Arctic West Summer 2007
USCGC HEALY (WAGB-20) 03 Apr – 30 Sept 2007 Cruise Report
Front Cover: HEALY conducts flight operations off the coast of Kodiak, Alaska, as seen by the aircrew of an HH-60J medium-range helicopter.
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Subj: ARCTICWEST SUMMER 2OO7 CRUISE REPORT
Ref: (a) PolarIcebreaker Cruise Reports, COMDTINST 16155.28
1. This reportis submittedin accordancewith reference(a) andcovers the periodfrom 03 April 2007to 30 September2007.
2. HEALY completedthree missions to supportArctic researchduring the Arctic West Summer 2007(AWS-07) deployment. The first mission,HLY 07-01,was conducted in supportof the BeringEcosystern Study, or B-E-S-T. Scientificresearch objectives for the missionincluded charactenzationof ice; hydrographicand nutrient analysis of ice-edgeand ice-free regions; planktonidentification; and tracking of nutrientlevels. HEALY operatedfor 32 daysin the centralBering Seaand the areabounded by the InternationalDate Line, St. LawrenceIsland, Nunivak Islandand the Pribilof Islands,visiting a total of 216stations. The embarkedcivilian helicopterprovided ice reconnaissance,assisted scientists in conductingmarine mammal surveys,and enabled numerous passenger transfers to-and-from nearby island communities. HEALY's secondmission, HLY 07-02,continued a long-term(1950-present) assessment of deep seabenthos in the BeringSea. Scientistsperformed numerous over-the-side evolutions, includingVan Veengrabs, bottom trawls, HAPS cores, CTD casts,and plankton net tows. The third andfinal missionof the 2007deployment, HLY 07-03,comprised a detailedgeophysical surveyof the seafloornorth of Barrow,AK. To facilitatemapping of specificbenthic features, scientistsprovided tracklines for the Officerof the Deck (OOD)on the Bridgeto follow, or positionedthe cursoron HEALY's SeaBeamdisplay and asked the OOD to proceedtoward the cursor. After a last liberty-sto_p_TJuneau, AK anda cruisethroush the scenicInpide Passage with nearlyfifty guests,fiERiy retumedhome to ISC SeattleoriSeptember 301 . 3. In additionto her assignedscientific missions, HEALY successfullycompleted the Tailored Annual CutterTraining (TACT) assessmentin mid-July. "E" Althoughnot awardedthe CoastGuard ribbon,HEALY personnelexhibited a high level oloperationalreadiness and responded well to simulatedengineering, navigation, and personnel casualties.
4. During Arctic West Summer2007, HEALY transitedmore than 25,000 nm, providinggT daysof scientificsupport. All threemissions met or exceededpre-determined research goals, andin manycases yielded significantlymore data than scientists had hoped for. With each Arctic deployment,HEALY continuesto demonstrateher capabilitiesas the nation'spremier polar scientific platform.
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HLY-07-01 (Sambrotto) Mercator (1:57500000) Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University HLY-07-02 (Grebmeier) HLY-07-03 (Mayer) Transit Table of Contents I. Ship Operations...... 8 A. Vessel Operations...... 8 B. Deck Operations...... 16 C. Diving Operations...... 19 II. Air Operations...... 20 III. Navigation...... 31 IV. Communications and Electronics ...... 38 V. Science ...... 41 VI. Engineering...... 59 A. General Report...... 59 B. Main Propulsion Division Summary ...... 71 C. Auxiliary Division Summary...... 73 D. Electrical Division Summary...... 77 E. Electronics Division Summary...... 79 F. Damage Control Division Summary...... 81 G. Fueling Summary...... 85 VII. Administration ...... 86 VIII. Morale...... 96 IX. Supply/Logistics ...... 101 X. Exchange/Ship’s Store...... 104 XI. Medical ...... 108 XII. Public Relations...... 112
List of Tables Table 1. Arctic West Summer 2007 (AWS-07) Schedule ...... 8 Table 2. Inside Passage Plan...... 15 Table 3. Helicopter Stats for HLY 07-01 Mission...... 23 Table 4. Outstanding CASREPs as of 27 February 2007 ...... 62 Table 5. CASREPs Submitted During Seattle-Dutch Harbor Transit ...... 62 Table 6. CASREPs Submitted During AWS 07-01...... 63 Table 7. CASREP Submitted During Dutch Harbor Transit ...... 65 Table 8. CASREPs Submitted During AWS 07-02...... 65 Table 9. CASREPs Submitted During TACT and Mid-Patrol Break...... 67 Table 10. CASREPs Submitted During Transit from Seattle to Barrow...... 68 Table 11. CASREPs Submitted During AWS 07-03...... 69 Table 12. CASREPs Submitted During Transit from Barrow to Seattle...... 71 Table 13. Summary of Fueling Data for AWS-07 Deployment ...... 85
List of Appendices Appendix 1. Final TACT Schedule Appendix 2. Helicopter Operations with Air Station Port Angeles on 6 August 2007 Appendix 3. AWS-08-03 Load Plan Appendix 4. HARPS Recovery Plan Appendix 5. HARPS Deployment Plan Appendix 6. Plan for Ice Buoy Deployment via Man-Cage
6 Appendix 7. AWS-08-03 Offload Plan Appendix 8. Helicopter Operations with Airsta Kodiak on 21-22 September 2007 Appendix 9. Patrol Summary Message (PATSUM) Appendix 10. Arctic West Summer 2007 Track History Appendix 11. Pribilof Islands Deployment Plan Appendix 12. Loading Documentation for the 90-Ton Crane Lifting the 25,000-lb Radiation (Rad) Van Appendix 13. Press Releases for AWS 07-03 Deployment Appendix 14. AWS 07-02 Helicopter Operations Statistics
7 I. Ship Operations
A. Vessel Operations
Cruise planning for the AWS-07 deployment began in October 2006 during HEALY's annual fall/winter maintenance period. By November 2006, the National Science Foundation (NSF) had identified the assigned missions with appropriate timeframes. In early December 2006, HEALY hosted ship visits for prospective Chief Scientists to tour science spaces, meet face-to-face with their counterparts, and fine tune the calendar days during which Science Party members would embark/disembark or their equipment would be loaded/unloaded. The AWS-07 schedule was set forth as follows in table 1.
Table 1. Arctic West Summer 2007 (AWS-07) Schedule 03 Apr Depart Homeport Seattle en route Dutch Harbor 10 Apr - 12 May AWS 07-01 (33-Day Sambrotto "B-E-S-T" Biological) 12 May - 16 May 4-Day Dutch Harbor Port Call; Swap parties, fuel, load stores 16 May - 18 Jun AWS 07-02 (34-Day Grebmeier Benthic Predators Study) 20 Jun - 25 Jun Transit Dutch Harbor to Seattle 25 Jun - 06 Aug Crew rest, maintenance and training in Seattle & Everett 06 Aug Depart Homeport Seattle en route Barrow 17 Aug - 15 Sep AWS 07-03 (30-Day Mayer Bottom Mapping) 23 Sep - 26 Sep 3-Day Juneau Port Call 30 Sep Return to Seattle, Conclude AWS-07
In late February 2007, HEALY completed extensive dry-dock maintenance and got underway for a four-day engine trial to test the propulsion plant upgrade. A shake-down cruise was completed between 8 and 16 March, and included an evaluation of ship's general operations, emergency drills and exercises, and science systems. During the cruise, personnel from U.S. Navy Afloat Training Group Pacific Northwest (ATG PACNORWEST) conducted a Readiness for Operations (RFO) inspection as part of the previous year’s post-MISHAP investigation actions. All requirements for the RFO evaluation were completed successfully.
AWS 07-01 (33-Day NSF Sambrotto "B-E-S-T" Biological), 10 April – 12 May
The Phase I Science Party embarked HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK, as did the single civilian Maritime Helicopters Bell 206L3 "Long Ranger III" helicopter; tail number N306MH, call sign "Six Mike Hotel." Accompanying “Six Mike Hotel” was her support contingent, which included 1 AMD Manager, 1 Pilot, and 1 Mechanic. During this science phase, HEALY operated in the central Bering Sea in the area bounded by the International Date Line, St. Lawrence Island, Nunivak Island and the Pribilof Islands. Science objectives included characterization of ice; hydrographic and nutrient analysis of ice-edge and ice-free regions at the end of winter; identification of zooplankton and
8 meroplankton; and tracking of iron distribution, isotopic distribution, and nitrogen productivity.
HEALY visited 216 stations in 32 days and dipped sample/data collection devices 433 times, including 238 CTDs, 113 plankton net tows, 52 multi-cores and 30 iron casts. Four current-measuring drifters were also deployed. Helicopter "Six Mike Hotel" engaged in 42 sorties during 19 flying days and logged 69.1 airborne hours, 126 passengers transferred, and 5,707 miles observed. The helicopter availability rating was 100%.
The embarked NOAA Marine Mammal Laboratory (NMML) team deployed 3 times, and tagged and released 3 seals. The NMML team was outfitted with three Zodiac outboard motor-fitted small boats, which were stowed on hand-pulled trailers in the hangar and deployed using HEALY’s 04 deck cranes. Team members embarked the boats from the 01 deck port Quarterdeck pilot ladder. NMML personnel also deployed to the ice via man-basket and brow as necessitated by ice terrain, seal location, and other environmental conditions. The NMML team was the primary user of the helicopter, and logged 5,707 nautical track miles of seal observations. On-ice parties were deployed 7 times via man-basket or brow to collect ice cores and to sample the water beneath the ice. Community outreach programs were conducted with the towns of St. George and St. Paul in the Pribilof Islands. Transport to St. George Island was provided via HEALY RHIB, and transport to St. Paul was affected via helicopter. Science Party members and HEALY's Marine Science Officer (MSO) were transported to the islands, and members of each community were hosted aboard HEALY for tours and dinner.
AWS 07-02 (34-Day NSF Grebmeier Benthic Predators Study), 16 May – 18 June
During the course of Phase 2, HEALY continued a long-term (1950 - present) assessment of benthos in the Bering Sea near Saint Lawrence Island. A similar mission was conducted as part of AWS-06, and principals Jackie Grebmeier, Jim Lovvorn, and Lee Cooper all returned to HEALY to continue their research this year. All mission objectives were exceeded during Phase 2 as a result of the efficient work of the MSTs and scientists. In all, 172 stations were visited, 54 more than originally planned.
Dutch Harbor – Seattle, 20 June – 26 June
During the transit from Dutch Harbor to Seattle, HEALY embarked a team of ATG personnel to conduct a Command Assessment of Readiness for Training (CART). This evaluation was a prerequisite to the training event scheduled for July 2007. Like typical training cycles, the CART focused on engineering casualty control; use of general damage control techniques; medical response to personnel injuries and mass casualties; small boat operations; precision navigation; anchoring; low visibility piloting; and response to navigation system failures.
9 Tailored Annual Cutter Training (TACT), 17 July – 27 July
From 17 to 26 July, HEALY hosted a third team of ATG riders to conduct a Tailored Annual Cutter Training (TACT) assessment. Although this mission was originally scheduled to occur at Naval Station Everett, coordination between HEALY’s Training Officer and the ATG Liaison produced a schedule whereby HEALY was able to remain in the Seattle.
Successful completion of TACT resulted largely from an enthusiastic effort by the crew, as well as the work of the Training Officer, who served as ATG’s single point of contact for drill coordination and schedule revision. By assessing the planned events after both successful and failed drills, the Training Officer updated the TACT schedule continuously and ensured that all requirements were met without conducting redundant drills. The final TACT schedule is provided as appendix (1). It is recommended that future CART/TACT cycles onboard HEALY follow a similar course of action.
A tertiary outcome of the TACT process was the identification of optimal drills and exercises to be conducted onboard HEALY by her own crew and the ATG staff in the future. This analysis eventually led to recommended changes to the frequency, number, and type of drills and training required onboard HEALY. Many changes have already been incorporated into the latest Cutter Training and Qualification Manual (CTQM) references. In addition to evaluating HEALY’s permanent crew, TACT facilitated the indoctrination/training of Coast Guard Academy cadets and Officers-in-Training, U.S. Navy Officer Candidates and Reserve Officers-in-Training, and members from several other operational and support commands throughout the Coast Guard.
After completion of the final TACT “battle problem” on 26 July, HEALY proceeded to the Manchester Fuel Depot to take on fuel. After mooring that afternoon, the ship commenced fueling shortly after sunrise on 27 July. HEALY returned to Pier 36 after fueling to begin stand-down prior to departing for AWS 07-03.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
The eleven-day transit from Seattle to Barrow, AK began with scheduled flight operations with Air Station Port Angeles. While the initial schedule included both day and night Deck Landing Qualifications (DLQ), nighttime operations were cancelled due to a lack of qualified pilots. This change, coupled with HEALY’s flight deck certification and qualification needs, led to scheduled operations with Air Station Kodiak during the later transit from Barrow to Juneau, AK. The final schedule for flight operations after departing Seattle on August 6th is contained in appendix (2). Future planning of HH-65 landings should use a 3-minute interval for touch-and-go landings and a 6-minute interval for landings with primary tie-downs.
As a routine procedure, the trackline from Buoy ‘J’ to Albatross Bank was diverted slightly to map several unique bottom features and ultimately increase the SeaBeam data
10 available for the Gulf of Alaska. Waypoints for these unique routes were provided by science technicians from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) who support HEALY from year to year.
En route Barrow, a Damage Control (DC) College was held for newly-reported crewmembers. This intensive five-day crash course, which included homework, lectures, practical exercises and a final examination, provided a fire-hose stream of knowledge essential for both inport and underway duty qualifications. The MSTs and ETs conducted science-specific training sessions on shipboard systems and their underlying technologies. A morale fish call was also held during the transit while HEALY kept station over Albatross Bank. The mid-summer fishing opportunity produced excellent results, and many crewmembers that had never before caught sizeable fish were treated to a memorable Alaskan experience.
The transit from Kodiak, AK to the Unimak Passage went by way of Unga Strait, north of the Shumagin Islands. A transit of Iliasik Passage was completed in 300-yard visibility using VMS and autopilot navigation without incident. The low visibility precluded sightseeing of the area.
Further north, a four-hour stop at Little Diomede Island was made en route the Bering Strait. A small group of crewmembers led by the Executive Officer was able to go ashore and stretch their legs. Halibut caught during the Albatross Bank fish call were eagerly accepted as a gift by members of the local community. Shortly after departing the area, HEALY simultaneously crossed both the International Date Line and the Arctic Circle.
As HEALY approached Point Hope, communications were established via VHF-FM radio with the Whaling Communications Center (WCC). HEALY’s position and intentions were passed, and a radio guard was established until HEALY reached Barrow.
AWS 07-03 (30-Day NOAA Mayer Geo-Physical), 17 August – 15 September
Favorable weather off the coast of Barrow on 17 August allowed the loading of the Science Party to proceed as scheduled. The final loading plan is included in this document as appendix (3). While transportation efforts continued via helicopter, HEALY hosted visitors of the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (AEWC) and Barrow Arctic Science Consortium (BASC), as well as media members from National Public Radio (NPR). Included in the transfer were a small number of TDY Coast Guard personnel, both embarking and disembarking HEALY.
After a full day of helicopter operations, a brief scientific operation was conducted in which two moorings were recovered. These acoustic recording packages were refurbished while HEALY was underway, and later deployed just before the ship returned to Barrow. The recovery and deployment plans for these moorings are provided as appendices (4) and (5).
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Shortly after entering the ice on 19 August, HEALY conducted a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the lives of LT Jessica Hill and BM2 Steven Duque, both lost in a diving accident in August 2006. The ceremony was conducted hove-to in the ice, and included a reading of statements shared during the HEALY Diver Memorial dedication ceremony at ISC Seattle on August 17th.
Several personnel from the National Ice Center (NIC) sailed with HEALY for Phase 3. An aerographer from the U.S. Navy assigned to the NIC provided daily ice forecasts, which were used in planning throughout the mission. NIC personnel also provided valuable guidance for deploying four ice buoys. Two of these buoys were deployed to the ice using HEALY’s man-basket, one was deployed by RHI to the ice, and the last was put over the stern into the water. The planning document for deployment of the ice buoys is included as appendix (6).
Within a week of departing Barrow, HEALY conducted a ceremony to initiate new Polar Bears and Golden Dragons who had crossed the Arctic Circle and International Date Line, respectively. A significant sum was raised for the morale fund as crewmembers placed their bids during the Blue-Nose and pie auctions. Approximately fifty Coast Guard and Science Party personnel participated in the Initiation.
Low ice coverage throughout this mission allowed HEALY to complete more bottom- mapping than scientists initially expected would be possible. The OODs generally stood watch in the Aloft Conn while maneuvering in the ice. Several methods of driving were used to meet the mapping requirements of the Science Party. To map along a pre- determined trackline, the scientists would provide lists of waypoints to be entered into VMS by the OOD or Navigator. The OOD would follow the route as closely as possible, adjusting for ice conditions along the track as needed. To look for specific bottom features while mapping, the science watchstander would position the cursor on the remote SeaBeam display and request that the OOD drive towards the cursor. This type of conning was referred to as “drive-by-cursor.” The main SeaBeam display allowed the science watchstander to plot a bearing line on the map display, which many OODs found helpful in following the cursor. A third style of conning used in the ice was known as “mowing the lawn”, and involved the OOD maintaining a requested spacing distance adjacent to a previously-mapped area. At times the coverage swaths would intentionally overlap, with one mapped area adjoining the previous.
During Phase 3, HEALY experienced two complete Inmarsat-B outages, both lasting several days. In each case, the outage was directly attributed to HEALY’s high latitude. The Science Party retained limited email connectivity during the outages using a four- channel Iridium Reachback (a Motorola product).
As a result of morning fog on 15 September, passenger offload efforts began late and continued up until sunset. Passenger and cargo transfers were conducted using a Maritime Helicopters Bell 206L3. The offload plan is contained as appendix (7).
12 Barrow – Juneau, 16 September – 23 September
After two days of favorable weather en route Kodiak, conditions began to deteriorate as HEALY continued to Juneau. Based on HEALY’s Movement Report for Optimal Track Ship Routing (OTSR), the Navy recommended that HEALY divert to a lee on the north side of Nunivak Island. Instead, HEALY reduced speed and passed to the east and southeast side of a 960-mb low without incident.
East of Sand Point, HEALY rendezvoused with an HH-60J helicopter from Air Station Kodiak to conduct day and night DLQs. This helicopter had pre-positioned itself in Cold Bay to begin a 2-day qualification process for two pilots to become flight deck qualified. On the second day, HEALY was positioned in a lee to the east of Chirikof Island to complete both pilot and HEALY aviation personnel qualifications. The plan for these helicopter operations is attached as appendix (8).
While en route Juneau, HEALY stopped at Portlock and Fairweather Banks for a morale fish call. Although efforts at Portlock Bank yielded no fish, Fairweather Bank provided a good assortment of Halibut, Lingcod, and Red Snapper.
On 23 September, HEALY moored starboard side to the south end of the Alaska Steamship Terminal pier in Juneau, next to the Juneau Library. The mooring time was changed two days prior to HEALY’s arrival at the request of the Cruise Line Agency of Alaska, due to various cruise ship arrivals. A conventional tug was made up to HEALY’s port quarter in a traditional three-line arrangement.
Juneau, 23 September – 26 September
Planning for the Juneau port call began in earnest in mid-July. Future visits to ports frequented by cruise ships should begin significantly earlier – HEALY’s stop occurred during the last official week of the cruise ship season. As a result, the berth assigned to HEALY in 2003 was not available, and initial feedback indicated that HEALY would be unable to remain at one berth for the duration of the port call.
Ship berthing logistics were coordinated via a representative from the Cruise Line Agency of Alaska. Although the company neither owns the piers nor was contracted to be the ship’s agent, its interactions with all visiting cruise ships make the Agency the de facto harbor master for the piers in Juneau available to HEALY. Initial communication with the company produced an uncertain affirmation that an adequate berth would be available. In the months leading up to the port call, repeated requests to the Agency for information regarding available berths, alignment of brow to pier height, and depth of water alongside the pier went unanswered. The primary reason for these perceived problems was attributed to the Agency not handling long planning lead times.
Within several days of her scheduled arrival to Juneau, the Agency informed HEALY that her mooring time would need to change due to other cruise ship arrivals. The
13 Agency also reported that there would be insufficient depth alongside the pier for HEALY’s 30-foot draft, depending on the tidal conditions. In response, HEALY de- ballasted by nearly two feet, and moored as far south as possible along the assigned pier. Upon closer inspection of a commercially-prepared survey of the pier and surrounding depths, it became clear that mooring north of the Juneau Library was unwise in tides of less than +2 to +3 feet. The predicted tidal height while HEALY was in Juneau was less than -3 feet. Future port call planning groups should consider that not all cruise ship berths are deep enough to accommodate HEALY; cruise ships larger than HEALY may have a smaller draft.
Due to the 30-foot pier height, HEALY was unable to use her own accommodation ladder. The mooring location forced the use of a brow at the forward 02 deck ‘porch’, as opposed to having the brow stationed near the starboard Quarterdeck. Fixed railings along the starboard side were cut away between adjacent stanchions to make room for the brow. The brow initially led from the porch to a pier-side brow stand, which was later removed after one of its castor wheels collapsed. For the remainder of the port call, the brow stood at a very steep angle during the + 20 foot tidal floods.
Juneau – Seattle, 26 September – 30 September
HEALY departed Juneau with the aid of the same conventional tug that provided assistance during mooring. While lines were taken in, the tug pushed amidships, pinning HEALY to the pier. The tug then repositioned with a stern line made off to HEALY’s quarter, allowing HEALY to move whole-body from the pier and clear the cruise ship moored astern.
HEALY proceeded south from Juneau to Holkam Bay, where she entered Tracy Arm Fjord via a narrow passage. The fjord entrance was marked by a tri-color sector light that could be energized for a period of ten minutes by sending a sequence of VHF-FM radio transmissions. Once inside Tracy Arm, HEALY navigated to South Sawyer Glacier using both VMS and autopilot modes. The GPS-based heading source failed during this transit due to a loss of satellite visibility from the high walls of the fjord, and the center VMS console locked up temporarily. Both casualties were quickly resolved without further incident. At HEALY’s closest point of approach to the glacier, the ship was in uncharted waters. Departing Tracy Arm, HEALY experienced a following current of over four knots. The current left only traces of wake from one of two seasonal buoys submerged at the entrance to the arm.
On the approach to Snow Passage, numerous Humpback whales were observed breaching and feeding. Visibility soon decreased to less than half a mile, but opened up again after HEALY departed the passage.
With spare time during a slack tide, HEALY conducted another fishing operation in Clarence Strait, west of Ketchikan, AK. No Halibut were caught, but one lucky passenger caught a 20+ pound King Salmon on a jig in approximately 120 feet of water.
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In contrast to previous transits of the Canadian Inside Passage, HEALY used Canadian S- 57 electronic vector charts where available. The quality and detail of these charts were found to be better than those of the Digital Nautical Charts (DNCs) previously used. Unfortunately, S-57 coverage is not yet complete for the entire route, and VMS was forced to use coastal-scale DNCs in some areas. In regions of poor chart coverage, a Navigation Evaluator assisted the OOD using both the CAPN Program (displaying Canadian raster charts) and VMS (displaying DNCs).
The transit from Juneau to Seattle through the Inside Passage was planned so that nearly all restricted maneuvering occurred during daylight hours. At night, HEALY loitered offshore or transited through coastal waters further from shoal water. HEALY’s plan for navigating the Inside Passage was set forth as listed below in table 2.
Table 2. Inside Passage Plan Day 1: Day 4: ⇒ Stephens Passage ⇒ Gordon Channel ⇒ Tracy Arm, including ⇒ Broughton Strait South Sawyer Glacier ⇒ Johnstone Strait ⇒ Frederick Sound ⇒ Current Passage ⇒ Chatham Strait ⇒ Discovery Passage ⇒ Seymour Narrows Day 2: ⇒ Strait of Georgia ⇒ Decision Pass ⇒ Sumner Strait Day 5: ⇒ Snow Passage ⇒ Rosario Strait ⇒ Clarence Strait ⇒ Admiralty Inlet ⇒ Dixon Entrance
Day 3: ⇒ Chatham Sound ⇒ Grennville Channel ⇒ Wright Sound ⇒ Princess Royal Channel ⇒ Boat Bluff ⇒ Finlayson Channel ⇒ Milbanke Sound
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B. Deck Operations
Pre-Deployment Preparations
During HEALY’s 2007 dry-dock availability (DD-07), the Deck Division provided inspectors and equipment operators to assist with painting operations, weight testing, and ground tackle work. Level 2 overhauls were completed on the port and starboard 04 deck cranes. Level 1 inspections were completed on the remaining cranes, Miranda davits, and anchor windlasses. Evaluations continued on the prototype Load Management Indicator (LMI) installed on the starboard aft knuckle crane, and all miscellaneous weight-handling equipment was tested. The port 04 deck crane did not pass the weight test, and due to insufficient time to research the problem prior to deployment, HEALY sailed with the crane in a downgraded status (maximum capacity of 22,500 lbs).
The underwater hull surface and the portion of the hull above water up to the freeboard were also inspected and painted during the dry-dock availability. In preparation for another season of scientific support flights, the Deck Division supervised paint contractors in renewing the non-skid surface of the flight deck, and ensured successful completion of flight deck net weight testing. Cosmetic preservation work was also carried out on the 01 deck starboard passageway.
Prior to the spring shake-down cruise, Deck Division personnel installed a replacement sponson on HEALY 2 that had been delayed from the previous dockside maintenance period. During the two-week shake-down cruise, the division assisted in qualifying a new Tie-Down Crewmember and recertifying one Landing Signal Officer (LSO) and six Tie-Down Crewmembers. Deck personnel also conducted RHI/LCVP training, qualifying one coxswain and three small boat rescue swimmers/tenders.
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
During the transit from Seattle to Dutch Harbor, the Deck Division concentrated on completing Bridge watch qualifications and preparing for the upcoming on-loads of scientific personnel, equipment, and a civilian helicopter.
AWS 07-01 and 07-02, 10 April – 18 June
Small boat operations were conducted periodically during the first two phases of AWS- 07 to collect ice samples and to provide needed training for RHI coxswains and crewmembers. Deck personnel provided crane support and bear watchstanders to a team of NOAA scientists attempting to tag seals, and assisted in helicopter launches and recoveries. Progress on Bridge watch and small boat qualifications continued to prepare the Deck Division for the upcoming summer transfer season.
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Members of the NOAA Seal Survey Team are lowered to the ice via man-basket.
The Deck Division provided transportation via RHI to St. Lawrence Island and Little Diomede Island for community outreach visits, enabling personnel to interact with and speak to local residents. Local community leaders were also transported to and from the ship to learn more about HEALY’s scientific missions.
Three HEALY crewmembers pose for a photo with children from Little Diomede Island.
17 Dutch Harbor – Seattle, 20 June – 25 June ~ NSTR
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August
The Deck Division met all training objectives for TACT with a rating of alpha/alpha across the board and five terminal objectives completed. The final report compiled by ATG stated “Watchstanders' level of knowledge was impressive and all safety briefs prior to the start of each evolution were thorough and complete.”
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
During the transit to Barrow, Deck Division personnel provided RHI transportation in support of a community outreach stop at Little Diomede Island. The division also assisted with on-loading personnel and scientific gear via commercially-contracted helicopter (Evergreen) upon HEALY’s arrival off the coast of Barrow.
A HEALY small boat crew lands on the rocky coast of Little Diomede Island.
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
The AWS 07-03 Science Party required assistance from Deck personnel to recover two sonobuoys at the start of the mission. As this science phase was particularly driving- intensive, significant progress was made towards Bridge watch qualifications for several members of the division. All Deck Division personnel completed the Bridge Lookout PQS, and an unprecedented seven new Junior Officers of the Deck (JOODs) were qualified. Upon HEALY’s return to Barrow, an offload of Science Party personnel and
18 equipment was conducting utilizing a commercially-contracted aircraft from Maritime Helicopters.
Barrow – Juneau, 15 September – 23 September ~ NSTR
Juneau Port Call, 23 September – 26 September ~ NSTR
Juneau to Seattle, 26 September – 30 September ~ NSTR
Recommendations for Future Deployments
The back-up/secondary brow purchased in 2005 has proven useful for deploying personnel to the ice, as it is easy to position and when shifted to the Forecastle, does not impact concurrent flight operations. It is recommended that the brow be modified to add step treads and a removable ice skid which would improve the ease of use.
C. Diving Operations
Diving operations on HEALY remain suspended indefinitely following a Class A dive mishap which occurred during HEALY’s 2006 deployment. None of the three science missions comprising Arctic West Summer 2007 required diving support.
19 II. Air Operations
Pre-deployment Preparations
AWS-07 marked the second year that helicopter support was provided by a commercial vendor. Helicopter needs were itemized for each of the science missions, and NSF determined how best to meet these requirements. 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). Maritime Helicopters Company also provided support for HEALY’s AWS-06 deployment. HEALY received a waiver to operate with civilian helicopters for the duration of AWS-07 from the aviation oversight office at Coast Guard Headquarters.
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April ~ NSTR
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 9 April – 10 April
On 8 April, flight manager Dave Doucet boarded a commercial PenAir flight from Anchorage, AK to Dutch Harbor/Unalaska to meet HEALY. The contracted Maritime Helicopters Bell 206 Long Ranger (N306MH, call sign “6MH”), departed Homer, AK on 7 April and also arrived in Dutch Harbor on 8 April. The aircraft will be referred to as “6MH” throughout the remainder of this document.
On 9 April, Mr. Doucet reported aboard HEALY and met with Operations Officer LCDR Dalitsch to discuss mission planning and support needs. Later that afternoon, Mr. Doucet and pilot Bill Springer conducted three take-off/landing cycles to complete HEALY’s flight deck certification requirements. Flight mechanic Charles Sims, the third member of the embarked aviation team, also boarded the ship in Dutch Harbor. HEALY departed Dutch Harbor on 10 April to begin AWS 01-07, and conducted scientific work without helicopter support for the first two days at sea. During this time, Mr. Doucet provided a helicopter familiarization brief for all potential passengers and HEALY aviation support personnel. One noteworthy change to HEALY’s aviation procedures was the exclusion of engine-engaged tie-down installation/removal; this item did not apply to the embarked helicopter, which was equipped with skids rather than wheels.
20 AWS 07-01
Week 1 – 10 April – 14 April
By the end of the first week, 6MH had flown 3.4 flight hours with many more anticipated as HEALY approached the ice edge. The flight manager remained busy preparing for an aviation training presentation, identifying probable helicopter users, becoming familiar with the embarked airframe and pilot/mechanic team, and reviewing USCG operating procedures.
Total flight time for this week was 3.4 hours.
Maritime Helicopters’ 6MH takes off to starboard.
Week 2 – 15 April – 21 April
During the second week of Phase 1, 6MH flew daily scientific missions, except for one day during which operations were suspended due to inclement weather. Although the bulk of flights were conducted in support of the NOAA Seal Survey Team, walrus/sea bird surveying and ice reconnaissance needs were also met. The largely self-sufficient NOAA team operated under strict parameters regarding flight profiles, and thus had an efficient system for creating flight routes. Personnel involved with the walrus/sea bird surveys and ice reconnaissance missions did not follow these same parameters, and required additional assistance from Mr. Doucet in developing their flight plans.
Total flight time for this week was 24.8 hours.
Week 3 – 22 April – 28 April
Flight hours tapered off this week with two inclement weather days and one day devoted to small boat passenger transfers to/from St. George Island.
21 On 24 April, 6MH provided support to a two-man team of ice samplers/scientists. The scientists were first lowered to the ice via man-basket from the ship to leave sampling instruments on the ice. The location was noted to enable the helicopter to return later with the scientists to successfully retrieve the gear.
An interagency issue occurred prior to this flight involving a NOAA employee who intended to take part in the flight from HEALY to the ice. The employee had attended the basic aviation safety brief provided by Mr. Doucet earlier in the cruise, but a fellow NOAA employee (who is also a safety officer) suggested that he not fly because he did not meet NOAA’s additional aviation safety training requirements. The employee in question did not fly, and a qualified replacement was found. It would be prudent to remind all personnel to make sure they are current with their agency-required training in addition to the aviation safety training provided onboard HEALY.
On 27 April, Mr. Doucet gave an aviation presentation to guests visiting HEALY from St. George Island.
The approach to St. Paul Island, as seen from 6MH.
HEALY’s Command decided on 28 April to transfer passengers to/from St. Paul Island via helicopter. Mr. Doucet spent most of the day ashore managing the loading/unloading of passengers and cargo, while Mr. Sims remained to assist with logistics on the HEALY flight deck. Over the course of the day, 6MH flew 1.4 hours transporting 32 passengers and over 1200 lbs of cargo. Each of the twelve flight legs was approximately 4 miles.
Total flight time for this week was 13.5 hours.
22 Week 4 – 29 April – 5 May
All flights during the fourth week of Phase 1 were conducted in support of the NOAA Seal Survey Team. 6MH did not fly on two out of the seven days due to poor weather and/or ice conditions. By late April, 6MH’s exterior began to show the effects of sea spray; Mr. Sims flushed the helicopter’s motor with fresh water, and thoroughly washed the exterior.
Total flight time for this week was 15.9 hours.
Week 5 – 6 May – 12 May
This marked the final week of helicopter support for HLY 07-01. During the two days prior to HEALY’s departure from the ice (7 - 8 May), 6MH flew 11.9 flight hours and 7 sorties as the NOAA Seal Survey Team worked to obtain as much data as possible. The long flight hours pushed 6MH into the 100-hour inspection range, and Mr. Sims completed the inspection on the afternoon of 9 May.
Table 3. Helicopter Stats for HLY 07-01 Mission Total Fuel On-Loaded: 2274.8 Gallons Total Flight Hours: 69.5 Hours Total Sorties: 43 Total Passengers: 128 Total Cargo: 3309 lbs * Stats do not include 7-hour ferry flight from Homer, AK
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
Vince Welbaum, the flight manager for HLY 07-02, met HEALY in Dutch Harbor on 14 May. Although the aircraft remained onboard during the port call, the pilot and flight mechanic stayed ashore in a local hotel. Mr. Doucet, the HLY 07-01 flight manager, provided information to Mr. Welbaum prior to his arrival regarding the nature of flight operations onboard HEALY to ensure a smooth transition between managers. Upon meeting the pilot and flight mechanic, Mr. Welbaum was given a tour of HEALY’s aviation facilities, and the team discussed the types of services that had been provided to the previous science party.
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A passenger looks down on the ice field from the window of 6MH.
AWS 07-02
Week 1 – 16 May – 19 May
HEALY departed Dutch Harbor at 1300 on 16 May, and conducted routine safety and informational in-briefs for new personnel en route the first science stations. Although no flights were conducted during this transit, Mr. Welbaum performed pre-use inspections, reviewed the performance charts in the flight manual, and became familiar with the helicopter contract. LCDR Dalitsch provided Mr. Welbaum with an overall view of Coast Guard operations and procedures, and discussed HEALY’s need for helicopter support.
At the aviation team’s first meeting with Science Party leaders Jackie Grebmeier, Jim Lovvorn, Lee Cooper and Mike Cameron, the group discussed the priorities of the science team with regards to helicopter usage. The Chief Scientist established that seal surveys would be conducted secondary to all other predetermined science missions. With the exception of two personnel, all Science Party members who had the potential to fly had received a helicopter orientation/safety briefing prior to this meeting. (The two passengers who had not yet received training attended an earlier Basic Aviation Safety course instructed by Mr. Welbaum in Seattle; after a short orientation on the features of the embarked aircraft, they were cleared to fly during HLY 07-02).
Total flight time for this three-day period was 7.9 hours.
24 Week 2 – 20 May – 26 May
On 20 May, the aviation team completed two seal surveys before inclement weather set in, preventing further flights through 23 May. Light ice conditions also affected the ability to fly missions to observe seal activity and count seals. Weather conditions finally improved on 24 May, allowing for the completion of one seal survey flight. On 25 May, 6MH conducted several passenger runs between HEALY and the villages of Savoonga and Gambell on St. Lawrence Island. A fourth seal survey was conducted on 26 May.
Total flight time for this week was 10.8 hours.
HEALY and 6MH return to the ice field during HLY 07-02.
Week 3 – 27 May – 2 June
On 27 May, 6MH flew again to Gambell to pick up an additional passenger before returning to HEALY. After poor weather conditions prevented flying on the 28th, 6MH made another trip to Gambell on 29 May to drop off a local high school student. The helicopter traveled to Nome, AK on 30 May to drop off paperwork at Alaska Airlines, and returned to HEALY via Savoonga to drop off a local villager. The weather closed in and precluded flights on 31 May, but one seal survey mission was executed on 1 June.
Total flight time for this week was 7.5 hours.
Week 4 – 3 June – 9 June
Due to a thirty-mile no-fly zone established around St. Lawrence Island, aimed at preventing outside interference with indigenous seal/walrus hunting, seal survey flights for the week were limited. (Most of the ice at this time was located within close proximity to the island.) A passenger transfer flight scheduled between HEALY and the
25 island of Little Diomede for 3 June was cancelled due to heavy fog. HEALY’s Command instead decided to transport essential personnel to and from the island via small boat. On 4 June, HEALY stood five miles off the coast of Nome to conduct flight transfers of sixteen personnel. An attempt was made on 5 June to conduct a seal survey flight, but the weather closed in after take-off and 6MH returned to HEALY shortly thereafter. The fog appeared to have cleared by the 6th, but on a passenger transfer flight to Gambell, visibility decreased seventeen miles from shore and resulted in cancellation of the flight. No flights were conducted on 7 June, but one passenger was transferred to Gambell via helicopter on 8 June. Two seal survey flights were executed on 9 June under clear, sunny skies.
Total flight time for this week was 6.5 hours.
Week 5 – 10 June – 16 June
At the beginning of Week 5, minimal ice coverage (much of which appeared to be melting) was observed on satellite photos of the area. The no-fly zone around St. Lawrence Island was reduced to fifteen miles, but the greatest amount of ice remained immediately around the island. No flights were conducted on 10 or 11 June 10th due to limited visibility and unfavorable ice conditions. A flight was initiated on 12 June after a small strip of ice appeared in satellite photos, however when surveyors reached the designated area, no ice was seen. The final logistical flight of HLY 07-02 was made on 13 June to retrieve HEALY’s new Executive Officer from Gambell. No additional flights were conducted for the remainder of the week due to inclement weather and/or light ice conditions.
Total flight time for this week was 3.1 hours.
Pilot Bill Springer at the controls as 6MH transfers passengers to St. Lawrence Island.
26 Transit to Dutch Harbor, 17 June – 18 June
No flights were scheduled for 17 June, as HEALY continued her transit to Dutch Harbor. The final scheduled flight to off-load 6MH was conducted shortly before HEALY moored on 18 June. 6MH and her three-person aviation team landed safely at Tom Madsen Airport and remained there for an additional week to provide assistance to another customer. A summary of HLY 07-02 flight statistics is included in this document as appendix (14).
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 18 June – 19 June ~ NSTR
Dutch Harbor to Seattle, 19 June – 25 June ~ NSTR
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August ~ NSTR
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
After a lull in flight operations during TACT and the Mid-Patrol Break, HEALY commenced the Seattle-Barrow transit with a day of flight evolutions. Working with Air Station Port Angeles, HEALY conducted aircraft/ship familiarizations, multiple touch- and-goes, landings with primary tie-downs, and a crash on-deck drill. This was a valuable experience for both HEALY’s aviation team and the air crew of CG-6591, assisting new personnel in working towards qualification. A total of 9 tie-down evolutions and 9 touch-and-goes were completed.
HEALY’s flight deck team secures CG-6591 with primary tie-downs.
27 AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
Details regarding which commercial vendor would be providing helicopter services in Barrow were not known until after HEALY departed Seattle on 6 August. In the end, a waiver was requested and received to conduct operations with an Evergreen Helicopter BO-105 (Eurocopter). Pilot certification was completed as required by the Department of the Interior’s Aviation Management Directorate. As this specific aircraft was unfamiliar to HEALY’s crew, the aircrew conducted a familiarization briefing and tour of the aircraft for the ship’s aviation personnel. The BO-105 was used to successfully transfer all members of the 07-03 Science Party and their equipment onboard on 17 August.
The Phase 3 science mission did not require aviation support, and HEALY departed Barrow without an aircraft embarked. At the end of AWS 03-07, HEALY received aviation support to conduct passenger transfers for Science Party members to and from Barrow, AK. A total of 10 sorties were completed.
HEALY crew works with CG-6007 to complete a HIFR evolution.
Barrow – Juneau, 15 September – 23 September
While transiting from Barrow to Juneau, HEALY conducted two days of flight operations with an HH-60J from Air Station Kodiak. This was the first time that most HEALY aviation team crewmembers had the opportunity to work with the powerful “Jayhawk” helicopter, and the training evolution was greatly anticipated by all hands. On Day 1, HEALY rendezvoused with CG-6007 approximately 50 nm east-northeast of Sand Point, AK and completed 20 daytime touch-and-goes and 9 nighttime touch-and-go landings.
28 The landings were completed both to starboard and to port, allowing both pilots the chance to land on deck. HEALY was able to train three break-in Landing Signal Officers (LSOs). Additionally, one HEALY crewmember was transferred ashore to depart on Emergency Leave.
On Day 2, HEALY met up with CG-6007 approximately 3 nm east of Chirikof Island, AK to conduct additional touch-and-goes, landings with primary tie-downs, HIFR and hot refueling evolutions. In all, 9 daytime touch-and-goes, 6 daytime landings with primary tie-downs, 9 nighttime landings with primary tie-downs, 1 Helicopter In-Flight Refueling (HIFR) and 1 hot refuel were completed.
HEALY’s Refueling Team conducts a HIFR evolution with an HH-60J.
Over the course of the two-day evolution, HEALY and CG-6007 completed a total of 39 touch-and-goes, 15 landings with primary tie-downs, 1 HIFR and 1 hot refuel. HEALY also qualified 3 LSOs and recertified 3 LSOs with prior qualifications.
CG-6007 performs a touch-and-go landing on HEALY’s flight deck.
29 Juneau Port Call, 23 September – 26 September ~ NSTR
Juneau to Seattle, 26 September – 30 September ~ NSTR
Recommendations for Future Deployments
For future deployments, it is recommended that two laptop computers be provided in the Aviation Office (one linked to the Science Data Network, and a second connected to the USCG network). This set-up would allow aviation personnel to monitor flight statuses and receive electronic communications (e-mail) from HEALY crewmembers over the Coast Guard network, while also providing access to ship tracking, flight planning, and electronic communications via the science network. Additionally, the aviation teams recommend installing a system whereby all communications between HEALY and an aircraft could be heard from the Aviation Office.
30 III. Navigation
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
HEALY got underway on 3 April at 1351T from Berth Alpha, Pier 36, USCG ISC Seattle, WA to commence Arctic West Summer 2007. One tug was used, and assistance from a pilot was not necessary. All equipment on the Bridge was functional and working properly. At the time of departure, winds were on the dock at 13 knots from the northwest, the tide was at +2.5 feet and rising, and there was an ebb current of less than one knot. LTJG Elliott conned HEALY underway. Once clear of the pier, the Conning Officer twisted the ship to port and proceeded on the outbound track-line. As HEALY entered Elliott Bay, she encountered light small boat traffic and the east-west ferry routes. In response, the CO ordered a speed of 8 knots and the Shipping Officer arranged for the eastbound ferry to pass north of HEALY’s intended track. Shortly thereafter, HEALY entered the northbound traffic lane and headed outbound for sea. At 2355 on 3 April, HEALY stood into the North Pacific Ocean and turned north to commence a Great Circle Route to Albatross Bank, just south of Kodiak. After a short stop at Albatross Bank, HEALY continued towards Unimak Pass via the Alaska Peninsula, and then proceeded to Dutch Harbor.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 9 April – 10 April
HEALY moored port side to the Unalaska Marine Center (UMC)/USCG Dock, Dutch Harbor, AK at 0903U on 9 April. The Conning Officer, BMC Kidd, approached the pier using standard helm commands without the aid of a pilot. The tug JAMES DUNLAP was made off to HEALY’s starboard quarter, but was not needed to provide assistance. Light traffic was encountered on the approach to the harbor, which followed a route similar to previous trips into Dutch Harbor. Winds and currents at the time of mooring were light and variable, and the tide was at +1.1 feet and falling. The range of tide during HEALY’s stay averaged 3.4 feet each day. Good water leading up to the pier allowed for the option of a port or starboard mooring, with the pier face heading at 052 degrees true. HEALY received only telephone and potable water services during her 24-hour stay in Dutch Harbor.
HEALY departed Dutch Harbor at 1236U on 10 April, with light winds and currents. The tide was at +2.5 feet and rising. The Conning Officer, CWO3 Ward, backed away and turned to port without use of a tug or pilot for departure. HEALY stood into the Bering Sea and headed north to begin the first science mission of AWS-07.
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Healy moored port side to the UMC/USCG Dock, Dutch Harbor, AK.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
For her second port call in Dutch Harbor, HEALY approached from the north and moored port side to the Unalaska Marine Center (UMC)/USCG Dock, Dutch Harbor, AK at 0708U on 12 May. The Conning Officer, ENS Beckmann, approached the pier using standard helm commands without the aid of a pilot. The tug JAMES DUNLAP was made off to the starboard quarter but was not used. Light traffic was encountered on the approach to the harbor, which followed a route similar to previous trips into Dutch Harbor. Winds at the time of mooring were calm, the current was less than one knot, and the tide was at +1.6 feet and falling. The range of tide during HEALY’s stay averaged 2.7 feet each day. As noted in the above entry, the water depth allowed for the option of a port or starboard landing with the pier face at 052 degrees true. HEALY took on water, cable, telephone, and internet services via shore-tie during her four-day stay.
The stratovolcano Pavlof Sister shrouded in snow, as seen from HEALY near Cold Bay, Alaska.
32 HEALY departed Dutch Harbor at 1254U on 16 May with light winds and currents. The tide was at +1.3 feet and rising. The Conning Officer, ENS Beckmann, backed away and turned to port without the use of a tug or pilot for departure. HEALY stood into the Bering Sea and began a northerly transit to commence the ASW 07-02 science mission.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 18 June – 19 June
For her third and final visit to Dutch Harbor in 2007, HEALY approached from the north and moored port side to the UMC/USCG Dock, Dutch Harbor, AK at 0902U on 18 June. The Conning Officer, ENS Travers, approached the pier using standard helm commands without the aid of a pilot. The tug JAMES DUNLAP was made off to the starboard quarter but was not needed to provide assistance. Light traffic was encountered on the approach to the harbor, which followed a route similar to previous trips into Dutch Harbor. Winds at the time of mooring were calm, the current was less than one knot, and the tide was at +1.6 feet and falling. The range of tide during HEALY’s stay averaged 2.7 feet each day. As noted in the above entry, the water depth allowed for the option of a port or starboard landing with the pier face at 052 degrees true. HEALY took on water, cable, telephone, and internet services via shore-tie during her 30-hour stay.
HEALY moored port side to the UMC/USCG Dock for the night in Dutch Harbor, AK.
HEALY departed Dutch Harbor at 1452U on June 19th with light winds and currents. The tide was at +1.3 feet and rising. The Conning Officer, LCDR Dalitsch, backed away from the pier and turned to port without the use of a tug or pilot. HEALY again stood into the Bering Sea, heading east towards Unimak Pass and then proceeding home to Seattle.
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Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 25 July
After successfully completing the first two phases of AWS-07 and steaming more than 13,000 miles, HEALY returned to Berth Alpha, Pier 36, USCG ISC Seattle on 25 June. The Conning Officer, LTJG Newton, used the tug GUIDE to moor HEALY in light and variable winds and currents. HEALY moored promptly at 0909T and began two weeks of well-earned liberty in Seattle.
HEALY departed Pier 36 at 1505T on 17 July to commence Tailored Annual Cutter Training (TACT). The tug GUIDE was made off to the port quarter. All Bridge equipment was operational and working properly. At the time of the evolution, winds were on the dock at 10 knots from the northwest, and the tide was at +0.5 feet and rising. The current was at less than one knot. The Conning Officer, LTJG Elliott, maneuvered HEALY clear of the pier before twisting to port and proceeding on an outbound trackline. HEALY encountered light small boat traffic and the east-west ferry routes as she proceeded through Elliott Bay. The CO accordingly ordered 6 knots of speed and arranged for the eastbound ferry to pass north of HEALY’s track. HEALY entered the northbound traffic lane and proceeded outbound to anchor off of Port Angeles.
At 2055 on 17 July, HEALY anchored three nautical miles east of Ediz Hook. HEALY departed the anchorage at 2118 and continued her transit through the Strait of Juan de Fuca. HEALY returned to Berth Alpha, Pier 36, USCG ISC Seattle on 20 July with light and variable winds and currents. ENS Beckmann, the Conning Officer, maneuvered with the assistance of the tug GUIDE.
HEALY got underway from Pier 36 at 1909 on 25 July to begin the last days of TACT. One tug was used, and a pilot was not required. All Bridge equipment was operational and working properly. Winds at the time were off the dock at 6 knots from the south. The tide was at + 8.9 feet and falling, and there was a slight flood current at less than one knot. ENS Beckmann conned HEALY underway from the pier, twisted the ship to port, and followed the outbound trackline across Elliott Bay. HEALY entered the northbound traffic lane and proceeded outbound to Eastern Bank for training.
Manchester Fuel Pier – Seattle, 26 July – 27 July
Following the successful completion of TACT, HEALY transited southbound through Puget Sound and arrived at the Manchester Fuel Pier to take on fuel prior to departing for AWS 07-03. HEALY moored port side to the fuel pier at 1527T on 26 July. The Conning Officer, BMCS Sullivan, approached the fuel pier from the north using DPS and the tug TIOGA, made off to the starboard quarter. The winds and currents were both light and variable.
After taking on fuel, HEALY departed the Manchester Fuel Pier at 1421 on 27 July, en route Pier 36, USCG ISC Seattle. No tug was needed to depart the fuel pier, and all
34 Bridge equipment was functioning properly. HEALY was aided by a 10-knot off-the- dock wind and a current of less than one knot. The tide was at 0.5 feet and rising. The Conning Officer, CDR Bateman, maneuvered HEALY clear of the pier before twisting to starboard and returning to the outbound track line. HEALY encountered light small boat traffic in Elliott Bay. Conning Officer LTJG Newton moored HEALY in Berth Alpha, Pier 36 at 1556T on 27 July using the tug GUIDE to assist.
HEALY takes on fuel at the Manchester Fuel Pier, with Mount Rainier visible in the distance.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
HEALY departed Berth Alpha, Pier 36, USCG ISC Seattle, WA at 1400 on 6 August to commence AWS 07-03. The tug CHIEF was made off to the port quarter; no pilot was required onboard. All Bridge equipment was functioning properly. Winds at the time of unmooring were 5 knots out of the northwest, the tide was +8.6 feet and falling, and the current was flooding at less than one knot. BMC Kidd, the Conning Officer, maneuvered HEALY clear of the pier before twisting to starboard and proceeding outbound through Elliott Bay. HEALY encountered light small boat and ferry traffic through the Bay, and the CO ordered 10 knots of speed while the Shipping Officer arranged for the eastbound ferry to pass north of HEALY’s trackline. HEALY entered the northbound traffic lane and proceeded to Eastern Bank to conduct helicopter operations with Air Station Port Angeles. At 0230 on August 7, HEALY stood into the North Pacific Ocean and turned north to follow a Great Circle Route to Albatross Bank, just south of Kodiak. After a short break, HEALY continued towards Unimak Pass via the Alaska Peninsula and north to Barrow.
35 Juneau Port Call, 23 September – 26 September
After 48 days at sea and the completion of AWS 07-03, HEALY began steady steaming en route Juneau from the west. The plotted trackline took HEALY through Cross Sound passing north of Inian Island, east through North Pass, and into Icy Strait. HEALY then proceeded north through Lynn Canal and south via Saginaw Channel, continuing south to Stephens Passage and finally turning north into Gastineau Channel. The transit inland from sea took approximately nine hours, partly due to strong currents encountered en route. HEALY moored starboard side to the Alaska Steamship Wharf in Juneau at 0833 on 23 September. The Conning Officer, ENS Beckmann, approached the pier using standard helm commands and without the assistance of a pilot. The tug CHAHUNTA was made off to the port quarter, and assisted in pushing the stern in towards the pier. The pier face was 316 degrees true. Light traffic was encountered on the approach to Juneau, and a standard trackline was used through the narrow channel. Winds at the time of mooring were blowing from the south at 10 knots, and the current was less than one knot. The state of the tide during mooring was +7.6 feet and rising. During HEALY’s three-day port call, the range of tide averaged 20.9 feet each day. HEALY took on water and offloaded sewage via truck during her stay in Juneau.
HEALY moored at Juneau’s Alaska Steamship Wharf, in the shadow of Mount Roberts.
HEALY departed Juneau at 0853U on 26 September to return to Seattle via Tracy Arm and the Inside Passage. At the time of unmooring, winds were light from the south, and the current was less than 1 knot. The tide was +1.2 feet and rising, and a light rain was falling. ENS Thomas, the Conning Officer, was assisted by the tug CHAHUNTA using standard commands to depart. HEALY’s stern was eased to port by the tug before HEALY twisted to starboard and proceeded south via Stephens Passage to Tracy Arm.
36 Tracy Arm Transit, 26 September
Forty miles to the south of Juneau, HEALY entered into Tracy Arm en route the South Sawyer Glacier. A strong 1.2-knot current was encountered at the entrance of the narrow waterway, near a set of gated unlighted buoys which mark the channel. The Conning Officer was able to utilize the range and sector lights set up to assist vessels in transiting Tracy Arm. The sector light was equipped with three colored sections (red, green and white), with the white light indicating safe water. The 27-mile transit went smoothly overall, but the ship experienced a loss of GPS signal due to the high surrounding canyon walls. HEALY was able to close within 1000 yards of the South Sawyer Glacier, in a 600-foot deep fjord. As HEALY departed Tracy Arm, the Bridge watch team observed that the green can buoy marking the channel entrance appeared to have been pulled under by the 1.5-knot current, and was no longer visible.
HEALY keeps station in Tracy Arm only 1000 yards from the South Sawyer Glacier.
Return to Home Port – Seattle, 30 September
After sailing 25,472 nautical miles and completing three scientific missions, HEALY returned to Berth Alpha, Pier 36, USCG ISC Seattle at 0930T on 30 September. LTJG Elliott conned the ship to the pier with the assistance of the tug VALOR, made off to the starboard quarter. Winds at the time of mooring were light and from the south, and currents in Elliott Bay and the Duwamish Waterway were weak. The Conning Officer backed HEALY into her berth port-side-to using standard commands on two generators and using the bow thruster, completing operations for Arctic West Summer 2007. The trackline history for the entire AWS-07 deployment is included in this document as appendix (10).
37 IV. Communications and Electronics
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 6 April – 9 April ~ NSTR
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 9 April – 10 April ~ NSTR
AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
During Phase 1 of the AWS-07 deployment, the Communications Division conducted preparations for the upcoming Command Assessment of Readiness for Training (CART). Division personnel updated the unit Emergency Action Plan (EAP), audited the Top Secret (TS) inventory, and completed a unit security self-evaluation.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
After completion of the first science mission, the Communications Division received and distributed 200 lbs of mail delivered in Dutch Harbor. IT2 Jeffrey Dabe reported aboard, bringing the total number of division personnel to four. As required by the Coast Guard, the division provided Information Security Systems Training for all crewmembers prior to 1 June. (Crewmembers were asked to complete the on-line training during the port call if possible, due to unreliable internet coverage in the Bering Sea.)
AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
While addressing daily IT concerns, the Communications Division continued preparations for CART.
Following a loss of Inmarsat service, division personnel investigated the cause of the problem. It was found that MCU cutouts were not enabled, and the DAS would therefore not shift from A to B. HEALY conducted “Operation 02 Donut”, which entailed the Conning Officer maneuvering the ship 720 degrees to assist in verifying cutouts. The MCU cutouts were identified as 001-180 degrees relative for the port side, and 180-359 degrees relative for the starboard side. DAS was programmed to switch 20 degrees prior to each respective cutout, and the following 48 hours passed without signal loss.
OSC Manangan conducted radio patch training 29 May for the Electronics and Communications Divisions. Fiber optic familiarization training was also given during Phase 2.
New connectivity issues arose on 6 June. Due to the hierarchy established by PACAREA, CAMSPAC shifted HEALY to IOR 143E. HEALY was subsequently
38 unable to establish connectivity, and requested that CAMSPAC return HEALY to POR 142W. HEALY experienced a total 2.5 hours of Inmarsat connection loss, and greatly appreciated the assistance of CAMSPAC in reestablishing connectivity.
The only other major communications issue during this phase occurred when HEALY was listed as an action addressee on an immediate message from Air Station Kodiak and did not receive notification. The Communications Division contacted both PACAREA and Air Station Kodiak to reiterate the need for a phone call on immediate or higher- precedence message traffic intended for HEALY, due to HEALY’s inability to man a 24- hour radio watch.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 18 June – 19 June
HEALY experienced poor T1 connectivity during her third and final stop in Dutch Harbor.
Dutch Harbor – Seattle/CART, 19 June – 25 June ~ NSTR
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August ~ NSTR
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August ~ NSTR
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
During Phase 3 of the AWS-07 deployment, the HEALY Exchange Server lost connection with the PACCUTTERSEX Server for a 20-hour period. Troubleshooting revealed that the Science Data Network (SDN), which tunnels through the CGDN port, was using up to 115 kps of bandwidth. Although HEALY has been upgraded to the 128- kps lease, only 64 kps are used for CGDN, with the remaining half going to the SDN.
HEALY experienced intermittent Inmarsat connectivity above 77N latitude, and complete loss above 81N latitude.
The Communications Division began preparations for the Work Station III migration scheduled for HEALY from 5 – 9 November. Division personnel updated distribution lists and public folders according to TISCOM naming standards, ensured that all Microsoft Outlook mailbox sizes were reduced to <25 MB, and created a matrix of all HEALY Work Station III users.
Barrow – Juneau, 15 September – 23 September ~ NSTR
39 Juneau Port Call, 23 September – 26 September
The Communications Division received and delivered 100 lbs of mail in Juneau.
Juneau – Seattle, 26 September – 30 September ~ NSTR
Recommendations for Future Deployments
HEALY currently has no solution for losses in connectivity experienced at high latitudes. The SDN has a backup system that uses an Iridium Reachback when Inmarsat connectivity is lost. Installing a similar product for the CGDN would be an efficient means to reduce high-latitude connectivity loss for Coast Guard communications.
Science personnel recognize a need for their own 128-kps lease, and are currently gathering information to make a recommendation. Establishing this additional connection would eliminate problems caused by the SDN monopolizing limited bandwidth shared with the CGDN.
40 V. Science
Pre-Deployment Preparations/Equipment Status
In early March, HEALY’s Marine Science Technicians (MSTs), support personnel from Electronics Systems Support Unit (ESU) Seattle, and representatives from Lamont- Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) tested the science data systems during a two-week shake-down cruise. All sensors sent out for annual inspection and calibration were returned after servicing by qualified representatives. In-depth groom reports can be obtained through HEALY’s ET division. Calibration records are maintained by HEALY’s MSTs.
Following are the status reports on HEALY’s scientific equipment during the spring shake-down cruise, prior to the beginning of AWS-07:
Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Profiler and Rosette: The MSTs lowered both rosettes fully-assembled with sensors and Niskin bottles. All sensors worked satisfactorily.
Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (75 and 150 kHz, ADCP): Teledyne RDI technician Ron Hippie sailed with HEALY to conduct grooms on the ADCP 75. The ADCP 150 remained out of commission due to the lack of a functional cable connecting the transducer to the processor. The original cable was damaged by Todd Shipyard personnel during the 2007 dry-dock availability. RDI was unable to provide a suitable replacement cable in time for the shake-down cruise. EMI shields have been ordered for both ADCP cables to try and reduce the interference from other cables running through the transducer well.
SeaBeam 2112: LDEO personnel conducted a roll bias test of the SeaBeam 2112 and made calibrations as necessary. L3 Communications technician Jeorg Brockhoff conducted the SeaBeam groom. Poor weather conditions offshore caused bubbles to interfere with a planned pitch test (during which HEALY would be required to sail bow into the waves). Another pitch test was planned by LDEO personnel for HEALY’s transit from Seattle to Dutch Harbor. The SeaBeam system experienced a drive failure during the groom, but the drive was replaced and successfully tested.
Expendable Temperature Probes (XBT): The MSTs dropped one XBT from a hand-held launcher during the shake-down cruise, with satisfactory results. HEALY has enough XBTs onboard to release one per day for accurate SeaBeam sound velocity profiling.
Wires, Blocks and A-Frames: Due to the needs of the HLY 07-01 Science Party, the MSTs switched drums on one of the oceanographic winches so that both winches were outfitted with .322 conductive
41 cables. This evolution took an entire day and nearly the entire Marine Science Division, but a new procedure was developed that should make switching drums much easier in the future. During the shake-down, MSTs conducted successful tests of all winches needed during AWS-07. InterOcean Systems conducted a successful groom of all wires, winches and blocks, except for the hanging blocks which were serviced by the original manufacturer before the start of the shake-down cruise.
TeraScan: The TeraScan, a piece of meteorological equipment, worked without incident during the shake-down cruise. The heading problems that plagued AWS-06 no longer appeared to be present. Eric Baptiste, a contractor from SeaSpace, provided training on the system in addition to conducting a groom.
Autosalinometer: HEALY’s autosalinometer was sent to a company in Canada for routine maintenance during the winter stand-down period, but did not operate properly when it was returned. A Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO) technician worked on it following the shake- down cruise, and it was ready in time for HLY 07-01. In the future, maintenance for this piece of equipment should be conducted by Scripps.
A HEALY MST prepares the CTD rosette for lowering.
Photosynthetically-Active Radiation (PAR) Sensor: Scott Hiller of Scripps installed one PAR sensor on the CTD rosette and a second sensor above the Helicopter Control Officer (HCO) Shack. Both sensors feed into the CTD computer and are designed to compare the amount of light reaching the CTD with the amount of light reaching HEALY’s superstructure. The sensors tested satisfactorily during the shake-down cruise.
In addition to the above-listed systems, HEALY’s fluorometer, both thermosalinographs (TSGs), the RM Young Weather Suite, the multi-corer to be used during 07-01, and the
42 Knudsen Sub-Bottom Profiler were checked and found to be operating properly. When tested, the Barnstead Deionizer held steady at the desired level of 18 ohms.
The Science Division conducted an equipment on-load for the HLY 07-01 and 07-02 missions over the course of five designated days prior to HEALY’s departure from Seattle. The evolution was completed on-time, despite the fact that the science elevator was out-of-commission for three days. Ladders were converted into ramps using pieces of plywood, and the MSTs used lines to control descending equipment. The practice of publishing specified load-out dates has proven beneficial in allowing the Science Division to concentrate loading efforts and still enjoy some stand-down time before sailing.
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
For the seven-day transit to Dutch Harbor, the MSTs assumed their standard underway watch rotation consisting of a regular workday plus a four-hour watch, to include a weather observation and rounds of the science spaces.
The Damage Control Division held a DC College during the transit to qualify new crewmembers who were not yet Basic DC PQS qualified. Three MSTs qualified during this period.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 9 April – April 10
As HEALY arrived in Dutch Harbor, the MSTs prepared to welcome aboard the first participants of the Bering Ecosystem Study (B-E-S-T) Science Party. Although a few pieces of scientific equipment were craned on using the knuckle boom, the vast majority of equipment on-loaded during this port call was brought on by hand.
AWS 07-01 (33-Day NSF Sambrotto "B-E-S-T" Biological), 10 April – 12 May
HEALY departed Dutch Harbor on 10 April with all fifty Science Party members and their equipment safely onboard. The mission, led by Dr. Ray Sambrotto of LDEO, examined all levels of the Bering ecosystem, from water chemistry and deep sea sediments to the animals and people who call the Bering home. The BEST team also looked at changes taking place as the ice edge recedes each spring, an area of interest which has been sparsely researched in the past due to the lack of capable vessels. The BEST project has received funding to support at least one mission during each operating season through 2010. Much of the work completed during AWS-07 was station-based, with planned visits to over 100 science stations covering the area of the eastern Bering shelf region from Unimak Pass to the southern shore of St. Lawrence Island. The number of planned stations and their locations changed constantly as new conditions were
43 encountered during the cruise. HEALY arrived at the first station a mere 5 hours after leaving Dutch Harbor.
At each station one or more of the following evolutions took place:
Iron Cast: A series of plastic water vanes designed to collect water that had never touched the wire or the ship (and therefore contained no additional minerals) was attached above the CTD. The CTD was lowered using the Starboard A-frame, and the vanes were arranged so that water would be collected from a variety of depths. After soaking for approximately 30 minutes, the water collectors would close and once on the surface, the vanes would be taken off of the wire one by one. This evolution was called an “Iron Cast”, and assisted scientists in detecting iron concentrations in the water.
CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) Lowering: A CTD was lowered using the Starboard A-frame to provide profiles of salinity, temperature, light, and phytoplankton concentration, as well as to collect water samples for numerous experiments being conducted in HEALY’s lab spaces.
Vertical Zooplankton Net Tow: A vertical zooplankton net was lowered from the Aft A-frame to help estimate productivity in the water column.
HEALY sets up on station during 07-01. A group of scientists sub-samples from the CTD.
44 CalVET Net Tow: A smaller zooplankton net called a “CalVET Net” was used when ice conditions did not allow for use of the larger vertical zooplankton net.
Bongo Net Tow: When ice conditions allowed, a “Bongo Net” was towed from the Aft A-frame at a speed producing a 45-degree aft wire angle (usually around 1.5 knots).
An oblique plankton net tow. A bird observer conducts a survey from HEALY’s Bridge.
Lagrangian Drifter Deployment: In open water, Lagrangian drifters were deployed by hand to assist in monitoring surface currents. The small, spherical drifter buoys relayed their locations via satellite, allowing scientists to track their movements.
Multi-corer Sample Collection: A multi-corer was lowered to the seafloor using the Aft A-frame to collect samples of sediment and the water immediately above the sediment.
Although well-trained, the MSTs are not equipment specialists. A number of technical experts onboard provided essential knowledge and experience, maintaining key equipment and ensuring the success of the mission. SIO and LDEO representatives routinely assisted HEALY’s MSTs in operating the CTD and other scientific equipment. A technician from Oregon State University (OSU) helped with operation and maintenance of the multi-corer.
During the first two weeks of the mission, HEALY encountered a significant storm that brought high winds and temperatures well below 0o F. The MSTs could have benefited
45 from additional cold weather clothing. Due to the extreme temperatures, the water in the CTD began to freeze as soon as it was brought onboard and transferred to Starboard Staging. The heaters in the space were used to raise the room temperature high enough to melt the ice in the bottles. The proper operation of these heaters is vital for early spring/late winter operations in the Bering Sea. The aft science van piping froze and began leaking after the storm passed; to avoid this problem in the future, the piping must be able to be winterized.
A teacher from Hawaii and the curator for a museum in Chicago participated in the full length of the HLY 07-01 cruise as a part of PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Experiencing the Arctic). They interacted with local school children from the Pribilof Islands, wrote articles, made web postings and led conference calls with students from across the country.
The B-E-S-T mission included a social science aspect, but most of those involved flew directly to island villages throughout the Bering, as opposed to sailing on HEALY. Operations around St. Paul and St. George Island, where members of the Science Party visited with community members, were not well-planned in advance by the B-E-S-T team. HEALYs Marine Science Officer (MSO) primarily drafted the plan, which was subsequently approved by the Command. The plan is included in this report as appendix (11).
The B-E-S-T Science Party deploys to the ice during 07-01.
A team of scientists from NOAA joined the Science Party with the intent of deploying a fleet of three Zodiac boats to pursue, capture, tag and release seals sighted on ice floes. This was considered an ancillary program to the B-E-S-T mission. Despite some initial push-back, all Seal Survey participants were required by HEALY to wear dry-suits. The Zodiacs were stored in the Helicopter Hangar and lowered to the water with the aid of Deck Force personnel and the 04 deck cranes. This lowering evolution took about 30 minutes once involved personnel became familiar with the operation. (The first boat deployment took over an hour.) The Zodiacs were deployed only once during HLY 07- 01 to pursue and tag a seal, which took almost two hours from start to completion. The
46 Seal Survey Team also deployed once via man-basket onto a very large ice floe to tag a seal, which took over an hour from start to finish. Because the seal survey evolutions required a significant time commitment to execute, the Chief Scientist limited the frequency of deploying the NOAA team. As they were not able to deploy the Zodiacs as often as they had hoped, the Seal Survey Team began to focus more on aerial surveys.
The NOAA Seal Survey Team departs for an aerial survey during 07-01.
B-E-S-T included an on-ice element that focused on taking ice cores and making various water measurements under sea ice that had not been disturbed by HEALY’s arrival. To obtain these samples, HEALY was positioned hove-to in the ice and a party of 8-10 scientists wearing MSD-900s was deployed to a nearby ice floe via man-basket and/or ice brow. HEALY’s First Lieutenant announced the type of survival suit required for on-ice personnel at the Safety Brief preceding each deployment. A Bear Watch, Rescue Swimmer, and Rescue Swimmer Tender from HEALY also joined the Science Party on the ice. These deployments typically lasted one and a half hours.
One scientist installed a fish-counting sonar device in a spare transducer well. After several days, it was determined that the SRD-500 fathometer was interfering with operation of the sonar device. With the Commanding Officer’s permission, the SRD-500 was secured and data collection proceeded smoothly for the duration of the mission.
During daylight hours, observers surveyed marine mammals and birds within sight of HEALY. The observers worked from the Port Bridge Wing and caused no inconvenience to the Bridge watch.
A Radiation (Rad) Van, loaded onto the Forecastle before HEALY departed Seattle, was used to conduct stable isotope work. Although the work dealt with very low levels of radioactivity and posed absolutely no risk to humans, it is important for Rad Vans to be
47 used to ensure that the very precise measurements of natural radioactivity being conducted elsewhere are not affected by contamination.
The B-E-S-T mission was exceptionally successful, exceeding all objectives with the help of favorable ice conditions and the efficient work of the MSTs and scientists. A total of 209 stations were sampled, greatly exceeding the initial estimate proposed by the Science Party.
The HLY 07-01 Science Party poses for a photo on the Flight Deck.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
The off-load/on-load in Dutch Harbor between HLY 07-01 and 07-02 required very few crane picks, as the vast majority of the equipment was either hand-carried off or returned to HEALY’s cargo holds.
In preparation for the next mission, the Science Division switched out the second .322 wire drum with the 3/8 wire drum that was originally on the second oceanographic winch. The change-out went smoothly, but it is important to note that swapping wire drums would be very dangerous and time-consuming if conducted while underway.
AWS 07-02 (34-Day NSF Grebmeier Biological), 16 May – 18 June
After a stop in Dutch Harbor, HEALY departed with the 40-person HLY 07-02 Science Party assembling their equipment in preparation for the first science station. The focus of this mission, led by Dr. Jackie Grebmeier and Dr. Lee Cooper of the University of Tennessee and Dr. Jim Lovvorn of the University of Wyoming, was a continuing investigation of the effect of climate-driven changes on benthic predators in the Northern Bering Sea. While conducting trawls, bottom grabs, bottom cores, and CTD
48 deployments, HEALY visited 118 stations situated between St.. Matthew and Little Diomede Island. The number of planned stations and their locations were updated regularly as conditions changed throughout the cruise.
At each station, one or more of the following evolutions took place:
UV Meter Lowering: A UV meter was lowered by hand to measure UV radiation up to a depth of 100 meters (or to the seafloor).
Optics Sensor Lowering: A small optics sensor was lowered using the SeaMac Winch and the Starboard A-frame, normally to a specified distance just above the seafloor.
CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) Lowering: A CTD was lowered using the Starboard A-frame to provide profiles of salinity, temperature, light, and phytoplankton concentration, as well as to collect water samples for numerous experiments being conducted in HEALY’s lab spaces.
HLY 07-02 scientists examine a trawl net containing over one ton of brittle stars.
Vertical Zooplankton Net Tow: A vertical zooplankton net was lowered from the Aft A-frame to estimate productivity in the water column.
Van Veen Grab: Multiple Van Veen grabs were conducted using the Aft A-frame, providing sediment samples that were used in a number of experiments.
49 HAPS Benthic Multi-corer Sample Collection: The HAPS benthic multi-corer was also deployed to collect samples of bottom sediment. When the seafloor proved too uneven for the HAPS multi-corer to take samples, a single HAPS corer was used.
Beam and Otter Bottom Trawl: Trawls were conducted to determine the densities of clams, predatory gastropods, sea stars, snow crabs and groundfish. A beam trawl, equipped with a large plastic and metal structure to keep the mouth open, proved very successful in sampling these marine organisms. The older-style otter trawl was used several times to make sure that the new data being collected was comparable to older data.
SIO and LDEO representatives provided continual assistance to the HEALY MSTs in operating and maintaining CTDs and other scientific equipment.
On one occasion, the OOD set up for a beam trawl in a polynya with multiple small floes inside of it. The polynya was oriented orthogonal to the wind, so that when the trawl was towed at just over a knot, the set was very significant. Since the net was not following directly behind the ship, a small floe was able to get under the tow lines. The OOD did not respond quickly enough, and the trawl net was dragged on top of the floe. Although the net did not snag on the ice and soon fell back into the water, the Science Party was much more hesitant to deploy trawl nets in the ice after this episode. No further incidents occurred for the remainder of the mission, and the HEALY OODs were careful to steer the ship into the prevailing conditions while towing gear from the Aft A-frame.
An MST disconnects the single HAPS A HEALY MST recovers a Van Veen grab. corer from the 3/8 wire during 07-02.
50 In another instance, a trawl net was recovered containing more than a ton of benthic organisms. The length of the net and the bridle prevented the A-frame from bringing the cod end of the net on deck. Normally the end was pulled up by hand, but in this case, the sheer weight of the net eliminated this option. Using a double-choker sling attached to one of the knuckle booms, the MSTs were finally able to bring the cod end on deck. Fortunately, catches this large were uncommon.
A small groundfish captured by a trawl net during the 07-02 mission.
Although the HLY 07-02 Science Party did not request access to a Rad Van in advance, the scientists did ask to use it upon their arrival to the ship, as the van remained on the Forecastle from Phase 1. HEALY mistakenly gave permission for the scientists to use the van, despite the fact that it had not been cleaned following HLY 07-01. A full wash- down of the van was completed after the second phase, and it was determined that no significant radioactive contamination had taken place onboard HEALY (aside from a small area in the Rad Van itself). The concern was that HLY 07-02 scientists could have inadvertently spread contamination from the van throughout the rest of the ship. Even so, it should be noted that the primary radiation concerns were related to data quality as opposed to human health risk. The most contaminated area onboard the ship would expose personnel to much less radiation than a human receives from the sun on a clear summer day.
During daylight hours, observers surveyed marine mammals and birds within sight of HEALY. The observers worked from the Port Bridge Wing and caused no inconvenience to the Bridge watch.
The NOAA Seal Survey Team from HLY 07-01 continued its work into the 07-02 mission with the same general plan, but was again plagued by time limitations. The Zodiacs were deployed only once, and the team’s efforts did not yield a successful tagging. Consequently, the team was forced to rely largely on aerial surveys.
51
The NOAA Seal Survey Team searches for another seal after an earlier tagging attempt.
A group of three St. Lawrence Island residents was able to participate in portions of the HLY 07-02 deployment. These individuals provided anecdotal evidence of climate change, which helped the Science Party to further consider the best means to measure the impacts observed on St. Lawrence Island. The scientists also had the opportunity to explain to island residents the details of their research and why it was important. This was just one of the ways in which the scientific community tried to involve those who live in the study area with the work being done in their region.
HEALY made a stop at Little Diomede Island roughly halfway through the second deployment. The purpose for this visit was again two-fold. The Science Party needed to retrieve equipment and sensors that had been recording data on the island over the past year, but also wanted to engage the local population and keep the residents informed of the work being conducted.
After the Little Diomede visit, HEALY took station off the coast of Nome, AK. The director of the Eskimo Walrus Commission and the mayor of Nome flew out to HEALY for a tour of the ship, lunch with the crew, and a brief roundtable discussion on the future of the Bering Sea with the Chief Scientist and HEALY Command.
A vertical plankton net is recovered from the Aft A-frame.
52 HLY 07-02 was a very successful mission, having exceeded all goals and objectives with the aid of favorable ice conditions and the efficient work of the MSTs and scientists. In all, 172 stations were visited, 54 more than was originally planned.
Scientists review data collected during 07-02.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 18 June – 19 June
Although a portion of the science equipment was off-loaded by hand and crane pick, the majority of scientific gear from HLY 07-02 remained onboard until HEALY returned to Seattle. A significant number of science party members (primarily graduate students) also sailed with HEALY on the return trip south.
Command Assessment of Readiness for Training (CART), 19 July – 25 June
During CART and the transit home to Seattle, the MSTs participated in Damage Control (DC) drills as members of Fire Team Four, while continuing to make regular weather observations. The Science Division also prepared gear from HLY 07-01 and 07-02 to be shipped upon return to homeport.
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 27 July
All science gear from the HLY 07-01 and 07-02 missions was offloaded in Seattle between 25 – 29 June, with the exception of the Rad Van. The bulk of the 07-02 Science Party’s equipment was transferred off first, as it was being shipped directly to another research vessel.
The lead-lined Rad Van remaining on the Forecastle was too heavy for HEALY’s bow crane or the portable crane owned by ISC Seattle to lift. A commercial crane was arranged to transport the van from HEALY to a truck contracted by OSU, which owned
53 the van. After some logistical issues, the van was successfully off-loaded using a 90-ton crane operated by Ness Cranes. The loading documentation for the evolution is included as appendix (12).
During TACT, the MSTs participated in DC drills and again manned-up Fire Team Four.
Continued Mid-Patrol Break in Seattle, 27 July – 5 August ~ NSTR
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
The Damage Control Division held a second DC College to qualify crewmembers who had not yet completed Basic DC PQS requirements. The most recent MST to arrive onboard was qualified during this period. LDEO personnel also provided training on science systems to the Science Division.
During the transit north, the division reviewed the online Cruise Planning Form and developed a list of corrections, updates, and clarifications to be made before next year’s Chief Scientists begin filling out the form.
The MSTs began a typical 12-hour shift schedule in preparation for the 07-03 mission about a week prior to HEALY’s arrival off the coast of Barrow. This provided sufficient time for the MSTs working the night shift to grow accustomed to their new working hours.
While HEALY took station off Barrow, the Science Division helped to welcome the new Science Party onboard and offered tours of the science spaces to familiarize personnel with their surroundings.
AWS 07-03 (30-Day NOAA Mayer Geo-Physical), 17 August – 15 September
After departing from the Barrow vicinity on 17 August, HEALY’s first task was to recover two High-Frequency Acoustic Recording Packages, or HARPs. With help from the ship’s Electronics Technicians (ETs) and LDEO personnel, the multi-beam sonar was configured to send a coded message to an acoustic release connecting the mooring to its weight. Once HEALY arrived in the location of the mooring, the release was tripped and the package floated to the surface. An RHI was then used to transport the package over to a knuckle crane, which lifted it out of the water and onto the Aft Working Deck. The full HARP Recovery Procedure is included in this document as appendix (4). It is important to note that although the acoustic release on the second HARP did not respond to the ship’s sonar as designed, it did release the weight. Both HARPs were successfully recovered.
54 The primary goal of this mission, led by Dr. Larry Mayer of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and Dr. Andy Armstrong of NOAA, was to map the Chukchi Cap using multi-beam sonar and a sub-bottom profiler. The main areas of interest were the foot of the slope and the 2500-meter depth contour, as these two lines will be critical in defining the extended U.S. Continental Shelf north of Alaska. Also of interest were a series of grooves and “pockmarks” located near the center of the Cap. The majority of mapping required HEALY to simply drive over these areas of interest while scientists monitored the data return from the sonar.
On-duty scientists developed two ways of communicating their needs to the OOD. The first method required scientists to provide a set of waypoints to the Chief Scientist, who routed them to the ship’s Navigator for approval and entry into VMS as a voyage plan. Although this process provided OODs with a day-long outline of operations, changing ice and weather conditions often demanded deviations from the original plan. Routing the waypoints through the Chief Scientist and Navigator also required a certain amount of lead time, and was therefore ineffective in responding to requests for sudden course changes. A faster, more short-term method consisted of science watchstanders calling the OOD and providing a specific point to drive to, a specific course to steer, or other instructions. This process required the involvement of fewer people, but provided the OOD with at most an hour-long navigational plan.
Scientists review sonar data and track HEALY’s progress during 07-03.
A teacher from North Carolina participating in the ARMADA program also joined HEALY for the 07-03 mission. He conducted conference calls, took photos, maintained an online blog, and stood watch monitoring sonar data.
While underway, the MSTs deployed one XBT or XSV (Expendable Sound Velocity Probe) each day to calibrate the sonars for the sound speed profile. If the deployment failed, a second (and in some cases a third) probe was deployed. Twice during the mission, a CTD was lowered to ensure that the XBTs were returning reliable information.
55 Ethan Roth, a graduate student from Scripps, sailed with the HLY 07-03 team to conduct research on marine mammal vocalizations using a series of sonobuoys. When animals were spotted from the Bridge, Ethan coordinated a sonobuoy deployment from the Fantail. An antenna attached above the HCO Shack was connected to a cable allowing Ethan to listen and record signals from inside the HCO Shack itself. A sonobuoy is an expendable piece of gear approximately the size of an XBT, and is deployed by carefully throwing the instrument overboard. Certain sonobuoys are equipped with self-contained XBTs, which drop while the sonobuoy is recording sound. Ethan deployed four buoys of this type.
A team from the National Ice Center (NIC) maintained a 24-hour ice watch on the Bridge, recording observations whenever HEALY operated in sight of ice. The NIC team also deployed four ice beacons over the course of the mission to aid in tracking ice movement. Two beacons were transferred to the ice via man-basket, one was deployed by a small boat team, and the last was released directly into open water with the hope that it would freeze into the newly-forming ice pack. A sample deployment plan is included as appendix (6).
Coast Guard and Science Party personnel deploy an ice beacon on a floe during 07-03.
After spending much of the cruise repairing and repackaging the two HARPs recovered on the first day of operations, Ethan Roth was prepared to redeploy the moorings on the last night of the cruise as HEALY approached Barrow. The operations went very smoothly and took less than an hour each to complete. The procedure used for the HARP deployments is included as appendix (5).
Due to the lack of thick ice, the 07-03 mission was incredibly successful from a mapping perspective. HEALY mapped over 5000 nautical miles over the course of the 30-day deployment.
56 During passenger transfer operations off the coast of Barrow, two members of the Science Division departed HEALY along with the outbound Science Party. The two MSTs reported to MSD Unalaska for a week to hone their M-Field skills before joining up with the R/V Tommy Thompson to gain hands-on training and experience in the Southern Bering Sea. The MSTs returned to Seattle two weeks after HEALY’s arrival at Pier 36.
Barrow – Juneau, 15 September – 23 September
During the Barrow – Juneau transit, the Science Division attended daily training sessions with LDEO personnel. Time was also spent cleaning and organizing gear in various science spaces to prepare for the upcoming inport period and 2008 operating season.
Juneau Port Call, 23 September – 26 September ~ NSTR
Juneau – Seattle, 26 September – 30 September
HEALY returned to ISC Seattle on 30 September, marking the successful completion of another Arctic West Summer deployment. The remaining mooring equipment was offloaded on 12 October, and several pieces of buoy gear were transferred off on 15 October.
Recommendations for Future Deployments
Because HEALY is a unique platform and the skill-set required of her MSTs takes time to acquire, assignment officers and the Command should bear this in mind during transfer seasons. Without experienced MSTs, the quality of service provided to the science community will drop dramatically.
Members of the Science Division can always benefit from additional training on basic Research Vessel (R/V) technician skills and basic Oceanography principles. Some of these skills can be obtained through education provided by LDEO personnel, but the best source of training and experience is the opportunity to work aboard UNOLS vessels.
MSTs reporting to HEALY who have not yet had weather training should be sent to the Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI) weather course. If possible, the members should attend the class early enough in their tours so that they can follow-up with the more-advanced course offered in Maryland and still have enough time aboard to make use of the training. The MSO should take advantage of training money provided by Mr. Jon Berkson at CG Headquarters to pay for this and other science-specific training and education opportunities.
57 It is recommended that future Science Division personnel continue to contract with Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO) or another similar organization to provide technical support for scientific equipment. Although the MSTs are very competent in what they do, they are not trained to maintain and troubleshoot oceanographic electronics. The Scripps technician onboard during AWS-07 was able to identify and more-easily resolve problems with the CTD and flow-through systems.
Whenever possible, several Science Party personnel should sail with HEALY during transits to assist with set-up of equipment. This significantly reduces the stress that the Science Party and shipboard personnel otherwise experience during the first few days of a mission.
The use of civilian helicopters allows for science operations to continue when conditions would have prevented the use of Coast Guard HH-65s. The civilian operators providing service during AWS-07 were very competent, effective and easy for the crew to work with. The scientists were highly impressed by the service they received from the embarked aviation personnel.
In addition to the above-listed items, the following lessons were learned during the preparation and execution of the AWS-07 mission, and should be noted by future Marine Science Officers:
Communicate early and often with the Science Party regarding the status of their Cruise Planning Form. The earlier an issue is identified, the more time the ship and the Science Party have to develop an alternate strategy.
Keep the Engineering Officer informed of Science Division needs and actions with regards to maintenance of equipment. If the information about a casualty is passed with a proper description of mission impact, support from the engineers will be excellent.
Whenever possible, request that the OOD steer into the prevailing conditions when towing a piece of gear at slow speeds, even if this takes the ship into light ice.
58 VI. Engineering
A. General Report
Summary of Dry-Dock Availability Work
Prior to HEALY’s April departure to commence AWS-07, the following major items were completed from SMP by NESU Seattle’s HEALY MAT:
Installation of #1 MSW Pump Miscellaneous Piping Repairs Replacement of Boiler Chemical Feed System Sample Cooler Cleaning and Repair of Back Draft Dampers Renewal of Science Freezer Evaporator Drain Line Renewal of Science Sea Water Pressure Gauge in Bio/Chem Lab Opening, Cleaning, and Inspection of Start Air Receivers 1 – 5 Annual, Semiannual, and Conditional PMS for DC, EM, AUX and MP Property Installation of Stern Tube Seawater-Regulating Valve Relocation of AFFF Hose Reel Valve in AMR 1 Repair of ADG Jacket Water Leak Renewal of AFFF Tank Gasket and AFFF Pump Renewal of Science and Ship’s Refrigeration Condenser Gauges Renewal of T-Fitting on both Evaporators Welding of new Potable Water Fitting on 01 Deck Shore-tie Connection
The dry-dock availability (DD-07) contract awarded to Todd Shipyard was completed from 10 – 25 October 2007 and 8 November – 10 February 2008. Major items completed while HEALY was dry-docked are categorized and listed below.
CASREP Items Completed in DD-07:
#1 MDE JW Leak – Cylinder 5A Port and Starboard Propulsion Shaft Seal Renewal Cyclo-Converter Cooling Piping Replacement Miscellaneous Piping Repairs Bow Thruster Guide Vane Repair Flight Deck Net Frame Repair Climate Control Chamber Coil Renewal Anchor Windlass Repair
59 CSMP/ECR Items Completed in DD-07:
06015 Steering Gear Platform 04009, 05005 Preserve Ballast Tanks 05015 Renew Electrical Matting 05029 Miscellaneous Valve Overhaul/Renewal 06001 Bow Thruster Guide Vane Repair 06002 Bow Thruster Piping Relocation 06003 Clean and Inspect Fuel Oil Purifier (FOP) & Lube Oil Purifier (LOP) Settling and Drain Tanks 06006 Flex Hose Renewal 06007 ICCP Anode Renewal 06011 Miscellaneous Piping Repairs 06012 Valves for Overhaul/Renewal 06008 MDE Maintenance 06013 Weight Handling Equipment 06014 Modular Reefer Inspection and Repair 06010 Concrete Decking Repair 06017 Paint List for DD-07
Routine Maintenance Completed in DD-07:
Stability Testing Underwater Body Inspection and Ultrasonic Testing of Hull Plating Leak Testing and Internal Preservation of Non-Accessible Voids Air Testing and Internal Preservation of Underwater Appendages Cleaning and Inspection of MP Fuel, JP-5, and Contaminated Water Tanks Sea Bay Cleaning, Inspection, and Zinc-Installation MDE Maintenance Clearance Check of Propulsion Shaft Bearings Cleaning and Inspection of Propellers Fuel Oil Purifier (FOP) Overhaul Lube Oil Purifier (LOP) Overhaul Transducer Well Maintenance DC PMS (Fire Extinguishing Systems) Calibration of Pressure Gauges and Thermometers (Critical) Calibration of Pyrometers and Thermocouples (Critical) Renewal of Refrigeration System Valves and Hoses Main Seawater Strainer Overhaul Renewal and Overhaul of Sea Valve Maintenance of Leslie Valves Annual Boiler PMS Inspection and Repair of Rudders; Clearance Check of Bearings Bow Thruster Overhaul Level 1 Testing and Inspection of Deck Cranes, A-Frames, Davits
60 Routine Maintenance Completed in DD-07 (cont.):
Level 2 Inspection and Repair of Port and Starboard 04 Deck 15-Ton Cranes Weight Testing of Flight Deck Nets and Frames Annual Maintenance of Incinerator; Refractory Repairs Hull Plating Underwater Body Preservation and Freeboard Preservation (Partial) Accomplishment of Dry-Docking
Special Projects Completed in DD-07:
ECR Main Sea Water Suction Strainer Back-Flush Discharge Piping Modifications ECR Velocimeter-Associated Piping Removal
Sea Trials and Shake-Down, 27 February – 16 March
During her post-dry-dock Sea Trials, HEALY completed engine break-ins on MDEs #1 and #4, and conducted satisfactory operational tests of the Bow Thruster and Port Shaft Seal.
The following Basic Engineering Casualty Control Exercises (BECCEs) were performed by engineering personnel during Sea Trials:
MOB-E1007.1 (MOB-E-012-SF) Charlie Fire in ADG MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) MDE Engine Overheat MOB-E1008.4 (MOB-D-21-SF) Flooding in AMR 5 MOB-E1008.4 (MOB-D-21-SF) Flooding in Starboard Shaft Alley MOB-E1005.16 (MOB-E-211-SF) Hot Pedestal Bearing MOB-E1005.14 (MOB-E-200-SF) MDG Crankcase Explosion MOB-E1005.11 (MOB-E-208-SF) MDE Governor Malfunction MOB-E1008.2 (MOB-E-010-SF) Major Lube Oil Leak on #2 MDE MOB-E1008.5 (MOB-E-003-SF) Steering Casualty MOB-E1006.9 (MOB-E-203-SF) Unusual Noise/Vibration on ADG MOB-E1005.7 (MOB-E-007-SF) Unusual Noise/Vibration from Propulsion Shaft
61 HEALY departed Pier 36 on 27 February with the outstanding CASREPs listed below in table (4).
Table 4. Outstanding CASREPs as of 27 February 2007 CASREP Name Category Disposition CASCOR'd 03057 Aft Warping Capstan (Original CASREP) 2 Cancelled - 05034 Aft Warping Capstan (Reissued CASREP) 2 Corrected Unavailable 06044 Steam Condensate Cooler 2 Outstanding - 07006 Port Rudder 2 Outstanding - 07007 NR1 Start Air Compressor 2 Outstanding - 07010 NR3 Bridge UPS 2 Corrected 06APR07 07013 AFFF Balancing Proportioner Valve 2 Corrected 18APR07
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
The following Basic Engineering Casualty Control Exercises (BECCEs) were conducted by engineering personnel during the transit from Seattle to Dutch Harbor:
MOB-E1005.16 (MOB-E-214-SF) High Temperature in the Main Motor MOB-E1008.1 (MOB-E-005A-SF) Major Fuel Oil Leak #2 MDE MOB-E1008.1 (MOB-E-005B-SF) Major Fuel Oil Leak #1 Boiler MOB-E1007.2 (MOB-E-011D-SF) Charlie Fire in Low Voltage SNS Bus MOB-E1005.3 (MOB-E-202-SF) Unusual Noise/Vibration in a MDE MOB-E1007.2 (MOB-E-0011D-SF) Charlie Fire in Low Voltage SS Bus MOB-E1005.3 (MOB-E-202-SF) Unusual Noise/Vibration in a MDE
HEALY submitted the CASREPs listed below in table (5) during this transit.
Table 5. CASREPs Submitted During Seattle-Dutch Harbor Transit CASREP Name Category Disposition CASCOR'd 07014 Starboard Rudder 2 Outstanding - 07015 Port 04 Deck Crane 2 Outstanding - 07016 Auxiliary Diesel Generator (ADG) 2 Corrected 18MAY07 07017 Kill Switch for RHI HEALY 2 2 Corrected 08MAY07 07018 NR 2 Boiler 2 Corrected 18APR07 07020 Auxiliary Salt Water (ASW) Piping Leak #1 2 Corrected 09FEB08
62 AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
The following Basic Engineering Casualty Control Exercises (BECCEs) were performed by engineering personnel during AWS 07-01:
MOB-E1007.2 (MOB-E-011B-SF) Charlie Fire in Low Voltage SA Bus MOB-E1006.7 (MOB-E-201-SF) ADG Crankcase Explosion MOB-E1007.2 (MOB-E-011A-SF) Charlie Fire in High Voltage Switchgear MOB-E1008.1 (MOB-E-005-SF) Major Fuel Oil Leak in AMR 4 MOB-E1008.1 (MOB-E-005-SF) Major Fuel Oil Leak in #2 Boiler MOB-E1005.12 (MOB-E-006-SF) Loss of Control Air MOB-E1008.1 (MOB-E-005-SF) Major Fuel Oil Leak in #2 Boiler MOB-E1008.1 (MOB-E-005-SF) Major Fuel Oil Leak in #2 Boiler
HEALY submitted the CASREPs listed below in table (6) during AWS 07-01.
Table 6. CASREPs Submitted During AWS 07-01 CASREP Name Category Disposition CASCOR'd 07021 NR 3 Start Air Compressor 2 Corrected 15AUG07 07022 Steam Service System (Pre-heater, Valves) 2 Outstanding - 07023 NR 2 Start Air Compressor 2 Outstanding - 07024 Aft Shore-Tie Connection 2 Corrected 14JAN08 07025 Vent Fan Motor NR 47 2 Corrected 14JAN08 07026 Port Fuel Service Tank 4-72-2-F 2 Corrected 17MAY07 07027 Fuel Oil Leak in Starboard Header, AMR 7 3 Corrected 17MAY07 07028 2MDU2 2 Corrected 03AUG07 07029 NR 5 Central Fresh Water (CFW) Pump 2 Corrected 17MAY07 07030 NR 4 HF Transmitter Exciter 2 Corrected 25MAY07 07031 NR 2 Boiler 2 Corrected 30MAY07 07032 2CC2 Port Cyclo Cooler 2 Corrected 02JUN07 07033 NR 1 Evaporator 2 Corrected 09FEB08 07034 Incinerator Mill Pump 2 Corrected 11JUN07
The following photographs were provided by the Engineering Department to serve as additional documentation for two of the submitted CASREPs (07031 and 07033).
63 07031 NR 2 Boiler
Upper refractory crack in NR 2 Boiler. Lower refractory crack in NR 2 Boiler.
Visible Carbon Build-Up in NR 2 Boiler.
07033 NR 1 Evaporator
Pin-hole leaks on the NR 1 Evaporator, and the Belzona repair attempt.
64 Dutch Harbor Transit and Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
The following BECCEs were conducted en route Dutch Harbor:
MOB-E1005.7 (MOB-E-007-SF) Unusual Noise/Vibration on Propulsion Shaft (STBD) MOB-E1005.14 (MOB-E-200-SF) Main Diesel Engine Crankcase Explosion #3 MDE MOB-E1005.14 (MOB-E-200-SF) Main Diesel Engine Crankcase Explosion #2 MDE (with ship going dark) MOB-E1005.2 (MOB-E-204-SF) MDE Low L/O Pressure (#2 MDE) MOB-E1005.5 (MOB-E-008-SF) Hot Propulsion Shaft Bearing (STBD) MOB-E1008.1 (MOB-E-005-SF) Major Fuel Oil Leak in Gen Rm #2 MOB-E1005.7 (MOB-E-007-SF) Unusual Noise/Vibration on Propulsion Shaft (STBD) MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) MDG Engine Overheat MOB-E1005.15 (MOB-E-211-SF) MDG Hot Pedestal Bearing MOB-E1007.2D (MOB-E-011D-SF) Class C Fire in low voltage SNS Bus
HEALY submitted the CASREP listed below in table (7) during the Dutch Harbor transit.
Table 7. CASREP Submitted During Dutch Harbor Transit CASREP Name Category Disposition CASCOR'd 07035 MSW from CFW Cooler Piping Leak 2 Corrected 03AUG07
AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
HEALY submitted the CASREPs listed below in table (8) during AWS 07-02.
Table 8. CASREPs Submitted During AWS 07-02 CASREP Name Category Disposition CASCOR'd 07036 NR 5 CFW Pump 2 Corrected 22JUN07 07037 CO2 Strobe Lights and Fuses 2 Corrected 24OCT07 07038 Incinerator 2 Corrected 11JUN07 07039 Condensate Cooler Piping 2 Corrected Unavailable 07040 Port 04 Deck Crane 2 Corrected 14AUG07 07041 Starboard 04 Deck Crane 2 Corrected 14AUG07 07042 Main Motor Lube Oil Cooler Piping Leak 2 Corrected 30NOV07 07043 Incinerator 2 Outstanding - 07044 Oily Water Separator (OWS) 2 Corrected 15AUG07
The following photographs were provided by the Engineering Department to serve as additional documentation for one of the submitted CASREPs (07039).
65 07039 Condensate Cooler Piping
The bulge in the steam line A Jubilee Patch applied to the pipe bulge. for the AMR 1 Condensate Cooler.
Dutch Harbor Transit and Port Call – CART, 18 June – 25 July
During this time period, HEALY personnel conducted the following BECCEs:
MOB-E1005.6 (MOB-E-009-SF) Low/Loss of Main Motor L/O Pressure MOB-E1007.1 (MOB-E-012A-SF) Class C fire in MDG MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) Control MDE Overheat MOB-E1006.8 (MOB-E-209-SF) ADG Governor Malfunction MOB-E1006.9 (MOB-E-203-SF) Unusual Noise/Vibration in ADG MOB-E1006.6 (MOB-E-212-SF) ADG Overload MOB-E1005.16 (MOB-E-214-SF) High Temperature in Main Motor MOB-E1005.2 (MOB-E-204-SF) MDE Low/Loss of L/O Pressure MOB-E1008.2 (MOB-E-010-SF) Control Major Lube Oil Leak/Class
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August
During HEALY’s TACT evaluation and mid-patrol break in Seattle, the following BECCEs were conducted:
MOB-E-1007.1 Major FO Leak MOB-E-1004.9 MDE Crankcase Explosion MOB-E-1004.4 Loss of LO Pressure MOB-E-1004.4 Loss of FO Pressure MOB-E-1004.1 MDE Overheat MOB-E-1004.11 Governor Malfunction List of BECCEs Conducted (cont.):
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MOB-E-1004.11 Governor Malfunction (ITT Drill) MOB-E-1007.4 Loss of Steering MOB-E-1006.1 Class “C” Fire in ADG MOB-E-1006.2 Class “C” Fire in Low Voltage Switchboard MOB-E-1007.3 Control Major Flooding MOB-E-1004.12 Loss of Control Air MOB-E-1005.5 Hot Pedestal Bearing MOB-E-1004.2 Control Major LO Leak
HEALY submitted the CASREPs listed below in table (9) during TACT and the mid- patrol break.
Table 9. CASREPs Submitted During TACT and Mid-Patrol Break CASREP Name Category Disposition CASCOR'd 07045 TMR 6491 Remote Control Unit 2 Corrected 28OCT07 07046 NR 1 AC Unit, Flow Regulating Valve 2 Corrected Unavailable 07047 Propulsion #3 Diesel Gen-Set 2 Corrected 08AUG07 07048 Starboard Anchor Windlass 2 Corrected 25JUL07 07049 Transformer NR 5 Heat Exchanger 2 Corrected 16NOV07 07050 MPCMS Control Console 2 Corrected 08AUG07 07051 TV Direct to Sailor 2 Corrected 08AUG07 07052 Paint Locker CO2 Damper 2 Corrected 03AUG07
The following photographs were provided by the Engineering Department to serve as additional documentation for two of the submitted CASREPs (07049 and 07052).
07049 Transformer NR5 Heat Exchanger
A leak coming from the bottom of the Visible corrosion of the leaking MIDEL Cooler in the NR 5 Cyclo-Transformer. MIDEL Cooler.
67 07052 Paint Locker CO2 Damper
The ventilation supply-side of the damper for the CO2 Release Alarm indicators CO2 Fire Suppression System. outside of the Paint Locker.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
During the August transit from Seattle to Barrow, HEALY conducted the following BECCEs:
MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) MDE Engine Overheat MOB-E1005.3 (MOB-E-202-2-SF) Unusual Noise Vibration on MDE MOB-E1007.2B (MOB-D-011-B-SF) Class Charlie fire in SNS Swbd MOB-E1005.12 (MOB-E-211-B-SF) Hot Pedestal Bearing MDG MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) MDE Engine Overheat MOB-E1005.2 (MOB-E-204-SF) MDE Low/Loss of L/O Pressure MOB-E1008.2 (MOB-D-010-SF) Major Lube Oil Leak MOB-E1007.1 (MOB-E-012-SF) Class Charlie fire in MDG MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) MDE Engine Overheat
HEALY submitted the CASREPs listed below in table (10) during the transit from Seattle to Barrow.
Table 10. CASREPs Submitted During Transit from Seattle to Barrow CASREP Name Category Disposition CASCOR'd 07053 MSR-6700A High Frequency Exciter 2 Outstanding - 07054 NR 1 Evaporator Distillate Motor 2 Corrected 18AUG07
The following photographs were provided by the Engineering Department to serve as additional documentation for one of the submitted CASREPs (07054).
68 07054 NR 1 Evaporator (EVAP) Distillate Motor
Water damage inside of the upper motor Motor windings damaged by water plate and bearing. intrusion.
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
Engineering personnel conducted the following BECCEs during AWS 07-03:
MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) MDE Engine Overheat MOB-E1005.3 (MOB-E-202-2-SF) Unusual Noise Vibration on MDE MOB-E1007.2B (MOB-D-011-B-SF) Class Charlie fire in SNS Swbd MOB-E1005.12 (MOB-E-211-B-SF) Hot Pedestal Bearing MDG MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) MDE Engine Overheat MOB-E1005.2 (MOB-E-204-SF) MDE Low/Loss of L/O Pressure MOB-E1008.2 (MOB-D-010-SF) Major Lube Oil Leak MOB-E1007.1 (MOB-E-012-SF) Class Charlie fire in MDG MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) MDE Engine Overheat
HEALY submitted the CASREPs listed below in table (11) during AWS 07-03.
Table 11. CASREPs Submitted During AWS 07-03 CASREP Name Category Disposition CASCOR'd 07055 AUX-BLR, NR 2 Boiler 2 Corrected 05SEP07 07056 NR 5 CFW Pipe Leak in AMR 6 2 Corrected 23JAN08 07057 Audible Alarm on HEALY 2 RHIB 2 Corrected 23JAN08 07058 Port Cyclo-Convertor Trip 2 Corrected 26SEP07 07059 NR 3 MDG 6B O-Ring 2 Corrected 13SEP07 07060 NR 2 SA Compressor Valve 2 Outstanding - 07061 Port Main Motor Lube Oil Heater Crack 2 Outstanding - 07062 Bake Oven Air Circulating Motor 2 Corrected 30OCT07 07063 NR 2 Boiler Fire Tubes 2 Corrected 10FEB08
69 The following photographs were provided by the Engineering Department to serve as additional documentation for two of the submitted CASREPs (07056 and 07061).
07056 NR 5 CFW Pipe Leak in AMR 6
45o of CFW pipe connected to Ti Cooler. CFW pipe patched using a HEALY Type-II patch.
07061 Port Main Motor Lube Oil (L/O) Heater Crack
The heavily-corroded discharge line coming out of the steam heater for the Main Motor Lube Oil sump.
Barrow – Seattle (Including Juneau Port Call), 15 September – 30 September
During the transit from Barrow to Seattle (which included a port call in Juneau), HEALY conducted the following BECCEs:
MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) MDE Engine Overheat MOB-E1005.3 (MOB-E-202-2-SF) Unusual Noise Vibration on MDE
70 HEALY submitted the CASREPs listed below in table (12) during the transit from Barrow to Seattle.
Table 12. CASREPs Submitted During Transit from Barrow to Seattle CASREP Name Category Disposition CASCOR'd 07064 ADG Fuel Pump Failure 2 Corrected 10-Oct-07 07065 NR 3 MDG CFW Intercooler Leak 2 Corrected Unavailable
The following photographs were provided by the Engineering Department to serve as additional documentation for one of the submitted CASREPs (07065).
07065 NR 3 MDG Intercooler Leak
The CFW line connected to the NR 3 A close-up photo of the failed welding MDG intercoolers. in the CFW line.
B. Main Propulsion Division Summary
Pre-Deployment Preparations
Prior to HEALY’s departure in April to commence AWS-07, the Main Propulsion Division conducted intensive engine testing of all MDEs and ADG, and replaced the #1 MSW pump to correct CASREP 05071. As a part of the dry-dock maintenance period, Main Prop personnel performed major maintenance on Main Seawater System Valves, the Start Air System, and the Bow Thruster. Additional documentation on these projects may be obtained by reviewing information from the 2007 dry-dock period (DD-07).
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April ~ NSTR
71 AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
After a failure of temporary weld repairs, the fuel header on the NR 4 MDG was replaced with an onboard spare. (For further details, see CASREP 06026.)
All required PMS was completed during AWS 07-01.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May ~ NSTR
AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
The Main Prop Division welcomed aboard new crewmember MK3 Jeffrey Coombe, reporting to HEALY from Station Philadelphia, PA.
All required PMS was completed during AWS 07-02.
Dutch Harbor Transit and Port Call – CART, 18 June – 25 June ~ NSTR
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August
During HEALY’s Mid-Patrol Break in Seattle, the Main Prop Division wished fair winds and following seas to departing shipmate MKC Kevin Gaskins, who will be transferring to CGC POLAR SEA. The Division also welcomed aboard MK1 Kenneth Rudibaugh.
All required PMS completed during this time period.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
The Main Prop Division welcomed aboard a TDY crewmember, MK3 Betty Brown, from CGC POLAR STAR.
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
All required PMS was completed during AWS 07-03.
Barrow – Seattle (Including Juneau Port Call), September 15th – September 30th
The Main Prop Division bid fair winds and following seas to two shipmates, FN Glenda Hymes and FN Marquessa Williams, both bound for YN “A” School. The Division also
72 welcomed aboard MK2 Heather Meyer, reporting to HEALY after serving overseas in Bahrain.
C. Auxiliary Division Summary
Pre-Deployment Preparations and Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
Deck Division personnel installed a new sponson on one of the small boats prior to HEALY’s spring shake-down cruise. Troubleshooting continued on the small boat that would not start after it was stored during the 2007 dry-dock period.
The Auxiliary (Aux) Division discovered that all of the relief valves for the NR 1 and NR 2 Air-Conditioning (A/C) units were inoperable. Division personnel placed an order for 6 new valves prior to leaving for the deployment, and used only the NR 3 A/C unit. All filter dryers for the Science Reefer units were renewed, along with the oil in both compressors. Maintenance was also completed on the Incinerator.
During the shake-down cruise, Aux Division personnel participated in a Ready-For-Ops (RFO) assessment. After the shake-down, the Division coordinated the on-load of over 900,000 gallons of propulsion fuel, 7,000 gallons of JP-5, and 8,035 gallons of lube oil.
A technician from CS Controls arrived two weeks prior to the start of AWS-07 to troubleshoot HEALY’s steering gear. As a result of the technician working onboard, the Shop Supervisor was required to stay on the ship as well, and was subsequently able to take only minimal stand-down time prior to deploying. A technician from Timberland arrived the week prior to sailing to troubleshoot the Anchor Windlass and Aft Warping Capstan.
The Auxiliary Division sailed on 3 April with one PCS Petty Officer billet vacant, increasing the long workdays and overall workload of this minimally-manned crew
AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
After HEALY departed Dutch Harbor, the Aux Division shifted the ventilation system to winter mode. Steam was placed on-line to the “house” and steam pre-heaters were energized. Troubleshooting and adjusting of the Leslie valves revealed that the Service Air Valve was stuck in the closed position. The Incinerator was also placed on-line for trash burning (of note for maintenance purposes, the sluice door was found to stick.)
Due to science operations, use of the OWS was restricted. In the short time that the OWS was run, the oil content meter caused the equipment to short-cycle. The EMs troubleshot the casualty, which was believed to be caused by a timer in the OCM.
73 The Port 04 Deck Crane appeared to have a problem causing the whip to slip. Personnel observed oil coming from the side access plate, and upon removal of the deck plates in the cab, found the cab to be filled with oil. Approximately 30 gallons of hydraulic fluid were removed from the cab. The problem was traced to a pinched O-Ring in the whip control line, which was replaced.
The Aux Division renewed the oil and filter/dryer for both Science Reefer units. The old oil was found to have a high acid content, and the filter/dryer for each unit was clogged. The NR 1 Science Reefer was placed under a vacuum and charged with refrigerant, and was slated to be placed on-line prior to HEALY’s next departure from Dutch Harbor. Repairs continued on the NR 2 Compressor unit.
On April 19th, two gaskets blew out on the potable water piping connection in the Aft Science Staging Area, where the cargo van would go on the Fantail.
On 4 May, engineering personnel noticed a decrease in the distilled water output of the NR 1 Evaporator. All sight glasses were removed for an internal inspection, which revealed pin-holes in the plate between the two stages. While the equipment was cleaned, personnel also located a small crack. The Aux Division made temporary repairs using Belzona 1221.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May ~ NSTR
AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
On 2 June, a leak developed on the ASW Discharge piping for the Trawl Core Winch Drive Cabinet. Damage Control (DC) personnel renewed the piping and repaired two 4- bolt flange fittings.
On 3 June, the EMs attempted to work on the NR 1 ASW Pump Controller and caused it to turn off when the CPU Drive Unit was removed from the metal cabinet. The NR 2 ASW Pump was energized and the pressure regulated with the valve in AMR 3 (upper- level, near the forward bulkhead). The EMs were unable restore the NR 1 ASW Pump right away, which caused HEALY’s Refrigeration System, the Science Reefer System, and the Climate Control Compressors to all trip off-line.
On 10 June, the Aux Division renewed the F/O pump coupling on the Incinerator. Replacement F/O nozzles and O-Rings were received in Nome, allowing operation of the incinerator to continue. Division personnel worked on troubleshooting the sludge- burning mechanism with the assistance of the EM Shop. The electrical controller was found to be over-heating due to insufficient space around the tight mounting area inside of the main cabinet. Several CASREPs and CASCORs have been issued for the Incinerator. A log for the mill pump operation was begun at the request of the Engineer
74 Officer (EO). A new mechanical seal arrived to the ship in Nome, and was installed and tested satisfactorily. HEALY also received the manual for the new mill pump.
On 11 June, a science technician noted a time-delay of approximately 14 minutes between the Science Sea Water Pump Sea Chest and the same sensor located in the Main Lab. The time delay was worsened by the operation of Deicing Pumps 3 and 4. At the time that the discrepancy was noted, HEALY had science sea water running to the bow to supply the forward science van and hose manifold.
Dutch Harbor Transit and Port Call – CART, 18 June – 25 June ~ NSTR
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August ~ NSTR
Seattle – Barrow and AWS 07-03, 6 August – 15 September
The NR 1 ASW Pump tripped off-line 4 times during the first two weeks of AWS 07-03, causing a total loss of ASW pressure. The EMs placed the pump in local control on the pressure switch (local panel), and the unit appeared to function satisfactorily.
On 15 August, the air cleaner for HEALY 2 was disconnected during small boat operations. Aux Division personnel inspected the turbo and determined that several of the impeller fins were damaged. The turbo was renewed using an onboard spare from MICA. HEALY submitted a CMA for NESU to pull off the head and inspect for damage, but there was no further damage apparent at this time.
On 17 August, Steam Valve NR 92 (in AMR 6) was found to be leaking severely and was immediately removed from service. Aux Division personnel milled out new packing gland holes in the valve after the original holes broke during disassembly. The valve was cleaned, new packing and nuts installed, and the valve returned to service. Engineering personnel made plans to have the valve fully rebuilt after HEALY’s return to homeport.
In response to a CASREP for a grounded distilled pump motor on the NR 1 Evaporator, HEALY received a replacement motor in Barrow. After the motor was installed, the Evaporator was returned to service. It took approximately five days for HEALY to catch up in terms of onboard water supply, during which time laundry was secured, sea showers were in effect, and the galley switched to disposable tableware.
Engineering watch-standers discovered that the soda machine on the port side of the Mess Deck was leaking approximately 160 gallons of water per hour. (The NR 1 Evaporator was OOC at the time.) The water supply was pinched off with vice grips, and the soda machine secured for the remainder of the deployment.
75 HSCS Beasley discovered that a filter screen in the Galley Supply Ventilation System behind the serving line was falling apart. The damaged screen was removed; due to ventilation screens already installed in the system, a replacement screen was not required. Upon closer inspection, Aux Division personnel discovered that the Galley supply and exhaust vent fan motors secured and started at the same time no mater which button was pressed on the 01 Deck local panel. The EM Shop was notified of the problem.
The Aux Division pumped down the bilge in AMR 1 via portable pump into the deep sink (which drains into the Aft Contaminated Tank). Oil-absorbent diapers were used in the deep sink to prevent a sheen from forming on the water. HEALY discovered during AWS-06 that boiler chemicals dumped into the AMR 1 bilge will damage the OWS oil content meter.
After it was discovered that the Aft Potable Water (P/W) bladder was not holding an air head, the P/W pressure was raised from 30-40 PSI to 70-75 PSI in an attempt to remove the water pulsations. Most pulsations were successfully removed, and the P/W pump ran less constantly.
The Incinerator was placed on-line without the SS-93 fan and with all supply dampeners open for testing purposes, with positive results. One point of concern is that the SS-93 is the cooling fan for the Incinerator, and must be reset when HEALY experiences a loss of power. On August 27th, HEALY’s EMs were able to run the dosing pump for sludge- burning operations on the Incinerator. Further troubleshooting on the sludge-burning system continued.
On 28 August, Aux Division personnel discovered leaking pipe fittings on the NR 2 Evaporator. The NR 1 Evaporator was brought on-line while the NR 2 Evaporator was secured for repairs. At the time of the casualty, the NR 2 Boiler was OOC due to leaking water tubes, and the unit had already used massive amounts of distilled water. The NR 2 Evaporator was repaired and returned to service, and the NR 1 Evaporator continued operation with the steam-regulating valve in manual control.
On 30 August, the battery charger on HEALY 2 was found with a blown fuse. The EMs successfully installed a 3-amp fuse, which appeared to work well. The battery voltage was below 11 volts before the blown fuse was identified.
On 10 September, Aux Division personnel renewed the seal on the NR 2 Distilled Pump. The previous seal was leaking, causing the evaporator to produce less water than usual while the distilled steam did not hold proper temperature. The pump was secured overnight to cool. On September 11th, the NR 2 Evaporator Condensate Discharge Check Valve was found to be inoperable. The valve was disassembled and the internal check valve removed. After overhaul, the valve was place back in service.
On 15 September, the EM Shop repaired the bilge pump auto function on HEALY 2. Later in the day, the EMs placed the power panel and transformer for the Anchor Windlass gear back on-line. Water poured onto the transformer from the Bow J-Bar flat
76 bracket that was set in place because the J-Bar itself had been identified previously as a tripping hazard. The Science Division placed the flat plate in place, and the Aux Division cut a new gasket so that it would effectively seal. Also on September 15th, filter media was removed from the supply vents in the Galley. The Jet Dry in the Scullery was repaired after personnel found the hose disconnected.
Barrow – Seattle (Including Juneau Port Call), 15 September – 30 September
On 19 September, approximately 1-2 gallons of water were found under the Starboard Rudder. The casualty was traced to a possible leaking rudder packing gland. HEALY personnel planned to investigate the problem after the ship was moored and the unit secured.
D. Electrical Division Summary
Pre-Deployment Preparations
Prior to the start of AWS-07, the Electrical Division completed Cyclo-Converter and MPCMS modifications and repairs. (For complete details, see IPP Groom 2007 report.) LV AVR upgrades were also completed, and the Division attended to various non- Groom-related electrical issues.
During this time, Alstom provided divisional training for MPCMS Operation & Maintenance (2007C and 2007F), Cyclo-Converter Operation & Maintenance (2007K & 2007L), and Science Winch Drive Operation & Maintenance (2007H & 2007I). Specific emphasis was placed on GEM 80 theory and operation, SIGMA theory and operation, and troubleshooting these systems. Cadick Corporation provided training on Power Generation & Distribution System Fault Analysis (2007B) and Test/Cal of Protective Relays (2007D).
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April~ NSTR
AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May ~ NSTR
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May ~ NSTR
AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June ~ NSTR
77 Dutch Harbor Transit and Port Call – CART, 18 June – 25 June
Converteam provided 440V training to the Electrical Division’s High Voltage Casualty Team in preparation for HEALY’s upcoming TACT.
The Division conducted maintenance of the forward Ship’s Reefer breaker after the handle of the breaker broke and a replacement was purchased by the ship.
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August
During TACT, HEALY conducted the following Engineering Training Team (ETT) Drills:
MOB-E-1003.11.1 Progress for Isolating 440V Grounds MOB-E-1003.10.1 Working in Energized Equipment
The MPCMS ECC #2 console display locked up and was unable to communicate with the server. After the EMs inspected the connection and found a bad cable plug, a trouble ticket was created for Converteam to assist in troubleshooting the system.
Converteam provided training on the new CTES computer system to HEALY EOWs, EMs, MKs, and ETs. Study materials for this training are kept in the Science Conference Lounge.
The EMs began work to troubleshoot the oil module reader for the OWS. Module spare parts were not included in the MICA inventory and were ordered by the EM Shop. EMs from NESU installed a new type of battery charger for the OS Generator. The old battery charger was not ideal for the new type of gel battery purchased for the OS Generator UPS.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
The NESU Seattle EM Shop team conducted IR testing on all distribution panels, generator connections, pumps and MDGs during the transit from Seattle to Barrow.
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
On 9 September, HEALY’s Port Cyclo-Converter suffered a series of trip failures while the ship conducted science operations in low to moderate ice conditions at various shaft RPMs. The plant status at the time of the initial failure was as follows: NR 2 and NR 3 MDEs on-line, 12 pulses on both shafts with no restrictions, 2CC1 configured as master. The initial failure on 2CC2 (configured as slave at the time) was an R-Conv trip. The Cyclo-Converter was reset, but remained on-line for only four hours before the problem reoccurred. A subsequent reset lasted for an even shorter period of time, and a third
78 attempt to reset the Cyclo-Converter was unsuccessful. HEALY continued ice-breaking operations using 6 pulses on the port shaft while the engineers continued troubleshooting 2CC2. The Type-C Card Power Interface Board was changed, restoring 12 pulses to the port shaft, but 2CC1 tripped off after 3-4 hours of use. After 2CC1 continued to trip off- line after decreasing periods, the EMs replaced the Type-C Card Power Interface Board a second time and again restored 12 pulses. 2CC2 failed three times over approximately 12 hours before the EMs were no longer able to reset the system. The EMs and Converteam personnel agreed via email to change out the Pulse Distribution Board, which restored 12 pulses.
Barrow – Seattle (Including Juneau Port Call), 15 September – 30 September
The Electrical Division assembled all PMS for the NESU EMs and Converteam and added the information to the Ship Maintenance Project (SMP #33). The list included 11 CMAs and 23 items of PMS.
E. Electronics Division Summary
Pre-Deployment Preparations
The Electronics Division completed grooms on shipboard equipment (including science- related gear) per the pre-established schedule. Details and results are available from the leading ET.
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
During the Seattle – Dutch Harbor transit, the scientific support contractor provided training to the Electronics Division on the operation and maintenance of science systems.
AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
ET2 Daem participated in hands-on cross-training organized by the science support contractor between Science Party watch-standers and HEALY engineering personnel.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May ~ NSTR
79 AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
The Electronics Division welcomed aboard new crewmember ETCM Joseph Passalacqua, who will be serving as HEALY’s new Command Master Chief.
Dutch Harbor Transit and Port Call – CART, 18 June – 25 June ~ NSTR
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August
While HEALY completed TACT and took several weeks of time off in Seattle, the Electronics Division experienced a large personnel turnover. HEALY bid fair winds and following seas to ETCM Peter Perron and ET2 Saul Kosydar, while welcoming aboard ET1 Shawn Swanson and ET2 Mark Harbinsky. The Division also said farewell to LTJG (formerly ETC) Aaron Dahlen, who joined the Officer Corps through the Direct Commission Engineer program.
The Electronics Division installed the MK 27F gyro for test operation, and conducted vibration analyses for the MK 39 mod3A and MK 27F installation.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August ~ NSTR
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
During AWS 07-03, the ETs conducted significant maintenance on HEALY’s loud- speaker system. Overall, the 1MC System was running at 125% of rated output. Electronics Division personnel removed High-Wattage Blow Horns where they were not necessary, and added lower-wattage speakers for better 1MC coverage throughout the ship.
Total blow horns 7W removed: 16 Total 1W installed: 6 Total Watts saved: 104W
The ETs also planned repairs and upgrades to the Internal Paging and ICOM Interior Communications Radio systems, as they use much of the same equipment. Replacement connectors, cables, and antennas were ordered to replace those that were missing. The ETs groomed the system for the best power output, and to improve coverage for internal communications. HEALY worked in conjunction with personnel from the HEALY MAT and ESU Seattle to further upgrade radio equipment.
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Barrow – Seattle (Including Juneau Port Call), 15 September – 30 September
During the transit from Barrow to Seattle, HEALY experienced an Integrated Bridge System (IBS) steering casualty. After a loss of rudder control in Computer Manual mode, the OOD shifted to Manual mode and regained control. The ETs shifted the A/B switch from CID to the NIU Computer. Although the VMS NIU was locked, it did have USB mouse control. VMS was quit from the Main Menu as usual, and after exiting to Windows, VMS was successfully rebooted on the NIU Computer. Computer Manual steering was restored, and the ETs shifted the A/B switch back to CID. The VMS returned to normal Computer Manual mode without further incident.
HEALY’s ETs developed the following list of questions for Sperry in the hopes of helping to diagnose other issues with VMS:
-Why was steerage lost when the NIU locked up? -Why did HEALY lose steerage if the CID computer was the primary computer, and the NIU secondary? -Why didn’t the computers automatically switch when a fault occurred, regardless of which one was primary? -Why doesn’t the NIU/CID rotary switch work? -Why didn’t a VMS alarm sound when steerage was lost? (The helmsman was the first to call loss of steerage.)
The Electronics Division also conducted maintenance on the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System. The CCTV displays in Main Control were reconfigured, and a 19-inch LCD Monitor upgrade installed. The console hood housing was removed from the 5-inch CCTV monitors, and brackets fabricated to hold the two 19-inch LCD Monitors to allow better viewing by ECC watch-standers. The ETs also moved cameras in the AC Flats, Port Transformer Room, Starboard Shaft Alley, and Upper Motor Room to allow for improved monitoring of these spaces.
F. Damage Control Division Summary
Pre-Deployment Preparations
During the 2007 dry-dock period (DD-07), the Damage Control (DC) Division completed multiple piping repairs on the Fire Main, Steam, Hot Potable Water, MSW and ASW lines. Approximately 800 square feet of concrete decking repairs were completed in ten different compartments. The DCs carried out all required routine maintenance (PMS) on HEALY’s fire-fighting systems, including the Range Guard system, AFFF and water hoses, fixed CO2 systems, portable CO2 extinguishers, PKP extinguishers, and AFFF extinguishers. The Division also inspected shipboard ladders and handrails for stability, and conducted testing of all electric submersible pumps.
81 While extensive maintenance work on HEALY continued, two groups of crewmembers attended Aviation Fire-Fighting Training in Whidbey Island. All participants graduated successfully with an increased knowledge of basic fire-fighting principles and techniques. Prior to the ship’s departure in April, approximately 65% of HEALY’s crew was Basic DC PQS-qualified, with approximately 5% of shipboard personnel holding an Advanced DC PQS qualification.
During the spring shake-down cruise, the DC Division participated in all ship-wide drills including Toxic Gas, Main Space Fire, Class “A” Fire, High-Voltage Fire, and Flooding drills. The Division also conducted training with the Flight Deck Fire-Fighting Parties, including a Crash-on-Deck drill.
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
During the transit from Seattle to Dutch Harbor, the DC Division held a 3-day DC PQS College for 19 newly-arrived crewmembers. All but one student passed the DC PQS Test and were awarded a Basic DC PQS qualification.
AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
The following DCTT drill was completed during AWS 07-01:
MOB-D1002: Respond and take corrective actions for structural casualty
DC personnel responded to a F/O leak in the piping through AMR 7 and AMR 8. A Casualty Report (CASREP) was written and the work contracted out to be completed during the Dutch Harbor port call from May 12 – 16. The Division also completed scheduled monthly PMS during AWS 07-01.
As of May 11th, 2007, 92% of HEALY personnel were Basic DC PQS-qualified and 52% were Advanced DC PQS qualified.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
Contractors completed repairs on F/O piping in AMRs 7 and 8, and also inspected the 4-72-2-F fuel service tank to determine the cause of water contaminating fuel.
82 AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
The following DCTT drills were completed during AWS 07-02:
MOB-D1001: Combat a galley fire MOB-E1009: Respond and take corrective actions for Class “B” fire in a Main Machinery Space
On 24 May, DC personnel placed Quick-Acting Watertight Door (QAWTD) 1-117-2 in the Inoperative Fitting Log due to a broken door handle. The door was repaired and returned to service on 25 May.
During AWS 07-02, a relief was conducted between the incoming Damage Control Assistant (DCA), LTJG Meadowcroft, and outgoing DCA, LTJG Selavka.
Dutch Harbor Transit and Port Call – CART, 18 June – 25 June
The following DCTT drills were conducted during this time period:
MOB-E-1009 & MOB-E-1010 Main Space “B” Fire MOB-E-1013 Toxic Gas Leak MOB-D-1001 Non Machinery Space Fire
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August
Aside from the series of drills completed during TACT, the following DCTT drill was conducted during this time period:
MOB-E1009: Respond and take corrective actions for Class “B” fire in a Main Machinery Space
While inport, the DC Division received two new P-6 pumps (used when HEALY provides Search-and-Rescue assistance.) HEALY also received on-loan a portable diesel SCBA compressor, to serve as a back-up to HEALY’s primary electric SCBA compressors.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
The following DCTT drill was conducted during the Seattle – Barrow transit:
MOB-D1001 Combat a Galley fire in the CPO Mess
83 During the transit from Seattle to Barrow, the DC Division held a second DC PQS College for newly-arrived crewmembers. A total of 27 PCS and TDY crewmembers completed the training and were awarded a Basic DC PQS qualification.
Division personnel temporarily patched a leak that developed in the AMR 1 Condensate Cooler. More permanent repairs were scheduled to be completed by contractors upon HEALY’s return to Seattle.
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
The following DCTT drills were conducted during AWS 07-03:
MOB-D1001 Combat a Class “C” fire in a fan space MOB-E1009 Respond and take corrective actions for Class “B” fire in a Main Machinery Space for #1 Generator Room MOB-E1009 Respond and take corrective actions for Class “B” fire in a Main Machinery Space for the Incinerator Room MOB-D1001 Combat a Galley fire
Division personnel replaced the scuttles in AMR 1 and AMR 3 with new four-dog scuttles. DC2 Redd successfully qualified as a Technician of the Watch (TOW).
Barrow – Seattle (Including Juneau Port Call), 15 September – 30 September
During the trip from Barrow to Seattle, HEALY conducted the following DCTT drill:
MOB-D1001 Combat a Galley fire
While the DCs were transferring gray water and pumping down the aft tank, the flexible hoses on the Aft Gray Water Discharge Pump failed. Replacement of the hoses was scheduled for completion by NESU Seattle after HEALY returned from deployment.
Recommendations for Future Deployments
It is recommended that future DC personnel plan to offload approximately 5,000 gallons of sewage daily while inport, and 7,000 gallons daily when underway with guests onboard. Whenever possible, the DC Division should solicit for one or two TDY DC- strikers to augment the DC Shop and gain practical hands-on experience.
84 G. Fueling Summary
A summary of fueling data from the AWS-07 deployment may be viewed in table (13).
Table 13. Summary of Fueling Data for AWS-07 Deployment Date(s) Burned or Onloaded Gallons Type of Fuel 12FEB07 Onloaded via Barge 311,036 Fuel Oil 27FEB-02MAR07 Burned 29,571 Fuel Oil 08MAR-16MAR07 Burned 98,280 Fuel Oil 16MAR07 Onloaded at Fuel Pier 907,084 Fuel Oil 8,000 Lube Oil 7,097 JP-5 03APR-09APR07 Burned 86,747 Fuel Oil 10APR-12MAY07 Burned 280,284 Fuel Oil 2,380 JP-5 12MAY-16MAY07 Onloaded from Pier 193,273 Fuel Oil 16MAY-18JUN07 Burned 267,404 Fuel Oil 1,953 JP-5 18JUN-25JUN07 Burned 83,791 Fuel Oil 25JUN-27JUL07 Burned 34,959 Fuel Oil 27JUL07 Onloaded at Fuel Pier 572,138 Fuel Oil 83,574 Lube Oil 15,227 JP-5 06AUG-17AUG07 Burned 146,379 Fuel Oil 17AUG-15SEP07 Burned 264,710 Fuel Oil 136 JP-5 15SEP-30SEP07 Burned 59,830 Fuel Oil Deployment Total Onloaded 1,983,531 Fuel Oil 91,574 Lube Oil 22,324 JP-5 Burned 1,351,955 Fuel Oil 4,469 JP-5
85 VII. Administration
Pre-Deployment Preparations and Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
All crewmembers, 10 civilian contractors and 8 Science Party members deployed with HEALY on 3 April with the exception of the following permanent personnel: CDR Jeffrey Jackson – On Leave LTJG Brian Meadowcroft – TDY to SWO Damage Control Assistant School CWO3 Gustavo Tyler – TDY to ISC Seattle for Medical EMCM Curtis Podhora – TDY for HUMS SK1 Daniel Harris – TDY to HEALY Shore Support ET2 Jonathon Davis – TDY to ESU Seattle for Medical MK2 Nicholas Murphy – TDY to Refrigeration/AC School SK2 Jeremy Laisure – TDY to HEALY Shore Support SA Daniel Autz – Ad-Assigned to ISC Seattle pending discharge recommendation
The following TDY personnel were onboard to augment the crew: HSC John Herrera – Air Station Sacramento MKC Charles Saurenmann – NESU Seattle EM1 Brad Jopling – NESU Seattle MK1 James Polk – NESU Seattle MK2 Adam Tietze – NESU Seattle SA Kamuela Nahinu – ISC Honolulu
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 9 April – 10 April
HEALY embarked 40 Science Party members/civilian support personnel in Dutch Harbor, AK, and ENS Josh Smith reported PCS to HEALY.
CDR Jeffrey Jackson met HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK after returning from Leave.
ENS Rachel Beckmann departed TDY from HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK to attend the Coast Guard Elite Athlete of the Year award ceremony in Washington, D.C.
The following personnel reported TDY to HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK: EM2 Andrew Padilla – NESU Seattle EM2 Christopher Wilson – NESU Seattle
The following personnel departed to return to their units in Dutch Harbor, AK: MKC Charles Saurenmann – NESU Seattle MK1 James Polk – NESU Seattle MK2 Adam Tietze – NESU Seattle
86 AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
On 28 April, HEALY embarked 6 Science Party members and debarked 10 Science Party members/civilian support personnel via helicopter from St. Paul Island, AK. SA Daniel Gonzales reported PCS to HEALY, and ENS Rachel Beckmann returned to the ship following a TDY assignment.
The following personnel departed TDY from HEALY back to their units via helicopter on 28 April: EM2 Andrew Padilla – NESU Seattle EM2 Christopher Wilson – NESU Seattle
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
HEALY embarked 26 Science Party members for AWS 07-02 and debarked 32 Science Party members from AWS 07-01 during her port call in Dutch Harbor, AK.
The following personnel reported PCS to HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK: ETCM Joseph Passalacqua IT2 Jeffrey Dabe SN Christopher Sundeen
The following personnel departed PCS from HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK: LTJG Erin Caldwell ET2 Matthew Regele MK2 Richard Erickson
The following personnel reported TDY to HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK: EMCM Donald Witt – NESU Seattle HS1 Christine Bonifacio – TRACEN Petaluma Cadet Tara Schendorf – CG Academy
The following TDY personnel departed from HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK to return to their units: HSC John Herrera – Air Station Sacramento EM1 Brad Jopling – NESU Seattle SA Kamuela Nahinu – ISC Honolulu
The following personnel returned to HEALY from TDY in Dutch Harbor, AK: LTJG Brian Meadowcroft – SWO Damage Control Assistant School ET2 Jonathon Davis – ESU Seattle MK2 Nicholas Murphy – Refrigeration/AC School
BM2 Ashley Davidson departed HEALY in Dutch Harbor to take Emergency Leave.
87 AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
HEALY embarked 5 Science Party members on 25 May via helicopter from Gambell, AK and Savoonga, AK.
The following passenger transfers were completed during the next five days in the vicinity of St. Lawrence Island, AK: Embarked Kathy Kuletz on 27 May via helicopter from Gambell, AK. Debarked Bobby Ungwiluk on 29 May via helicopter to Gambell, AK. Debarked Perry Pungowiyi on 30 May via helicopter to Savoonga, AK. Debarked Janet Warburton on 30 May via helicopter to Gambell, AK.
The following personnel were advanced in rank on 1 June: MKC Diane Wallingford ET2 Steven Daem
Gay Sheffield embarked HEALY on 3 June via small boat off the coast of Little Diomede Island, AK.
The following personnel reported PCS to HEALY on 4 June via helicopter off the coast of Nome, AK: MK1 Douglas Lambert MK3 Jeffrey Coombe
BM2 Ashley Davidson returned to HEALY on 4 June via helicopter from Nome, AK. Art Howard, Gay Sheffield, and Kathy Turco departed via helicopter to Nome.
Science Party members Shawn Dahle and Kathy Kuletz departed HEALY on 8 June via helicopter to Gambell, AK.
CDR Dale Bateman reported PCS to HEALY via helicopter on 13 June..
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 18 June – 19 June
The following personnel departed HEALY via helicopter on 18 June: CDR Jeffrey Jackson – PCS Departure Marcus Janout – Science Party Bill Springer – Pilot Vince Welbaum – Flight Manager
The following civilian personnel reported to HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK: Dale Chayes – LDEO Walter Dalitsch – Guest of LCDR Dalitsch Chuck Shiley – Guest of LCDR Dalitsch
88 HEALY debarked 21 Science Party members from AWS 07-02 in Dutch Harbor, AK.
The following personnel reported PCS to HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK: LT Oscar Galvez CWO3 Sean Lyons
The following personnel reported TDY to HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK: MK2 Andrew Benigno – NESU Seattle MK2 Brian Dale – NESU Seattle MK3 Andrew Wilson – NESU Seattle FN Christopher May – NESU Seattle FN Ian Widney – NESU Seattle
SK1 Terence McNally departed TDY from HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK for Advanced Simplified Acquisition School.
The following ATG riders reported TDY to HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK for the duration of CART: LT Marcus Alden HMCS Leslie Ansag BMC Carl Cheffin BMC Eric Kvistad DCC Mark Otton ENC Seth Darling FCC Eric Elbrecht GSMC Kevin Hagen MKC Michael Sandwith BM1 Long Nguyen DC1 Justin Brymer DC1 Ernest Thomas
Cutter Assessment of Readiness for Training (CART), 19 June – 25 June
The following personnel were frocked or advanced in rank on 23 June: MKC Kevin Gaskins – Frocked SKC Jacques Faur – Frocked FS2 Steven Dull – Advanced
Mid-Patrol Break in Seattle, 25 June – 16 July
The following personnel reported PCS to HEALY in Seattle, WA: LCDR Jeffrey Stewart ENS Zachary Bender ENS Bryson Jacobs
89 ENS Tasha Thomas HSCS Corey Beasley SKC Abner Rivera-Maldonado BM1 William Glenzer MK1 Kenneth Rudibaugh ET2 Mark Harbinsky ET2 Shawn Swanson MST3 Thomas Kruger
The following personnel departed PCS from HEALY in Seattle, WA: LCDR James Dalitsch LCDR Laura King LTJG Nathaniel Selavka MKC Kevin Gaskins SKC Jacques Faur MST1 Rob Olmstead ET2 Saul Kosydar MST2 Chad Klinesteker
The following personnel reported TDY to HEALY in Seattle, WA: Cadet Jason Joll – CG Academy OT Nicholas Mulkey – CSPI Program
The following personnel returned from TDY to HEALY in Seattle, WA: CWO3 Gustavo Tyler – TDY to ISC Seattle for Medical SK1 Daniel Harris – TDY to HEALY Shore Support SK2 Jeremy Laisure – TDY to HEALY Shore Support
The following TDY personnel departed from HEALY in Seattle, WA to return to their units: EMCM Donald Witt – NESU Seattle HS1 Christine Bonifacio – TRACEN Petaluma MK2 Andrew Benigno – NESU Seattle MK2 Brian Dale – NESU Seattle MK3 Andrew Wilson – NESU Seattle FN Christopher May – NESU Seattle FN Ian Widney – NESU Seattle
Twelve Science Party members from AWS 07-02 and two guests of LCDR Dalitsch departed HEALY in Seattle.
SA Daniel Gonzales departed HEALY in the custody of the Seattle Police on 2 July.
90 Tailored Annual Cutter Training (TACT), 17 July – 27 July
The following ATG riders reported TDY to HEALY in Seattle, WA for Week 1 of TACT (17 July – 20 July): LT Marcus Alden LT Brian Scopa HMCS Leslie Ansag ETCS John O’Dell BMC Carl Cheffin BMC Eric Kvistad DCC Mark Otton EMC Alex Taliman ENC Seth Darling BM1 Long Nguyen DC1 Douglas Baugh DC1 Thomas Ernest DC1 Christopher Wherry
The following personnel departed TDY from HEALY in Seattle, WA for Week 1 of TACT (17 July – 20 July): ET2 Mark Harbinsky – Training FS2 Tamekia Wright – ISC Seattle MK2 Allan Whiting – NESU Seattle for Medical
The following ATG riders reported TDY to HEALY in Seattle, WA for Week 2 of TACT (23 July – 27 July): LT Marcus Alden HMCS Leslie Ansag BMC Carl Cheffin BMC Burton Helmbolt DCC Mark Otton EMC Alex Taliman ENC Seth Darling MKC Michael Sandwith DC1 Justin Brymer DC1 Thomas Ernest
The following personnel/contractors reported to HEALY in Seattle, WA for Week 2 of TACT (23 July – 27 July): ENS Matt Mendiguren – NROTC Program, University of Washington ENS Brendan Tower – NROTC Program, University of Washington OC Mark Rice – NROTC Program, University of Washington Jamil Lahham – Sperry Marine Schon Zwackman – Sperry Marine
91 The following personnel departed TDY from HEALY in Seattle, WA for Week 2 of TACT (23 July – 27 July): ENS Rachel Beckmann – U.S. Military National Triathlon CWO3 John Ward – Unit Safety Coordinator School
Jamil Lahham and Schon Zwackman of Sperry Marine departed HEALY on 27 July in Manchester, WA. HEALY embarked 19 guests for a short Orientation Cruise from Manchester to Seattle.
Mid-Patrol Break in Seattle, 27 July – 5 August
The following personnel departed PCS from HEALY in Seattle, WA: CWO3 Gustavo Tyler ETCM Peter Perron MKC Diane Wallingford
The following personnel reported TDY to HEALY in Seattle, WA: ENS Philip Baxa – CGC POLAR SEA EMC Jeffrey Neuhausen – CGC POLAR STAR AG1 Lewis Park – National Ice Center MK2 Brandon Hoke – CGC POLAR STAR BM3 Nicholas Charney – CGC POLAR STAR EM3 Ryan Juengling – CGC POLAR STAR MK3 Betty Brown – CGC POLAR STAR SNBM Richard Sargent – CGC POLAR STAR FNDC Thomas Ferland – CG ANT Southwest Harbor, ME
The following TDY personnel departed from HEALY in Seattle, WA to return to their units: ENS Matt Mendiguren – NROTC Program, University of Washington ENS Brendan Tower – NROTC Program, University of Washington OC Mark Rice – NROTC Program, University of Washington Cadet Tara Schendorf – CG Academy OT Nicholas Mulkey – CSPI Program
The following personnel were advanced on 1 August: BM2 Aimee Buford MK2 Fernando Gonzalez
92 Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
All crewmembers, 2 civilian contractors and 3 Science Party members deployed with HEALY on 6 August with the exception of the following permanent personnel: EMCM Curtis Podhora – TDY for HUMS DCC George Marsden – Medical Leave SK1 Terence McNally – TDY to HEALY Shore Support FS2 Tamekia Wright – TDY to Advanced Culinary Skills School MK2 Allan Whiting – TDY to NESU Seattle for Medical SK2 Rebecca Arakaki – TDY to HEALY Shore Support SA Daniel Gonzales – Ad-Assigned to ISC Seattle pending results of investigation
The following TDY personnel were onboard to augment the crew: ENS Philip Baxa – CGC POLAR SEA Cadet Jason Joll – CG Academy EMC Jeffrey Neuhausen – CGC POLAR STAR ETC Joel Rodda – ESU Seattle AG1 Lewis Park – National Ice Center EM1 Joseph Fratto – NESU Seattle EM1 Brad Jopling – NESU Seattle IT1 Jeffrey Doramus – ESU Seattle EM2 Richard Cline – NESU Seattle EM2 Andrew Padilla – NESU Seattle MK2 Brandon Hoke – CGC POLAR STAR BM3 Nicholas Charney – CGC POLAR STAR EM3 Ryan Juengling – CGC POLAR STAR MK3 Betty Brown – CGC POLAR STAR SNBM Richard Sargent – CGC POLAR STAR FNDC Thomas Ferland – CG ANT Southwest Harbor, ME FNDC Chad Hazelton – CGC POLAR SEA
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
HEALY embarked 22 Science Party members and debarked 3 Science Party members/support personnel on 17 August via helicopter from Barrow, AK.
The following personnel departed HEALY on 17 August via helicopter to Barrow, AK: Cadet Jason Joll – CG Academy EM1 Joseph Fratto – NESU Seattle EM1 Brad Jopling – NESU Seattle EM2 Richard Cline – NESU Seattle EM2 Andrew Padilla – NESU Seattle
LT Brian Wagonseller (NOAA) reported TDY to HEALY via helicopter from Barrow, AK on 17 August.
93 BM3 Richard Sargent (CGC POLAR STAR) was advanced on 24 August.
The following personnel reported TDY to HEALY on 15 September via helicopter from Barrow, AK: LT Jeffrey Jackson – ELC Baltimore LTJG Cory Cichoracki – CGC BERTHOLF ENS Drew Somplasky – CGC BERTHOLF FS1 Lee Bolhorst – CGC BERTHOLF IT2 Nicholas Sobczak – CGC BERTHOLF BM3 Dwayne Matthews – CGC BERTHOLF SN Kevin Cleary – CGC BERTHOLF
LT Brian Wagonseller and 22 Science Party members departed HEALY via helicopter on 15 September. Later that day, BM2 Aimee Buford departed HEALY on Emergency Leave, and ET1 Brian Liebrecht departed for Fiber Optics Technology School.
Barrow – Juneau, 15 September – 23 September
ET1 Shawn Swanson departed HEALY on Emergency Leave via helicopter on 19 September.
Juneau Port Call, 23 September – 26 September
HEALY embarked 48 family members and friends in Juneau for an Orientation Cruise to Seattle through the Inside Passage.
The following personnel reported PCS to HEALY in Juneau, AK: CWO2 Valerie Miller SN Angela Ford FN Kathleen Ghosn
The following personnel departed PCS from HEALY in Juneau, AK: FN Glenda Hymes FN Marquessa Williams
The following TDY personnel departed from HEALY in Juneau, AK to return to their units: LT Jeffrey Jackson – ELC Baltimore LTJG Cory Cichoracki – CGC BERTHOLF ENS Drew Somplasky – CGC BERTHOLF EMC Jeffrey Neuhausen – CGC POLAR STAR FS1 Lee Bolhorst – CGC BERTHOLF IT2 Nicholas Sobczak – CGC BERTHOLF MK2 Brandon Hoke – CGC POLAR STAR
94 BM3 Dwayne Matthews – CGC BERTHOLF SN Kevin Cleary – CGC BERTHOLF
The following personnel departed on Leave from HEALY in Juneau, AK: BMC Wayne Kidd YNC James Angelo EM3 Nathan Finley
Dale Chayes departed HEALY on 25 September in Juneau, AK.
Juneau – Seattle, 26 September – 30 September
HEALY debarked 48 passengers and one Science Party member upon mooring in Seattle.
The following TDY personnel departed HEALY in Seattle, WA to return to their units: ENS Philip Baxa – CGC POLAR SEA ETC Joel Rodda – ESU Seattle BM3 Nicholas Charney – CGC POLAR STAR BM3 Richard Sargent – CGC POLAR STAR EM3 Ryan Juengling – CGC POLAR STAR MK3 Betty Brown – CGC POLAR STAR FNDC Thomas Ferland – CG ANT Southwest Harbor, ME FNDC Chad Hazelton – CGC POLAR SEA
95 VIII. Morale
Pre-Deployment Preparations
Prior to getting underway for AWS-07, HEALY’s Morale Committee met to discuss ideas for morale events during the upcoming deployment. HEALY’s current list of morale activities includes Saturday Night Bingo, Big-Screen Movie presentations, Morale Dinner nights, Flight Deck Barbeques, fishing opportunities and ping-pong tournaments. Prizes for Bingo regularly include items such as DVDs, body pillows and water bottles, with more expensive items serving as “Black-Out” prizes. During the inport period, members of the Morale Committee assisted the Morale Officer in purchasing new prizes from Target, Best Buy, and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Committee members also purchased new sporting equipment for the ship from Sports Authority, including batting nets, helmets, footballs and weight-lifting gear. In all, HEALY spent $868.20 on morale items prior to departing Seattle in April 2007.
The Morale Committee sponsored a Farewell Bowling Party at the West Seattle Bowling Alley for all HEALY crewmembers, family and friends shortly before the start of AWS- 07. HEALY Morale paid for four hours of bowling (including shoe rental), and purchased enough pizza and soda to satisfy the more than fifty guests who attended. The total cost of the event was $1475.00.
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
During HEALY’s first week underway, the Morale Committee held its first Big-Screen Movie night of the patrol. Crewmembers received an email early in the week listing five possible movie choices, and the Morale Officer tallied the votes throughout the week before announcing the winner in the Plan-of-the-Day (POD). The first film chosen by the crew was the animated feature Happy Feet. HEALY crewmembers also celebrated the Easter holiday by dyeing eggs on the Mess Deck.
AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
The first phase of the AWS-07 deployment was 33 days long, and the Morale Committee quickly went to work planning events for the crew and scientists to enjoy. The Chiefs, First Class Petty Officers, Science Party members, and HEALY Ladies (female crewmembers) all took turns preparing delicious Saturday Morale Dinners. The 2007 Bingo season also got off to a great start, with three to four rounds of the game being played every Saturday night. Prizes for Bingo winners included DVDs, fleece blankets, body pillows, and movie tickets. The final round of each night was for the Black-Out Prize, won by filling up an entire Bingo card within the specified number of balls. Blackout prizes included an iPod Nano, iPod docking station, and a personal DVD
96 player. Movies shown in the Hangar during AWS 07-01 included Casino Royale, The Good Shepherd, The Godfather, Sweet Home Alabama, and Tombstone.
BM1 Glenzer shows off some special ingredients needed for the First Class Petty Officers’ Morale Dinner night.
The Morale Committee also introduced a Scavenger Hunt competition to test the crew’s HEALY and Coast Guard knowledge. The Arctic Werewolf/Polar Barbie program, whereby a $5.00 donation to the ship’s Morale Fund allows male crewmembers to grow out their facial hair and female crewmembers to wear their hair down, continued to be one of the Morale Committee’s best fundraisers.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
HEALY made a three-day port call stop in Dutch Harbor, AK between the AWS 07-01 and 07-02 science missions for some much-needed rest and relaxation. The Morale Committee organized a series of events to entertain HEALY crewmembers while in Dutch Harbor, including a softball game, pig roast and bonfire, and the supplying of hiking and camping permits.
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A bit of sideways snow doesn’t stop MST2 Wright from enjoying a game of softball in Dutch Harbor.
AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
The second phase of the AWS-07 deployment included many of the same morale activities as AWS 07-01, but added a special event to celebrate Memorial Day. The Morale Committee planned a barbeque in the Hangar, and presented the film Saving Private Ryan as a big-screen movie. Morale Dinners during AWS 07-02 were prepared by the Deck Division and Science Party, and the crew also enjoyed an Islanders Night featuring incredible dishes native to Hawaii, Guam and Jamaica. Movies shown during this mission included Night at the Museum, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Maverick, Master and Commander, and a double-feature of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. The Arctic Werewolf/Polar Barbie event continued through AWS 07-02.
Dutch Harbor Transit and Port Call – CART, 18 June – 25 June
At the conclusion of the transit from Dutch Harbor to Seattle, HEALY’s crew enjoyed the double-feature Mister Roberts and The Quiet Man.
98 Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August
While inport, the Morale Committee solicited suggestions from the crew to improve Big- Screen Movie nights in the Hangar. As a result of crew feedback, committee members purchased a large supply of new fold-out camp chairs for use on movie nights (requiring fewer personnel to sit on mats on the Hangar deck.) With this and other improvements, movie night attendance doubled during AWS 07-03.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
During the transit from Seattle to Barrow, the Morale Committee sponsored a showing of The Saint in the Hangar. HEALY also stopped at Albatross Bank for a fish call, with considerable success. Many newly-reported crewmembers caught their first halibut.
SN Hafner shows off his catch after the fish call at Albatross Bank.
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
The third phase of the AWS-07 deployment featured both pre-planned and spur-of-the- moment morale events. The Bingo season continued in full-force, and Morale Dinner nights were sponsored by the Chief Petty Officers, First Class Petty Officers, A-Gang/ Main Prop Divisions, and Science Party members. As a brand-new activity, the Morale Committee organized a camp-out night in the Hangar, complete with marshmallow- eating competition and scary movie film festival. HEALY’s crew celebrated International Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day on 19 September with a special dinner, pirate
99 costume contest, and treasure chest silent auction. The Morale Committee also planned a Flight Deck barbeque to celebrate Labor Day.
“Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a Pirate’s Life for Me!” MKCS Jones, OSC Manangan and BMC Kidd show off their wardrobes and morale spirit.
Barrow – Seattle (Including Juneau Port Call), 15 September – 30 September
After a busy Arctic deployment, HEALY stopped for a port call in Juneau, AK and embarked nearly fifty guests for an Orientation Cruise home to Seattle via the Inside Passage. During the transit, HEALY entered the narrow channel of Tracy Arm to view the South Sawyer Glacier, and conducted another well-attended fish call. The TDY personnel were generous enough to provide the season’s final Morale Dinner, and The Panic Room was shown as the last Hangar movie of the year.
100 IX. Supply/Logistics
Pre-Deployment Preparations
Prior to HEALY’s departure from Seattle to begin AWS-07, the General Mess was fully- prepared for another extended deployment. The total value of food stores onboard at the time of sailing was $339,716.76.
No TDY personnel were assigned to the Supply Department during AWS 07-01.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 9 April – 10 April
The following services were used during the April 2007 Dutch Harbor Port Call: Dunlap Towing $1,800.00 I/B 04/09 BC Vehicle Rental $ 160.00 Rental of Two Vans North Pacific Fuel $ 74.00 193,273 Gallons under Z14102-7132-0354
HEALY made the following purchases in Dutch Harbor: Alaskan Ship Supply Store $ 176.58 Baker Pan Liners (FSO) (GD434) Alaskan Ship Supply Store: $ 44.28 Spray Paint (DCC) (GD439)
AWS 07-01, While in the Vicinity of St. Paul Island
Parts were sent via helicopter to St. Paul Island in conjunction with CASREP 07017 (small boat kill switch) using Alaska Airline Bill No: 027-30105924
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
The following services were used during the May 2007 Dutch Harbor Port Call: Dunlap Towing $1,800.00 I/B 05/12 BC Vehicle Rental $1,250.00 Rental of Two Vans, One Sedan North Pacific Fuel $ 200.00 SF-1165/33078576GD387 Imprest Funds
HEALY made the following purchases in Dutch Harbor: AK Commercial Company: $ 17.68 RCA Cables/MP3 Connector (MWR) (GD490) Alaskan Ship Supply Store: $ 281.46 Heavy Weather Work Gloves (MST) (GD491) Alaskan Ship Supply Store: $ 151.59 Cam-Lock Sewage Hose (EDC) (GD501)
A shipment of mail/personal packages was sent to Dutch Harbor using Alaska Airline Bill No: 027-30127440.
101 The replenishment of food stores between AWS 07-01 and 07-02 was arranged prior to HEALY’s arrival in Dutch Harbor using Highliner Food Services. The point of contact at Highliner was Mr. Jeff Hancock, cell phone #: 907-359-3066. The order template was completed in advance to meet the required delivery date. (For timely delivery, orders must be placed no later than one week prior to arriving in Dutch Harbor.) Products purchased included mostly produce and limited dairy products costing a total of $12,026.79. All produce on-loaded was in excellent condition. Additional produce items were procured from Peterkin Distributors, Inc., constituting a total amount of $973.32. The produce was again in excellent condition.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 18 June – 19 June
The following services were used during the June 2007 Dutch Harbor Port Call: Dunlap Towing $1,800.00 I/B 06/18 BC Vehicle Rental $ 570.00 Rental of Two Vans, One Sedan
A shipment of mail/personal packages was sent to Dutch Harbor using Alaska Airline Bill No: 027-30196272.
Delivery of food stores for the return trip from Dutch Harbor to Seattle was again arranged using Highliner Food Services. Products purchased included mostly produce and limited dairy products costing a total of $6,377.59. All produce was in excellent condition.
Fueling at Manchester Fuel Depot, 27 July
The following products were received at the Manchester Fuel Depot on 27 July in preparation for HEALY’s AWS 07-03 mission:
JP-5 - 14,755 Gallons $ 31,870.00 F76 Fuel - 577,912 Gallons $1,230,952.56 9250 Lube Oil - 3,705 Gallons $ 22,711.65
Departure from Seattle, 6 August
The following service was used on 6 August for HEALY’s departure from Seattle: Crowley Tug $1,916.00 O/B 08/06 (Use of Tug)
The food stores replenishment conducted in preparation for AWS 07-03 was facilitated by prime vendors in Seattle. Dairy products, meats and dry goods were purchased from SYSCO of Seattle for a total dollar amount of $10,744.70. Produce was purchased from DSO of Seattle at a total cost of $5,840.32. All produce was in excellent condition. The total value of food stores at the time of sailing was $254,214.10.
102 Barrow Logistics Stop, 17 August
A shipment of parts, mail, and personal packages was received in Barrow on 17 August using Alaska Airline Bill No: 027-30323182 and DHL Shipment No: 8799341493.
Barrow Logistics Stop, 15 September
A shipment of parts, mail, and personal packages was received in Barrow, AK on 15 September using Alaska Airline Bill No: 027-30375935 and No: 027-30375892.
Juneau Port Call, 23 September – 26 September
The following services were used during the September 2007 Juneau Port Call: Amak Towing Co. $ 9,384.00 Southeast Stevendoring Corp. $10,894.80 R & S Pumping $ 4,860.00 Trash Removal $ 1,500.00 (Estimate) Water Usage $ 150.00 (Estimate)
HEALY received a shipment of mail/personal packages in Juneau on 24 September using the following DHL Shipment Numbers: DHL: 34585895643 DHL: 34585895746 DHL: 34585895842
A food stores replenishment was organized prior to HEALY’s arrival in Juneau, AK. Food products were obtained from prime vendor SYSCO of Seattle. The ship’s point of contact was Mr. Brian Head, cell phone #: 206-721-4643, [email protected]. The order included mostly dairy products and produce, totaling $4900.91. The produce received was in great condition.
HEALY’s new Supply Officer, F&S2 Valerie Miller, reported aboard in Juneau on 23 September.
Return to Seattle (End of AWS-07), 30 September
The following service was used on 30 September for HEALY’s return to Seattle: Crowley Tug $1,916.00 O/B 09/30 (Use of Tug)
103 X. Exchange/Ship’s Store
Pre-Deployment Preparations
Preparations for the AWS-07 mission began during HEALY’s 2006 deployment. Recommendations from the previous cruise, as well as lessons learned with regards to inport re-supplying, were incorporated into the planning stages for AWS-07.
The HEALY Exchange purchased a variety of new items to conform to the changing nutritional habits of the crew, including healthier products such as trail mix and soy milk.
The espresso machine in the Ship’s Store was broken throughout the majority of the winter inport period. To the joy of HEALY’s many coffee drinkers, the machine was fixed at a cost of $941.73 and craned back onboard just in time for the commencement of AWS-07.
The major purchase breakdown for the Exchange prior to deployment is as follows:
Northstar Sportswear (Ballcaps/Shirts/Coffee Mugs): $ 7,851.13 Tully’s Coffee Corporation (Coffee/Syrups/Cups/Lids): $ 886.04 H&H Studios (Ship’s Plaques): $ 1,641.00 Burgess Enterprises (Espresso Machine Rebuild) $ 941.73 Misc. Vendors (Soda/Disposable Cameras/Candy): $ 1,493.34 Total Purchases: $40,487.97
Total sales during the pre-deployment shake-down cruise totaled $1,471.75.
The HEALY Exchange sadly bid farewell to an employee just prior to deploying. HSC Denise Andersen transferred to pursue a career as a Coast Guard Special Agent. She will be greatly missed, but it is believed that she may be conducting surveillance of the Ship’s Store to keep tabs on its employees. (You never know with those covert types!)
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April ~ NSTR
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 9 April – 10 April ~ NSTR
AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
The HEALY Exchange hired a new employee during AWS 07-01. The newest caffeine addict supplier is MK1 Jon Loftis.
During AWS 07-01, total sales for the HEALY Exchange totaled $8,108.60.
104 Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
Exchange sales during the Dutch Harbor port call totaled $2,035.86.
AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
During AWS 07-02, the freezer in the Ship’s Store was inadvertently defrosted, resulting in the heart-breaking loss of burritos, chimichangas, and ice cream. In all, $194.93 worth of frozen food was lost, corresponding to a profit loss of $71.82. The HEALY Exchange Instruction was amended to include detailed procedures for defrosting the freezer and guidelines for proper food handling to prevent the catastrophic loss of frozen food in the future.
During AWS 07-02, total sales for the HEALY Exchange totaled $3,806.70.
Cutter Assessment of Readiness for Training (CART), 19 June – 25 June
Exchange sales during CART totaled $1,229.83.
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August
Orders were placed to restock the Ship’s Store while HEALY was still underway for AWS 07-02. A new AWS-07 patrol t-shirt was also designed and ordered. (The design featured on the back of the shirt is displayed below).
T-Shirt Design for HEALY’s AWS-07 Patrol.
105 The final major purchase breakdown during the Mid-Patrol Break is as follows:
Northstar Sportswear (Ballcaps/Shirts/Coffee Mugs): $ 4,005.00 Tully’s Coffee Corporation (Coffee/Syrups/Cups/Lids): $ 928.87 Cloud Trading Company (Tobacco): $ 1,527.10 H&H Studios (Ship’s Plaques): $ 1,251.58 Sysco Food Corporation (UHT Milk): $ 1,515.94 Uniform Distribution Center (Uniform Articles): $ 526.90 Misc Vendors (Soda/Disposable Cameras/Candy): $ 852.04 Total Purchases: $10,607.43
In response to new Coast Guard guidelines prohibiting the wear of metal devices on the ODU blouse, the HEALY Exchange purchased a large number of sew-on collar devices and insignia for sale in the Ship’s Store.
Exchange sales during the Mid-Patrol Break totaled $1,295.75.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August ~ NSTR
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
Exchange sales during AWS 07-03 totaled $17,948.43.
Barrow – Juneau, 15 September – 23 September
HEALY encountered rough weather during the transit south from Barrow to Juneau, AK. Three Thomas Kemper sodas leapt from their positions on the Ship’s Store shelves, landing not-so-comfortably on the deck and creating a sticky mess of soda and broken glass. After a thorough clean-up, all glass and breakables were secured for the remainder of the transit, and the Ship’s Store suffered no further casualties.
Juneau Port Call and Transit to Seattle, 23 September – 30 September
During the Juneau port call and Orientation Cruise, Ship’s Store profits totaled $2,201.50.
Orders for new products including red watch caps, Arctic Line Crossing t-shirts, and red HEALY profile t-shirts were placed and slated to arrive upon HEALY’s return to Seattle. Water bottles and stainless steel HEALY mugs were back-ordered.
106 Recommendations for Future Deployments
Many items in the Ship’s Store are slow to sell. Granola bars, fruit snacks, and ice cream novelties remain in the store for extended periods of time and are often discarded. It is recommended that the Ship’s Store reduce the size of the food inventory to limit profit loss. The main sellers in the store are candy, coffee beverages, and clothing. All other items should be bought in smaller quantities, and the prices of slow-moving goods lowered to help reduce the inventory and cut losses.
The Ship’s Store constantly runs out of supplies such as cup lids and chai tea while deployed. Purchasing these items in ports such as Dutch Harbor is not cost-effective. Sales data from previous deployments should be reviewed prior to purchasing goods in homeport to ensure that the Ship’s Store will have sufficient supplies to last through the entire deployment.
107 XI. Medical
Pre-Deployment Preparations and Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
Prior to departing Seattle, all medical equipment, supplies, and medications were stocked and prepared for the Arctic West Summer 2007 deployment.
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
HEALY got underway with HSC John Herrera (providing TDY support from Air Station Sacramento) and LTJG Michael Carr, PA-C as the shipboard medical staff. During the transit to Dutch Harbor, there were 18 clinical encounters in Sick Bay (all of which were minor illnesses or injuries). Regular shipboard water supply tests for residual bromine levels, E. coli, and pH levels were all satisfactory. The Galley was inspected routinely for sanitation standards and performed satisfactorily, with minor discrepancies noted in the weekly report.
HSC Herrera presented General Mandated Training (GMT) on various medical topics to fulfill the crew’s medical training requirements.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 9 April – 10 April
During the Dutch Harbor port call, the safe combination in Sick Bay was changed with the help of OSC Manangan.
AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
ENS Josh Smith reported PCS from CGC STORIS with an incomplete Class I Aviation Physical and requested assistance from the Medical Division with completing and submitting the paperwork. HSC Herrera was tasked with and completed this project on 26 April.
During AWS 07-01, a total of 4 controlled substances were distributed to treat symptoms of insomnia and migraine headaches. There were 75 patient encounters during the science mission, all of which involved minor illnesses or injuries. The Medical Division performed one toenail removal, responded to a verbal suicide gesture, and treated 7 Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs). The infectious disease rate for this trip was noticeably low, possibly due to the regular promotion of hand-washing and the installation of new waterless hand-cleansing stations throughout the ship.
As a new addition to the pharmaceutical inventory, the Medical Division dispensed the drug Triptan to personnel suffering from migraine headaches, with positive results. In
108 three cases of migraines, the headaches were lessened in intensity with Zomig and aborted altogether with Maxalt.
HEALY conducted 6 medical drills during AWS 07-01 which were integrated into the weekly Damage Control (DC) drills. One of the completed drills was a vertical stretcher- lift using the ship’s 200-lb dummy. HEALY’s stretcher-bearers steadily approached the completion of their Advanced First-Aid qualifications.
A number of administrative improvements were instituted during this mission as well. A Barber Shop inspection procedure and HEALY-specific controlled drug instruction will be drafted in the near future. The Medical Division also suggested to the Command that a sanitation inspection of the Ship’s Store be conducted monthly to ensure that the area remains pest-free and clean.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May
Upon arriving in Dutch Harbor, HEALY bid farewell to HSC Herrera and welcomed aboard HS1 Christine Bonifacio, a TDY crewmember who filled HEALY’s corpsman billet until the arrival of HSCS Corey Beasley in July.
A clinic was available in Dutch Harbor to provide medical and dental care to HEALY crewmembers, and three personnel were taken to be seen at the clinic (one for dental work and two for medical conditions). It is recommended that future providers request Dr. Baines as the preferred provider. (Note- there are two Dr. Baines, as they are a husband-and-wife team; both are excellent.) The dentist, Dr. Booth, provided noteworthy service in replacing a filling for a crewmember. The clinic can be reached via phone at 907-581-1202, and is located on Airport Beach Road in Unalaska. The clinic is open Monday-Friday from 0830-1300, and provides a walk-in clinic on Saturday from 0900- 1200.
AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
During AWS 07-02, the Medical Division created a new HEALY-specific OTC form for use in Sick Bay. HS1 Bonifacio undertook a QA of all shipboard records, mailing out forms and patient notes to the appropriate locations.
As of May 2007, HEALY had two qualified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) assigned to the ship- FS2 Linzi Deggans, and incoming crewmember BM1 William Glenzer. Two additional HEALY crewmembers were interested in attending the Basic EMT Training offered in Petaluma, CA- BM3 Andrew Yeckley and FS3 Mark Hamilton. HEALY also had two non-rated crewmembers on the list to attend HS “A” School- SN James Merten and SN Chelsey Fernandez. LTJG Carr instituted weekly training sessions for the prospective “A” School students. Both crewmembers assisted with a toenail removal (with permission from the patient), and although they became slightly queasy at
109 the sight of blood, they held up very well overall. LTJG Carr also provided training on the basics of an SOAP note, aiming to keep the new students interested in their prospective field and provide a review for more-experienced personnel.
During AWS 07-02, HS1 Bonifacio helped to write and coordinate two medical drills (Amputation and Battle Fatigue), wrapping up the Advanced First-Aid qualifications for the five stretcher-bearers. FS2 Carter, FS2 Deggans, FS2 Dull, FS2 Wright, and FS3 Hamilton were all qualified as stretcher-bearers.
About midway through the patrol, LTJG Carr held training for the prospective EMT and HS “A” School students on how to conduct a basic physical exam. A female Science Party member with a rare heart anomaly allowed the students to listen to her heartbeat via stethoscope. (The scientist had “dextrocardia”, a condition in which the heart is a mirror- image of how it should normally be.)
Several Marine Science Technicians (MSTs) stopped by Sick Bay during AWS 07-02 complaining of back, leg, hand, and/or arm pain. As the MSTs do many hours of deck work every day with hauling, lifting, and running deck machinery, it is not surprising that these types of injuries tend to occur. On one occasion, LTJG Carr used the shipboard X- Ray machine to rule out any kind of fracture after an MST presented with hand pain.
The Medical Division continued to plan a briefing for HEALY’s prospective Executive Officer, CDR Dale Bateman. LTJG Carr planned to brief the new XO on the issuance of controlled narcotics, provisions of the Coast Guard weight program, duties and routines of the Medical Division, urinalysis procedures, duty status issues and other pertinent information.
Dutch Harbor Transit and Port Call – CART, 18 June – 25 June ~ NSTR
Mid-Patrol Break / TACT in Seattle, 25 June – 5 August
LTJG Carr returned to work in the clinic as HEALY continued preparations for TACT. The ship commenced pier-side drills and TACT routines on 21 July, and HSCS Corey Beasley reported aboard shortly thereafter as the new independent-duty corpsman. The Afloat Training Group (ATG) medical rider for the duration of TACT was HMCS Leslie Ansag. HEALY completed TACT with a score of 93%, and crewmembers successfully treated the basic war wounds as a part of the larger-scale Damage Control (DC) drills.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
Although HEALY departed Seattle on 6 August in favorable weather and calm seas, the Medical Division distributed seasickness prevention tablets and patches as needed. No injuries to crewmembers were sustained during a fish call off Albatross Bank.
110 AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
Daily sick call during AWS 07-03 continued with minor routine medical issues, including URIs, skin rashes, and tinea pedis. The Medical Division noted one possible case of cystic ovary in a 31-year-old female experiencing 8/10 pain enduring for more than three days. The medical staff consulted with a flight surgeon and gave the patient Toradol for pain relief. The pain subsided within three days, and the patient was directed to follow- up with a gynecological appointment upon return to homeport.
HEALY’s prospective corpsmen completed IV training, received instruction on basic anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, and observed/assisted with completing several medical procedures.
Barrow – Seattle (Including Juneau Port Call), 15 September – 30 September
Four days of liberty in Juneau seemed to invigorate and lift the spirits of HEALY’s crew after a long science mission. HEALY welcomed aboard nearly 50 guests for an Orientation Cruise through the scenic Inside Passage on the way home to Seattle. All passengers were required to complete a medical pre-screening and provide a medical history form at least 30 days prior to their arrival. Although the medical staff became stricter in evaluating passengers’ medical conditions after a guest in 2005 developed a compromised airway later found to be the result of a brain tumor, no guests were turned away from the 2007 Orientation Cruise on medical grounds. Two elderly passengers were contacted with regards to their medical histories, and were cleared to sail after LTJG Carr spoke directly with their physicians.
While still underway, the Medical Division began arranging referrals for crewmembers suffering from longstanding medical issues. By emailing patient information and referral requests to providers at the ISC Seattle Clinic, the referrals could be immediately initiated and approved upon HEALY’s return to Seattle.
111 XII. Public Relations
Pre-Deployment Preparations
Many large groups toured the ship during HEALY’s inport period as preparations continued for the AWS-07 deployment. Over 500 visitors toured HEALY from September 2006 – March 2007. Some of the more-notable tour groups included:
- Over one-hundred high school students from Seattle Public Schools, who came for tours of the ship over the course of several days. Half the members of each group of 20-30 students received a presentation in the Science Conference Lounge from two polar scientists (arranged by the high schools), while the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) took the other half on a tour of HEALY. The groups later switched, allowing students to enjoy both activities. - Over one-hundred Cub Scouts participating in a day camp. The PAO gave tours to scouts and parents in groups of 10-15 over the course of a Saturday. - Fifty members of the Coast Guard Lightship Sailors Association. The PAO divided the visitors into four groups, and while two groups visited the on-base Coast Guard Museum, the remaining two were given tours of HEALY by the PAO and Administration Officer.
PACAREA held a press briefing in January when the results of the August 2006 HEALY Dive Accident Investigation were released to the public. The press was effectively handled by PACAREA Public Affairs, and HEALY did not receive any direct inquires.
The PAO was notified of interest from a production company wishing to film a segment on HEALY for the “Extreme Machines” television show. After much discussion, the company determined that none of the upcoming mission profiles fit what they were looking for, and decided to try again during HEALY’s 2008 deployment.
Seattle – Dutch Harbor, 3 April – 9 April
During the transit from Seattle to Dutch Harbor, the PAO began writing weekly updates on HEALY’s website at http://www.uscg.mil/pacarea/healy/.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 9 April – 10 April ~ NSTR
112 AWS 07-01, 10 April – 12 May
Maggie Prevenas (second from the right) poses with the NOAA Seal Tagging Team after observing a successful tagging operation.
Maggie Prevenas, a teacher from Hawaii, and Robyn Staup, a museum curator from Ohio, were included in the AWS 07-01 Science Party as participants in the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS) program known as PolarTREC. Their primary job was to conduct educational outreach during the patrol. Maggie and Robyn maintained online blogs and held weekly phone conferences with students around the country. The PAO facilitated these calls, and scheduled CAPT Lindström as a featured guest for one of the conferences. ARCUS provided the support enabling schools to be online for these phone conversations, and also supplied a PowerPoint-like program that served as an online slide-show to accompany the calls. Although the science network administrator opened additional bandwidth to make these conference calls possible, use of the slide-show program remained very difficult.
Public Affairs Officer (PAO) LTJG Stephen Elliott participates in an educational program at the St. George Island School.
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HEALY made a stop at St. George Island on 27 April. While the ship held position, 11 personnel (including several scientists, the PolarTREC participants, and the PAO) were ferried by small boat to the island. The shore party toured the town, interacted with children at the local school, and gave a presentation to the community on the purpose of the AWS 07-01 mission. Following the visit, four high school students, two teachers, and two community members from St. George came out to HEALY for dinner on the Mess Deck and a tour led by the PAO. The visitors were returned to the island after about two hours.
On 28 April, HEALY stopped at St. Paul Island primarily to exchange several members of the Science Party via helicopter. While HEALY held position, the PolarTREC participants visited a local school teacher and toured the school on the island. At the same time, three community members visited HEALY for a tour and enjoyed lunch on the Mess Deck. One of the visitors recorded the tour for broadcast on the local radio station.
Dutch Harbor Port Call, 12 May – 16 May ~ NSTR
AWS 07-02, 16 May – 18 June
Dr. Jackie Grebmeier, the Chief Scientist for the AWS 07-02 mission, led three conference calls with school students around the country during the second phase of HEALY’s deployment. The PAO facilitated these calls.
Over the course of AWS 07-02, HEALY hosted three Saint Lawrence Island residents from the towns of Savoonga and Gambell, including one high school student. Dr. Grebmeier’s included these participants in her Science Party fore two reasons. Not only did she wish to foster a sense of cooperation between people living on the Bering Sea and scientists working in the region, but she also wanted to hear their accounts of environmental changes in the region observed over their lifetimes.
A photographer, videographer, and sound specialist spent the last week of May onboard HEALY experiencing, filming, and recording all aspects of shipboard life. The team was part of the NSF-sponsored “Polarpalooza” media effort, and interviewed CAPT Lindström, the Marine Science Officer (MSO), and many members of the Science Party. The content collected was intended for a multimedia website as well as general publication by the press.
On 3 June, a shore party led by the Executive Officer (XO) and consisting of both Science Party and Coast Guard personnel traveled to Little Diomede Island via small boat. The purposes of the trip were to recover science sensors left on the island the previous year, and to meet with local residents and keep them informed of the work being done in their region. The reception on the island was very positive.
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CDR Jeffery Jackson enjoys a light moment with Little Diomede Islanders.
On 4 June, HEALY hosted Vera Metcalf of the Eskimo Walrus Commission and Nome Mayor Denise Michels for a round-table discussion on the future of the Bering Sea. Other personnel in attendance included scientists from the 07-02 mission, marine mammal biologist Gay Sheffield, CAPT Lindström and the MSO. The two visitors from Nome returned via helicopter after receiving a tour of the ship and enjoying a meal on the Mess Deck.
Dutch Harbor Transit and Port Call – CART, 18 June – 25 June ~ NSTR
Mid-Patrol Break in Seattle, 25 June – 17 July ~ NSTR
Tailored Annual Cutter Training (TACT), 17 July – 27 July ~ NSTR
Mid-Patrol Break in Seattle, 27 July – 5 August
On 2 August, a Russian expedition planted a Russian flag on the seafloor at the North Pole. This began a period of heavy media interest in HEALY and more-specifically, her upcoming AWS 07-03 science mission. Later that day, the PAO received a phone call from a reporter working for Vedomosti (essentially, the Russian equivalent of The Wall Street Journal). The PAO answered the reporter’s two main questions, and referred the reporter to the Chief Scientist for more detailed information.
On 3 August, the PAO received a request from Russian RTR television to film HEALY’s departure from Seattle on 6 August. Although it was too late of notice for the ship to meet this request, D13 Public Affairs was able to arrange for the Russian team to film HEALY’s return to Seattle in September. D13 Public Affairs had expressed an interest in
115 sending a PA onboard HEALY for AWS 07-03, but on 3 August, the office reported to HEALY that they had no one able to make the trip.
Also on 3 August, the PAO indicated to PACAREA Public Affiars, Headquarters Public Affairs, the National Science Foundation (NSF), Dr. Larry Mayer (Chief Scientist), and NOAA that a press release should be drawn up to help deal with the media interest in the AWS 07-03 mission. The PAO volunteered to draft this release, but it was ultimately prepared by NOAA and edited by the State Department.
Seattle – Barrow, 6 August – 17 August
The PAO was contacted by both the Moscow and Seattle offices of the Associated Press (AP) on 6 August, requesting more information on HEALY’s AWS 07-03 mission. On 7 August, the PAO received a request to speak to a reporter from the National Post, but was on watch at the time and unable to respond before the reporter’s deadline expired. The following day, the PAO was asked by PACAREA Public Affairs to give an interview for “On Point,” an NPR news program produced in Boston. After receiving approval from the Command, the PAO participated in a live interview over the Iridium phone system.
On 13 August, NOAA released its long-awaited press release, which is enclosed in this document as appendix (13). Also on 13 August, the PAO responded in French to inquiries from a Mr. Lefloch who writes a French geopolitical blog.
PACAREA Public Affairs again began looking into the possibility of sending a PA to HEALY for AWS 07-03 on 14 August. Although a willing PA and funding were both identified, the only flight into Barrow would have had the PA arriving just after HEALY departed the Barrow vicinity. Once this reality was understood, the project was dropped.
On 15 August, the PAO contacted the Dutch Harbor Fishermen at their request to comment on the purpose and goals of AWS 07-03. Later in the day, HEALY took station off Little Diomede Island and dispatched a shore party, led by the XO, in small boats. The party transported fresh vegetables and sweets to the island, and met with local leaders. The primary purpose of the visit was to strengthen the good relationship that HEALY maintains with the island’s residents, and to keep them informed of HEALY’s operations in their vicinity.
The PAO lined up an interview with CAPT Lindström for BBC 4 radio at their request, which took place just before midnight on 16 August.
Throughout the transit, numerous press inquires concerning AWS 07-03 were received and handled by NOAA, NSF, and Dr. Mayer.
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SN Scott Hafner interacts with one of the younger residents of Little Diomede Island.
AWS 07-03, 17 August – 15 September
Glenn Sheehan, the Executive Director of the Barrow Arctic Science Consortium, his wife, and two Barrow community elders were flown to HEALY during the Science Party on-load off the coast of Barrow. CAPT Lindström took the group on a guided tour of HEALY during the two hours that they spent on board.
The PAO also hosted a producer from NPR’s “Morning Edition” program during the Barrow on-load. The producer’s visit had been arranged by Dr. Mayer. The PAO took her on a tour of the ship, focusing on locations where she was able to record interesting sounds for her broadcast.
The AWS 07-03 Science Party included one member of the media- Mackenzie Funk, a freelance journalist working on an article for National Geographic Magazine. He had made arrangements to participate with Dr. Mayer’s team months before the mission began, and spent most of his time onboard observing operations and shipboard life.
Mackenzie Funk photographs the ice conditions during AWS 07-03.
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The Science Party also included Sam Fuerst, a high school science teacher from North Carolina participating in the ARMADA project. Sam maintained an online blog and participated in regular conference calls facilitated by the PAO.
On 17 August, the PAO was interviewed by BBC Worldservice Radio regarding the AWS 07-03 mission and its scientific and geopolitical implications.
During the deployment, the PAO edited a press release drafted by Applanix, the manufacturer of HEALY’s POS/MV scientific position, attitude, and heading system. The document simply stated that HEALY had the system installed onboard and included some details on HEALY and her missions.
At the request of PACAREA Public Affairs, the PAO solicited volunteers for hometown news interviews. Although the PAO collected a list of 15 volunteers, only 3 news outlets ultimately responded to PACAREA with interest. IT1 Jeff Doramus was interviewed by the Hill Country News from Leander, Texas. MK2 Robert Myers was interviewed by the Coeur d’Alene Press from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. LTJG Michael Carr was interviewed by the Daily Universe, the Brigham Young University Paper.
On 30 August, the XO sent an update drafted by the PAO to Little Diomede Island, outlining the progress of HEALY’s mission.
At the request of the PAO, MST3 Tom Kruger used the MSTs’ professional quality MiniVD camera to shoot about 30 minutes of footage of icebreaking, buoy deployment, and other shipboard operations. This “B-roll” footage was distributed to FOX, several other news outlets, and CGVI with the help of D17 Public Affairs in Juneau, AK.
Barrow Logistics Stop, 15 September
Prior to 15 September, the PAO received three requests from news organizations with teams wanting to be transported to HEALY via helicopter during the science off-load. FOX News requested to send a team onboard for the day back in August, and HEALY assented before learning that NSF did not approve of flights in addition to those required to transport members of the Science Party. In accordance with NSF’s requests, HEALY denied requests from a photojournalist from Dan Rather Reports and a German television producer to visit the ship in Barrow.
On 15 September, a 3-person crew from FOX News flew to the ship and filmed several short segments, including an interview with Dr. Larry Mayer and CAPT Lindström for use in a special series to be aired the week of 8 October 2007. Lucian Reed, a photojournalist from Dan Rather Reports, arrived on a later flight despite the Command’s rejection of his request to visit HEALY. He filmed several short video segments and a lengthy interview with CAPT Lindström for his program.
118 Barrow – Juneau, 15 September – 23 September
During the transit from Barrow to Juneau, the PAO drafted a press release summarizing the AWS 2007 deployment, and a second release covering HEALY’s arrival in Juneau. The PAO also fielded basic questions from a TIME magazine reporter concerning the mission and HEALY’s current status.
Art Howard, a photojournalist who participated in AWS 07-03, films while HEALY operates off Little Diomede Island.
Juneau Port Call, 23 September – 26 September
Upon HEALY’s arrival in Juneau, the PAO was interviewed by the KTOO radio station regarding HEALY’s visit to the city and the ship’s activities during AWS 07-03. The PAO also provided a tour and interview to Juneau’s ABC News affiliate, and gave a tour to the D17 PAO, LT Eggen..
Juneau – Seattle, 26 September – 30 September
In addition to the family members and friends who were given the opportunity to sail on HEALY from Juneau to Seattle, four members of the Navy League joined HEALY for the 2007 Orientation Cruise.
D13 Public Affairs coordinated the press efforts on HEALY’s return to Seattle. KING 5 (NBC), Q13 (FOX), and RTR (Russian Media) all had representatives waiting on the pier filming HEALY’s arrival at Pier 36. The PAO was interviewed by KING 5 and RTR, the latter of which also interviewed CAPT Lindström. D13 Public Affairs conducted their
119 own interview of HEALY’s Commanding Officer for CGVI. The PAO also handled a radio interview with KIRO talk radio focusing on the AWS 07-03 mission.
Summary of Outreach Efforts
HEALY’s primary method of conducting outreach during the 2007 deployment was the ship’s website, located at http://www.uscg.mil/pacarea/healy/. Over 6 months, the PAO wrote and posted 18 updates to the website, each accompanied by pictures taken by the PAO, crewmembers and/or members of the Science Party. For each website update, the PAO compiled photographs, wrote captions, and sent them along with the update text to LTJG Jon Buser, the PACAREA Icebreaker Facility Manager. LTJG Buser posted the material on the website. Updates and pictures were also sent to Mrs. Anne Williams, wife of FSCS Anthony Williams and manager of the HEALY MyFamily website.
As the contact person listed on HEALY’s website, the PAO received numerous emails over the course of the deployment. In addition to press inquires, emails ranging from requests to sail on HEALY to inquiries into the purpose of the red flag on the jack staff were sent to the PAO. The PAO responded to this correspondence appropriately, forwarding important messages to the Command and replying to the others personally.
Over the course of the year, HEALY receives hundreds of letters from the general public. The vast majority of these are from stamp collectors sending self-addressed stamped envelopes and requesting cachet stamps in return. The Coast Guard Museum curator in Seattle provides a cachet stamp to HEALY annually with the design used for that year’s cruise t-shirt. In November 2006, the PAO stamped and mailed over 100 stamped envelopes. Letters requesting the 2007 cachet stamp will be answered in the near future.
Recommendations for Future Deployments
Having the Icebreaker Facilities Manager post updates to the HEALY website was very convenient, as this task is almost impossible to complete underway due to bandwidth restrictions. If the Icebreaker Facilities Manager ran into any problems, he could easily contact the PACAREA Webmaster, who also works in Alameda, CA..
Embedded Public Affairs Specialists are excellent assets to HEALY. Future PAOs should check into the possibility of having one come on board for any major deployment if there are racks available. Not only does the presence of a PA raise the profile of the cutter nationwide, but the crew benefits from having a dedicated photographer and specialist trained in preparing hometown press releases. Planning for a PA to sail onboard should begin a month before the PA will tentatively meet the ship.
PACAREA and CGHQ Public Affairs should always check with the ship before agreeing to a journalist’s request or soliciting for journalists to ride on HEALY. If the ship rejects
120 a request, whoever is in communication with the concerned journalist needs to be explicit in their explanation of the situation.
Drafting simple departure press releases with input from the Chief Scientists of upcoming missions (and any other concerned agencies) would improve the unit’s preparedness to respond to press inquires should a mission draw the attention of the press.
121 Overall 2007 TACT Schedule (Rev. 25 July 2007) Appendix 1. Final TACT Schedule
Tuesday 17 July ~ Underway from Wednesday 18 July~ Thursday 19 July~ Underway Friday 20 July~ Underway/Mooring Saturday 21 July ~ Seattle/ Overnight Underway Inport 0800 BECCES 0800 ATG Inbrief 0900 ITT Brief 0830 ITT Brief 1000 Nav. Brief Day Off 0915 Nav. Brief 1000 Non-Main Space Fire TBD OBTT Briefs 1100 Lunch 0930 SSD (Paint Locker) TBD DCTT Brief 1145 SSD 1000 Underway TBD DCTT De-Brief 0930 Toxic Gas 1230 Moor (Seattle) Sunday 22 July ~ 1100 Lunch 1100 Lunch TBD DCTT De-Brief Inport 1230 Quarters 1230 Quarter 1100 Lunch 1245 Training Environment TBD OBTT Briefs 1230 Quarters Day Off 1300 MTT Brief 1330 BECCES 1300 ITT Drill/MSFD (NSTT, ETT, 1330 MTT Stand-Alone Drill TBD ITT Drill (MSF)/ MTT Drill DCTT, MTT) 1430 MTT Stand-Alone Drill TBD OBTT De-Brief TBD OBTT De-Briefs TBD NSTT Brief TBD ITT De-Brief TBD ITT De-Briefs TBD Abandon Ship TBD All Hands Debrief TBD All Hands De-Brief TBD Nav. Package (Day) 1700 Dinner 1700 Dinner 1700 Dinner 1815 Planning Meeting 1800 ETT Brief 1845 DCTT Brief 1815 Planning Meeting 1815 Planning Meeting 1900 Set Anchor Detail TBD MOB (Eastern Bank) 1930 Test Stbd Anchor TBD NSTT De-Brief TBD Anchor Brief 2100 Set Anchor Detail 2130 Night Anchor (Port Angeles ) 2200 Weigh Anchor TBD Anchor De-Brief Monday 23 July~ Inport Tuesday 24 July~ Inport (Fast Wednesday 25 July~ Thursday 26 July~ Underway/Moor CORE Drills Cruise) Inport/Underway Overnight anchester YEAR 1 Drills 0730 DCTT Briefs Inport Drills: (3 Sections) 0800 ITT Brief TBD DCTT/MTT Briefs 0800 BECCES 0830 Duty Section 1 TBD OBTT Briefs 0930 Flooding/Medical Drill 0930 Flooding Drill 1000 Duty Section 2 0830 Set Underway Watch for TBD DCTT/MTT De-Briefs TBD Nav. / Boat Brief 1130 Duty Section 3 Fast Cruise 1100 Lunch 1100 Final Battle Problem/ (Non-Main Space Fire TBD DCTT Brief 1230 Quarters (NSTT,ETT,DCTT,MTT) Flooding Drill 0930 Toxic Gas 1300 Nav. Brief TBD OBTT De-Briefs Toxic Gas) TBD DCTT De-Brief 1430 SSD TBD ITT De-Brief TBD DCTT De-Briefs 1100 Lunch 1500 U/W 1030 - 1300 Lunch TBD All Hands De-Briefs 1230 Quarters 1700 Dinner TBD All-Hands Debrief 1300 Lunch 1300 ITT Drill (Flooding)/(ETT, TBD Planning Meeting 1415 Nav/Anchor Detail 1700 Dinner DCTT,MTT) 2030 Shoring Training TBD Launch Small Boat TBD ITT Debriefs 2100 ITT Brief 1430 SSD TBD All Hands Debrief TBD OBTT Brief 1500 Moor Manchester 1530 Toxic Gas 1600 ATG Outbrief
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Appendix 2. Helicopter Operations with Air Station Port Angeles on 6 August 2007
CGC Healy Helicopter Training Plan with Airsta Port Angeles H-65 August 6th, 2007 (revised 11/2/07)
Timing and sequence of helicopter operations with Airsta Port Angeles on August 6th, 2007 (plan revised on 8/06/07). Time Helo Evolution Healy Evolution TBD Aviation Training Team brief 1745 Flight Brief and Crash on Deck brief 1800 Set FLICON 1 1815 Land and shut down Set FLICON 2 Meet and greet in HSO shack, review sequence of remaining flight operations. Refueling team aircraft familiarization. 1830 Pre-stage participating flight Set training environment crew for drill Set FLICON 1
Crash on deck drill, triggered by alarm and pipe 1845 Secure from drill, debrief on station
Exit training environment
Set FLICON 2 1900 Set helicopter refueling detail
Static refueling (equipment hook-up, no fuel transfer unless desired by pilot in command) 1915 Start-up FLICON 1
Set helicopter refueling detail
Hot refueling (equipment hook-up, no fuel transfer unless desired by pilot in command) 1930 Take off
10 touch and go landings with primary tie downs until sunset Sunset at Port Angeles is at 2043 2045 6 touch and go landing with
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primary tie downs 2130 Return to base Secure from FLICON
2 Appendix (2) (Revised 8/18/07)
Appendix 3. AWS-08-03 Load Plan
Barrow Alaska CGC Healy Port call – 17 August 2007 1. Mission. The mission is to load personnel and equipment needed during the third phase of Healy’s Arctic West Summer deployment of 2007. The outcome to achieve is that all personnel and equipment were transferred safely and efficiently without damage or loss to either. Use of risk management, established procedures, and safety equipment, coupled with effective communications will be the primary factors to accomplishing the mission. 2. Situation. 2.1. Whaling. Barrow and many other North Slope communities depend upon subsistence hunting for an important part of their diet and maintenance of their cultures. Seasonal hunts are focused on whales, walruses, seals and other wildlife. The communities are very sensitive to any activity that might affect the hunt, including ships and aircraft (including helicopters). Planning for port calls in the north includes very early dialog with the specific community. In Barrow and near-by villages, the Barrow Arctic Science Consortium (BASC) has a long history of helping the science community and federal agencies to be appropriately sensitive to the concerns, which includes coordination with the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (AEWC). It is common (and required by NSF) for science programs to establish a dialog with the communities and often to make a presentation before the AEWC well in advance of planned activities. When a port call is scheduled at the time of a hunt, we routinely work closely with the community to locate the ship in an area that will not impact the hunt and route helicopters to avoid interference with the hunt. In the case of this specific port call, there is no hunt going on and if weather allows, we will be able to bring the ship very close to shore at Barrow. It is likely that there will be a hunt going on when we make the mid- September visit and we will plan accordingly. 2.2. Ice. Recent observations indicate that ice will not be onshore upon Healy’s arrival; however, weather shifts may change this. 2.3. Fog. Morning fog is very prevalent at Barrow in August. This fog is likely to affect the start time of helicopter operations, but will not prevent them entirely. 2.4. BASC. BASC is providing logistical support shoreside for this event, including lodging, food, communications, and coordination with community entities. 3. Weather. For August, the average daytime temperature is 42.8 deg F in Barrow. The average wind is from the East at 11kts, and is rarely calm. Easterly winds may provide a sufficient lee at Barrow to conduct boat operations. August is Barrow’s wettest month, but snow is not likely. Barrow has on average 24 days of fog during the month of August. Actual weather: visibility 10nm, ceiling 1600ft/overcast, barometer 30.01/steady, temperature 40degF, seas 210T/1ft, no swells, wind 060T/8kts. No fog.
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4. Times and Locations. Time used for this event is Alaska Daylight Savings Time (ADT), +8(U). Sunrise at Barrow on August 17th is 0517 and sunset is 2342. Night does not occur on this day. 4.1. Barrow staging areas. 4.1.1. Primary. The building next to the main terminal at the Barrow Airport. 4.1.2. Secondary. A sufficient beachhead to be named later if boat operations commence. There is no harbor, cove, or jetty at Barrow. 4.2. Healy staging areas. 4.2.1. Healy. The approximate location of Healy will be 5nm North of Barrow, at 71- 20N 157-00W on the 17th of August. Actual location: 71-20N, 156-56W 4.2.2. On board Healy. Healy will use its hangar as the primary staging area. All equipment departing and arriving to Healy will be staged in the hangar – arrived personnel will be escorted to the 02 Level (Science Conference Lounge and staterooms). Luggage and equipment departing Healy will be tagged and staged on the port side of the hangar. Luggage and equipment arriving will be brought to the starboard side of the hangar. The flight deck will be kept clear for helicopter operations. 5. Communications. 5.1. Call-in Center. Upon Healy’s approach to Point Hope, the Whaling Communication Center (WCC), also referred to as the Conflict Avoidance Communication Center, will be contacted and informed of Healy’s position and intentions. Contact will be attempted via the following order. Subsequent call-ins will be determined during the check-in. Pri: Marine channel 16 to “Point Hope Marine Communications Center” Sec: Satellite phone to (907) 852-4315 (at Barrow) Ter: Satellite phone to (907) 852-2808 (via Barrow Volunteer Search & Rescue) 5.2. Healy and shore party communications (actually used). Pri: Marine channel 83A Sec: Shoreside cellular (907) 367-3806 and Iridium +88 163 145 8701 carried by the shoreside lead Healy Iridium (808) 434-48971 Ter: Marine channel 23A (marine channel 16 for contact) 5.3. Healy helicopter communications2 . Pri: 157.050Mhz VHF-FM, marine ch 21A Sec: 123.050Mhz VHF-AM3
1 Healy’s satellite connection is dependent upon course (due to mast blocking). 2 This frequency order is different from originally proposed via email on 8/6/07.
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Ter: 157.175Mhz VHF-FM, marine ch 83A
6. Logistics. 6.1. Transportation. 6.1.1. Helicopter. The helicopter to be used is an Evergreen (vendor) Eurocopter BO- 105 (N 730TS), from Nome, Ak. A picture of this type of aircraft is shown in Figure 1. It has the capacity for up to 4 (3 depending upon fuel load) passengers or 5,512 pounds of cargo.
Figure 1. Picture of a BO-105 6.1.2. Boats. Healy has two rigid hull inflatables that can carry up to 9 (6 when hoisted) passengers in addition to its 2 person crew. Healy also has a landing craft (LCVP) that can carry up to 36 passengers in addition to its 4 person crew. Preparing to launch the LCVP requires 45 minutes. Passenger transfers to and from the LCVP requires a 25 foot climb to the 01 Level. These boats will be considered a secondary means if helo operations cannot be performed due to weather, and only if the sea state is within limits. 6.2. Personnel. Table 2 below lists the roles, locations, names, and status of personnel aboard Healy needed for the event. Table 3 lists key personnel ashore.
3 FAA Barrow Radio is 123.600Mhz VHF-AM, FAA Automated Surface Observating System(ASOS) is 132.150Mhz VHF-AM
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Table 2. Roles, Personnel, and Status on Board Healy Role Personnel Status Passenger coordinators (in the hangar) LTJG Elliott Available ENS Travers MSTs Helicopter manager (hangar & flight deck) CWO3 Ward Available HCO (HCO shack) BMCS Sullivan, Set during Flight Condition 1 (FC 1) OSC Managan LSO (flight deck) LTJG Newton, Set during Flight Condition FC 1 ENS Beckmann, YNC Angelo, BM1 Glenzer, ENS Thomas Fire team (at the ready) Per WQSB Set up for first FC 1, then ready to return to station Proxymen (hangar) Per WQSB Relaxed dress in the hangar Tie down crew (hangar), assisting passenger Per WQSB Not dressed in tie down equipment coordination Boat crew (at boat deck) BMC Kidd and Dressed and ready others per WQSB
Table 3. Roles, Personnel, and Status at Barrow Airport Role Personnel Status Passenger coordinator Larry Mayer Available Helicopter manager (hangar & flight deck) Gil Howell Available
6.2.1. On-scene. 7. Work Breakdown (by sequential phase). 7.1. Preparation. Healy will conduct a pre-flight brief on August 16th for its crew. 7.2. Rendezvous. 7.2.1. Establish communications. Initial check-in to BASC will occur about two days before Healy’s arrival to Barrow. On the morning of August 17th, Healy will attempt to contact the shore side lead via the primary communications means listed above. 7.2.2. Establish location. Location of Healy on the August 17th will be determined from the initial contact with BASC. That location will be distributed via word of mouth (on shore) and via email from Healy. 7.3. Helicopter operations certification. AMD Inspector Pilot will fly to Healy on 17 August after a shoreside inspection of the aircraft and briefing of the flight crew. On board reviews, briefings, and training of the BO-105 will be conducted with the AMD certifier per Section D of appendix A to Shipboard-Helicopter Operations Procedures Manual4. A series of 3 touch and go landings will follow for certification of the pilot. Passenger and cargo transfers will commence after a flight safety brief by the Inspector Pilot to the departing personnel.5 All passengers will receive a safety briefing prior to boarding the aircraft.
4 The Fire Team shall remain on station after becoming manned and ready for the first Flight Condition 1 of the day for crash on deck familiarization with the unfamiliar aircraft. 5 Sequencing of cargo-first or passenger-first flight ops will be determined during the certification process.
4 Appendix (3) (Revised 8/18/07)
Sorties from shore: 1 Touch and go landings: 2 (actual) Approximate duration: 2 hours (actual) Start time: 0802 (actual) End time: 0959 (actual) 7.4. Personnel, luggage, and equipment transfers. The science party lead on shore and the AMD helicopter manager will coordinate the selection and loading of personnel into the helicopter at Barrow. The Aviation Officer will coordinate the selection and loading of personnel into the helicopter on Healy. Healy will also prepare to refuel the helicopter as needed. Approximate sorties from shore: 11 (actual) Approximate duration: 5 hours (actual) Start time: 1110 (actual) End time: 1656 (actual) 7.4.1. Arrivals. The Inspector Pilot will act as helicopter manager, directing passenger and cargo loading on shore. Healy personnel will ensure anti-exposure coveralls and helmets are tracked and returned to shore for use by the next group of passengers. Helmets for passengers will be provided by AMD. It is critical that passengers remove personal belongings from their coveralls prior to returning them. Prior to departing Barrow, the helicopter manager will provide a safety briefing, and the shore side lead will provide a passenger arrival brief. The latter brief is enclosed as Appendix B. All arriving luggage and cargo will be put to the starboard side of the hangar. Note: Performing passenger loading and unloading cannot occur while the rotors are spinning. Only the LSO may be on the flight deck while the rotors are spinning. 7.4.1.1. Science Party. The following summary includes NIC personnel. o 22 people (excludes Chayes and Roberts) and their luggage as listed in the latest Cruise Plan o Sonobuoy radio equipment, 2 package for Chayes 7.4.1.2. Media. o 1 NPR rep to arrive and depart the same day 7.4.1.3. Other. o Healy bound cargo (procurements, CASREP parts, and mail). Appendix C provides a table of items anticipated at Barrow. o 5 (actual) BASC, AEWC, and other guests to arrive and depart the same day 7.4.2. Departures. The schedule for pre-departure activities is: 0900 – all luggage and cargo shall be staged on the port side of the hangar to be tagged and weighed by a passenger coordinator
5 Appendix (3) (Revised 8/18/07)
0930 – all departing personnel will muster in the Science Conference Lounge to complete the checkout process. 0945 – safety brief in the hangar by the Inspector Pilot for departing personnel 7.4.2.1. Healy Storekeeper. o SK1 Harris will be sent ashore on the first helicopter to coordinate the Healy bound cargo. He will return on a later flight. 7.4.2.2. Science Party. o 1 person (LDEO) 7.4.2.3. Other. o 1 cadet, 1 ESU member, 4 NESU members, and 1 contractor (Cadick), and their luggage. o Outgoing mail.
6 Appendix (3) (Revised 8/18/07)
Appendix A. Barrow Port Call Points of Contact Name Role Phone Email Larry Mayer Chief Scientist, (603) 502-3035 (cell) [email protected] University of New Hampshire Shore party lead Porstmouth, NH on day of load Ethan Roth Grad student, (858) 534-4069 [email protected] University of California, San shore party lead Diego prior to day of San Diego, CA load Glenn Sheehan BASC lead (907) 852-4881 [email protected] Executive Director (907) 852-5946 (home) BASC Barrow, AK Lewis Brower Facilities manager (907) 852-4882 lewis.brower@arcticscience. BASC (907) 367-3813 (cell) org Barrow, AK Renee D. Crain NSF operations (703)292-4482 [email protected] Arctic Sciences Division coordinator National Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22230 Tom Quinn Liaison between (303) 883-8152 [email protected] VECO Polar Resources NSF and 9000 E. Nichols Ave., Suite 250 DOI(AMD) Englewood, CO 80112 USA Mark Reese Service (208) 433-5093 [email protected] Aviation Program Support coordinator US Department of the Interior National Business Center Aviation Management Directorate Technical Services Division Boise, ID Doug Drury Technical [email protected] Chief, Tech Services AMD coordinator Anchorage, AK Gil Howell Inspector pilot and [email protected] Inspector Pilot Barrow helicopter manager Eric Penttila Nome base (907) 443-5334 [email protected] Evergreen Helicopters manager (907) 443-5034 (home) [email protected] (907) 443-5418 (fax) Siegfried Kirchner, USCG retired Pilot (907) 443-5334 Evergreen Helicopters Teresa Judkins AEWC point of [email protected] AEWC contact Barrow, AK
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Appendix B. Flight Brief for Passengers en Route Healy
Here is what to expect once you have landed aboard Healy:
On Healy, you will not leave the helicopter until the rotor blades stop spinning and a person wearing a yellow jersey and helmet opens the door. This person will direct you forward on the flight deck and to the right, or starboard side, of the hangar. Once inside the hangar, take off your helmet and anti-exposure coveralls and remove all your personal belongings (like cameras and glasses) from its pockets. Give your coveralls and helmet to a Healy crewmember for use by the rest of your party. If your luggage has arrived already, locate it on the starboard side of the hangar. A passenger coordinator will check your name against the boarding list and escort you to the Science Conference Lounge, where you will receive information regarding your stateroom and emergency assignment, a pager, and a welcome aboard packet.
During flight operations, no one is allowed on the outside, weather decks, aft of the forward bulkhead of the hangar and fantail areas. If your luggage arrives after you, we will notify you once it has arrived
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Appendix C. Supplies En Route Healy Description A/C Motor 2 elbows 2 flanges 2 couplings 25 leadership books Z14102-7207-0555, NIIN 01-F98-0249, PN: 0- 300 DEG 1 X-Y RIB MODULE 1 TUBING GLASS 9340-01-146-5732 box of mail
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Appendix 4. HARPS Recovery Plan
Recovery of Two High Frequency Acoustic Recording Packages (HARPS)
1. Mission: Recover two HARPS moorings from the ocean floor just north of Barrow Alaska in a safe manner without damaging the moorings. 2. Situation: The moorings are located in 230 and 246 meter water that is currently ice- free. 3. Locations: A4- 72 10.569N 156 33.176W, 53.8nm from Barrow A5- 72 27.523N 157 23.364W, 88.8nm from Barrow 4. Preparations: Ethan Roth will be on one of the first passenger flights to HEALY. Shortly after his arrival he will work with Dale Chayes and Master Chief Passalacqua to install his equipment in IC Gyro. One hour prior to our arrival on scene we will have a safety/boat brief on the bridge. 5. On Scene: Ethan Roth will initially be staged in IC Gyro. He will communicate with the bridge via telephone as he triangulates the position of the mooring. He may request that HEALY’s shafts as well as HEALY’s other sonars be stopped while he attempts to contact the mooring. He will bring up the VMS screen on the television in the gym to direct the OOD to new locations near the expected location of the buoy. At least three different ranges will be needed to confirm the mooring’s location. If Ethan Roth is unable to make contact with the mooring at the expected coordinates we will begin a search pattern which may resemble an expanding square until either the mooring is located or Dr. Mayer terminates the operation. Once the mooring’s location is confirmed, Healy will deploy an RHI with a coxswain and three crew members. The boat will also be carrying a loading sling, several zipties and a tagline. The RHI will take station next to HEALY. HEALY will be located several hundred meters upwind from the mooring. Ethan Roth will give the command to the mooring to disconnect from the weight. The mooring will take approximately 5 minutes to rise to the surface. The bridge will keep a lookout for the mooring, then vector the RHI into the mooring should the RHI not be able to see it. The RHI crew will coil the 10 m hydrophone cable and ziptie it to the frame of the mooring. The RHI will then attach the sling to the central ring on the mooring and take the mooring in side tow.
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The RHI will position the mooring roughly 15 feet off the starboard working deck and disconnect the sidetow while maintaining a tag line. An MST on deck will pass an additional tag line to the RHI crew who will attach it to the large central ring. An MST will operate the starboard knuckle crane to pick up the 1083 lb mooring. The mooring will be placed on a pallet propositioned by the MST on deck on the starboard working deck. The mooring would then be pallet jacked to Ethan Roth’s preferred working space. The RHI will be recovered and HEALY will proceed to the next mooring, roughly 35 nm away. 6. Personnel: Boat Deck: 2 BMs RHI: 4 BMs Fantail: 2 MSTs Crane: 1 MST Safety: Bosun 7. Points of Contact: LTJG Elliot, Science Division Officer MSTC Reig, Science Division Chief CWO3 Ward, First Lieutenant/Deck Division Officer BMC Kidd, Deck Division Chief Ethan Roth, Grad Student (UCSD) – sponsor of equipment Larry Mayer, Chief Scientist (UNH) Andy Armstrong, Co-Chief Scientist (NOAA)
Background Notes: Cruise Plan states, “[w]e will also attempt to recover two High Frequency Acoustic Recording Packages (HARPS) on our transit north. If they are recovered they will be refurbished and re-deployed on the transit back to Barrow…During the initial transit north from Barrow – with ice scatter conditions permitting – the two seafloor high-frequency acoustic recording packages (HARPs) will be recovered by acoustically releasing an anchor weight. It would be ideal to use the Healy’s 12 kHz hull transducer for acoustic ranging. Each instrument will have a rise time after release of approximately five minutes. Once at the surface, the A-frame and winch may be used to bring the package from the sea surface onto the ship’s deck. The approximate in-air weight of each package under dynamic loading is 700-800 lbs. After recovery, both instruments will be refurbished and prepped for redeployment. On the southward transit back to Barrow, each package will be deployed. Deployment may use the A-frame and winch on the stern, but is also possible with a side deck crane under good sea conditions. The approximate in-air weight of each package under dynamic loading is ~1000 lbs. The new deployment sites do not necessarily have to be the same as the recovery sites, and can be tailored to the Healy cruise track as needed.”
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(Hydrophone sensor is not pictured)
Ethan Roth states, “[i]t's actually not a mooring at all, in the traditional sense. It's a seafloor package (drawing attached - dimensions are inches) where a rectangular, fiberglass frame houses the datalogger, batteries, acoustic releases, and glass-ball flotation. The only component that is not streamlined inside the frame is a hydrophone sensor (cylindrical tube - 2' length, 2.5" OD) which is connected to the datalogger through a ~10 meter cable.”
Ethan answers questions: Weight: The write-up I saw spoke about "dynamic" weight. Can you tell us the static weight in air of the HARPS packages? - at recovery, having left their weight on the bottom, and - ready for launch, with weight(s) You inspired me to get some accurate weight measurements with a dynometer, and I was surprised to see I had been underestimating the total weight of the instrument. HARP with weight = 1423 lbs.
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HARP without weight = 1083 lbs.
Launch: Are you bringing a "quick release" to let them go once they are lowered into the water for launch or are you expecting the ship to provide something? I have my own quick release sitting with all my gear on the Healy. I even have a quick hook for recovery if we choose to use it.
Batteries: I assume that getting them ready for redeployment includes changing the batteries and that you have either loaded new battery packs in Seattle or they will come on in Barrow. - Can you tell us about the physical size, amp hour rating and chemistry of the battery packs? - What is your plan for disposing of the used batteries? The battery packs are sitting in the crate with the rest of my gear on the Healy. There are two sizes of packs. The dimensions of eight of the packs are 9.25"x6.5"x5.75" and two of the packs are 9.25"x5.5"x4.75". The total amp hour rating per instrument is 588 Ahr. The chemistry is alkaline; each pack is composed of strings of Energizer D cell batteries that are in series.
Currently, I have no plan for battery disposal, but I have two days in Barrow after our cruise to figure something out. Usually alkalines are pretty easy to dispose of because the chemistry is not considered hazardous by any means. I would be open to suggestions since you work a lot in this region.
Hydrophone mounting: Is the hydrophone (described as being on a 10m cable) buoyed so it floats above the package when it is deployed on the bottom (and adrift on the surface at recovery)? The hydrophone cable has two floats (glass spheres) on the end so its floating vertically above the package when on the seafloor. When on the surface, they will be drifting and spread apart, which makes a great target for grappling (this is how we recover on ships with a deck lower to the sea surface). Therefore when we deploy (since the Healy's deck is so high off the water), we'll have to figure out how to stream the floats, hydrophone, and cable so there is enough tension to avoid entanglement with the frame. I'm not worried though since the seas should be very calm.
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Appendix 5. HARPS Deployment Plan
Deployment of Two High Frequency Acoustic Recording Packages (HARPs)
1. Mission: Deploy two HARP moorings to the ocean floor just north of Barrow Alaska in a safe manner without damaging the moorings. 2. Situation: The moorings are located in 331 and 239 meter water that is currently ice- free. 3. Locations: Site 1: 72-48.11’N 158-24.02’W, 94 nm NW from Barrow (~2130 on 14 Sep) Site 2: 72-27.64’N 157-23.89’W, 68 nm NW from Barrow (~0100 on 15 Sep) The sites are 30 miles (~2 hours) apart 4. Preparations: 4.1 Ethan Roth will complete work on packages on the afternoon of 14 September, they will be staged forward on the fantail. 4.2 One half hour prior to arrival at deployment site, MSTs and Ethan will conduct a safety brief in aft conn. 4.3 Ethan will connect his laptop through a 50 foot deck cable and conduct a final “deck test” of the electronics inside the HARP to be deployed. 4.4 The HARP to be deployed will be staged on the fantail directly under the inboard location of the 3/8” sheave under the stern A-frame. MSTs will connect Ethan’s quick release to the 3/8” wire with a 3/8” or larger shackle. The shackle pin will be moused with seizing wire. The quick release will be hooked to the primary bale on the HARP. Two taglines will be tied to the A-Frame. One will be run through the each of the forward D-rings on the HARP. 4.5 One slip line will run through the vibration isolator ring on the hydrophone. A second slip line will run through the handle on the top hydrophone float. (depending on conditions, a single slipline may attached to the hydrophone floats) 5. On Scene (The following sequence may be altered significantly by the deck team when they conduct their safety brief to account for actual environmental conditions. Note: The second deployment will not have the benefit of daylight.): 5.1 The OOD will drive directly over the release location, then pass control to LTJG Elliott in Aft Conn. Dale Chayes, Larry Mayer and Ethan will quickly examine the multibeam data to determine if the presence of glacial furrows or other undesirable bottom features require the release location to be moved. If a new release location is identified, LTJG Elliott will be informed by one of these three people. 5.2 LTJG Elliott will set up ~500 yards down wind/current of the release location with the bow into the prevailing conditions. (The exact distance will depend on the strength of the environmentals. We want to minimize the time the HARP and hydrophone are in the water while we are moving. Towing is not an option)
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5.3 The A-Frame/winch operator will pick up the HARP, slowly swing it out and lower it ~6 feet off the water. Tagline personnel will prevent it from swinging 5.4 Glenn McGillicuddy will hand lower the hydrophone and hydrophone floats to the water as the OOD brings up the speed through the water to <1 knot. (We want to hold the heading and move slowly toward the release location while minimizing prop wash. Depending on when the equipment is positioned above the water and how long it is subject to tension and strain, Ethan may decide to change the release location.) 5.5 Glenn McGillicuddy will release the slip line and allow the hydrophone to stream behind the ship. 5.6 When the OOD tells the deck that we are within 500 yards of the target location, the A-Frame/winch operator will lower the package until it is submerged just below the water. 5.7 Once the package is submerged the taglines will be pulled out. Ethan Roth will then pull the quick release and the HARP will sink to the bottom. LTJG Elliott will pass control back to the bridge. 5.8 Ethan will deploy a sonobuoy XBT after the HARP is clear. (He may choose to deploy it prior to hooking up the HARP.) 6. Personnel: 6.1 Fantail: Deck: MST1 Rocklage Safety: MSTC Rieg Tagline: MST3 Kruger Tagline: MST2 Wright Sliplines: Glenn McGillicuddy Quick Release: Ethan Roth 6.2 Aft Conn: A-Frame and Winch Operator: MST1 Bartlett/MST1 Layman OOD: LTJG Elliott
7. Points of Contact: LTJG Elliot, Science Division Officer MSTC Rieg, Science Division Chief Ethan Roth, Grad Student (UCSD) – sponsor of equipment Larry Mayer, Chief Scientist (UNH) Andy Armstrong, Co-Chief Scientist (NOAA)
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8. Diagram
Main package
Hydrophone assembly, attached to main package
Total package with weight weighs 1500 lbs, 3/8” wire has a breaking strength of 18,000 lbs.
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Diagram of Set-Up for Conning to HARPS Deployment Location
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Appendix 6. Plan for Ice Buoy Deployment via Man-Cage
Procedure for Ice Beacon Deployment
1. Goal The purpose of this operation is to deploy an ice beacon safely without damaging the beacon or any other equipment. Each beacon will assist the national ice center in tracking the movements of the Arctic ice pack.
2. Initiation While we are in 9-10 tenths multiyear ice coverage, Dr. Clemente-Colon will request up to 4 opportunities from Dr. Mayer or CAPT Armstrong to deploy ice beacons. If Dr. Mayer or CAPT Armstrong agrees to the request, he will forward it to the ship’s crew. If Dr. Clemente-Colon would like to deploy the beacon between the hours of 0800 and 2000, three hour lead time is needed and the request can be passed directly to the OOD. If Dr. Clemente-Colon would like to deploy the beacon between the hours of 2000 and 0800, Dr. Mayer or CAPT Armstrong must present the request at the evening planning meeting at least 24 hours before the deployment. It would be very helpful to present plans to deploy ice beacons at the evening planning meetings regardless of time of day.
3. Sequence of events 3.1 MST’s and NIC personnel will stage equipment on the flightdeck/in the hanger. 3.2 HEALY will hove to in the ice. (port side to if in a sizable lead) 3.3 Bosun/BMC Kidd will conduct a safety brief on the flight deck. 3.4 Dr. Clemente-Colon, Bear Watch and the auger will travel by port 04 deck crane man basket to the ice. 3.5 Ice beacon and sled will be secured in man basket and transported along with the second science party member to the ice using the port 04 deck crane. 3.6 Sled will be used to transport the beacon and auger no more than 400 yards away from the ship. 3.7 The auger will be used to drill a ~3 foot deep hole in the ice, into which the beacon will be placed. 3.8 Once the beacon is activated, the party will return to the man basket with the sled and auger. 3.9 The 3 people, ice auger and ice sled will be transported to the flight deck in the man basket.
4. Personnel 4.1 3 man on ice party: Dr. Clemente-Colon +1 (Dale Chayes for first deployment), Bear Watch 4.2 2 MST’s to run the knuckle crane to transport the ice beacon to the flight deck. 4.3 Bosun/BMC Kidd will act as safety 4.4 Rescue Swimmer (need will be based on scene conditions, final decision made by Bosun) 4.5 3 BM’s to operate the port 04 deck crane/man basket 4.6 OOD will observe from aloft conn
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5. Equipment 5.1 The ice beacon, 100 lbs.
5.2 The ice auger, 50 lbs. 5.3 The ice sled, 20 lbs. 5.4 VHF Handheld radio on 83A carried by the Bear Watch 5.5 Two lengths of line
6. Required PPE 6.1 Mustang suits and boat crew helmets for the party traveling in the man basket 6.2 Hardhats and float coats (mustangs?) for all those involved in crane operations 6.3 Warm clothing for all involved
7. Estimated total time elapsed from initiation to secured for sea 1.5 hours
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Appendix 7. AWS-08-03 Offload Plan
Barrow Alaska CGC Healy Port call – 15 September 2007
1. Mission. The mission is to disembark personnel from the third phase of Healy’s Arctic West Summer deployment of 2007. The outcome to achieve is that all personnel and equipment were transferred safely and efficiently without damage or loss to either. Use of risk management, established procedures, and safety equipment, coupled with effective communications will be the primary factors to accomplishing the mission. 2. Situation. 2.1. Whaling. Barrow and many other North Slope communities depend upon subsistence hunting for an important part of their diet and maintenance of their cultures. Seasonal hunts are focused on whales, walruses, seals, and other wildlife. The communities are very sensitive to any activity they perceive might affect the hunt, including ships and aircraft (including helicopters). Planning for port calls in the north includes very early dialog with the specific community. In Barrow and near-by villages, the Barrow Arctic Science Consortium (BASC) has a long history of helping the science community and federal agencies to be appropriately sensitive to the concerns, which includes coordination with the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (AEWC). It is common (and required by NSF) for science programs to establish a dialog with the communities and often to make a presentation before the AEWC well in advance of planned activities. When a port call is scheduled at the time of a hunt, we routinely work closely with the community to locate the ship in an area that will not impact the hunt and route helicopters to avoid interference with the hunt. 2.2. Ice. Observations indicate that ice will not be onshore upon Healy’s arrival. 3. Weather. The average daytime temperature in Barrow in September is 30.8 deg F. Thus, exposure may become a risk factor for those personnel on deck for prolonged periods. The average wind is equally from the East Northeast and West Northwest at 11kts. Easterly winds may provide a sufficient lee at Barrow to conduct boat operations. On average, Barrow has 20 days of fog and 26 days of precipitation in September. This fog may affect helicopter operations. Snowfall is likely. Actual weather: visibility 5-10nm (after fog cleared), ceiling 1500ft/broken, barometer 29.88/rising, temperature 50degF, seas 100T/4ft, no swells, wind 110T/25kts. Fog delayed the start of operations by 3½ hours. 4. Times and Locations. This event will occur on September 15th, 2007. Time used for this event is Alaska Daylight Savings Time (ADT), +8(U). Sunrise at Barrow is 0737 and sunset is 2107. Transfer operations are planned to commence at 0800. 4.1. Barrow staging areas. 4.1.1. Primary. The North Slope Borough Search and Rescue (NSBSAR) hangar. 4.1.2. Secondary. A beach, shoreside near the church (steeple) and sand bags is suitable for landing the RHIBs.
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4.2. Healy staging areas. 4.2.1. Healy. The location of Healy for planning purposes will be 10nm Southwest of Barrow in position 71-13.8N, 157-15.9W. Actual location: 71-12N, 157-18W 4.2.2. On board Healy. Healy will use its hangar as the primary staging area. All equipment departing and arriving to Healy will be staged in the hangar – arrived personnel will be escorted to the 02 Level (Science Conference Lounge and staterooms). Luggage and equipment departing Healy will be tagged, weighed, and staged on the port side of the hangar. Luggage and equipment arriving will be brought to the starboard side of the hangar. The flight deck will be kept clear for helicopter operations. 5. Communications. 5.1. Call-in Center. Upon Healy’s approach to Barrow, the Whaling Communication Center (WCC), also referred to as the Conflict Avoidance Communication Center, will be contacted and informed of Healy’s position and intentions. When Healy reaches VHF- FM radio range, contact will be established on channel 16. An alternate means is to contact the WCC by satellite phone via the Volunteer Search & Rescue at (907) 852- 2808. Subsequent call-ins will be determined during the check-in. Healy will continue call-ins with the WCC during its transit southward until past Point Hope. 5.2. Healy to shore party communications. Pri: Marine channel 83A Sec: Shoreside cellular (907) 367-3307 and Iridium +88 163 145 8701, carried by the shoreside lead, to Healy Iridium6 (808) 434-4897 Ter: Marine channel 16 5.3. Healy to helicopter communications (actually used). Pri: 123.050Mhz VHF-AM7 Sec: 157.175Mhz VHF-FM, marine ch 83A Ter: Iridium (if equipped)
6. Logistics. 6.1. Transportation. 6.1.1. Helicopter. The helicopter to be used is a Bell 206L-3 Long Ranger III from Maritime Helicopters, of Homer, Ak. Figure 1 is a picture of this type of aircraft. For planning purposes, it will transport 3 persons and a limited amount of cargo per flight. Healy will refuel the helicopter as needed throughout the day and before the last takeoff. Commanding Officer’s approval is required prior to fueling the helicopter using existing personnel.
6 Healy may be required to alter heading to get within satellite view. 7 FAA Barrow Radio is 123.600Mhz VHF-AM, FAA Automated Surface Observating System(ASOS) is 132.150Mhz VHF-AM
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Figure 1. Picture of N306MH 6.1.2. Boats. Healy has two rigid hull inflatables that can carry up to 9 (6 when hoisted) passengers in addition to its 2 person crew. Healy also has a landing craft (LCVP) that can carry up to 26 passengers in addition to its 3 person crew. Preparing to launch the LCVP requires 45 minutes. Passenger transfers to and from the LCVP requires a 25 foot climb to the 01 Level. These boats will be considered a secondary means if helo operations cannot be performed due to weather, and only if the sea state is within limits. 6.2. Personnel. Table 2 below lists the roles, locations, names, and status of personnel aboard Healy needed for the event. Table 3 lists key personnel ashore.
Table 2. Roles, Personnel, and Status on Board Healy Role Personnel Status Passenger coordinators ENS Travers Available (in the hangar) MSTs Helicopter Manager CWO3 Ward Available (hangar & flight deck) HCO (HCO shack) BMCS Sullivan, Set during Flight Condition 1 (FC 1) OSC Managan LSO (flight deck) LTJG Newton, Set during Flight Condition FC 1 ENS Beckmann, ENS Thomas, YNC Angelo, BM1 Glenzer Fire team (at the ready) Per WQSB Set up for first FC 1, then ready to return to station Proxymen (hangar) Per WQSB Relaxed dress in the hangar Tie down crew (hangar), assisting Per WQSB Not dressed in tie down equipment passenger coordination Boat crew (at boat deck) BMC Kidd and Dressed and ready others per WQSB Public affairs handler LTJG Elliott Available
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Table 3. Roles, Personnel, and Status at Barrow Airport Role Personnel Shoreside Point of Contact (arrivals) LTJG Cichoracki Shoreside Point of Contact (departures) Glenn McGuillicuddy Helicopter Manager (hangar & flight deck) Gil Howell
6.2.1. On-scene. 7. Work Breakdown (by sequential phase). 7.1. Preparation. Healy will conduct a pre-flight brief prior to flight operations. 7.2. Rendezvous. 7.2.1. Establish communications. Initial check-in to BASC will occur about two days before Healy’s arrival to Barrow. Communications with the helicopter will be established on the primary frequency after takeoff from Barrow. 7.2.2. Establish location. Location of Healy on the September 15th will be determined from the initial contact with BASC. That location will be distributed to the WCC. 7.3. Personnel, luggage, and equipment transfers. The AMD Helicopter Manager will coordinate the selection and loading of personnel into the helicopter at Barrow. The Aviation Officer will coordinate the selection and loading of personnel into the helicopter on Healy. Approximate sorties from shore: 16 (actual), 28 minute average between landings, including 3 fueling details but not including intentional delays Approximate duration: 11 hours (actual) Start time: 1110 (actual)8 End time: 2115 (actual) 7.3.1. Arrivals. The Inspector Pilot will act as Helicopter Manager, directing passenger and cargo loading on shore. Healy personnel will ensure anti-exposure coveralls and helmets are tracked and returned to shore for use by the next group of passengers. Helmets for passengers will be provided by AMD. It is critical that passengers remove personal belongings from their coveralls prior to returning them. Prior to departing Barrow, the Helicopter Manager will provide a safety briefing, and the shore side lead will provide a passenger arrival brief. The latter brief is enclosed as Appendix B. All arriving luggage will be weighed and marked with colored tape prior to being loaded. Once on board, cargo will be put to the starboard side of the hangar. A summary of personnel and cargo arriving is contained in table 4. Note: Performing passenger loading and unloading cannot occur while the rotors are spinning. Only the LSO may be on the flight deck while the rotors are spinning.
8 Healy intended to start helo operations at 0800; however, fog delayed the start of operations by 3½ hours.
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7.3.2. Departures. A summary of personnel and cargo departing is contained in table 4. The Passenger Coordinator will divide people into groups based upon the helicopter capacity for departing flights. The schedule for pre-departure activities is: 0800 all luggage and cargo shall be staged on the port side of the hangar to be tagged and weighed by a passenger coordinator 0830 all departing personnel will muster in the Science Conference Lounge to complete the checkout process and receive a safety brief by the Helicopter Manager.
Table 4. Summary of Arriving and Departing Persons and Cargo Arrivals Departures Media: CGC Healy: 3: Fox new team 5: SK1 Harris, BM2 Buford, ET1 1: Dan Rather Productions Liebrecht, MST1 Bartlett, MST3 ~100 lbs of equipment Krueger CGC Healy: Science party 4: FS2 Wright, MK2 Meyer, SA Johnston, SK1 23 member science party (excludes Harris (shoreside logistics) Chayes and Roberts) CGC Bertholf: Science equipment and luggage: 6: LTJG Cichoracki, ENS Somplasky, FS1 ~2,000 pounds Bolhorst, IT2 Sobczak, BM3 Matthews, SN Cleary ELC: Media: 1: LT Jackson 3: Fox new team with 100 lbs of equipment 1: Dan Rather Productions Cargo: GD630, GALLS, MECHANIX GLOVES GD634, LSS, ELECTROLYTE SLTN HANNA GD452, BLACK BOX, SWITCH SERVER B&H PHOTOS, DIGITAL 8 WALKMAN W/O SCREEN GDUPS, ALTRON/UNIVER PWR SY, 2000TR III 752 pounds UPS, DRS UNOIVERSAL PWR, SLIDE KIT, RACK MOUNT GD688, NEWARK, B&K PRECISION GD558, HARRIS ELECTRIC, NOLAND XP-15 GD550, MOTION INDUSTRIES, SEAL KIT GD657, TALCO ELECTRONICS, ACUTRAC 22 PRO Z14102-7167-0477, ELC, CIRCUIT CARD ASSY 5998-01-500-4015, MILSTRIP, CPU BOARD Crew’s mail ~500 pounds of luggage
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Appendix A. Barrow Port Call Points of Contact Name Role Phone Email Larry Mayer Chief Scientist (603) 502-3035 (cell) [email protected] University of New Hampshire Porstmouth, NH Ethan Roth Grad student (858) 534-4069 [email protected] University of California, San Diego San Diego, CA Glenn Sheehan BASC lead (907) 852-4881 [email protected] Executive Director (907) 852-5946 (home) BASC Barrow, AK Lewis Brower Facilities manager (907) 852-4882 [email protected] BASC (907) 367-3813 (cell) Barrow, AK Herman Ahsoak (907) 367-3804 [email protected] BASC (907) 367-3804 (cell) Barrow, AK Scott Oyagak (907) 367-3814 (cell) BASC Barrow, AK Alice Drake (907) 367-3801 (cell) [email protected] BASC Barrow, AK Renee D. Crain NSF operations (703)292-4482 [email protected] Arctic Sciences Division coordinator National Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22230 Tom Quinn Liaison between (303) 883-8152 [email protected] VECO Polar Resources NSF and 9000 E. Nichols Ave., Suite 250 DOI(AMD) Englewood, CO 80112 USA Mark Reese Service (208) 433-5093 [email protected] Aviation Program Support coordinator US Department of the Interior National Business Center Aviation Management Directorate Technical Services Division Boise, ID Doug Drury Technical (907) 271-5043 [email protected] Chief, Tech Services AMD coordinator (907) 351-0137 (cell) Anchorage, AK Gil Howell Inspector pilot and (907) 351-0139 (cell) [email protected] Inspector Pilot Barrow Helicopter Manager Teresa Judkins AEWC point of [email protected] AEWC contact Barrow, AK Bill Springer Pilots 907-235-7771 [email protected] Drew Rose Maritime Helicopters Homer, AK Richard (Pat) Paterson Director (907) 852-2822 [email protected] North Slope Borough (907) 852-2061 (home) Search and Rescue (NSBSAR) (520) 429-9976 (cell) (907) 852-6111 (emerg)
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Appendix B. Flight Brief for Passengers en Route Healy
Here is what to expect once you have landed aboard Healy:
On Healy, you will not leave the helicopter until the rotor blades stop spinning and a person wearing a yellow jersey and helmet opens the door. This person will direct you forward on the flight deck and to the right, or starboard side, of the hangar. Once inside the hangar, take off your helmet and anti-exposure coveralls and remove all your personal belongings (like cameras and glasses) from its pockets. Give your coveralls and helmet to a Healy crewmember for use by the rest of your party. If your luggage has arrived already, locate it on the starboard side of the hangar. A passenger coordinator will check your name against the boarding list and escort you to the Science Conference Lounge, where you will receive information regarding your stateroom and emergency assignment, a pager, and a welcome aboard packet.
During flight operations, no one is allowed on the outside, weather decks, aft of the forward bulkhead of the hangar and fantail areas. If your luggage arrives after you, check back to the hangar after subsequent flights have arrived or at the conclusion of transfers.
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Appendix 8. Helicopter Operations with Airsta Kodiak on 21-22 September 2007
CGC Healy Helicopter Training Plan with Airsta Kodiak H-60 September 19th-20th, 2007 (revised 9/20/07)
Phones: Iridium: (808) 434-4897, then '0' after dial tone Inmarsat: 011-872-763-709-857 Frequencies: Primary: 157.175Mhz VHF-FM (channel 83A) Secondary: 345.000Mhz VHF-AM Tertiary: 157.050Mhz VHF-FM (channel 21A) Note: all frequencies are unencrypted (in the clear) Healy POC: LCDR J. D. Stewart [email protected] Objectives: CGC Healy Airsta Kodiak 1 daytime static refueling 2 refuelings 1 daytime hot refueling 2 daytime HIFRs 12 nighttime landings with primary 18 nighttime landings tiedowns 12 nighttime touch & go landings 3 daytime landings with primary 30 daytime landings tiedowns 7 daytime touch & go landings 2 shutdown and startup
Preliminaries: 0930, September 17th – Healy Aviation Training Team meeting 1330, September 18th – Healy H-60 familiarization training
Day-1 Date: Wednesday, September 19th 2007 Schedule Location: 54-51N, 162-43W (approximately 25nm SE of Cold Bay) Time Helo Evolution Healy Evolution Count9 1900 Flight Brief 1945 Set FLICON 1 2002 20 touch and go landings d20 Sunset at 54-51N, 162-43W was at 2056 2055 9 touch and go landings n9 2122 Return to base Secure from FLICON
9 d = day landing, n = night landing, s = shutdown, f = fueling
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Day-2 Date: Thursday, September 20th 2007 Schedule Location: 55-52N, 125-26W (3nm East of Chirikof Island)
Time Helo Evolution Healy Evolution Count10 1630 Flight Brief and Crash on Deck Brief 1730 Set FLICON 1 3 touch and go landings (:06) d3(for IP) 1745 Set FLICON 4 1 HIFR (dry) (:15) 1 HIFR (wet) (:15) 1815 Set FLICON 1 Land and shutdown (on the oblique) with primary tie downs Secure from FLICON
Meet and greet in HCO shack, review Tie down crew, fire team, proxy sequence of flight operations plan. men, and boat crew familiarization. s1/d1 1845 Set helicopter refueling detail
1 static refueling f1 1900 Set FLICON 1 Startup 1915 Set helicopter refueling detail
1 hot refueling 1940 Takeoff d5 4 landings with primary tie downs (:16) 2000 9 touch and go landings (:18) d14 Sunset at Sitkinak 56-30N 154-08W is 2021 2021 3 landings with primary tie downs (:18) change out LSO n3 2040 3 landings with primary tie downs (:18) change out LSO n6 2100 3 landings with primary tie downs (:18) n9 Board 1 PAX on last landing 2120 Return to base Secure from FLICON
10 d = day landing, n = night landing, s = shutdown, f = fueling
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Appendix 9. Patrol Summary Message (PATSUM)
R 301811Z SEP 07 ZUI ASN-P03273000007 FM USCGC HEALY TO COMPACAREA COGARD ALAMEDA CA//PR/PRE/PR/PI/PT/PP// INFO COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-37RCU/CG-3RPF CG-3RCA/CG-45/CG- 3PWM// COMCOGARD MLC PAC ALAMEDA CA//V/T/MDL// CCGDSEVENTEEN JUNEAU AK//DR/DP/DRM/DRE/DRMC// COGARD CAMSPAC PT REYES CA MIFCPAC ALAMEDA CA COMTHIRDFLT NSF POLAR WASHINGTON DC NAVICECEN SUITLAND MD COGARD ENGLOGCEN BALTIMORE MD COGARD TISCOM ALEXANDRIA VA//ENG-3// COGARD CCENGCEN PORTSMOUTH VA COGARD INTSUPRTCOM SEATTLE WA COGARD NESU SEATTLE WA COGARD ESU SEATTLE WA COGARD COMMSTA KODIAK AK USCGC POLAR SEA USCGC POLAR STAR BT UNCLAS //N16240// SUBJ: USCGC HEALY DEPLOYMENT SUMMARY 03APR07 - 30SEP07 A. COMPACAREA SOP, ANNEX R, APPENDIX 5 B. COMDT(CG-37RCA) 051650Z APR 07, WAIVER TO OPERATE WITH BELL 206L3 HELO C. AFLOATRAGRUPACNORWEST 301700Z JUL 07, CART REPORT D. COMDT(CG-37RCA) 101234Z AUG 07, WAIVER TO OPERATE WITH BO-105 HELO E. AFLOATRAGRUPACNORWEST 141942Z AUG 07, END OF TACT REPORT 1. PURPOSE OF DEPLOYMENT: SCIENCE AND TRAINING A. SCIENCE: ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2007 (AWS-07) 1. AWS-07-01: 33 DAY BERING ECOSYSTEM STUDY (10 APR - 12 MAY) 2. AWS-07-02: 34 DAY BENTHIC PREDATOR STUDY (16 MAY - 18 JUN) 3. AWS-07-03: 30 DAY LAW OF THE SEA MAPPING (17 AUG - 15 SEP) B. TRAINING: CART AND TACT 1. CART: 5 DAY CART DURING TRANSIT TO SEATTLE (20-25 JUN) 2. TACT: 8 DAY TACT (17-26 JUL) 2. DEPLOYMENT STATISTICS. A. DEPARTED HOMEPORT: 03APR07 B. RETURNED HOMEPORT: 30SEP07 C. EMPLOYMENT (FY07): U/W DAYS U/W DAFHP TRANSIT INPORT DAFHP 1. SCIENCE 136 134 39 4 2. RFO(SHAKEDOWN) 9 8 0 0 3. TACT 6 6 0 2 4. OTHER 17 13 0 5 (LIBERTY) 5. TOTAL 168 161 39 11 D. DISTANCE TRAVELED DURING SCIENCE (FY07): 15,181NM E. DISTANCE TRAVELED FY07: 25,600NM F. UNPLANNED INPORT DAYS: 0 G. PLANNED INPORT DAYS: 4 3. PORT CALLS.
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A. DUTCH HARBOR, MOORED, 09-10 APR, EMBARKED AWS07-01 SCIENCE PARTY B. DUTCH HARBOR, MOORED, 12-16 MAY, DISEMBARKED AWS07-01, 3 DAYS LIBERTY, EMBARKED AWS07-02 SCIENCE PARTY C. DUTCH HARBOR, MOORED, 18-19 JUN, DISEMBARKED AWS07-02 SCIENCE PARTY, EMBARKED ATG CART TEAM D. BARROW, HOVE-TO, 17 AUG, EMBARKED AWS07-03 SCIENCE PARTY E. BARROW, HOVE-TO, 15 SEP, DISEMBARKED AWS07-03 SCIENCE PARTY F. JUNEAU, MOORED, 23-26 SEP, RESUPPLIED, 2 DAYS LIBERTY 4. LAW ENFORCEMENT STATISTICS: A. MLE: MBL: 1 DAY, 26 RADAR (18 AIS) SIGHTINGS, NO INCURSIONS 5. SAR STATISTICS: NTR 6. FUEL: A. DIESEL USED (CUTTER AND BOAT): 1,465,148 GAL B. 8,721 GAL/DAY PROPULSION AVG PER U/W DAYS C. JP-5 USED (AVIATION): 4,395 GAL; DAYS W/HELO ONBOARD: 72 D. 61 GAL/DAY (WITH HELO ONBOARD) AVIATION AVG PER U/W DAY E. FUELING AFHP AMOUNT AND PRICE PER GALLON. LOCATION TYPE AMOUNT PRICE TOTAL 1. MANCHESTER DIESEL 907,084 $2.29 $2,077,222.36 2. MANCHESTER JP-5 7,079 $2.32 $16,423.28 3. DUTCH DIESEL 315,035 $1.63 $513,507.05 3. MANCHESTER DIESEL 577,912 $2.13 $1,230,950.50 4. MANCHESTER JP-5 14,755 $2.16 $31,870.00 7. MAJOR CASUALTIES: A. PROPULSION CYCLOCONVERTORS, CAT: 4, 07002. BORESCOPE AND VISUAL INSP OF S/W PIPING LOCATED INSIDE HV CYCLOCONVERTOR ENCLOSURE REVEALED SEVERE METAL LOSS AND IMMINENT PIPE FAILURE. CAUSE OF METAL LOSS DETERMINED TO BE GALVANIC CORROSION FROM CUNI PIPE/TI PLATE COOLERS IN S/W COOLING SYSTEM. BEST SHORT TERM REPAIR OPTION DETERMINED BY MLC/NESU/HEALY TO BE REPLACEMENT-IN- KIND UNTIL A LONG TERM RE-ENGINEERED SOLUTION CAN BE DEVELOPED/IMPLEMENTED. THERE ARE 12 TI COOLERS THAT REQUIRE ISOLATION BETWEEN CUNI PIPING. CASCORED ON 09MAR07. B. HULL-FUEL-OIL SERVICE, CAT: 3, 07027. FUEL LEAK IN AMR-7 FROM FUEL SERVICE SUPPLY PIPE FEEDING ENGINE ROOM 1. FAILURE OF WELD AT AFT BULKHEAD COUPLER LOCATED NEAR OVHD AT FRAME 2-93-0. UNABLE TO MAKE WELD REPAIR IN-PLACE DUE TO EXCESSIVE POROSITY OF BASE METAL. REPAIRS COMPLETED IN DUTCH HARBOR. CASCORED 17MAY07. C. PROPULSION NR2 CYLCONVERTER, CAT: 3, 07019. 2CC1 CYCLO FAILURE. RENEWED TWO FAILED THYRISTORS. WHILE OPERATING ON 2CC2 (6 PULSE PORT SHAFT) EXPERIENCED MULT CYCLO TRIPS ON PORT SHAFT. REPLACED TYPE C PC BOARD WITH LAST SPARE. CVT TECH REP DELIVERED AND APPLIED DOW CORNING 340 DIELECTRIC OIL AS REQD BY TECH PUB. PORT CYCLO 2CC1 AGAIN EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF SAME TWO THYRISTORS AS INITIAL. XFR OF 2CC2 CONTROL FROM SLAVE TO MASTER WAS SLOW IN RESPONSE. REPLACED TWO FAILED THYRISTORS, 12 PULSE RESTORED TO PORT SHAFT. ROOT CAUSE OF DBL CASUALTIES BEING INVESTIGATED BY CVT TECH REP. UTILIZED CVT TECH FOR CLASSROOM/HANDS-ON SUBJECT TRNG. OPTEST SAT FOR REMAINDER OF THE TRIP. D. AUXILIARY DIESEL GEN-SET (ADG), CAT: 3, 07016. UNABLE TO START ADG DURING LIGHT OFFS 03APR07. AIR STARTERS FAILED. CASCORED ON 18MAY07 WHEN NEW STARTERS RECEIVED, INSTALLED, OPTEST SAT IN DUTCH HARBOR. E. MISSION CRITICAL CASUALTY STATISTICS: #1MDG #2MDG #3MDG #4MDG ADG PCYCLO SCYCLO 0/135 0/0 4/4 0/184 4/48 0/74 0/32
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PSHAFT SSHAFT BOWTHR 1BLR 2BLR 1RHI 2RHI 0/156 0/0 0/150 0/16 9/226 0/0 25/57 LCVP 1EVAP 2EVAP 1SA 2SA 3SA INCIN 0/0 149/149 0/0 214/355 164/302 169/309 111/386 MISC PIPE FAILURES: EXPERIENCED 43 VARIOUS PIPING FAILURES IN THE PAST 9 MONTHS. 8. HELO OPS: EMBARKED BELL 206L3 FROM MARITIME HELICOPTERS 09APR07 TO 18JUN07. RECEIVED HELO SUPPORT FOR LOGISTICS FROM EVERGREEN HELICOPTERS BO-105 (17AUG07) AND MARITIME HELICOPTERS BELL 206L3 (15SEP07). RECEIVED HELO SUPPORT FOR TRAINING FROM AIRSTA PORT ANGELES H-65 (06AUG07) AND AIRSTA KODIAK H-60 (19-20SEP07). A. TOTAL SORTIES: 102 (99 WITH COMMERCIAL HELOS) B. TOTAL HOURS: 127.1 C. COMMENTS: 1. THE STATUS AND WHEREABOUTS OF TWO H-65 PROCURED DURING HEALY'S ACQUISITION REMAINS UNRESOLVED. AS A CONSEQUENCE, NSF PROCURES HELO SERVICES WITH FUNDS THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE USED TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE. 2. FLIGHT OPS WITH COMMERCIAL HELOS FOR SCIENCE WORKS EXTREMELY WELL, OFTEN BETTER THAN USCG HELOS. HOWEVER, THEY ARE UNUSABLE FOR SAR WHEN EMBARKED AND THE FLIGHT EVOLUTIONS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS USCG HELO CREW QUALS. THIS INCREASES THE OVERALL FLIGHT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALY. 9. COMMUNICATIONS: OVERALL COMMUNICATIONS WERE GOOD. A. IMMEDIATE MESSAGE PROCEDURES: DURING AWS-07-01 AND -02, HEALY WAS AN ACTION ADDRESSEE FOR A LOST COMMS MESSAGE. UNITS ARE REMINDED THAT HEALY DOES NOT MAINTAIN A 24/7 COMMS WATCH DUE TO OPTIMAL MANNING. WHEN AN IMMEDIATE OPERATIONAL ACTION MESSAGE IS DESTINED FOR HEALY, HEALY MUST BE CONTACTED VIA INMARSAT OR IRIDIUM. B. MCU: DURING AWS-07-02 HEALY EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS INMARSAT CONNECTION LOSSES. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MCU CUTOUTS WERE NOT ENABLED, AND THE DAS WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM A TO B. THE MCU CUTOUTS WERE REPROGRAMMED TO PORT: 001-180 DEGREES AND STARBOARD: 180-359 DEGREES. C. DURING AWS-07-02 THE POR 142W BECAME FULL. DUE TO THE HIERARCHY ESTABLISHED BY PACAREA, CAMSPAC SHIFTED HEALY TO IOR 143E. ON PAPER IOR 143E PROVIDES COVERAGE IN OUR OPAREA (NORTHERN BERING). IN REALITY, THERE WAS NO VISIBILITY OF THE SATELLITE AND HEALY WAS UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A LINK. D. DURING AWS-07-03 HEALY'S EXCHANGE SERVER LOST CONNECTION WITH THE PACCUTTERSEX SERVER FOR A 20 HOUR PERIOD. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT THE SCIENCE DATA NETWORK (SDN), WHICH TUNNELS THROUGH THE CGDN PORT, WAS USING UP TO 115KPS OF BANDWIDTH. ALTHOUGH HEALY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO THE 128KPS LEASE, ONLY 64KPS IS USED FOR CGDN WHILE THE OTHER HALF IS FOR SDN. E. INMARSAT CONNECTION BECAME INTERMITTENT AT 77 DEGREES LATITUDE AND A TOTAL LOSS WAS EXPERIENCED IN THE UPPER LATITUDES OF 81 DEGREES. HEALY'S PRIMARY MEANS OF MESSAGE TRAFFIC IS VIA INMARSAT/EMAIL. THE CURRENT ISSUES FACING THE ARCTIC SEA, AND THE NEED OF CG PRESENCE, WARRANTS A NEED FOR HIGH LATITUDE CONNECTIVITY. 10. INTELLIGENCE: NTR 11. PORT SERVICE COSTS: PORT DAYS TOTAL COST (LESS PROVISIONS) A. DUTCH HARBOR 2 $2,034.00 B. DUTCH HARBOR 5 $3,250.00
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C. DUTCH HARBOR 2 $2,370.00 D. JUNEAU 4 $26,788.00 12. CO'S COMMENTS: A. PIPING CORROSION. EXPERIENCED 43 VARIOUS PIPING FAILURES IN THE PAST 9 MONTHS; LEAKS ON MAIN SEAWATER (MSW) AND AUXILIARY SEAWATER (ASW) PIPING CONTINUE TO BE A MAJOR CONCERN. CONSULTED W/ NAVSEA UNDERWATER RESEARCH LABORATORY (URL) AND THEY ARE WORKING TOGETHER W/MLCPAC TO DEVELOP A SPEC FOR ISOLATING DISSIMILAR METALS IN MSW/ASW COOLING SYSTEMS AND LOOKING FOR SOLUTIONS TO ID THE EXTENT OF PIPING REPAIRS NEEDED. DATA COLLECTION NECESSARY TO EVALUATE PREMATURE FAILURE OF SW PIPING FOR CYCLO-CONVERTER TRANSFORMERS AND MAIN MOTOR AIR COOLERS IS ANTICIPATED IN LATE 2007 BY NAVSEA URL. REPLACEMENT OF MULTIPLE DAMAGED PIPING SECTIONS AND COMPLETION OF THE ASW/MSW VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLER ECR ARE SCHEDULED FOR DS 2008. B. CART, TACT, AND REQUIRED DRILLS. APPRECIATE FLEXIBILITY BY ATG IN MEETING HEALY'S UNIQUE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. IDENTIFIED POTENTIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS CHANGES NEEDED TO BEST SUPPORT MINIMALLY CREWED CUTTERS. WE EAGERLY AWAIT AN UPDATED CUTTER TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION MANUAL IN ORDER TO ASSESS THE MOST APPROPRIATE CONTENT OF FUTURE TRAINING CYCLES. FITTING CART AND TACT ANNUALLY INTO HEALY'S SCHEDULE IS IDEAL, YET WILL REMAIN A CHALLENGE WITH PROJECTED SCIENCE DEMANDS. CART/TACT MAY NEED TO BE COMPLETED DURING TRANSITS IF DEDICATED TIME CAN NOT BE SCHEDULED. C. CFO'S AUDIT AND FUIRP. THE CONSEQUENCE OF FUIRP FOR A SINGLE CUTTER CLASS, UNIQUELY MANNED W/EXTENSIVE CONTRACTED MAINTENANCE AND CONTRACTUALLY REQUIRED SPARE PARTS, OPERATING IN OUR LOGISTICALLY CHALLENGING MISSION AREA (I.E. THE END OF THE WORLD WHERE FEDEX AND DHL DO NOT GO) NEEDS TO BE REVISITED. E. FUNDING. HEALY RECEIVED ITS FOURTH QUARTER FUNDING AFTER SAILING IN AUGUST. INTERNET CONNECTIVITY U/W IS SLOW AT BEST, AND SIMPLY NOT FEASIBLE IN OUR OPAREA ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE. F. FY08 OUTLOOK. NEXT YEAR'S CONOPS REMAINS UNCERTAIN, ALTHOUGH PRELIMINARY PLANS INDICATE A SCIENCE SCHEDULE THAT HAS EXACTLY THE SAME CONTENT AS THIS YEAR, STARTING TWO WEEKS EARLIER. G. EARLY SCIENCE SCHEDULING HINTED AT DIVE SUPPORT FOR BIOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS. HEALY DIVE LOCKER REMAINS INACTIVE PENDING RESULTS OF THE CROSS-DIRECTORATE STUDY OF DIVE REQUIREMENTS. INTEND TO WORK WITH PACAREA AND DIVE PROGRAM MANAGER TO RESOLVE STATUS OF HEALY'S DIVE REQUIREMENTS. H. OUR AWS-07 CRUISE REPORT WILL BE FORTHCOMING. 13. POC: LCDR JEFF STEWART, OPERATIONS OFFICER, JSTEWART(AT) HEALY.USCG.MIL, (206) 217-6300 x408. BT NNNN
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Appendix 10. Arctic West Summer 2007 Track History
USCGC HEALY (WAGB 20) ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2007 TRACK HISTORY
DATE/TIME 1200 POSITION DAILY NM CUMULATIVE 031351T APR 2007 DEPART SEATTLE, WA (AWS07) 0 0 041200T APR 2007 49-10.4N 128-05.6W 325 325 051200T APR 2007 52-28.9N 136-55.1W 334 659 061200T APR 2007 55-05.0N 146-14.1W 366 1025 071200T APR 2007 56-25.4N 153-08.7W 268 1293 081200U APR 2007 55-18.6N 161-10.3W 295 1588 091200U APR 2007 ARRIVE DUTCH HARBOR, AK 233 1821 101200U APR 2007 DEPART DUTCH HARBOR, AK 0 1821 111200U APR 2007 55-32.0N 165-42.6W 163 1984 121200U APR 2007 56-50.3N 164-10.3W 161 2145 131200U APR 2007 57-30.0N 167-39.9N 140 2285 141200U APR 2007 58-11.1N 169-59.8N 106 2391 151200U APR 2007 59-46.4N 171-27.1W 128 2519 161200U APR 2007 60-15.3N 173-31.5W 82 2601 171200U APR 2007 61-33.7N 173-42.7W 116 2717 181200U APR 2007 62-12.2N 170-58.1W 173 2890 191200U APR 2007 62-12.8N 172-19.0W 112 3002 201200U APR 2007 62-11.7N 174-30.1W 149 3151 211200U APR 2007 61-03.6N 177-42.7W 146 3297 221200U APR 2007 59-53.7N 178-53.8W 138 3435 231200U APR 2007 59-54.7N 174-35.9W 156 3591 241200U APR 2007 59-52.8N 170-28.8W 140 3731 251200U APR 2007 58-50.2N 168-08.6W 158 3889 261200U APR 2007 56-43.7N 170-32.4W 175 4064 271200U APR 2007 56-33.2N 169-46.0W 131 4195 281200U APR 2007 57-07.6N 170-20.0W 134 4329 291200U APR 2007 58-41.7N 170-34.3W 132 4461 301200U APR 2007 58-22.1N 172-48.2W 143 4604 011200U MAY 2007 57-51.4N 174-14.8W 122 4726 021200U MAY 2007 57-59.6N 174-50.5W 82 4808 031200U MAY 2007 59-09.1N 174-48.5W 151 4959 041200U MAY 2007 59-47.3N 174-14.5W 157 5116 051200U MAY 2007 60-28.3N 176-53.5W 171 5287 061200U MAY 2007 62-15.1N 174-42.0W 132 5419 071200U MAY 2007 59-49.8N 171-46.5W 195 5614 081200U MAY 2007 59-23.6N 169-15.7W 167 5781 091200U MAY 2007 57-42.7N 169-50.6W 198 5979 101200U MAY 2007 56-52.5N 164-06.2W 207 6186
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USCGC HEALY (WAGB 20) ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2007 TRACK HISTORY
111200U MAY 2007 55-21.4N 168-16.8W 193 6379 121200U MAY 2007 ARRIVE DUTCH HARBOR, AK 185 6564 131200U MAY 2007 DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKA 0 6564 141200U MAY 2007 DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKA 0 6564 151200U MAY 2007 DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKA 0 6564 161200U MAY 2007 DEPART DUTCH HARBOR, AK 0 6564 171200U MAY 2007 58-51.5N 169-59.9W 324 6888 181200U MAY 2007 61-27.4N 172-19.6W 191 7079 191200U MAY 2007 62-03.8N 175-12.3W 102 7181 201200U MAY 2007 62-23.2N 174-32.8W 90 7271 211200U MAY 2007 62-14.6N 173-44.2W 76 7347 221200U MAY 2007 62-03.1N 170-37.4W 113 7460 231200U MAY 2007 62-24.2N 172-41.1W 108 7568 241200U MAY 2007 62-46.6N 173-54.1W 84 7652 251200U MAY 2007 63-06.7N 173-08.8W 101 7753 261200U MAY 2007 62-43.4N 171-26.1W 88 7841 271200U MAY 2007 62-59.8N 170-16.0W 120 7961 281200U MAY 2007 63-33.6N 172-53.4W 131 8092 291200U MAY 2007 64-09.2N 169-49.3W 114 8206 301200U MAY 2007 64-22.7N 168-17.7W 102 8308 311200U MAY 2007 64-41.3N 170-35.4W 107 8415 011200U JUN 2007 64-51.9N 168-17.4W 95 8510 021200U JUN 2007 65-05.4N 169-43.0W 107 8617 031200U JUN 2007 65-31.5N 168-26.3W 96 8713 041200U JUN 2007 64-23.2N 165-52.4W 186 8899 051200U JUN 2007 63-36.7N 168-27.8W 196 9095 061200U JUN 2007 63-00.6N 172-57.4W 186 9281 071200U JUN 2007 62-32.6N 173-35.8W 90 9371 081200U JUN 2007 62-16.9N 171-34.4W 116 9487 091200U JUN 2007 62-44.5N 168-00.3W 126 9613 101200U JUN 2007 62-03.3N 170-38.0W 201 9814 111200U JUN 2007 61-42.5N 173-36.3W 135 9949 121200U JUN 2007 62-30.2N 175-18.4W 118 10067 131200U JUN 2007 62-39.0N 173-19.7W 119 10186 141200U JUN 2007 62-50.8N 174-36.4W 151 10337 151200U JUN 2007 60-50.3N 178-29.6W 194 10531 161200U JUN 2007 59-08.0N 178-44.0W 166 10697 171200U JUN 2007 56-19.5N 172-31.9W 279 10976 181200U JUN 2007 ARRIVE DUTCH HARBOR, AK 266 11242 191200U JUN 2007 DEPART DUTCH HARBOR, AK 0 11242 201200U JUN 2007 55-19.8N 161-05.0W 236 11478 211200U JUN 2007 56-24.1N 153-10.8W 294 11772
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USCGC HEALY (WAGB 20) ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2007 TRACK HISTORY
221200T JUN 2007 54-34.2N 143-40.1W 343 12115 231200T JUN 2007 52-01.0N 135-16.3W 343 12458 241200T JUN 2007 49-00.2N 127-56.9W 341 12799 251200T JUN 2007 ARRIVE SEATTLE, WA (MPB) 261 13060 261200T JUN 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 271200T JUN 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 281200T JUN 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 291200T JUN 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 301200T JUN 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 011200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 021200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 031200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 041200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 051200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 061200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 071200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 081200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 091200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 101200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 111200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 121200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 131200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 141200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 151200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 161200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13060 171200T JUL 2007 DEPART SEATTLE, WA (TRAV) 0 13060 181200T JUL 2007 48-14.2N 123-00.1W 203 13263 191200T JUL 2007 48-15.2N 123-01.6W 163 13426 201200T JUL 2007 47-36.8N 122-24.5W 179 13605 211200T JUL 2007 ARRIVE SEATTLE, WA 5 13610 221200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13610 231200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13610 241200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13610 251200T JUL 2007 DEPART SEATTLE, WA (TRAV) 0 13610 261200T JUL 2007 ARRIVE MANCHESTER (FUEL) 167 13777 271200T JUL 2007 ARRIVE SEATTLE, WA 22 13799 281200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 8 13807 291200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13807 301200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13807 311200T JUL 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13807 011200T AUG 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13807 021200T AUG 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13807
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USCGC HEALY (WAGB 20) ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2007 TRACK HISTORY
031200T AUG 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13807 041200T AUG 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13807 051200T AUG 2007 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 0 13807 061200T AUG 2007 DEPART SEATTLE, WA 0 13807 071200T AUG 2007 49-14.1N 128-17.4W 283 14090 081200T AUG 2007 52-13.4N 135-33.4W 330 14420 091200T AUG 2007 54-38.4N 143-32.3W 321 14741 101200T AUG 2007 56-25.5N 152-57.0W 341 15082 111200T AUG 2007 55-22.3N 160-14.7W 269 15351 121200T AUG 2007 55-35.1N 168-42.9W 351 15702 131200U AUG 2007 57-41.6N 169-01.5W 267 15969 141200U AUG 2007 63-11.5N 167-49.3W 335 16304 151200U AUG 2007 65-44.2N 168-57.1W 161 16465 161200U AUG 2007 69-50.0N 165-03.7W 272 16737 171200U AUG 2007 71-20.2N 156-55.1W 196 16933 181200U AUG 2007 73-56.5N 159-08.0W 194 17127 191200U AUG 2007 76-18.5N 162-53.5W 181 17308 201200U AUG 2007 78-37.4N 168-23.8W 164 17472 211200U AUG 2007 79-06.3N 165-34.8W 184 17656 221200U AUG 2007 79-22.0N 162-45.9W 170 17826 231200U AUG 2007 81-34.4N 160-34.2W 141 17967 241200U AUG 2007 80-35.3N 162-20.9W 133 18100 251200U AUG 2007 80-50.4N 155-57.4W 122 18222 261200U AUG 2007 79-00.9N 161-28.1W 128 18350 271200U AUG 2007 80-08.0N 154-24.0W 147 18497 281200U AUG 2007 78-32.0N 156-28.5W 145 18642 291200U AUG 2007 79-38.7N 154-46.6W 142 18784 301200U AUG 2007 79-37.5N 154-33.7W 138 18922 311200U AUG 2007 79-11.6N 153-26.9W 140 19062 011200U SEP 2007 78-03.4N 152-11.5W 120 19182 021200U SEP 2007 76-09.8N 154-50.4W 144 19326 031200U SEP 2007 75-11.7N 156-30.9W 309 19635 041200U SEP 2007 77-39.0N 152-36.5W 265 19900 051200U SEP 2007 79-04.0N 157-04.8W 158 20058 061200U SEP 2007 80-13.2N 155-07.8W 140 20198 071200U SEP 2007 80-48.1N 155-51.3W 113 20311 081200U SEP 2007 81-09.5N 157-21.4W 98 20409 091200U SEP 2007 81-42.2N 164-57.3W 119 20528 101200U SEP 2007 81-55.4N 164-17.9W 122 20650 111200U SEP 2007 79-38.2N 171-03.5W 257 20907 121200U SEP 2007 77-03.8N 163-58.9W 313 21220 131200U SEP 2007 76-24.7N 163-50.4W 328 21548
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USCGC HEALY (WAGB 20) ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2007 TRACK HISTORY
141200U SEP 2007 74-39.0N 161-07.6W 262 21810 151200U SEP 2007 71-19.5N 156-58.3W 254 22064 161200U SEP 2007 69-28.8N 165-43.2W 223 22287 171200U SEP 2007 63-59.2N 168-23.5W 348 22635 181200U SEP 2007 58-56.8N 167-26.9W 306 22941 191200U SEP 2007 54-27.8N 165-03.9W 283 23224 201200U SEP 2007 55-16.9N 157-00.8W 328 23552 211200U SEP 2007 58-04.6N 150-57.2W 283 23835 221200U SEP 2007 58-15.3N 140-06.2W 351 24186 231200U SEP 2007 ARRIVE JUNEAU, AK 232 24418 241200U SEP 2007 JUNEAU, ALASKA 0 24418 251200U SEP 2007 JUNEAU, ALASKA 0 24418 261200T SEP 2007 DEPART JUNEAU, AK 36 24454 271200T SEP 2007 55-29.2N 132-04.7W 306 24760 281200T SEP 2007 53-20.8N 129-16.1W 191 24951 291200T SEP 2007 50-23.3N 125-49.5W 273 25224 300900T SEP 2007 ARRIVE SEATTLE, WA 248 25472 END AWS-2007 TOTAL 25472
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Appendix 11. Pribilof Islands Deployment Plan
ST GEORGE - 8 PEOPLE FROM THE ISLAND / 10 PEOPLE FROM THE SHIP
* Students (NAME, AGE, HEIGHTS, WEIGHTS) Nathaniel Lekanof, 16, 5’9- 150 Brandon Merculief, 16, 5’9 – 150 Serge Lekanof, 15, 5’8 – 150 Derick Philemonof, 15, 5’8 -140
* Teachers (NAME, HEIGHT, WEIGHT) Carl Roberson, Middle School teacher, 6’0 - 220lbs. Miriam VanEps, Lower Elem. 5’7 – 200 lbs. Lory Hoover, Teacher Mentor. 5’4 – 150 lbs. Rodney Lekanof, Seal Plant Tour Guide. 5’9 - 175 lbs.
*From HEALY LTJG Stephen Elliott (Large) Ray Sambrotto (Large) Maggie Prevenas (large suit size – has her own provided by NOAA) Robyn Staup (5’7 and 190 lbs.) Lee Harris (large suit size) Ned Cokelet (extra-large suit size) David Hyrenbach (large suit size) Carleton Ray (large suit size) David Shull (5’6” – 180 lbs) Emily Davenport (5'10", 185 lbs)
ST GEORGE - BOAT PLAN
- 08.30: HEALY arrives on station in Zapadni Bay, conducts boat brief
- 9.00: HEALY1 and HEALY 2 depart HEALY for St. George Harbor with 10 PAX
HEALY 1: LTJG Stephen Elliott (With handheld VHF) Lee Harris, Ned Cokelet, David Hyrenbach, Ray Sambrotto,
HEALY 2: Maggie Prevenas, Robyn Staup Carleton Ray, David Shull Emily Davenport
- 9.30: Shore party arrives on the beach and takes the bus to town
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- 10.00: arrive to the school in the bus
- 10.00 - 11.00: introductions and ice-breakers
- 11.00 – 12.00: Shore party splits up: - some go on a tour of seal plant - others stay in school and do activities with kids
- 12.00 – 13.00: Students go home to eat. Shore party eats boxed lunches at the school
- 13.00 – 14.00: Presentation in the gym – open to the community
- 14.00 – 14.30: Closing events
- 14.30: leave for Zapadni Bay via bus with 8 people from the school
- 14.30: HEALY 1 and HEALY 2 depart HEALY for St. George Harbor
- 15.00: HEALY 1 and HEALY 2 depart St. George Harbor for HEALY with 12 PAX.
HEALY 1: LTJG Stephen Elliott, Ray Sambrotto, Nathaniel Lekanof, Brandon Merculief, Lory Hoover, Rodney Lekanof
HEALY 2: Maggie Prevenas, Robyn Staup Carl Roberson, Miriam VanEps Serge Lekanof, Derick Philemonof
- 15.30: Tour of the ship led by Mr. Elliott: Bridge, Helo (David Ducet), Engine room, Science spaces (Science Party Members)
- 15.30: HEALY1 and HEALY 2 depart HEALY for St. George Harbor.
- 16.00: HEALY 1 and HEALY 2 depart St. George Harbor for HEALY with 6 PAX
HEALY 1: Lee Harris, Ned Cokelet David Hyrenbach,
HEALY 2: Carleton Ray, David Shull Emily Davenport
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- 17.00 - 18.00: Dinner on Healy for St. George Guests
- 18.30: HEALY 1 and HEALY 2 depart HEALY for St. George Harbor with 8 PAX
HEALY 1: , Nathaniel Lekanof, Brandon Merculief, Lory Hoover, Rodney Lekanof
HEALY 2: Carl Roberson, Miriam VanEps Serge Lekanof, Derick Philemonof
- 19.00: HEALY 1 and HEALY 2 depart St. George Harbor for HEALY
- 19.30: All Small boats recovered and made ready for sea, HEALY proceeds to net tow stations
(ALTERNATE) ST GEORGE - HELO PLAN
- 08.30: HEALY arrives on station North of town, conducts flight brief
- 09.00: Flights begin leaving HEALY, landing in an area just outside town that will be marked by one of the teachers from the school. The teacher will also be instructed to keep the area clear of onlookers while the Helo is landing.
FLIGHT 1: Maggie Prevenas Robyn Staup LTJG Stephen Elliott (with handheld VHF)
FLIGHT 2: Ray Sambrotto Lee Harris David Shull/Ned Cokelet (Pending Confirmation)
- 10.00: Shore party arrives at the school, Helo returns to HEALY
- 10.00 - 11.00: introductions and ice-breakers
- 11.00 – 12.00: Shore party splits up: - some go on a tour of seal plant - others stay in school and do activities with kids
- 12.00 – 13.00: Students go home to eat.
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Shore party eats boxed lunches at the school
- 13.00 – 14.00: Presentation in the gym – open to the community
- 14.00 – 14.20: Closing events
- 14.00: Flight leaves HEALY with Dave Ducet (With handheld VHF and survival suits for passangers)
- 14.30: Shore party assembles at LZ with 3 guests. Flights to HEALY Commence.
FLIGHT 1: Maggie Prevenas Miriam VanEps Carl Roberson
FLIGHT 2: Lory Hoover Robyn Staup LTJG Stephen Elliott
FLIGHT 3: Ray Sambrotto Lee Harris David Shull/Ned Cokelet (Pending Confirmation)
FLIGHT 4: Dave Ducet
- 15.30: Tour of the ship led by Mr. Elliott: Bridge, Helo (David Ducet), Engine room, Science spaces (Science Party Members)
- 16.30: Helo secured on the flight deck
- 17.00 - 18.00: Dinner on Healy (St. George guests will dine on messdeck)
- 18.30: Flight leaves HEALY with St. George Visitors
FLIGHT 1: Miriam VanEps Carl Roberson Lory Hoover
- 19.00: Helo leaves St. George
- 19.30: Helo recovered, HEALY proceeds to net tow stations
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ST PAUL - 3 GUESTS FROM THE ISLAND, 3 VISITORS FROM THE SHIP, 12 PERMENANT DEPARTURES, 8 PERMENANT ARRIVALS
*Guests from St. Paul visiting HEALY Jeff Kauffman 6'3" 220 pounds XL tall (Teacher/ Fisherman) John Melovidov 5'11" 175 pounds XL tall (Student - Age 18) John Kushin 5'6 " 210 pounds L or XL (community member)
*HEALY personnel visiting St. Paul Maggie Prevenas (large suit size – has her own provided by NOAA) Robyn Staup (5’7 and 190 lbs.) Dave Doucet
*HEALY personnel leaving permanently Clive Reed Dave Forcucci EM2 Padilla EM2 Wilson Brianna Blaud Edward Cokelet Robert Freyer AJ LeFevre Josh London Kathy Kuletz Jeff Napp Alex DeRoberis
*Personnel arriving on HEALY to stay at least until conclusion of 0701 ENS Beckmann SA Gonzales Rachel Cartwright Jay Clark Carol Ladd Kathy Mier Ingrid Spies Jay Verhoef
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HELO PLAN
- 08.30: HEALY takes station off St. Paul Harbor, conducts flight brief
- 09.00: Flights commence between HEALY and the St. Paul Airport
- 11.00 – 12.30: Extended Lunch (St. Paul guests will dine on messdeck)
- 11.00 – 13.00/14.00/1500: Relief process for oncoming science party members
- 12.30 – 13.30: Tour of HEALY and Science spaces for St. Paul guests.
- 17.00: Helo secured on deck, HEALY proceeds to next station
- 18.00: New passenger inbrief in the science conference center
Flight Schedule
NOTE: ETD’s are subject to change as at some point(s) the Helo will need to be fueled.
FLIGHT 1: (To St. Paul, ETD 0900) Maggie Prevenas Roybn Staup Dave Doucet (With Handheld VHF and red tape for HEALY bound baggage)
FLIGHT 2: (To HEALY, ETD 0930) Rachel Cartwright Jay Clark Kathy Mier
FLIGHT 3: (To St. Paul, ETD 1000) EM2 Wilson EM2 Padilla Clive Reed
FLIGHT 4: (To HEALY, ETD 1030) Ingrid Spies Jay Verhoef Carol Ladd
FLIGHT 5: (To St. Paul, ETD 1100) Baggage (marked with green tape)
FLIGHT 6: (To HEALY, ETD 1130) Jeff Kauffman John Melovidov
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John Kushin
FLIGHT 7: (To St. Paul, ETD 1200) Dave Forcucci Baggage (marked with green tape)
FLIGHT 8: (To HEALY, ETD 1230) ENS Beckmann SA Gonzales Baggage (marked with red tape)
FLIGHT 9: (To St. Paul, ETD 1300) Brianna Blaud AJ LeFevre Baggage (marked with green tape)
FLIGHT 10: (To HEALY, ETD 1330) Baggage (marked with red tape)
FLIGHT 11: (To St. Paul, ETD 1400) Edward Cokelet Robert Freyer Alex DeRoberis
FLIGHT 12: (To HEALY, ETD 1430) Baggage (marked with red tape)
FLIGHT 13: (To St. Paul, ETD 1500) Josh London Kathy Kuletz Jeff Napp
FLIGHT 14: (To HEALY, ETD 1530) Baggage (marked with red tape)
FLIGHT 15: (To St. Paul, ETD 1600) Jeff Kauffman John Melovidov John Kushin
FLIGHT 16: (To HEALY, ETD 1630) Maggie Prevenas Robyn Staup Dave Ducet
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Appendix 12. Loading Documentation for the 90-Ton Crane Lifting the 25,000-lb Radiation (Rad) Van
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Appendix 13. Press Releases for AWS 07-03 Deployment
The following Press Release was written by NOAA and the State Department after it became apparent that AWS 0703 was drawing a great amount of media attention.
Contact: David Hall, NOAA Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (301) 713-3066 August 13, 2007
NOAA COAST SURVEY CONTINUES SEA FLOOR MAPPING EXPEDITION IN THE ARCTIC
NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey, in partnership with the University of New Hampshire’s Joint Hydrographic Center and the National Science Foundation, will embark on a four-week cruise to map a portion of the Arctic sea floor starting Aug. 17.
This is the third expedition in a series of cruises aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter HEALY designed to map the sea floor on the northern Chukchi Cap. Scientists will explore this poorly known region to better understand its morphology and the potential for including this area within the United States’ extended continental shelf under the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The data collected during this cruise will also provide valuable information for better understanding sea floor processes and fisheries habitat, as well as provide input into climate and circulation models that will help scientists predict future conditions in the Arctic.
Previous mapping cruises in this series were conducted in 2003 and 2004.
The HEALY is equipped with more than 4,200 square feet of scientific laboratory space and a multibeam echo sounder, the primary tool that is used to map the sea floor. The research has been funded through a NOAA grant award to the University of New Hampshire and will be headed by cruise chief scientist Larry Mayer at UNH with NOAA's Andy Armstrong serving as co-chief scientist.
The northern Chukchi Cap is an ice-covered region of the Arctic Ocean where little data about the sea floor is available. The cruise will primarily be mapping the 2,500 meter (about 8,250 foot) depth contour and the foot of the continental slope – the area where the continental margin transitions into the deep sea floor.
The Administration is currently seeking Senate consent to U.S. accession to the Law of the Sea Convention as a priority recommendation under the President's Ocean Action Plan. Accession would allow full implement of the rights afforded to convention parties to protect coastal and ocean resources.
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Coastal states have sovereign rights over resources of the sea floor and subsurface of their continental shelves. Under the Law of the Sea, a country gets 200 nautical miles of continental shelf automatically, but may extend its shelf beyond 200 nautical miles if it meets certain geologic criteria. Under the Law of the Sea Convention, nations submit scientific data on their continental shelves to a technical body called the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. If a country's claim meets Commission criteria, it strengthens the legal certainty underlying the country's assertion of entitlement to the extended shelf. (The United States is seeking to become a party to the Convention in part to benefit from the legal certainty that comes with this mechanism.)
Additional research, coordinated through the National Science Foundation, includes the deployment of several Metocean ice-beacons/buoys for the National Ice Center to collect information on long-term ice drift, as well as the recovery, refurbishment and redeployment of two high-frequency acoustic recording packages used to record background acoustic noise. Scientists on the ship will conduct sea ice analysis and routine collection of observations of sea ice characteristics.
The partnership between NOAA’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping and the Joint Hydrographic Center at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H., is intended to create a national center for expertise in ocean mapping and hydrographic sciences. The centers focus their activities on two major tasks. The first is an educational task to create a learning center that promotes and fosters the education of a new generation of hydrographers and ocean mapping scientists. The second is a research task that develops and evaluates a wide range of state-of-the- art hydrographic and ocean mapping technologies and applications.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, is celebrating 200 years of science and service to the nation. From the establishment of the Survey of the Coast in 1807 by Thomas Jefferson to the formation of the Weather Bureau and the Commission of Fish and Fisheries in the 1870s, much of America's scientific heritage is rooted in NOAA.
NOAA is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and climate-related events and information service delivery for transportation, and by providing environmental stewardship of our nation's coastal and marine resources. Through the emerging Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), NOAA is working with its federal partners, more than 70 countries and the European Commission to develop a global monitoring network that is as integrated as the planet it observes, predicts and protects.
On the Web: NOAA: http://www.noaa.gov NOAA National Ocean Service: www.nos.noaa.gov NOAA Office of Coast Survey: http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov/ University of New Hampshire Joint Hydrographic Center: http://www.ccom-jhc.unh.edu/
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The following press releases were written by the public affairs officer with input from the command at the conclusion of the Deployment.
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U. S. Coast Guard FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2007 Contact: LTJG Stephen M. Elliott [email protected] (808) 434-4897 Ext. 0 after tone
JUNEAU ALASKA - The nation’s largest icebreaker, USCGC HEALY, commanded by CAPT Ted Lindström, arrives in Juneau, AK on the 23rd of September. HEALY is near the end of the Arctic West Summer 2007 Deployment that began when HEALY departed Seattle on April 3rd. Since April, HEALY has traveled over 24,000 nautical miles and conducted over 2,000 individual science evolutions. The deployment consisted of three missions: year one of the Bering Ecosystem Study, year two of Climate Driven Changes in Impacts of Benthic Predators in the Northern Bering Sea and the third in a series of sea floor mapping expeditions to the Chukchi Cap in the Arctic Ocean. HEALY spent a six weeks between the second and third missions in Seattle conducting scheduled maintenance and training.
HEALY is the newest and largest of the nation’s three heavy icebreakers and the only one with extensive scientific capabilities. The 420-foot cutter was commissioned in 2000 and has a permanent crew of 80. Scientific support is her primary mission, but as a Coast Guard Cutter, HEALY is also a capable platform for supporting other potential missions in the Polar Regions, including logistics, search and rescue, ship escort, environmental protection, and the enforcement of laws and treaties. Many people have begun to speculate what will happen in the Arctic if the less ice leads to more shipping and human activity in the region. When speaking of the future, Admiral Thad Allen, the current Commandant of the Coast Guard, has said that "Icebreakers will have an important role to play." On September 26th HEALY will depart Juneau and proceed to her homeport of Seattle, WA where she will conduct scheduled maintenance and training in preparation for her next scientific deployment, which will begin in early 2008. The deployment being planned for HEALY is similar to the one she just completed. It focuses on studying the consequences of warming trends in the Bering Sea and more survey work in the vicinity of the Chukchi Cap.
HEALY will not be open for tours during her stay in Juneau.
For more information about HEALY, please check: http://www.uscg.mil/pacarea/healy http://www.icefloe.net Or contact the public affairs officer at: [email protected] (808) 434-4897 Ext. 0 after tone
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For more information on BEST, please check: http://www.arcus.org/bering/ For more information on Climate Driven Changes in Impacts of Benthic Predators in the Northern Bering Sea, please check: http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/Lovvorn/ http://arctic.bio.utk.edu/nbs2007.htm Or contact the chief scientists Dr. James Lovvorn, Dr. Jackie Grebmeier or Dr. Lee Cooper at: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] For more information on seafloor mapping of the Chukchi Cap, please check: http://www.ccom.unh.edu Or contact the chief scientist, Dr. Larry Mayer at: [email protected]
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U. S. Coast Guard FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2007 Contact: LTJG Stephen M. Elliott [email protected] (808) 434-4897 Ext. 0 after tone
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - The nation’s largest icebreaker, USCGC HEALY, commanded by CAPT Ted Lindström, returns to her homeport of Seattle, WA on the 30th of September. HEALY’s arrival in Seattle denotes the successful conclusion of the Arctic West Summer 2007 Deployment that began when HEALY departed Seattle on April 3rd. Since April, HEALY has traveled over 25,000 nautical miles and conducted over 2,000 individual science evolutions. The deployment consisted of three missions: year one of the Bering Ecosystem Study, year two of Climate Driven Changes in Impacts of Benthic Predators in the Northern Bering Sea and the third in a series of sea floor mapping expeditions to the Chukchi Cap in the Arctic Ocean. HEALY spent a six weeks between the second and third missions in Seattle conducting scheduled maintenance and training.
HEALY left Dutch Harbor on April 11th to begin the first mission of Arctic West Summer 2007. The Bering Ecosystem Study (BEST) is a multidisciplinary, multiyear project designed to consider all levels of the ecosystem of the Bering Sea, from the chemistry of the water and sediment to the biology of seals and walruses to the social implications of climate change and the roles of people in the system. It is a joint venture funded by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) involving scientists from research institutions around
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the country. In 2007, the chief scientist was Dr. Raymond Sambrotto of Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory. The BEST project is looking at the changes that take place as the ice edge recedes during the spring. During this time, the sea transitions from a barren, dark, frozen expanse to a sea that is full of light and life in the summer. Very little research has been done in the Bering at this time of year because there are very few research vessels capable of operating in the ice choked waters of the Bering Sea in the spring. HEALY exceeded the expectations of the science party and proved itself to be an excellent platform for BEST, conducting a total of over 400 sampling evolutions at over 200 different stations spread over the central and southern Bering Sea. These evolutions included water measurements taken with a CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) rosette, sediment samples taken with a mulitcorer and plankton samples taken with a variety of small nets. At seven points during the cruise, parties were deployed to the ice to sample both the ice and the undisturbed water below the ice. The science party left HEALY on May 12th in Dutch Harbor, returning to their home institutions to process the tremendous quantity of data collected over the 32 day cruise. The next BEST cruise is scheduled to be the first mission in HEALY’s 2008 deployment.
After replenishing supplies and loading a new science party, HEALY left Dutch Harbor on May 16th to begin her second mission in support of a National Science Foundation project entitled “Climate Driven Changes in Impacts of Benthic Predators in the Northern Bering Sea.” This project was also multidisciplinary, involving physical oceanography, marine chemistry, marine biology, and the study of biological processes. The cruise took HEALY into the central and northern Bering Sea and was timed to study the ecosystem when the spring explosion of life is being sustained by phytoplankton falling to the seafloor. Chief scientists Jackie Grebmeier and Lee Cooper of the University of Tennessee and Dr. Jim Lovvorn of the University of Wyoming are using several decades of data, some collected aboard HEALY in past years, to assess how food webs and biological communities are structured and changing as water temperatures warm, seasonal ice retreats and predators such as fish and crab find more favorable conditions for growth and range expansions. These changes in the ecosystem need to be understood, as they will likely come at the expense of specialized seafloor feeding birds and mammals, including walruses, spectacled eiders, gray whales and bearded seals. During the cruise, HEALY conducted a total of 1500 sampling evolutions at over 150 different stations. Much of the equipment used was similar to that used during BEST, but this mission also used trawl nets to sample the benthic (or seafloor) animals that live on the bottom of the sea, including sculpins, shrimp, snails and brittle stars. After more than a month of crisscrossing the Bering Sea, HEALY returned to Dutch Harbor and disembarked the science party on June 18th before returning to Seattle for routine maintenance and training. The chief scientists plan to continue to study the changes in the benthic ecosystem in the Bering Sea next year.
HEALY’s third mission during the deployment focused on exploring the relatively uncharted seafloor of the Chukchi Cap. The cruise was sponsored by NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey, in partnership with the University of New Hampshire’s Joint Hydrographic Center. The ship sailed from Seattle to Barrow, Alaska where cruise participants were ferried aboard via helicopter on August 17th. The mission was the third expedition in a
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series of mapping cruises aboard HEALY that began in 2003, all aimed at mapping the Chukchi Cap area. The science party, led by chief scientists Larry Mayer of UNH and Andy Armstrong of NOAA, continued to explore this poorly known region to better understand its morphology and the potential for including this area within the United States’ extended continental shelf under the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Several ancillary programs were able to participate in the cruise as well. A team from the National Ice Center was able to deploy a series of ice beacons to help track ice movement in the region and a graduate student from Scripps Institute of Oceanography deployed a series of hydrophones to record the underwater sounds of the Arctic Ocean. Unseasonably light ice cover allowed HEALY to cover over 5,000 nautical miles and reach areas north of 82oN during the four week cruise, dramatically exceeding the science party’s expectations. The primary mapping data, which was collected from HEALY’s multibeam sonar and subbottom profiler, has already revealed some exciting new bottom features. With further analysis, the data will significantly enhance our understanding of the Chukchi Cap and the potential for an extended continental shelf in the region.
An important element of The Arctic West Summer 2007 deployment was involving the local communities in the work being done in their backyards. The BEST science party included a school teacher and a science museum curator who led interaction initiatives for both of the isolated Pribilof Islands. Members of the science party visited the islands to make presentations at the local schools and some members of the local communities were able to visit and tour HEALY as the ship held position off shore. During the second mission, three Alaskan Natives from the St. Lawrence Island villages of Gambell and Savoonga, including a high school student, participated in the cruise, providing valuable local knowledge and expertise. At one point during the cruise a delegation of Coast Guard personnel and scientists visited Little Diomede Island where they worked with the local community to recover some automated sensors installed on an earlier trip. A Native Alaskan from Barrow was included as part of the science party during the third mission. Jimmy Jones Olemaun is a marine mammal observer; in addition to counting seals, walruses and polar bears, he helped HEALY successfully coordinate its work off Barrow with the local community.
HEALY is the newest and largest of the nation’s three heavy icebreakers and the only one with extensive scientific capabilities. The 420-foot cutter was commissioned in 2000 and has a permanent crew of 80. Scientific support is her primary mission, but as a Coast Guard Cutter, HEALY is also a capable platform for supporting other potential missions in the Polar Regions, including logistics, search and rescue, ship escort, environmental protection, and the enforcement of laws and treaties. Many people have begun to speculate what will happen in the Arctic if the less ice leads to more shipping and human activity in the region. When speaking of the future, Admiral Thad Allen, the current Commandant of the Coast Guard, has said that "Icebreakers will have an important role to play." For the time being, HEALY will remain in Seattle conducting scheduled maintenance and training in preparation for her next scientific deployment, which will begin in the late winter of 2008. The deployment being planned for HEALY is similar to
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the one she just completed. It focuses on studying the consequences of warming trends in the Bering Sea and more survey work in the vicinity of the Chukchi Cap.
Captions for attached pictures:
1. A party of scientists takes ice cores on a medium floe in the Bering Sea during the Bering Ecosystem Study in early May 2007. Photo by Dave Withrow.
2. Marine Science Technician Third Class Chad Klinesteker deploys a Conductivity Temperature Depth (CTD) Rosette from HEALY’s working deck in early June 2007 during “Climate Driven Changes in Impacts of Benthic Predators in the Northern Bering Sea.” Photo by Rebecca Pirtle-Levy.
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3. Scientists Kelley Brumley and Marcy Davis monitor the data being produced by HEALY’s sonars during HEALY’s 2007 mission to survey the Chukchi Cap. Photo by McKenzie Funk.
4. Commander Jeffery Jackson, HEALY’s Executive Officer at the time, shares a light moment with some young Little Diomede Islanders in early June 2007. Photo by Machinist Mate First Class Robert Quichocho.
For more information about HEALY, please check: http://www.uscg.mil/pacarea/healy http://www.icefloe.net Or contact the public affairs officer at: [email protected]
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(808) 434-4897 Ext. 0 after tone For more information on BEST, please check: http://www.arcus.org/bering/ For more information on Climate Driven Changes in Impacts of Benthic Predators in the Northern Bering Sea, please check: http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/Lovvorn/ http://arctic.bio.utk.edu/nbs2007.htm Or contact the chief scientists Dr. James Lovvorn, Dr. Jackie Grebmeier or Dr. Lee Cooper at: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] For more information on seafloor mapping of the Chukchi Cap, please check: http://www.ccom.unh.edu Or contact the chief scientist, Dr. Larry Mayer at: [email protected]
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Appendix 14. AWS 07-02 Helicopter Operations Statistics
Tail Cargo NM Fuel Rec'd Day Date Number Sorties Hours Passengers (lbs) Surveyed (gal) 1 W 16 May N306MH 0 2 Th 17 May N306MH 3 3.3 6 92 286 90.2 3 F 18 May N306MH 1 1.4 3 46 117 48.6 4 Sa 19 May N306MH 2 3.2 6 92 280 117.8 5 Su 20 May N306MH 2 2.8 6 92 234 91.0 6 M 21 May N306MH 0 7 Tu 22 May N306MH 0 8 W 23 May N306MH 0 9 Th 24 May N306MH 1 1.6 3 46 156 53.0 10 F 25 May N306MH 3 4.9 7 300 740 187.0 11 Sa 26 May N306MH 1 1.5 3 46 128 47.2 12 Su 27 May N306MH 1 1.2 4 100 182 48.2 13 M 28 May N306MH 0 14 Tu 29 May N306MH 1 1.6 4 20 132 57.5 15 W 30 May N306MH 2 3.0 5 80 265 109.9 16 Th 31 May N306MH 0 17 F 01 Jun N306MH 1 1.7 3 46 150 45.1 18 Sa 02 Jun N306MH 0 19 Su 03 Jun N306MH 0 54.7 20 M 04 Jun N306MH 3 0.5 16 400 46 0.0 21 Tu 05 Jun N306MH 1 0.7 3 46 62 21.7 22 W 06 Jun N306MH 1 0.7 3 125 67 47.8 23 Th 07 Jun N306MH 0 24 F 08 Jun N306MH 1 1.7 2 125 198 47.8 25 Sa 09 Jun N306MH 2 2.9 6 92 261 104.1 26 Su 10 Jun N306MH 0 27 M 11 Jun N306MH 0 28 Tu 12 Jun N306MH 1 1.4 3 46 141 35.2 29 W 13 Jun N306MH 1 1.7 5 70 149 86.0 30 Th 14 Jun N306MH 0 31 F 15 Jun N306MH 0 32 Sa 16 Jun N306MH 0 33 Su 17 Jun N306MH 0 34 M 18 Jun N306MH 1 0.4 2 150 20 0.0 6MH Totals 29 36.2 90 2014 3614 1293
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