TE 07 Southern Barrier Operating Procedures (Kings Bay).pdf

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Article 2028 PORT SECURITY BARRIER OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. Discussion. The Southern Port Security Barrier (PSB) is a floating security fence that blocks off any unauthorized waterborne vessels from entering the Weapons Restricted Area

(WRA). The PSB contains two gates, a small gate (50’) and a big gate (500’). The small gate is used to allow small vessels (i.e. tugs, boom boats and HSB’s) to enter or exit the

WRA. The big gate is used to allow submarines and large vessels to enter or exit the WRA.

Port Operations personnel must contact SWFLANT CDO 674-0283 or 573-4110 for permission to open the small or big gate.

Ensure the PSB gate is properly secured in the open position IAW Port Security Barrier

O&M manual. The PSDO will be notified immediately if permission has not been granted within the scheduled time openings.

Timelines for gate openings:

Unit getting underway

- 1 hour, contact SWFLANT CDO for permission to open small gate

+30 minutes = unit underway

+15 minutes after unit underway = close big gate

+30 minutes after unit underway = open small gate

+15 minutes or after last C-Tractor returns = close small gate

Unit arriving Pilot pick up at Fort Clich

-30 minutes of unit arriving = open small gate

-15 minutes after unit arriving = close small gate

-1 hours, contact SWFLANT CDO for permission to open big gate

-30 minutes of unit arriving = open big gate

-15 minutes after unit arrives = close big gate

Unit arriving Pilot pick up STM

-30 minutes of unit arriving = open small gate

-15 minutes after unit arriving = close small gate

-1 hours, contact SWFLANT CDO for permission to open big gate

-30 minutes of unit arriving = open big gate

-15 minutes after unit arrives = close big gate

2. Duties and Responsibilities.

a. The Harbor Pilot will be responsible for the following actions:

(1) Prior to a unit getting underway (outbound) and in the vicinity of Delta Range prior to

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2028-2 the turn (inbound) the Harbor Pilot will contact Harbor Control via bridge-to-bridge radio and request verification that the gate for the Southern Port Security Barrier Big Gate is in the open position.

(2) Upon receipt of report that the Southern Port Security Barrier is in the open position, the

Harbor Pilot will conduct his transit in or out IAW the movement’s schedule.

(3) If in receipt of a report that the Southern Port Security Barrier is NOT properly secured in the open position, the Harbor Pilot delays the underway as necessary (outbound). If transiting inbound, the Harbor pilot will cause the unit to reduce way or all way in the vicinity of the delta

Range, using the escorting C-Tractors to maintain positive control of the unit until a report is received that the gate is secured in the open position.

b. Harbor Control personnel will be responsible for the following actions:

(1) Upon request of the Harbor Pilot, verify that the Southern Port Security Barrier Big Gate is secured in the open position. The Port Services Duty Officer verifies the barrier is in the open position.

(2) During each evolution where the gate is either opened or shut, conduct an inspection of the lines and equipment for wear and tear, replacing as necessary.

(3) PSB gate operations have limitations for opening and closing the large gate (30 knots and or 3-5 feet seas).

(4) There must be a minimum of 3 personnel on the barrier boat for all gate openings and closings.

(5) A Barrier boat must be used during the hours from sunset to sunrise.