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Office of Marine Safety Weather policies and decision to transit the harbor Captain Morgan Turrell
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Issues Company policy and procedures Weather information The master The decision to cross the harbor
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Company Weather Policies Reduced visibility Lightning in immediate area Winds over 15kt or gusts over 35kt
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Communicating the Policy Standing instructions Communication of policies
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Company Weather Monitoring Shore based computer monitoring Senior master on the water The master
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The Master Experienced in company operations Checked the weather Conflicting weather cues
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Nearby Weather Conditions Courtesy A. Acosta
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Decision to Cross the Harbor PRO Previous operating experience Weather forecast Past company information CON Visible conditions deteriorating Precipitation Winds
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Human Factors in Decision Dynamic situation Commitment to a course of action Reinforced cues from office weather report
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Weather Information Critical need for up to date information Choice of weather information providers Timeliness of information
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Post-accident Changes Weather restrictions for vessels Equipped all boats with NOAA alert radios
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