Moss Landing Marine Labs - Marine Operations

Moss Landing Marine Labs
Technical Services

V. Cruise Loading and Setup

    B. Loading

         1. Moving gear from storage to dock

             a. Responsibilities of shipboard techs, scientists, crew, facility personnel

The Marine Technicians and/or the ship’s crew will transfer all scientific gear from the storage facilities to the vessel.

             b. Liaison with shore service providers (cranes, trucks, forklift)

The Sr. Marine Technician will work with the Chief Scientist to organize additional shore services as necessary.

             c. Costs

Costs associated with loading specialized gear (i.e. renting additional cranes) will be incurred by the Chief Scientist.

       2. Moving gear from dock to deck

            a. Responsibilities of shipboard techs, scientists, crew, facility personnel

It is primarily the responsibility of the science party to move all gear (that can be lifted by hand) into the lab.   The ship’s crew and marine technician will assist as needed.

            b. Liaison with shore service providers

                              (See above)

            c. Costs

                              (See above)

       3. Moving gear from deck to labs

            a. Responsibilities of shipboard techs, scientists, crew, facility personnel

                  The ship’s crew will crane on-board any gear too heavy to hand carry.  

            b. Liaison with shore service providers

                              (See above)

            c. Costs

                              (See above)

       4. Loading equipment availability and requirements for use

The ship’s crew or Marine Technicians will operate all loading equipment.

 

Marine Operations

Phone: (831) 771-4130 Fax: (831) 633-4580