Transcript Powerpoint - British Antarctic Survey

An introduction to
BAS Ships for Research Cruise
Participants
Chris Hindley
Ship Operations Manager
RRS James Clark Ross
undertakes most of the marine science
Built 1990 for BAS
research for BAS
28 Officers and Crew
Length 99m x 19m breadth
Service speed 11.5 knots
Does BAS Antarctic science from Oct-May and science in other areas
such as the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Caribbean but mostly in the Arctic
between June and September for NERC
RRS Ernest Shackleton performs
most of the logistics tasks in
support of BAS Antarctic Stations
Length 80m x 17m breadth
Operated by BAS since 1999
Service speed 10.5 knots
21 Officers and Crew
HMS Endurance
Is a Royal Navy ship
- not a BAS ship
120 Officers and crew
Helicopters
Carries 2 x Navy Lynx
Antarctic/sub-Antarctic Role
UK Presence
Hydrographic Survey
Support to BAS Science,
mainly by supporting shore
parties with boats and
helicopters and assisting
with BAS logistics
Who’s Who Onboard
Master/Captain
Purser
In charge!
Navigation, cargo, deck & Science operations
Chief Officer
2nd/3rd Officer
Electro Technical Officer (ETO) –Comms
Chief Cook
2nd Cook
Stewards
Looking
after your Doctor (on
comfort
most voyages)
Boatswain (Bosun)
Able Seamen (ABs - Deckhands)
Supporting your science
Deck Engineer Officer
Looking
after all
plant and
machinery
Chief Engineer Officer
Scientific Deck Officer
2nd/3rd/4th Engineer Officer
Electro Technical Officer (ETO)
Instrumentation
Engineer AME
Motormen
IT/Comms Engineer
Get your sea legs
The sailors motto!
One Hand for
yourself and one
for the ship
Remember ships move around
even in calm conditions.
Jobs which are easy on
dry land can become
hazardous at sea.
4 Berth Cabin on James Clark Ross
Space is more limited on
Ernest Shackleton
• 2, 3 and 4 berth
cabins
• En-suite bathrooms
• Limited storage space
• Consideration of
others, be tidy and
safe
Your Safety is Paramount
– one of the lifeboats and some liferafts
We take your safety seriously.
We have to be our own
emergency services
Follow all safety
rules
Attend all safety
drills promptly
Treat all drills as
if your life
depends on it – it
might do
-
Please do the same.
We practice emergency routines
regularly.
Fast Rescue Boat
Snow and ice
Whatever the
conditions
Wear the proper
protective clothing
Listen to the crew
they are professional
seafarers
There is a Self Service Saloon
on Ernest Shackleton
And a
Traditional Saloon on James
Clark Ross
•Very good food
•Meal times may be
staggered
• Do not wear workwear in
the saloon
•Tell BAS well before you
join if you need a special
diet
The Saloon on James Clark Ross
If you do not have time to change there is a Duty Mess
If there are a lot of people onboard there may be 2
sittings for meals
Christmas Dinner on Ernest Shackleton
Day rooms / lounge areas – Ernest Shackleton
3 lounge areas:
• the Red Room is the bar
• the Green room is
used for videos
• and the Yellow room is the quiet room
Scientists & Officers Bar on James Clark Ross
Tick sheet
to sign for
drinks.
Good
Social
meeting
place
Always
clear up
after
yourself
BAS has a very
strict Alcohol
and drugs
policy
Be Sensible
Be Safe
Be Responsible
Make your own entertainment – the crew haven’t got time to
organise it for you
But don’t wake the
Watchkeepers !
What we expect from you:
SAFETY AWARENESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Read the
Lab Code of Practice
One way to work off all that good food! Sometimes science
parties help with logistics work. You will not be asked to do
anything with which you are not comfortable
Tips, Suggestions and Essentials
•PASSPORT !!!!!!
•Personal Survival
Training Certificate
(original if you are planning to
work on deck)
•Small binoculars,
camera and lots of film
•Music, books, diary,
sports gear
•Shop on board:
toiletries, chocs, sweets,
limited film, sometimes
T-shirts, hats, etc.
•USE SUNSCREEN
Follow BAS guidelines and crew instructions
Come home safely – and with lots of data
The following pictures show both ships and some general activities
James Clark Ross
All hands on deck for cargo work – Ernest Shackleton
Deploying the
Multinet
James Clark Ross
Trawling
James Clark Ross
CTD
Operations
Starboard side of
James Clark Ross
Supporting Ice Diving
James Clark Ross
RRS James
Clark Ross
enjoying a fine
evening at sea
Rock Drilling
James Clark Ross
Carrying Cargo to the Antarctic Bases
– James Clark Ross also does logistics
James Clark Ross
Starboard
Gantry on
James Clark
Ross
A Science team in action – James Clark Ross
A Dingle Day at Halley – Ernest Shackleton
A view from the James Clark Ross in the Arctic
Ernest Shackleton
and “George” the
security guard!
Remember – Safety first, read and understand Risk Assessments
Follow all guidelines, procedures and instructions
No short cuts that compromise safety
If you see any operation that is unsafe – STOP THE JOB
Report ALL accidents, incidents and Near Misses
A safe cruise is a successful cruise.
Any questions – email
[email protected]