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 Training – An OWT Case Study 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 2
Let’s Agree! I nteractive! � Ask Questions � Answer Questions � Share experiences � Share insights Participate! Participate! Participate! 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 3
Maintaining Readiness Vessels � Fueled at all times � Keep up on preventative maintenance � Keep adequate provisions � Check your SAR equipment 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 4
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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 5
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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 6
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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 7
Communication in Troubled Times At a recent flotilla meeting, the FC made the following three remarks. Which one(s) should not have been made? “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.” 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 8
Communication in Troubled Times Err on the side of caution & discretion Consider everything you hear to be CONFI DENTI AL!! 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 9
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? 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 10
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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 11
Harbor Patrols Aids to Navigation � Observe each aid I s it on station? Displaying proper characteristics? � Bridges & fixed structures Lit properly? Suspicious activity? 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 12
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 of Rules of the Road � Notify CG of unsafe conditions 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 13
Harbor patrols Safety or Security Zones � Auxiliary may be tasked with advising or escorting vessels by CG 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 14
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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 15
Harbor Patrols 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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 16
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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 17
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. 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 18
Things That Go Bump in the Night 100% ready on a 24 x 7 basis What are some of the challenges of night operations? 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 19
Things That Go Bump in the Night 2 Common Problems Level of Alertness Vision Changes 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 20
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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 21
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? 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 22
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? 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 23
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? 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 24
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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 25
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! 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 26
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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 27
Things That Go Bump in the Night Blind Spot in Night Vision 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 28
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 12 June 2005 2002 Operations Workshop 29
TCT : 30 An OWT Case Study 2002 Operations Workshop 12 June 2005
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