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Arctic West Summer 2006 Uscgc Healy (Wagb-20) ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2006 USCGC HEALY (WAGB-20) 30 APRIL – 03 SEPTEMBER 2006 Cruise Report Commanding Officer 1519 Alaskan Way S USCGC HEALY (WAGB 20) Seattle, WA 98134 Phone: (206) 217-6300 Fax: (206) 217-6309 16155 10 Oct 2006 MEMORANDUM From: J. C. Jackson, CDR CGC HEALY (WAGB 20) To: CG PACAREA Subj: ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2006 CRUISE REPORT Ref: (a) Polar Icebreaker Cruise Reports, COMDTINST 16155.2B 1. This report is submitted in accordance with reference (a) and covers the period from 30 April 2006 to 03 September 2006. 2. HEALY completed two missions to support Arctic research during AWS-06. HLY 6- 01 and 6-02. The first mission was a thirty-day study of benthos. This phase was in continuation of a long-term (1950-present) study of the benthos in the Bering Sea near Saint Lawrence Island, and involved 118 stations in 26 days and over 1,000 over-the-side evolutions. HEALY’s second mission was a scheduled forty-day study was for the collection of seismic data on the Chuckchi Borderland including the Northwind Ridge, Chuckchi Plateau, and the Medeleev Ridge. The civilian helicopters played an important role in the distribution of the 90 lb seismometers onto the ice flows at 6 mile intervals over three different 85-mile tracks. 165 miles of seismic data was collected during 84 total hours of towing a 7,000 lb caged pneumatic device close astern. A total of 40 science party personnel, 2 helicopters and 5 aviation personnel participated in this science endeavor. During this mission HEALY also completed several over-the-side gravity cores and jumbo cores of the Chuckchi Borderland. The mission, scheduled to conclude on August 28th was cut short by the Class A scuba diving MISHAP and loss of life on August 17th. After flying our shipmates ashore in Barrow, HEALY received visits from the Commandant, Pacific Area Commander, and District Seventeen Commander. The Critical Incident stress Management Team (9 persons), Administration Investigation board (3 persons) and MISHAP Analysis Board (5 persons) embarked in Barrow, AK and made the transit to Kodiak, AK where the crew had a four-day port call for rest before returning home on September 3rd. 3. In addition to the science missions, HEALY was involved in the MEDEVAC of an injured sailor off the sailing vessel JERSEY CLIPPER. During gale condition winds and seas the injured crewman was successfully retrieved by HEALY’s RHI small boat. The injured sailor was later transported, by Coast Guard Helicopter, to shore side medical. The rescue was successful and had no impact on science operations. HEALY also took part in her very first Tailored Ship’s Training Availability- TSTA from June 12th to July 6th. HEALY completed TSTA with flying colors and earned the Coast Guard “E” ribbon for all hands. 4. During Arctic West Summer 06, HEALY provided 66 supported science days, large number of which was above the Arctic Circle. AWS 1-06 and 2-06 missions met or exceeded research goals. HEALY has continued to demonstrate that it is the premier platform from which to conduct polar scientific operations. # Enclosure: Arctic West Summer 2006 Cruise Report Dist: Qty Qty Commandant (G-OPN, G-OCU, G-OCA, G-SEN) 1 ea National Science Foundation 1 Commander, Pacific Area (Po, Pof, Poo) 2 ea Center for Polar and Scientific Archives Commander, Atlantic Area (Ao) 1 National Archives of the United States 1 MLCP (v, t) 1 ea U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and USCG Academy 1 Engineering Lab 2 Aviation Training Center (POPDIV) 1 Engineering Logistics Center (01, 02) 1 ea USCGC POLAR STAR 2 NESU Seattle 1 USCGC POLAR SEA 2 ESU Seattle 1 Arctic Icebreaker Coordination Committee 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page I. Ship Operations - Operations Summary.………………………………………………… I-1 - Navigation Operations.…………………………………………….… I-5 - Deck Operations……………………………………………………… I-11 II. Air Operations………………………………………………………………… . II-1 III. Communications……………………………………………………………… III-1 IV. Science………………………………………………………………………… IV-1 V. Engineering - Summary………………………………………………………………… V-1 - Main Propulsion…………………………………………………………. V-17 - Auxiliary………………………………………………………………… V-18 - Electrical………………………………………………………………… V-21 - Electronics………………………………………………………………. V-24 - Damage Control………………………………………………………… . V-27 - Fueling………………………………………………………………….… V-30 VI. Administration - Summary…………………………………………………………………. VI-1 - Morale……………………………………………………………………. VI-9 VII. Training (CART/TSTA/GMT/Drills)………………………………………… VII-1 VIII. Supply Logistics - Summary……………………..………………………………………….. VIII-1 - General Mess……………………………………………………………. VIII-3 - Ship’s Exchange………………………………………………………… VIII-4 IX. Medical ……………………………………………………………………... IX-1 X. Public Affairs…………………………………………………………………… X-1 XI. Dive Operations - Summary……………………………………………………………….. XI-1 - Table: Dive Log………………………………………………………... XI-6 Appendices Page A Chronology of Major Events………………………………………….. A-1 B 1200 Positions………………………….……………………………… B-1 C Embarked Personnel…………………………………………………... C-1 D Fuel Consumption…………………………………………………….. D-1 E. Deployment Summary Message ……...………………………………. E-1 F. Press Releases…………………………………………………………. F-1 Aerial view of HEALY and the POLAR SEA meeting above the Arctic Circle. CHAPTER I – SHIP OPERATIONS 1. Summary A. Deployment Preparations 1. Cruise planning for the 2006 deployment began in October 2005 during the transit from Tromso, Norway to Seattle (via the Panama Canal) at the conclusion of the 2005 deployment. By December 2005, the National Science Foundation had identified the assigned missions with appropriate timeframes. In January 2006, HEALY hosted ship visits for each of the assigned Chief Scientists to tour the spaces, meet person to person with their counterparts and fine tune the calendar days during which Science Party members or equipment would embark or be loaded/ unloaded. AWS-06 was set forth as follows: 30 Apr Depart Homeport Seattle en route Dutch Harbor 07 May - 05 Jun AWS 06-01 (30 day Lovvorn / Grebmeier Biological) 12 Jun Arrive Homeport Seattle for Navy Training 06 Jul Conclude Navy Training 07 Jul - 18 Jul Transit Seattle to Barrow 18 Jul - 28 Aug AWS 06-02 (40 day Lawver Geo-Physical)* 30 Aug – 04 Sep 5 day working port call in Dutch Harbor 09 Sep - 08 Oct AWS 06-03 (30 day Mayer Bottom Mapping) 09 Oct – 22 Oct AWS 06-04 (14 day Reves-Sohn AUV Op-Test & Evaluation) 05 Nov Return to Seattle, prepare for Drydock *It should be noted that AWS 06-02 was terminated on August 17th following the tragic class-A scuba diving MISHAP involving the loss of life of LT Jessica Hill and BM2 Steven Duque. Ultimately, the remainder of the deployment was cancelled and HEALY returned to Seattle on September 3rd. 2. February 2006 marked the commencement of decisive planning for the civilian helicopter contract also. Helicopter needs were itemized for each o the science missions and NSF determined how best to fit the needs. Once the specific needs were put into writing, NSF solicited support through their Arctic Logistics Coordinator, VECO Polar Resources. The contract was eventually let to Maritime Helicopters Company of Homer and Anchorage, AK with inter-governmental oversight provided by the Department of the Interior's National Business Center's Aviation Management Directorate (DOI's NBC's AMD). This organization was formerly known as the Office of Aviation Safety (OAS). HEALY received a waiver from the aviation oversight office of Coast Guard Headquarters and the contract became final. 3. In early March 2006, HEALY had completed extensive dockside maintenance and got underway for a 4 day engine trial to test a propulsion upgrade. I-1 HEALY sailed on March 4th, making it 100 days since mooring on November 28th, 2005. 4. The Shakedown Cruise was completed between March 28th and April 7th and included ship's operations, emergency drills and exercises, science systems testing and a 2 day port call in Victoria, Canada. The beginning of the Shakedown also included the biennial Coast Guard aviation standardization visit (STAN). Despite the fact HEALY was scheduled to embark civilian and not Coast Guard helicopters, it is still deemed critical to maintain familiarity with Coast Guard flight procedures. B. Seattle - Dutch Harbor, April 30th - May 6th 1. HEALY sailed on Sunday, April 30th for the 6 day transit to Dutch Harbor. En route, HEALY was diverted 300 miles south to affect the MEDEVAC of an injured sailor off the sailing vessel JERSEY CLIPPER. During gale condition winds and seas, the injured crewman was successfully retrieved from the sailing vessel via HEALY's RHI small boat. HEALY resumed the transit to Dutch Harbor and once within range, a Coast Guard helicopter affected further MEDEVAC transfer to shore side medical. The civilian sailor in question made a full recovery ashore and HEALY arrived in Dutch Harbor without delay. Also during this transit, HEALY was evaluated for training readiness by the U.S. Navy's Afloat Training Group (ATG). The results of this readiness check were used to craft a training plan for the 3 week training availability scheduled from mid June to early July in Everett, WA. See paragraph 1.D. below. Sailing Vessel JERSEY CLIPPER. I-2 C. AWS 06-01 (30 day NSF Lovvorn/Grebmeier Biological), May 7th - June 5th 1. The Phase I Science Party embarked in Dutch Harbor as did the single civilian Maritime Helicopter (Company) Bell 206L3 "Long Ranger III" and it's support contingent - 1 AMD Manager, 1 Pilot and 1 Mechanic. During the course of this phase of science, HEALY continued a long-term (1950 - present) assessment of benthos in the Bering Sea near Saint Lawrence Island. HEALY completed 118 stations in 26 days including 1,004 over-the-side evolutions (553 vanVeen bottom grabs, 126 CTD casts, 102 zooplankton nets, 98 Haps bottom cores, 74 otter bottom trawls and 71 UV meter dips.) The helicopter disembarked 5 days prior to the end of this phase of science when it was determined as no longer needed. D. Dutch Harbor - Seattle, Navy Training in Everett, WA, June 6th - July 7th 1. HEALY was hosted by the Everett, Washington Naval Station for 3 weeks of intensive emergency and operational training (Tailored Ship's Training Availability - TSTA) from June 12th to July 6th.
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