0501-20_A_PC_-_Emergency_Towing_Booklet_(public).pdf

1. SHIP SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Ship’s Name Pisces Call sign WTDL

IMO number 9349071 Principal dimensions LOA: 208.7 ft (63.6 m)

Beam: 49.2 ft (15.0 m) Height of mooring deck above keel Bow: 37.4 ft (11.4 m)

Stern: 28.4 ft (8.65 m) Draft and displacement at full load condition

Draft (centerboard up): 20.1 ft (6.12 m) Draft (centerboard down): 31 ft (9.12m) Displacement (Full load): 2465 Metric Tons

Draft and displacement at light ballast condition

Draft (centerboard up): 19.7 ft (6.0 m) Draft (centerboard down): 29.5 ft (9.0 m) Displacement: 2184 Metric Tons

2. LIST OF EQUIPMENT

2.1. Anchors, chain cables and mooring line

Equipment Particulars Anchor (2) 5000lbs (2268kg) each Anchor Chain Port-150 fathoms/10 shots

Stbd-180-fathoms/12 shots Mooring Lines (Polyester and Dyneema-fiber Blend)

Bow- 3 (Length-180ft/ thickness-3 in) Stern- 3 (Length-180ft/ thickness-3 in) Spare- 2 (Length-180ft/ thickness-3 in)

2.2. List of communication equipment

Name Particulars Inmarsat 703-637-0120 Ship VOIP Line 1 541-867-8917 Ship VOIP Line 2 Iridium Satellite Phone 808-659-5281 HF, VHF (13/16) 1-MF/HF, 3-two way VHF, 1-main VHF, 1-auxiliary VHF Ship Cell (within Cell range) 301-758-6890

EMERGENCY TOWING BOOKLET

NOAA Ship Pisces

EFFECTIVE DATE

21 Oct 2024

AUTHORIZED BY:

CDR Colin Kliewer, NOAA

Commanding Officer, NOAA Ship Pisces

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3. COMMUNICATION PLAN

3.1. Shore Side Support

• The CO is responsible for notifying MOC-A as soon as need for Emergency Towing identified.

• Chief Operations Officer, MOC-A (Chief Ops) shall notify supporting port facility and procurement office of need for emergency shore side support.

• Chief Ops and CO shall coordinate contacting towing and salvage company

3.2. Information for Towing/Salvage Company

• As soon as possible, this emergency towing booklet shall be provided to towing and salvage company by MOC-A (Chief Ops)

• The OOD shall complete Attachment 1, information for Towing/Salvage Company

• The CO will review, approve, and transmit information to both Chief Ops and towing and salvage company agent in most efficient means available.

• Other information includes:

o Damage or seaworthiness o Stability calculations and any concerns from the CO o Potential environmental risks posed by a salvage operation o Plan for personnel evacuation from stricken vessel, if needed o Status of ship steering o Propulsion o On deck power systems o On-board towing equipment o Existing emergency rapid disconnection system o Forward and aft towing point locations o Equipment, connection points, strong points and SWLs o Towing equipment dimensions and capacities o Ship particulars o Ship’s position o Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and location of grounding risk based upon rate and direction of vessel’s drift from tidal or river currents, winds and sea state o Use of a towing pilot to work directly with the CO aboard the ship to direct the tow. Discussion should also include pilot embarkation arrangements, roles, and responsibilities, etc.

o Location and details of intended destination/mooring (i.e., location of pier at nearest port where arrangements have been made to moor the vessel; vessel mooring arrangements [port or starboard side to], placement on the pier per port facility direction as well as for easy access to shore power/water/sewage services, if applicable).

• CO to establish docking plan with tug pilot or towing vessel Master to ensure expectations, roles, and responsibilities are clear.

3.3. Shipboard Communication

• Communications with Bridge and Deck shall take place on business radio F1.

• Communications with Bridge and Engine Room shall take place on sound powered phone or comm-dial phone.

4. EMERGENCY TOWING DIAGRAM

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4.1. Arrangement of deck facilities on O-1 deck in the bow

4.2. Arrangement of deck facilities on Main Deck in the stern

Area Deck Equipment Particulars

Bow

Windlass and Mooring Winch

50 hp motor Halter Marine AmClyde General Arrangement 36mm Windless

Bow

Mast

Mast stowage winch has been removed. Mast may be lowered via chain-fall method attached to lower end below its pivot point, if personnel experienced with this are aboard and if it is necessary for the tow.

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4.3. Towing Patterns

The following towing are for this ship. The pattern is determined by the CO in consultation with the towing company taking into account of the ship status and the surrounding conditions.

4.3.1. Pattern 1-F (towing from the bow) Use a hawser or a wire rope and a bollard.

These two bits are NOT installed on Pisces’ aft deck.

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4.3.2. Pattern 1-A (towing from the stern) Use a hawser or a wire rope and a bollard.

Equipment Needed On Deck All available hawsers, chafing gear

4.3.3. Pattern 2-F (towing from the bow)

Use wire ropes or chains and two bollards in order to distribute the towing force

4.3.4. Pattern 2-A (towing from the stern)

Use wire ropes or chains and two bollards in order to distribute the towing force.

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For this ship, however, in case it is difficult to distribute the towing force into two bollards due to the mooring arrangement as shown below, it is required to reinforce the fittings and/or install a towing bracket by workers of either the towing ship or this ship.

4.3.5. Pattern 3-F (towing from the bow) Use hawsers of the ship

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4.3.6. Pattern 3-A (towing from the stern) Use capstans of the ship

5. SHIP SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION

5.1. Operational Risk Management

The GAR model is an ORM tool that aids the OOD and the team evaluate systematic risks and the complexity of the operation rather than individual safety hazards. The GAR model takes into account six elements of risk:

1. Supervision: Supervisor Qualification/Engagement

2. Planning: Time, Effort, Quality

3. Crew Selection: Assignment vs. Experience

4. Crew Fitness: Physical/Mental State

5. Environment

6. Event or Evolution Complexity

To compute the total level of risk for each element a score of 1-10 (10 being max risk) is assigned, then added together to come up with a Total Risk Score. The value of the Total Risk Score can be visualized using the colors of a traffic light corresponding the numeric zone it falls in

• 0-23: Green – Low Risk

• 24-44: Amber – Moderate Risk: Consider adopting procedures to mitigate

• 45-60: Red – Should mitigate before starting event/evolution

The GAR model is participatory, fosters discussion, and should involve all personnel involved with the evolution. The OOD and CB should lead this ORM discussion.

5.2. Assessment/Decision Matrix

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Condition Towing Pattern

Remarks f/m the bow f/m the stern*

Risk of Collision/Allison within 1 hour 1-F 1-A

At the later stage, the towing pattern 1 should be changed to pattern 2 when there is enough time to do so.

Heavy Wind or Seas 1-F 1-A

When making arrangements for the pattern 2 may cause danger due to the bad weather, the pattern 1 may be taken on the condition that the towing force is controlled not to exceed the strength of the deck fittings.

No Power to Deck 2-F 2-A

The pattern 2 (2-F or 2-A) should be taken, if it is necessary to distribute the towing force into two lines. However, when there is no choice but to take the pattern 1 for unavoidable reasons, the towing force should be controlled not to exceed the strength of deck fittings.

Preferred 2-F 2-A If possible, chain should be used.

In case towing apparatus is not supplied from the towing ship

3-F 3-A The mooring hawser or other towing lines of the ship should be passed to the towing ship.

∗ The primary towing patterns should be to tow from the bow. If it is not possible to tow from the bow for some reason such as collision, towing from the stern may be selected as an alternative.

5.3. Organization of Crew

5.3.1. Personnel and equipment distribution

Title Location Duty Equipment to Bring CO Bridge Deck Radio OOD Bridge Conn Lookout Deck Lookout Radio CB Deck Directs Deck Operations Radio SF Deck Perform duties assigned by CB Foul Weather Line SF Deck Perform duties assigned by CB Messenger Line CME EOS Monitor Systems/ Ballast Radio EOW EOS Perform duties assigned by CME Radio

5.4. Procedures and Responsibilities

• CO is responsible for communicating tow pattern to CB.

• CB ensures all needed equipment is on site per towing pattern.

• If possible, CME shall ballast or shift fuel to ensure ship has even keel and no list.

• CO will review trim and stability to ensure that ship has even keel and no list, to the extent practicable, prior to passing line.

• CO will give permission to pass line between towing vessel and NOAA Ship Pisces.

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• CB shall inform CO when proper towing pattern is in place.

• CO will ensure proper day shapes (Black Diamond) or navigation lights are in place.

• EOW shall lock propulsion shaft prior to begin towing and will inform CO when so accomplished by internal phone or handheld radio.

• CB shall ensure all personnel are in a safety zone and inform CO “Ready to begin towing.”

• Once CO is sure shaft is locked, the deck is clear of personnel, and proper towing pattern is in place, the CO will inform towing vessel to begin towing.

• CB or designee shall remain on deck during entire tow to monitor deck equipment and wear on towing bridle.

• Additional considerations for power outages or dead ship situations.

• Unless ship is in danger of collision, allision, or grounding, NOAA Ship Pisces shall not be towed if the seas are in excess of 8-10 feet.

• CO must monitor towing speed and ensure it does not exceed 5 knots.

6. INFORMATION FOR TOWING/SALVAGE COMPANY

Date and Time

DDMMMYYYY ZT (GMT)

Current Position

LL MM.M (N/S) DDD MM.M (E/W)

Closest Point of Land

Name Bearing/Distance

Weather Conditions

Wind

Velocity Direction

Wave/Swell

Height Direction

Weather Forecast

Set and Drift of Vessel

Speed Direction

Imminent Danger

� Yes � No Information

Flooding

Forward Draft

Aft Draft

Can ship be towed by the bow?

Does ship have propulsion of any type?

Does ship have power?

Can deck lighting be used for towing deck and gear?

Can deck gear be used for winding towing gear?

Can deck equipment be used for towing connection? � Yes � No Information

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Can under tow navigation light be lit?

Can undertow day shapes be displayed?

Can trim be controlled?

� Yes � No Current Status?

Is the ship heeling?

Is the shaft locked?

List of Towing and Salvage Companies in Operating Areas

T & T Marine Salvage – info@teichmangroup.com Galveston, TX

(409) 744-1222

Signet Maritime – Marine Operations - LNG Pascagoula, MS

(228) 762-5700

TowBoat U.S. Miami Miami, FL

(305) 358-1486

Marine Towing of Tampa, LLC Tampa, FL

(813) 242-6500

Stevens Towing CO.

Edenton, NC

(252) 482-1011

Moran Towing of Morehead City Morehead City, NC

(252) 728-2931

TowBoat U.S. Jacksonville Jacksonville, NC

(800) 391-4869