1. Boating “All Hands” Meeting Florida International University Department of Environmental Health and Safety 5 July 2015

2. Agenda  Introduction  Scope  Boating Safety Manual  New Protocols  Training Requirements and PQS  Float Plans  Communication  Training

3. Introduction  Who we are  Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)  Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED)  Office of Boating Safety  Boating Safety Committee  Boating Safety Officer: Elizabeth McNamee  Contact Information  emcnamee@fiu.edu  Office: (305) 919-5228  Emergency: (508) 837-4818

4. Scope The Boating Safety Manual applies to all FIU sanctioned research, teaching, and recreational activities. http://research.fiu.edu/boating-safety-committee/ http://ehs.fiu.edu/Programs/Dive%20Boat%20Safety/Pages/Di ving%20and%20Boating%20Safety.aspx

5. Boating Safety Manual  Last Revision: July 29 th, 2014  Includes rules on:  Who can operate vessels  Vessel requirements  Inspections  Equipment  Operation Standards  Includes Personal Qualification System

6. Boating Safety Manual vessel inspections  All vessels undergo an annual Visual Safety Inspection.  Marine Science, Aquarius, and Southeast Environmental Research Center are responsible for inspections to their vessels.  Vessels not under SERC, Aquarius, or Marine Science must “register” with BSO.  These units are responsible for meeting the same FIU inspection standards as the larger boat owning groups.  Vessels with current USCG Certificate of Inspections are exempt.  It is the responsibility of the crew to notify the vessel owner (ex. SERC) if they used exhaustible resources; ie. first aid kit, flares, etc.  BSO performs randomized inspections on all vessels.

7. Boating Safety Manual personal protective equipment  Personal floatation device (PFD) is mandatory. It must be worn at all times while the vessel is underway.  Underway is basically anytime the boat is not anchored or moored.  Crew Chief has discretion on if conditions require PFD while anchored or moored.  Eye Protection is mandatory when vessel is on plane.  Sunscreen is strongly recommended.

8. Boating Safety Manual vessel safety equipment  Methods of Communication  Working VHF  Charged cell phone  If working in areas known to have unreliable or no cell reception, must carry a satellite phone or a personal locator beacon  If traveling in a fleet within visual contact, only need one PLB  Anchor  First Aid Kit  Visual Distress Signal Devices (will differ depending on environment)  Charged Fire Extinguisher  Water  Refer to Boating Safety Manual for complete list.

9. Boating Safety Manual vessel checklist  Must be completed prior to departure  Crew Chief  Crew in training monitored closely by crew chief  Will be revised to include new required equipment Do not get complacent!

10. Vessel Designations ORV  ORV: Oceanographic Research Vessel  Request designation from USCG every 2 years  Only for research and science education  Can not be used for seamanship training or recreational diving classes.  Do not need Coast Guard designated credentials  Must go through FIU PQS system  All passengers and crew must be 18 or older  No limit to # of passengers up to vessel rating

11. Vessel Designations UPV  UPV: Uninspected Passenger Vessel  AKA: 6-pack  Vessel <100 gross tons can hold 6 pax  Vessel >100 gross tons can hold 12 pax  Must have merchant mariners credentials minimum OUPV to operate  USCG Auxiliary provides courtesy examinations  Must meet minimal federal standards for safety, navigation, and pollution prevention  http://www.uscg.mil/pvs/UPV.asp

12. Vessel Designations SPV  SPV: Small Passenger Vessel  <100 gross tons  Operated in navigable waters ways of the US  Must have merchant mariners credentials equal or exceeding vessel tonnage to operate  Vessel can carry number of passengers designated by vessel weight rating  Annually inspected by USCG  Must meet minimal federal standards for safety, navigation, and pollution prevention

13. Training Requirements crew  Crew Chief  Successful completion of a boater education course approved by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).  This course is required by the State of Florida for anyone born on or after January 1, 1988.  US Coast Guard Captain License holders are exempt.  Pass the FIU Boating Safety Manual Examination.  Completion of a Personal Qualification Standard (PQS) checklist for each type of vessel.  Current CPR/First Aid training.

14. Training Requirements crew  Crew Training  Successful completion of a boater education course approved by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).  This course is required by the State of Florida for anyone born on or after January 1, 1988.

15. Training Requirements science crew, students, and observers  Science Crew, Students and Observers are permitted after they are instructed in basic safety requirements.  Science crew, students, and observers who do not have a Panther ID must fill out a waiver and an FIU volunteer form.  Takes a week to process.  Covered by Workman’s Compensation in form accepted  http://ehs.fiu.edu/Programs/Pages/EHS-Forms.aspx  All science crew, students, and observers participate solely at the discretion of the crew chief.  Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted on ORVs.

16. Training Requirements Personal Qualification System (PQS)  Each level has required PQS  Must be signed off by qualified crew chief  Final hands on test with qualified examiner  BSO, Sergio, Capt. Bill Chamberlain

17. Float Plans  Requirement established in 2014  Required prior to departure  Submit online  If not working, use PDF version  Word version available  Send to BSO, vessel owner, PI, and emergency contact  Edited  Adding box for information regarding route  Tell contact if taking shortcut or changing route  Emergency contact MUST BE A PERSON  Can not be a general lab number

18. Communication departure/arrival notification  Responsible person not part of the boating operation should be designated to monitor departure and arrival times.  If route changes, crew should notify contact.  Perform periodic check-ins with contact.  Upon return the designated person should be contacted to alert them to your safe arrival.  If the boat operator fails to make contact, the designated person should attempt to determine if the crew/boat returned safely.  If unable to determine status of crew/boat, begin call tree.

19. Call Tree - draft Emergency Contact PI (if not emergency contact) BSO: Liz McNamee O:(305) 919-5228 C:(508) 837-4818 FIU Police Department External Relations EH&S: Ruben Almaguer O:(305) 348-4779 C:(305) ***-**** Emergency Services: USCG, ENP, FWC Chair BSC: Dr. Joel Trexler O:(305) 348-1966 C:(305) ***-**** Boating Safety Committee President Rosenberg O:(305) 348-2111 C:(305) ***-**** Board Members Provost Furton O:(305) 348-4123 C:(305) ***-****

20. Training  inReach SE – 2 way satellite communication  HX870 handheld radios  Automated VHF radio check  Signal mirrors  Signal Flares  CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 administration

21. Contact Information  BSO: Liz McNamee  Email: emcnamee@fiu.eduemcnamee@fiu.edu  Office: (305) 919-5228  Emergency: (508) 837-4818  SERC: Rafael  Email: foc@fiu.edufoc@fiu.edu  Office: (305) 348-4240  Emergency: (786) 493-3255  Bill Chamberlain  Email: whchambe@fiu.edu  Emergency: (631) 949-1621