SIO Cruise Planning

SIO Chief Scientist Cruise Planning Guide

• Submit a cruise plan; post a cruise prospectus on calcofi.com
• Contact resident technician group (restech@ucsd.edu) regarding cruise needs – crane, winch, loading, benches, securing vans & gear
  • RV New Horizon 2-Van Setup: Chl/Rad & LTER; 3-Van Setup: Chl-Rad, LTER, & CUFES
• Pre-cruise meeting with MarFac et al – meet with New Horizon captain, MarFac, restechs, STS
• Isotope utilization form
• One month before the cruise:
  • Authorization Forms – Request to use isotopes aboard SIO vessels (SIO scientists): Fillable PDF form
  • Download/complete/submit a cruise planning guide: XLS
  •  Loading plan for deck & interior spaces: email SIO Research Technician Group
  • Winch & wire needs: email SIO Research Technician Group
  • Notices to Mariners
  • Clearance to work inside U.S. Navy operations area; Southern California Naval Operations page
• Two week before the cruise:
  • Complete/Submit Scientific Party list
  • Receive/submit participants forms:
    • Alcohol, Drugs & Sexual Harassment Aboard SIO Vessels Form
    • Physical Ability to Work at Sea Form
    • Medical Questionaire (Optional but recommended for anyone with prescriptions)
  • Travel Insurance
• UNOLS post-cruise assessment: Web-based form

SIO Chief Scientist Information Links

• Ship Operations (shipsked.ucsd.edu)
• Chief Scientist Manual
• Cruise Checklist