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D11 NR
2009 Operations Workshop
Welcome
This seminar is designed to be a refresher of
basic Surface Operations processes and
procedures to promote safety and
efficiency for all patrols.
This is a required seminar and not a
replacement for the TCT Refresher
course which is required yearly for all
surface operations Auxiliarists.
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Ground Rules
• This Workshop is Interactive and NOT a
Lecture
– Ask Questions
– Answer questions
– Share experiences
– Share Insights
• Participate, Participate, Participate
• Review housekeeping rules
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Remember
• Safety of all personnel is first and
foremost.
• Risk Management principles are to be
applied in mission planning and execution.
• Know your facility’s operational limits.
• Remember to “adapt, not adopt”. Local
conditions will impact the execution of any
mission!
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Remember Changes for
Currency Maintenance
• You must log 12 hours underway
– Crew & Coxswains
– Coxswains can log their 12 hours as crew or
coxswain
– PWC must log their time on a PWC
• Attend a mandatory 1 hour TCT refresher
– Must be completed by 31 December
– If 5 year 8 hour TCT is required, the 1 hour
TCT need not also be completed
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Changes from 2007
(These changes remain in effect for 2009)
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Check rides are every 3 years with a QE.
Crew check ride has 15 tasks.
Coxswain check ride has 17 tasks.
PWC check ride has 12 tasks.
Practice the required tasks every year so
you are “always ready” for the check ride.
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Changes from 2008
• ICS-210 Initial Incident Commander course is
REQUIRED for all Coxswains and Pilots
(Aircraft Commander, First Pilot and Co-Pilot) by
31March2009.
• Without this certification in AUXDATA you will
go into REYR status.
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Changes from 2008
• NavRules re-certification is 5 years from
last date test was successfully taken (e.g.
passed 15 May 2004 due next by
15 May 2009 NOT 31 Dec 2009).
• Without this certification in AUXDATA you
will go into REYR status.
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More Changes from 2008
• New 50 MPH dynamic strength-tested
PFDs are required by 1 June 09 if (and only
if) your facility can exceed 35 MPH.
• Inflatable vests listed in the Rescue and
Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST
M10470.10F will continue to be authorized
after 01 JUN 2009 for facilities that can
exceed 35 MPH (excluding PWCs).
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More Changes from 2008
• PWC equipment requirement changes:
– No more throwable device requirement
– Spare spark plugs ONLY required for 2-cycle
engine PWCs
Note: There are no changes to PWC PFD
requirements
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Check Ride Phase-in
• Last check ride in 2005
or 2006 - you are due in
2009
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Our Missions
• Promote boating safety (Pre-SAR).
• Provide SAR response and assistance to
distressed persons in the maritime
environment.
• Practice Maritime Domain Awareness.
• Provide support as needed to the Coast
Guard.
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Safety is Priority 1
• Remember safety of the crew, the public, and
the vessel are more important than the mission
• PEPIRB – Key piece of safety equipment
– Ensure one is worn when underway
– Check the battery expiration date and replace if
necessary
– Keep it registered with NOAA
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Safety is Priority 1
• HAZMAT
– Remember to steer well clear of ANY HAZMAT
situation, unless you have a certified HAZMAT
responder on your crew.
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Promote Safety
• Set a good example for the rest of the
crew and especially the general public.
• Don’t ride on the gunwale.
• Keep speed to a minimum in close-quarter
situations.
• Be professional at all times.
• Be properly equipped both personally and
for the facility.
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Provide SAR Response
• Monitor CH 16 & local CG working channel.
• If responding to a SAR case, obtain all key
info prior to getting underway to complete
your risk assessment.
• Update SAR info and environment
conditions en-route to “last known position”,
update risk assessment as appropriate.
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Provide SAR Response cont.
• Do only what you & your facility
are capable of - safety of crew
comes first.
• Operate at safe speed for the sea
conditions and local environment.
• Observe all NO WAKE zones.
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Render Assistance
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Keep the controlling authority informed.
Do only what you are trained to do.
Keep your crew informed.
Communicate your intentions to the
disabled vessel.
• Maintain a tow watch while towing.
• Provide medical assistance, as
qualified.
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Maritime Domain Awareness
• You know what is ‘normal’ for the
area you patrol and what is not.
Look for the out of the ordinary.
• Observe and report, do not put
your crew or vessel at risk to
intervene.
• Multi-Mission – Regatta Patrol,
SAR, MOM (Maritime Observation Mission)
ATON/Chart Update, Bridge
Inspections, etc.
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Provide Support
• DO NOT participate in any law enforcement
activities or imply law enforcement
authority by your actions.
• Assist local agencies in regattas, parades,
etc.
• Provide communications relay to other
rescue vessels in your patrol area.
• Be the eyes of the Coast Guard for
Homeland Security every time you are out
on the water.
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Safety Zone Support
• Operate only in advisory/informational
mode.
• You MAY NOT exercise or imply any law
enforcement authority.
• You MAY NOT use or display unauthorized
lights, sirens or flags - No Blue Lights.
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Responsibilities for Facility
owners
• Maintain the facility in good working order.
• Conduct a thorough facility mechanical
inspection at least annually.
• Notify the Director of any significant
changes in facility status.
• Abort the mission when any situation
pertaining to the mission may adversely
affect the safety of the facility or crew.
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Responsibilities of Coxswains
• Minimum number of qualified crew
• Proper uniform
• Proper PPE (personal protection equipment) as defined
in the Rescue and Survival Systems Manual
• Facility properly equipped/maintained
• Crew capable of performing the mission
• Safety of the crew and mission
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Responsibilities of Coxswains
• Risk management is vital – Remember
your GAR model & TCT
• Ensure all crew member are currently
qualified on day of patrol.
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Operational Risk Management
(ORM)
• Accept No Unnecessary Risk.
• Accept Necessary Risk When Benefits
Outweigh Costs.
• Make Risk Decisions at the Appropriate
Level.
• ORM is Just as Critical in Executing as in
Planning All Activities.
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Operational Risk Management
(ORM)
• Remember Your Risk Assessment
happens BEFORE and DURING the
mission.
• Use GAR model from the USCG
Addendum to the US National Search and
Rescue Supplement (NSS), [COMDTINST
M16130.2D].
• Check with DIRAUX for any special forms
to complete for your area.
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Responsibilities of Crew
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Be in proper uniform.
Wear the proper PPE for conditions.
Be in good physical condition.
Use good judgment & common sense when
performing duties.
• May have to perform in challenging
situations.
• Think SAFETY.
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Orders
• Orders are required for the
movement of an auxiliary
facility (assignment to duty).
• DO NOT move any Facility
unless appropriate orders
have been issued and a
printed copy is on-board.
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Liability
• Orders do not guarantee liability coverage.
– Legal process bases coverage on a review of
the circumstances and facts involved.
– Actions may not exceed the facility
capabilities.
– Actions must not go beyond the scope of the
Auxiliary duties.
• Coverage may be denied by the Coast
Guard.
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Operational Guidelines
• Remember, we are prohibited from:
– Engaging in law enforcement activities.
– Investigating complaints of negligent
operation
– Creating any situation that would place
any vessel in danger.
• Remember to adhere to the
Navigation Rules at all times.
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Operational Parameters Communications
• External:
– VHF Radio is ALWAYS primary,
cell phone secondary
– Must have 2 way communications
at all times.
– Maintain radio guard as required
by your OPCOM (Operational
Command).
– If communications are lost, patrol
should be terminated.
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Operational parameters Communications cont’d
• Internal:
– Be aware of challenges in
communicating with engine noise and
wind.
– Communications may be distorted.
– Verbalize the response to the coxswains
orders.
• Coming up, coming down, hard turn,
etc.
• Crew - repeat/acknowledge these
commands or informational messages
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Towing
Things to Do:
• Maintain a high degree of situational
awareness due to potential hazards.
• Know limitations of facility, towing
components, and towed vessel.
• Brief your crew and the disabled vessel’s
crew.
• Plan an escape route.
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Operational Parameters Speed
• Maintain a safe speed, adjusted for the
weather and sea conditions.
• Mishaps are attributed to excessive speed.
• Never hesitate to ask the coxswain to slow
down (remember your TCT).
• Safe speed is prudent seamanship.
• Excessive speed has caused crew
ejection, injury and damage to boats.
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Mishap Reporting
• Report all information immediately via radio or cell to
your OPCOM/OIA.
• Call next business day to your DIRAUX/OTO.
• Download the Claim form from the Coast Guard
website.
• CG will investigate.
• Do not repair the facility unless authorized to do so.
• Maintain LOG BOOK.
• Damage must be linked to identifiable patrol cause.
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Consider Local Hazards
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Are there particularly tricky or dangerous
hazards in your local AOR? (Area of
Responsibility)
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What are they, have you communicated them
to your crew?
Highlight them on your charts for new crew to
easily see.
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Bravo Zulu!
Great Job!
Thank you for your
participation in the
2009 Operations
Workshop. Please
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