInformation………………………………………………………101. SteveEtchemendy(DirectorofMarineOperations)…………………102. JaredFigurski(OceanObservatoryTechnician)………………………113. EricFitzgerald(DockForeman/Deckhand).…………………………….114. TeresaCardoza(LogisticsSupportSpecialist)…………………………..11

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I.Overview: R/VParagonwaspurchasedfromacommercialurchindiverinOxnard,CAin2001bythePartnershipforInterdisciplinaryStudiesofCoastalOceans(PISCO)attheUniversityofCalifornia,SantaCruz(UCSC).PISCOrepoweredandcustomizedthevesselfornearshorescientificscubadivingandoceanographicresearch.Fortenyearsitservedasaresearchplatformforkelpforestmonitoringandprocessstudies,oceanography,andeducation.In2012,Dr.MarkCarrofPISCO-UCSCofferedtoloanR/VParagontoMBARIforaminimumofoneyear.In2013,theloanagreementwasextendedforanadditional5years.UCSCretainsownershipofthevesselduringthisperiodandMBARIisresponsibleforitsoperationandupkeep.R/VParagonoffersauniqueopportunityforMBARIresearcherstoaccessnearcoastalwatersreliably,quickly,andinexpensively.Thisdocumentcontainstheregulations,requirementsandguidelinesfortheoperationoftheR/VParagon.II.VesselDescription:1.Specifications:

OfficialNumber:993613Make:H&FBoats;Bandon,OregonYearBuilt:1993Material:Fiberglass/WoodLength:Hull(32feet),Overall(36feet)Tonnage:10Grosston,8NettonWorkingDeckDimensions:8.5x15feetBeam:10feetDraft:3feetOverheadClearance:Mastup(21.5feet),Mastdown(10feet)Occupancy:8peopletotalHorsepower:700hp(twinF350hpYamahaOutboards)FuelCapacity:550gallons(pairsof120galsaddletanksand50and55galafttanks)Speed:25-32knotscruising(40knotsmax)Economy:0.8–0.9nm/gal(@4200rpm(23kts)to4900rpm(32kts))Endurance:~400nmFreshwater:~50gallons(fiberglasstank,notpotable)Head:Porta-Potti

2.EngineeringMachinery:

HondaGX390(11.7HPFourStrokeEngine)-powershydraulicsPressureCompensatedPump(VTM42607515MDR114) Capacity:8.0USGPM

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ReliefPressure:1500PSI

3.DeckMachinery:

DeckboomOperatedbyhandlines(sidetoside,updown)Maxliftingcapacity500lbs.(static)Fittedwith12VWARNDC1000electrichoist(1000lb.)Fittedwith5”hydrauliccapstanFittedwitha9”hydrauliclinepinch(3/4”-1”)

7”HydraulicCapstan(to500lbliftcapacity,maxliftTBD)3”WindlassHydraulicAnchorDrum(20poundbruceanchor)CanonDigi-Troll10(forlightuseto800’)CollapsiblemastforrestrictedoverheadsituationsGunwale-mountedpoleforacousticinstrumentationLaunchandRecoverycradle(LARS)forLRAUVDeckplatewith12”centersElectricgunwalewinch(tugger)1000LbsDavitmountedElectra-dyne12Velectricpotpuller 12”Disc,¾HP,30:1gearratio. 310FPM,250lbmaxloadInterOceanhydraulicwinch 750lbsbareweight,2channelslipring,~1m/min 800mFalmatEMcable(FM088095-1MOD1)4Conductor,18-20AWG 0.380”,0.068lbs/ftair,0.013lbs/ftwater,Break2400lbs

4.SafetyEquipment:

1ACREPIRB(M/NRLB-33Cat.1) UIN:2DCC7528B0FFBFF S/N:6502SPOTemergencybeaconGarminAIS600ClassB(viewableonMarineTraffic.com&ODSS)FireboyCOmonitor8TypeIIIStearnsworkvests4PlasticHardHats8TypeIPFDvests8SurvivalSuits(SizeUniversalAdult)2FireExtinguishers(TypeB-I)CompressedAirHornElectricHornFlares 3HandFlares 1SOLASRedHandFlare

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4AerialFlares 1DaytimeVisualDistressSignal 2MirrorsDiverDownFlagAlphaFlagFirstAidKitThrowableLifeRing(TypeIV)ThrowableLifeSling(TypeIV)ThrowropeRecoverycargonet

FirstAidKit Automatedexternaldefibrillator(AED) DitchBag HandheldVHFradio(6WattBoost) 2EmergencyStrobes 1SolasOrangeFloatingSmokeSignal 1SolasRedHandFlare 8EmergencyBlankets 16pintsofwater Snackbars5.ElectronicsandCommunications:

12Vstarterbankbatteries 4ACDelcoM27MF6Vauxiliarybankbatteries 4WestmarineHeavyDutyDeepCycle230Ah(6V)GarminGPSMAP7612xsvGarminGPSMAP7608xsvGarminB265LH(TraditionalChirpTransducer)GarminGT51M-THP(Down-vuandSide-vuChirptransducer)GarminMarineHeadingSensor(010-11417-00)GarminGMR24xHDRadome3000WXantrexProWattInverter1000WXantrexSineWaveInverter(110V;60Hz)1VHFradios(IC-M302)1GarminVHF200NMEA2000–allowsDigitalSelectiveCallingandSOSSterlingPowerProChargeUltra(12V)12vPowerport(70AMarincotrollingmotorplug)–Portisfemale

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III.RequirementsforPersonnel:1)Operators

a) AlloperatorsmusthaveeithertakentheMotorboatOperatorCertificationCourse(MOTC)orholdacurrentUSCGcertification(OUPVorMasterNearCoastal)

b) AlloperatorsmustmaintaincurrentFirstAid/CPR/AEDandBlood-BornePathogentraining.

c) AlloperatorsmustbecheckedoutbyJaredFigurskiontheoperation,maintenance,andsafetyequipmentofR/VParagon(TheMOTCcoursemaycoverthisifcompletedontheR/VParagon)

d) Oncethesecriteriaaremet,operatorsmustreceiveofficialauthorizationbytheDirectoroftheDepartmentofMarineOperations(DMO)

e) Operatorsmustmaintain“recency”byoperatingR/VParagonatleastonceina6-monthperiod.

f) Operatorswhodonotmaintain“recency”arenotauthorizedtouseR/VParagonuntiltheyhavepassedarefreshercheckoutwithJaredFigurski.CheckoutsincludearefresherofR/VParagonsystems,updatesonchanges,andanevaluationoftheoperator’sabilitytooperateR/VParagonfrompoweruptocleanup.

2)Passengers

a) Allpassengersmustbe18yearsorolderduetoinsurancerequirements.b) Non-MBARIemployeesarerequiredtofilloutaVisitingParticipants

ReleaseFormandMedicalHistoryForm.HardcopiesareprovidedontheboatandanelectronicversionisavailableontheR/VParagonhomepage.Theseformsmustbedepositedinthemanifestboxpriortodeparture.

IV-a.Pre-cruiseandSignUpProcedure:

a) MBARIemployeesmaycheckforvesselavailabilityontheship’scalendar(ZimbraCalendar:MBARI/Ships/Paragon).OnlyDMOadministrationandJaredFigurskicanupdatethecalendar.

b) Anauthorizedoperatormustbeidentifiedc) Apre-cruiseplanmustbesubmitted.Referto“CruisePlanning”ontheR/V

Paragonhomepaged) Rememberthemaxloadis8people.e) AnyparticipantsthatarenotMBARIstaffmustsigntheVisitingParticipants

ReleaseFormandMedicalHistoryForm.Thisisanabsoluterequirementandviolationsmayresultinrevocationoftheoperator’sstatusasaR/VParagonCaptain.

f) Cruisesthatexceedtheallowablearea,ortimeofoperation(seesectionV)requirespecialpermissionfromtheDirectororDeputydirectorofDMO.

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Toavoiddelays,itisrecommendedthatapre-cruiseplanbesubmitted5businessdaysinadvanceofthecruise.Forcruisesthatrequirespecialpermissions,itisrecommendedthatthepre-cruiseplanbesubmitted15businessdaysinadvance.IV-b.FloatPlan Afloatplanisalistofcriticalinformationabouteachoperationandisleftashore.Thefloatplancanbeusedbyanyonetoquicklydeterminewhothestandingshorecontactisandalsotolearnpertinentinformationabouttheoperation.ItisespeciallyimportantshouldtheR/VParagonbeindistress,unresponsiveandneedsupportfromtheUSCGorotherrescueoutfit. Theshorecontactisresponsibleforalertingauthoritiesshouldthevesselbebothlateforitsindicatedtimeofreturnandunresponsivebycelland/orVHF.

a) AfloatplanmustbecompletedandleftintheManifestBoxlocatedontheMBARIdockpriortoeveryoperation(i.e.,eachtimethevesselleavestheharbor).FloatplanformscanbefoundaboardtheR/VParagonandcanbeprintedfromtheR/VParagonhomepage.

Afloatplanmustinclude:i. Dateii. Timeofdepartureiii. Timeofreturniv. Nameofoperatorv. Namesofcrewvi. On-boardcellphonenumbervii. Nameofshorecontactviii. Phonenumberofshorecontact

b) Shorecontactsmustsatisfythefollowingcriteria

a. MustbeMBARIemployees.b. Mustbeaccessiblebyphonethroughoutthedurationoftheoperation.c. Mustbemadeawareof:

i. Detailsoftheoperation1. Timeofreturn2. Numberofpeopleaboard3. On-boardcellphonenumber4. Approximaterouteoftheoperation

ii. Locationofthefloatplan.iii. ProceduretofollowshouldtheR/VParagonbelateand

unresponsive.InstructionsforshorecontactscanbefoundonthevesselandontheR/VParagonhomepage.

d. Mustacknowledgethattheyagreetoserveasshorecontactforeachoperation.

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V.AllowedAreaandTimesofOperation:

R/VParagonisauthorizedforgeneralusewithintheareaboundedbyAñoNuevo(N37.148),tothenorth,andPointLobos,tothesouth(N36.500),andout30nmfromshore(nearestdistance).OperationsthatareplannedoutsideofthiszonerequirespecialpermissionfromtheDirectorofDMO.

NormaloperatingtimesfortheR/VParagonarefromsunrisetosunsetonnormalMBARIbusinessdays(Mon–Fri)includingoffFridays,butexcludingofficiallyrecognizedMBARIholidays.OperatorswhodesiretoruntheboatoutsideofthistimeframeneedtoobtainspecialpermissionfromtheDirectorofDMOinadvance.VI.GuidelinesforWeatherConsiderations: Goodjudgmentanddecisionsarethefoundationofsafety.ThefirstmostimportantdecisioncomeswhendecidingwhetherthemarineforecastisfavorableforoperationsusingtheR/VParagon.MBARIprovidessomegeneralguidelinesbelow,howeverbeadvisedthatitistheresponsibilityandauthorityoftheoperatortocancelorterminateacruisebasedonhis/herassessmentofthemarineweather.Hazardousconditionsmayexistbelowthethresholdspresentedhere:WeatherModifiedAllowableAreaofOperation FullRange:winds<20ktsandswell<12ft InnerBayOnly:winds20-25ktsandswell<12feet AdvisedNoGo:winds>25knotsorswell>12feetVII.SafetyGuidelines:

a) A single operator must be identified for any given cruise. If two qualified operators are onboard, it must be decided prior to departure who the operator is for the day.

b) Of the MBARI fleet, R/V Paragon is the fastest, requires the least amount of startup time, and if necessary, can be operated with a single operator, however unless absolutely necessary (See section XI.) at least two people shall be on board during operations for safety reasons.

c) When being used for diving or mooring maintenance a certified operator is required to stay with the boat, therefore this may require two certified operators on board if one is going to dive or get on the mooring for maintenance.

d) The R/V Paragon is limited to eight persons on board. Of that number, one person must be a certified operator and aboard at all times.

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e) When the vessel is underway everyone outside the R/V Paragon cabin must have a work vest on. For scuba diving operations a wet suit is a viable alternative for a work vest.

f) All scuba diving missions require permission from Kim Reisenbichler, the MBARI diving officer.

g) The operator is responsible for following safety regulations set forth by the US Coast Guard and MBARI.

h) Negligence in adhering to safety regulations may result in the suspension or revocation of operator status for the R/V Paragon as decided by the Director of DMO.

VIII.FuelUsePolicy:

a) R/VParagonmustberefueledaftereachcruisewheneverpossible.UseyourMBARIcreditcardandcodethefuelcostto3670005350SuppliesFuel,DMO.

b) Foroperationswithintheallowablearea,typicallyonlysaddletankswillberequired(220galcapacity;~130nmendurance).

c) Ifanenduranceof>130nmisanticipated,specialpermissionisrequiredfromtheDirectorofDMO.JaredFigurskimustbeconsultedaboutthestatusofaftfueltanksandweightdistributionbeforefilling.

d) Saddletanksaretoberefueledto100galineachtankwhenonboardfueldropsbelow100gallons.

e) Fuelingcanbedelayedifandonlyif:a. Fueldockisclosedb. R/VParagonwillbeusedbythesameprojectgroupthefollowing

day(allowingasinglerefuelformultipledaysofwork).c. Anarrangementismadewiththenextuser.d. ItisauthorizedbyJaredFigurski.

f) IfR/VParagonisnotfueledandmustbedonebysomeoneelse,theprojectgroupisresponsiblefortheoperator’stime.

IX.DockingandAccess:1.DockLocation:DockspaceatMBARIislimitedandrequirescoordinationtoinsurethatallfourresearchvesselsareaccommodated.Fornow,R/VParagonisdockedatoneoftwolocations:

a) R/VWesternFlyerfloatingdock.TheR/VWesternFlyercannotenterordeparttheslipwiththeR/VParagonmoored.OperatorsmustconfirmthattheR/VWesternFlyerisnotscheduledtotransittoorfromherberthbeforemooringtothefloatingdock.

a. ConsulttheZimbracalendarfortheship’sscheduleb. ConsultwithChrisGrech,EricFitzgeraldorJaredFigurski

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b) OnEdock(Zephyrdock).R/VParagonmustbetiedasfarwestaspossibletoallowR/VRachelCarsontoenterherslip.

2.VesselAccess:

a) OperatorswillbenotifiedofthecombinationtothedooronR/VParagon.b) Inaddition,theR/VParagondoorcomboandZephyrdockkeywillbe

storedinasafeboxmountedjustoutsideandtotherightofB247.c) Operatorswillbenotifiedofthecombinationtothesafebox.d) ThekeyfortheZephyrdockmustbereturnedtothesafebox.

X.OperatorViolations: TooperatetheR/VParagonrequireshandlingskills,goodjudgment,attentiontodetailanddiligence.Firstandforemost,anoperatorisresponsibleforthesafetyofthoseonboardandfortheconditionoftheboat.TheprivilegetooperateR/VParagoncanbesuspendedorrevokedatanypointatthediscretionoftheDirectorofDMO.Circumstancesthatwarrantreviewinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

a) Displaysofpoorboatmanshipand/orjudgmentb) ViolationsofMBARIsafetyregulationsc) ViolationsofUSCGsafetyregulationsd) NegligenceintheupkeepandmaintenanceofR/VParagone) Negligencetoproperlydocumentcruisesand/orreportproblems

XI.UsingR/VParagoninanEmergency:R/VParagoncanbeusedtorespondtoanemergency(definedasasituationrequiringtheR/VParagonthatcannotwaituntilnormaloperatingtimes(seeSectionV.))OftheMBARIfleet,R/VParagonisthefastest,requirestheleastamountofstartuptime,andifnecessary,canbeoperatedwithasingleoperator.R/VParagonisidealfortimesensitiveoperationssuchaslocatinglostequipment,keepingequipmentfromwashingashore,delivering/receivingsuppliesorpersonnelfromR/VWesternFlyerandR/VRachelCarson.

a) ForpermissiontouseR/VParagoninanemergency,attempttocontacttheDirectororDeputyDirectorofDMOfirst,JaredFigurski,andEricFitzgeraldinthisorder(seebelowforcontactinformation).

b) Ifafterhours,callcellphonenumbers(seebelowforcontactinformation).

c) R/VParagonmaynotbeusedifpermissionhasnotbeenobtained.d) IfdireconditionsexistandR/VParagonisusedwithoutpermission,all

possibleavenuestoacquirepermissionmustbeexhausted.ThecircumstanceswillbesubjecttoreviewbytheDirectorofDMO.

e) JaredFigurskiandEricFitzgeraldarepre-authorizedforovertimeintheeventthattheyarerequiredasoperatorsforemergencies.

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XII.EmergencyCommunication:Intheeventofanemergencyatsea,theoperatorshouldtakeallnecessaryprecautionstostabilizethesituation.TheoperatormustthennotifyappropriateemergencyrespondersandMBARIcontacts(listedbelow)assoonaspossible.Manyresourcesareavailabletoassistmarinersatsea.1.USCoastGuard

VHF16(415)399-3300EPIRBDSCSOS

2.EmergencyResponse911

3.VesselAssistVHF16(800)-391-4869

4.RecreationalBoaters VHF11 5.MossLandingHarbor

VHF16Office:(831)633-2461Nights/Weekends/Emergencies:831-970-3334

6.SantaCruzHarbor VHF16/9 Office:(831)475-6161 AfterHours:(831)212-42617.MontereyHarbor VHF16/5 Office:(831)646-3950

AfterHours:(831)594-7760 XIII.MBARIContactInformation:1.MichaelKelly(DirectorofMarineOperations) Work:(831)775-1902 Cell:(973)452-5203 Office:B247 mkelly@mbari.org2.ChrisGrech(DeputyDirectorofMarineOperations)

Work:(831)775-1909Cell:(831)917-0303Office:B241grch@mbari.org

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3.JaredFigurski(OceanObservatoryTechnician) Work:(831)775-1967 Cell:(831)818-2769 Office:B147,B149,BuoyAssemblyRoom, jared@mbari.org4.EricFitzgerald(DockForeman/Deckhand) Work:(831)775-1934 Cell:(831)601-1408 Office:B108.23 Pager:efitz-pager@mbari.org efitzgerald@mbari.org5.TeresaCardoza(LogisticsSupportSpecialist)

Work:(831)775-1933 Office:B239.05 terri@mbari.org