An introduction to BAS Ships for Research Cruise Participants
Chris Hindley Ship Operations Manager RRS James Clark Ross undertakes most of the marine science research for BAS Built 1990 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 Master/Captain Who’s Who Onboard Purser In charge! Chief Cook Navigation, cargo, deck & Science operations 2nd Cook Chief Officer Stewards Looking nd rd 2 /3 Officer after your Doctor (on comfort Electro Technical Officer (ETO) –Comms most voyages) Boatswain (Bosun) Supporting your science Able Seamen (ABs - Deckhands) Deck Engineer Officer Chief Engineer Officer Looking Scientific Deck Officer nd rd th after all 2 /3 /4 Engineer Officer Instrumentation plant and Electro Technical Officer (ETO) Engineer AME machinery Motormen IT/Comms Engineer Remember ships move around Get your sea legs even in calm conditions.
The sailors motto! Jobs which are easy on One Hand for dry land can become yourself and one hazardous at sea. for the ship 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. - Please do the same.
We have to be our own We practice emergency routines emergency services regularly.
Follow all safety rules
Attend all safety drills promptly
Treat all drills as if your life depends on it – it might do 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 ••VeryVery goodgood foodfood ••MealMeal timestimes maymay bebe staggeredstaggered •• DoDo notnot wearwear workwearworkwear inin thethe saloonsaloon ••TellTell BASBAS wellwell beforebefore youyou joinjoin ifif youyou needneed aa specialspecial dietdiet 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
33 loungelounge areas:areas: •• thethe RedRed RoomRoom isis thethe barbar •• thethe GreenGreen roomroom isis usedused forfor videosvideos •• andand thethe YellowYellow roomroom isis thethe quietquiet roomroom 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]