Hawai`i Undersea Research Laboratory
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NOAA National UnderseaResearch Program
At TheUniversity Of Hawai`i
FIELD OPERATIONS PLAN
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August - November 1999
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Mission Objectives 4
II. Operations Overview 4
A. Operations Schedule 5
III. Organization and Personnel 8
A. Chain of Command and Responsibilities 8
1. Ship’s Master 8
2. Project Principal Investigator 8
3. Operations Director 9
4. Surface Director 9
5. Deck Supervisor 9
6. Tracking Room Watch 10
7. Submersible Pilot 10
8. Chase-boat Crew Operator 10
9. Swimmer 11
10. ROV Manager 11
11. Dive Supervisor 12
B. Participants and their Duties 12
1. HURL Submersible Operations Crew 12
2. Support Ship Crew 13
IV. Facilities and Equipment 14
A. Surface Support System 14
B. Undersea System Description 14
C. Pisces V 15
D. Emergency Equipment Description 15
E. Scientific and Support Equipment 15
F. RCV-150 17
G. Communications 18
1. Ship to shore and ship to ship 18
2. Surface Unit Communications 18
3. Submersible System Communications 19
H. Navigation Control 20
1. Surface System Navigation 20
2. Submersible System Navigation 20
V. Emergency Procedures 21
A. Advance Notifications 21
B. Search and Rescue Facility Availability 21
1. USCG JRCC 21
2. COMSUBDEVRON FIVE 22
3. Shinkai 6500 22
4. Naval Sea Systems Command 23
5. USS Salvor 23
6. Navy Dept. Duty Capt. 24
7. Can Dive 24
8. Hawaii Undersea Research Lab. 25
9. American Deepwater Engineering 25
C. Emergency Communications 27
D. Shipboard Diving 28
E. Medical Treatment 29
F. Notification and Emergency Assistance Checklist 30
1. U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordinator Center 30
2. COMSUBDEVRON FIVE 30
3. Yokosuka/Shinkai 30
4. Naval Sea Systems Command 30
5. USS Salvor 30
6. ComSubPac 31
7. Navy Dept. Duty Captain 31
8. Can Dive Services 31
9. American Deepwater Engineering 31
10. Hyperbaric Treatment Center 31
11. U.S. Navy Mobile Diving & Salvage 31
12. Kona Hospital 32
13. Dr. Alexander Malahoff 32
14. Capt. Bill Coste 32
15. Capt. Stan Winslow 32
16. Mr. Dave Pence 32
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I. Pisces V Deep Diving Submersible Specifications
II. Kaimikai-O-Kanaloa Specifications
Certificates
KOK -Inspection
-Provisional Load Line Inspection
-Cert. Of Classification. ABS No. 7906582
Pisces V -Survey Report
-Summary Report of Class Surveys
-Report No. HL
Diving Operations Plan for 1999
I. Mission Objectives
To conduct submersible and ROV test dives, and provide submersible and ROV support for science dive operations.
Submersible support will be provided by the Pisces V submersible. ROV support will be provided by the RCV-150.
Ship support will be provided by the University of Hawaii's research vessel R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA.
II. Operations Overview
HURL will utilize the R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA as diving support vessel for submersible and ROV operations. The submersible will be launched and recovered from the stern of the ship with an A-frame and Tele-Arm motion compensating handling system. The ROV will be launched and recovered off the Stbd side of the ship with the Hydroproducts ROV handling system.
Submersible Dive Operations
The Kaimikai-O-Kanaloa (KOK) will maintain a position nearly over the submersibles bottom position throughout the dive, and will display the "Restricted Maneuverability Day Shapes" until the submersible is back aboard. The KOK will maintain a communications and tracking watch with the submersible throughout the dive. The KOK will maintain a surface communications watch on VHF channel 70 during the dive.
The submersible will be serviced between dives from the shipboard service facility in the submersible hangar.
ROV Dive Operations.
The Kaimikai-O-Kanaloa (KOK) will maintain position around the ROV umbilical during ROV diving operations. The KOK will display the "Restricted Maneuverability Day Shapes" until the ROV is back aboard.
A. OPERATIONS SCHEDULE
17 Aug. Load KOK. Set up for Submersible and ROV dive
operations. Tele-Arm installed on KOK.
18 Aug. Pisces V transferred from Makapuu to Snug Harbor and loaded on KOK.
19 Aug. Begin dockside trials.
20 Aug.
23 Aug. Dockside trials.
24 Aug. RCV-150 test dive. Day trip. This dive will be conducted off of Honolulu in approximate position L21° 16.9’N, l 157° 55.0’W, in water depths of 400ft. (122m) to 1500ft. (460m).
25 Aug. Pisces V test dive. Day trip. This dive will take place off of Honolulu in approximate position L21° 16.8’N, l 157° 53.4’W in depths from 250ft.(76m) to 1300ft.(400m).
26 Aug. Pisces V test dive off of Ewa in approximate position L21° 13.7N l 158° 04.1’W. Depth 1800ft. (550m). RCV-150 night dive in position L21° 15.2’N, l 158° 03.9’W. Depth 700’ to 1200ft (215m-360m).
27 Aug. Pisces V test dive off of Kahe Pt.(Bone site). Position L21° 20.6’N l 158° 12.6’W. Depth 3480ft. (1061m) Return to Snug Hbr.
30 Aug. Pisces V test dive off of Ewa. Same position as previous Ewa site.
31 Aug.
1 Sept. ABS certification dive to maximum operating depth. KOK will position outside the Barge Harbor and send the small boat in to pick up the ABS inspector. KOK will then proceed to the certification dive site at position L21° 14.6’N l 158° 14.1’W. The Pisces V will conduct a dive to 2000m with the ABS inspector. After the dive, the ABS inspector will be returned to the Barge harbor and the KOK will Return to Snug Hbr.
2 Sept. PV/KOK test and training dive. Ewa dive site. Day trip.
3 Sept. PV/KOK test and training dive. Ewa dive site. Day trip.
7 Sept. Load for Loihi.
8 Sept. Underway for Loihi.
9 Sept. Arrive Loihi. Dive. Malahoff. Pressure sensor recovery. Pit survey.
10 Sept. Dive Loihi. Malahoff. Pele’s Pit sampling.
11 Sept. Dive Loihi. Naha vents instrument recovery. Underway for Kailua Kona after dive.
12 Sept. Arrive Kailua Kona. Loihi science group disembarks. Current meter recovery group aboard at 9am. Underway for Keahole Pt. Recover two current meter arrays. Underway for Oahu.
13 Sept. Arrive Oahu.
14 Sept. Loihi group offloads. Moffitt group loads for fisheries dives.
15 Sept.
16 Sept. Pisces V dive Penguin Banks. PB site#2. Position L20° 58.5’N l 157° 21.9’W. Depths from 300ft. to 1300ft. (90m to 400m). Moffitt fisheries dives. RCV-150 night dive in same area.
17 Sept. Pisces V dive Penguin Banks. PB site #1. RCV-150 night dive.
18 Sept. Pisces V dive Penguin Banks. PB site #2. No RCV-150 night ops.
19 Sept. Service day for Pisces V. RCV-150 day dive, Penguin Banks. Site #1 or #2 to be determined.
20 Sept. Pisces V dive Penguin Banks. PB site #1. No RCV-150 night ops.
21 Sept. Pisces V dive Penguin Banks. PB site #2. RCV-150 night dive.
22 Sept. Pisces V dive Makapuu. Mak. Site #1, Open area. Position: L21° 24.2’N l 157° 38.5’W. RCV-150 night dive.
23 Sept. Pisces V dive Makapuu. Mak. Site #2, closed area. Position L21° 20.2’N l 157° 35.2’W. RCV-150 night dive.
24 Sept. Service day.
25 Sept. Pisces V dive Makapuu. Mak. Site #1. RCV-150 night dive.
26 Sept. Pisces V dive Makapuu. Mak. Site #2. RCV-150 night dive.
27 Sept. Pisces V dive Makapuu. Mak site #1. RCV-150 night dive.
28 Sept. Pisces V dive Makapuu. Mak site #2. Underway for Snug Hbr. After dive.
29 Sept. Offload boats, prep Makai Pier crane for Pisces V offload.
30 Sept. Transfer Pisces V to Makai Pier.
1 Nov.
2 Nov. Ushuaia Film group aboard. 0700, underway for Loihi, 24hr. @ 9kn.
3 Nov. Arrive Loihi. Dive Ushuaia film group.
4 Nov.
5 Nov. Arrive Kona. Shallow water Pisces V dive in Kona or Capt. Cook with Ushuaia divers, unless a fourth dive is scheduled. If a fourth dive is scheduled, then the third dive will take place on Loihi.
6 Nov. Dive Kona or Capt. Cook if 4th dive is scheduled. Underway for Oahu after dive.
7 Nov. Arrive Oahu.
8 Nov. Offload Pisces V, and transfer to Makapuu. Offload ship.
III. Organization and Personnel
A. Chain of Command and Responsibilities
1. Ship’s Master: Subject to the requirements of the safety to the ship and it’s personnel, and:
a. In conjunction with the Operations Director, shall determine whether sea conditions are safe enough to conduct submersible operations.
b. Ensures the bridge VHF radio is manned and working on the appropriate frequency during the pre-dive check of the submersible and during the dive until the submersible is back on deck.
c. Ensures that the appropriate international signals are displayed during dive operations.
d. Ensures that the deck handling party is available when required.
e. Ensures that hydraulic systems needed for diving operations are functioning prior to the planned launch and recovery times.
3. Operations Director: Is in charge of directing HURL operations and:
a. In conjunction with the Ship’s Master will determine if sea conditions are safe enough to conduct diving operations.
b. Is responsible for any operations which require HURL personnel to operate over the side, as divers or boat operators.
c. Carries out the duties of Surface Director during a diving mission unless he is piloting the submersible at which time he delegates the duties of Surface Director to other qualified HURL personnel.
d. Determines the Scienc e Project Principal Investigator's requirements
e. Advises the Science Project Principal Investigator on submersible matters pertaining to the operation in progress.
f. Informs the Master of the support vessel when and where diving operations are to be conducted.
g. Ensures that the submersible is ready in all respects for diving operations at the appointed time.
h. Responsible for assigning HURL personnel to their diving stations for launch and recovery operations and for selecting the appropriate members of the operations crew to the duties of communications, tracking and positioning, during the dive.
i. Shall have the responsibility to terminate the mission in any situation which in his opinion may be considered dangerous.
4. Surface Director: Is in control of the dive in progress and:
a. Coordinates the positioning of the support ship and submersible during launch and recovery of the submersible.
b. In conjunction with the Ship’s Master shall be responsible for determining when to abort a dive in progress if sea conditions begin to deteriorate.
5. Deck Supervisor: coordinates the aft deck operations during launch and recovery of the submersible and:
6. Tracking Room Watch: Maintains a watch in the tracking room during the dive, and:
a. Shall relay depth and position information to the Deck Supervisor during the launch.
b. Shall relay course information to the Ship’s Master as the vessel approaches the dive site.
c. Shall relay depth information to the submersible pilot during the launch.
d. Shall establish underwater communications with the submersible pilot as soon as the submersible has submerged.
f. Shall establish tracking with the submersible when the submersible dives.
g. Shall relay course information to the bridge throughout the dive to maintain an optimum position with the support ship for tracking and communications with the submersible.
7. Submersible Pilot: Is directly responsible for the safety of the submersible and its crew, and:
a. Operates under the direction of the Surface Director.
b. Briefs passengers on emergency procedures.
c. Maintains a pilots log during the dive to record dive information.
8. Chase Boat Operator: The chase boat crew consists of the Chase Boat Operator and Swimmer. The Chase Boat Operator handles the chase boat during the launch and recovery of the submersible, and:
a. is responsible for preparing the chase boat for the launch or recovery operations, and for securing the chase boat after the submersible is recovered.
c. Under the direction of the Deck Supervisor will maneuver the chase boat around the submersible to transfer and retrieve the swimmer during the launch and recovery of the submersible.
d. Under the direction of the Deck Supervisor will transfer the Swimmer with tow line to the submersible during the recovery.
9. Swimmer: works with the Chase Boat Operator to launch and recover the submersible, and:
c. During the recovery, the Swimmer will board the submersible with the towline and connect the towline to the subs tail line. The Swimmer will then stand by to connect the lift line to the lift hook. Once the lift line is connected and secured to lift hook, the swimmer will return to the chase boat and stand by until the sub is secured on deck.
10. ROV Manager: The ROV manager is in charge of directing ROV operations and:
a. In conjunction with the Ship’s Master will determine if sea conditions are favorable for ROV operations.
b. Determines the Science Project Principal Investigator’s Requirements.
c. Advises the Science Project Principal Investigator on ROV matters that effect the dive in progress.
d. Informs the Master of the support vessel when and where ROV diving operations are to be conducted.
e. Ensures that the ROV is ready in all respects for diving operations at the appointed time.
f. Shall inform the Operations Director at any time if HURL personnel are required to go over the side to assist in an ROV launch or recovery.
g. Shall have the responsibility to terminate the ROV dive in any situation which in his opinion may be considered hazardous to the ROV.
11. Dive Supervisor: The Dive Supervisor shall be responsible for coordinating and supervising any shipboard diving operations. See Shipboard Diving on page 29.
B. Participants and Their Duties
Pilot,Surface Director, Dive Supervisor, Diver.
b. Dan Greeson: Chief Engineer, Surface Director, Submersible Support Technician, ROV Operations.
c. Brian O'Connor: Submersible Support Technician, Deck Supervisor, Chase Boat Operator, Diver.
d. Tym Catterson: Maintenance Chief, Submersible Support Technician, Chase Boat Operator, Diver, Submersible Pilot trainee.
e. Chuck Holloway: Submersible Support Technician, Chase Boat Operator, Diver, Submersible Pilot trainee.
f. Rex Miyashiro:, Electronics Technician, Submersible Support Technician, Chase Boat Operator/Swimmer, ROV Operations.
g. Chris Taylor: Electronics Technician, Submersible Support Technician, ROV Operations.
h. Max Cremer: Submersible Support Technician. Chase Boat Operator/Swimmer.
2. Support Ship KOK Crew:
a. Robert Hayes: Master
b. William LaFleur: Chief Engineer
c. Ross Barnes: Chief Mate
d. Ken Shultis: Elec. Tech.
e. Leo Sermersheim: 1st Engineer
f. Clary Gutzeit: 3rd Mate
g. Conrad Satchwell: 2nd Engineer
h. Clarence Urquhart: 3rd Engineer
i. Wes Hinau: AB
j. Mike Hodge: AB
k. Lawson Worrel: AB
l. Judy Allen: Cook
m. Paul Ramos: Cook
IV. Facilities and Equipment:
A. Surface Support System
1. Support Vessel: R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA
R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA (KOK) specifications.
Length: (LOA) 223’
Beam: 38’
Draft: 13’6"
Gross Tonnage: 259
Displacement: 1,961 tons
The R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA is constructed to support submersible operations. The KOK is fitted with an A-frame/Tele-Arm submersible handling system. The KOK is also constructed with a through-hull transducer well which is fitted with a Straza tower to lower and raise the communications and tracking hydrophones for submersible operations. A submersible hangar is equipped to support the service and maintenance needs of the submersible.
A tracking room is equipped to support navigation, tracking, and surface and subsurface communications for diving operations.
The KOK will transport the submersible to the dive site. The submersible will be lifted off the deck and launched over the stern with the lift winch, A-frame, and tele-arm submersible handling system.
A chase boat with boat operator and swimmer will be deployed to release and connect the submersible from the lift line and towline.
HURL will provide a 13' Avon with 15 hp. engine to serve as the chase boat to assist in launch and recovery operations.
HURL will also provide a 17' rigid hulled rubber Avon with a 70 hp. engine to be used in port to transfer personnel and equipment and to tow the submersible if necessary.
B. Undersea Systems Description
There will be two undersea systems used during the 1999 field season. They will be the Pisces V and the RCV-150.
C. PISCES V
The Pisces V is a manned Deep Observation Submersible.
The Pisces V can carry a crew of three to an operating depth of 6280 fsw (1914m).
A normal Pisces V dive is 6 to 10 hours total dive time from hatch to hatch.
Other specifications listing general data, construction information, systems, standard equipment and safety features are listed in a specification sheet in the back of this operations plan.
D. Emergency Equipment Description
The Pisces V has emergency life support for 3 men for 4.5 days. The one atmosphere environment is monitored by CO2 and oxygen analyzers. The CO2 is removed by an electric powered scrubber unit, and Sodasorb. Emergency oxygen consists of 6-75cu in. bottles contained in the aft sphere.
Salt water leak detectors are fitted in the port and starboard battery boxes, the main and midships junction boxes and aft sphere.
In the event of a loss of main power, emergency power will automatically come on line to run the cabin lights, CO2 scrubber and fan, underwater communications, USBL Tracking transponder, and surface communications.
The submersible is fitted with a flashing strobe light to aid insurface and bottom location.
The Pisces V will carry ascent and descent weights on every working dive deeper than 2,000 ft.
In the event of a ballasting emergency, the Pisces V is fitted with a main hull drop weight of 398 lbs. and 2 fwd drop weights at 200 lbs. each. Pisces V carries a 32" variable ballast trim sphere with a water weight capacity of 500 lbs.
Port and starboard thrusters can be jettisoned with a hydraulic guillotine in the event they become fouled.
E. Scientific and Support Equipment
A SeaCat Profiler, mounted externally, constantly records Depth, temperature, pressure, salinity density, and disolved oxygen.
A Tritech Color Imaging Sonar can be used for bottom mapping, and target location.
A Pinger Receiver provides a tracking capability of pingers or transponders in a frequency range of 9khz to 40khz. This can be used to mark and relocate bottom study sites and samplers.
Two temperature probes give real time temperature readouts in degrees centigrade.
An electric junction box is available for cable connections to support scientific equipment that requires a through hull connection.
A Panasonic video camera, Sony Digital video camera, and a Photosea still camera are provided to record the dive.
An equipment frame is fitted to the front of the Pisces V to accommodate collecting baskets or other science equipment. This equipment frame can be tilted with a hydraulic ram to provide more flexibility for sampling.
Two hydraulic manipulators are available for collecting samples from the bottom and activating science collecting equipment.
A water sample bottle rack of 16, 1 liter bottles can be mounted on the upper deck which provides the ability to take 16 individual water samples.
A rosette of 8, 1.5 liter collecting jars and a suction hose is available for collecting marine organisms.
A wheel can be attached to the front of the sub for measuring distances across the bottom. This service can also be provided by the Imaging Sonar.
Ten Sediment Scoops can be used with the manipulators to take sediment samples.
Six Push Core samplers can be used with the manipulators to take substrate sediment core samples.
Three Major Titanium High-Temperature Samplers can be used with the manipulators to take gas tight hot water samples.
An interior laser pointer is provided to help identify specific samples, and laser pointers mounted on the Panasonic Camera housing give a continuous measurement reference for bottom organisms.
F. RCV-150
The RCV-150 is a tethered remotely operated vehicle with an operating depth of 3000ft. (914m). The RCV-150 is equipped with a color video camera and a five function manipulator with a rotary cutting wheel.
The RCV-150 is deployed from a Hydroproducts handling system which includes winch with level wind and A-frame. The RCV-150 is deployed from this system in a launch cage on the main power cable, and operates from the launch cage on a 300ft. (90m) tether.
The RCV-150 is controlled by a single pilot from a control console located in the tracking room of the support ship.
Cameras and lights are also mounted on the launch cage to monitor the terrain and the ROV attitude from a position above the ROV.
G. Communications
1. Ship to shore and ship to ship
The R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA call sign is WBN-4310. The R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA is equipped with 3 VHF radios, and one HF single sideband radio.
The KOK is also equipped with a cellular phone.
Cellular Phone: (808) 722-0839
R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA will monitor CH.16 VHF at all times. The single sideband HF frequency used for these operations will be 8A or 12 megs.
The shore communication point is located at the University Marine Center facility at Snug Harbor in Honolulu.
Phone: (808) 847-2661
Fax: (808) 848-5451
E-mail: snug@soest.hawaii.edu
The communications schedule is between 9 and 10 a.m. and between 1300 and 1400.
After 48 hours of no communications with the U.H. Marine Center, the R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA will try any means of communication to establish contact.
If communications are lost for 72 hours, the Marine Center will contact the Coast Guard to initiate a communications search. The R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA will abort the mission and proceed to the nearest port to reestablish communications.
2. Surface Unit Communications:
During diving operations the R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA and Pisces V will communicate on VHF CH.70.
The R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA will provide a radio watch during the pre-dive check to monitor channel 70 for radio check and compass check with the Pisces V.
The Surface Director will be in contact with the submersible pilot during the launch to advise of any changes in position or depth, and to be on standby for any emergencies from the submersible. During launch and recovery the Deck Supervisor will also be in communications with the Ships Master, Surface Director, and Chase Boat Operator via VHF Ch 70.
The bridge watch and tracking room watch will monitor CH 70 throughout the dive in case of unscheduled surfacing by the submersible due to a loss of bottom communications.
During the recovery, the Surface Director will communicate with the submersible pilot to direct him to position the submersible for recovery. This positioning communications will be transferred to the Deck Supervisor once the submersible is in line with the ships bridge.
The operating range of this means of communication is line of sight.
3. Submersible System Communications
Subsurface communications with the Pisces V will be with UQC (10 khz)or 27 khz. Pisces V will report depths at 100m intervals during descent and ascent to assist tracking. Pisces V will call in every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour. Pisces V will call the surface when the sub reaches the bottom, and any time there is a course change or other important information that will assist tracking the submersible. A communications watch will maintain the communications log and monitor the underwater telephone in the tracking room at all times throughout the dive.
The submersible will notify the surface when it leaves the bottom and every 100m during the ascent. The submersible will make its last call from 300 feet (100m) for clearance before surfacing.
H. Navigation Control
1. Surface System Navigation:
The R/V KA’IMIKAI-O-KANALOA is outfitted with radar, SAT NAV, Loran and GPS to aid in positioning the vessel at the correct dive site.
2. Submersible System Navigation
Submersible tracking will be done with an O.R.E. Trackpoint II C/DM short baseline tracking system.
Transmit Frequency.......................14 KHZ
Receive Frequency........................13 KHZ
V. Emergency Procedures
A. Advance Notifications
Prior to field operations, advance notification is given to the following organizations:
COMDR. CCGD14, Coast Guard Rescue Coordinator Center, Coast Guard Notice to Mariners, NOAA, U.S. Navy SUBPAC, Pearl Harbor, and to prospective backup rescue systems operators.
B. Search and Rescue Facility Availability
Prior to field operations, the HURL Operations Director will contact organizations operating systems that could be called upon for possible rescue assistance for the Pisces V.
In the event of a submersible emergency, the Surface Director will first contact the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center and report a Submiss/Subsunk emergency.
Though not mandated or equipped to perform deep submersible rescues, the Coast Guard is responsible for developing, maintaining and operating facilities for the promotion of safety at sea.
The rescue of persons trapped in a disabled submersible will require assistance from outside sources. The Coast Guard will be able to assist in expediting and coordinating a rescue effort from suitable outside sources.
The U.S. Navy is the primary source of expertise and resources for complex underwater search and rescue operations. The Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center can assist in communications with Naval Commands, and arrangements for transport of rescue facilities.
Facilities Available For Possible Search And Rescue Assistance:
1. U.S.Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center.(24hr.)....................(808) 541-2500
USCGC Kukui...................(808) 541-2420
USCGC Walnut.................(808) 541-2430
The US Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center will be the initial contact in a submersible emergency.
The CGC Kukui and Walnut are new Kukui class tenders with a deck crane that has a 40,000lb lifting capacity and could be used to deploy the Deep Rover, or the Deep Worker 2000’s.
2. Commander Submarine Development Squadron 5
(COMSUBDEVRON FIVE)
137 Sylvester Road
San Diego, Ca. 92106-3597
Tel: (24hr.)....................(619) 553-7132
FAX:.............................(619) 553-7131
Contacts:
DSU: 24hr Quarterdeck............(619) 545-9185
CMDR. Jefferies..Ops Officer.....(619) 553-7094
Lt.Perot..SCORPIO CO.............(619) 545-6910
Systems: SCORPIO I & SCORPIO II
COMSUBDEVRON FIVE operates the SUPER SCORPIO’S I and II.
The Scorpio’s are remotely operated tethered vehicles.
Specifications:
Maximum Depth: 5,000 ft.
Weight: 4,500 lbs.
Dimensions: 4x4x8 ft.
Speed: 4 knots forward/aft, and 2 knots laterally.
Systems: 107-122 Khz CTFM Sonar, 2000 ft. range (EDO).
Two black and white video cameras (Osprey SL-90)
Two HMI Lights, Four 250 Watt Incandescent Lts.1 inch steel cable cutter.
Two manipulators capable of lifting 250 lbs. each.
The Scorpio’s are rapid response fly-away systems, and could be loaded and transported in a day and operational the next day if aircraft transport and a support vessel of opportunity are available. The Scorpio II will be in refit status and will not be available as a backup system during HURL’s 1999 dive season. The Scorpio I will be available for the first two weeks of September, which will be the time the Pisces V is conducting deep dives on Loihi.
3. Shinkai 6500
The Shinkai 6500 is operated by JAMSTEC. The Shinkai 6500 will be operating in Hawaiian waters during the HURL 1999 field season and could be called upon to respond to a deep emergency involving the Pisces V. The Shinkai 6500 will be operating off the Research vessel Yokosuka.
Contact numbers for Yokosuka are:
INMARSAT..............011 872 1200 240
FAX...........................011 872 81 1200 240
Shinkai 6500 specifications:
Length: 9.5m
Beam: 2.7m
Height: 3.2m
Weight in air: 26t.
Max. depth capability: 6500m
Crew: 3 persons.
4. Commander
Naval Sea Systems Command
Code 0002
2531 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22242-5160
Contacts: Thomas Salmon.......(703) 607-2758
FAX..............................(703) 607-2757
LCDR Lee Wilford.................(703) 607-2758
24 hr. Emergency Duty Officer....(703) 602-7527
Supervisor of Salvage Capt.Marsh.(703) 607-2753
System: DEEP DRONE
The Naval Sea Systems Command maintains two mobile ROV's. CURV and DEEP DRONE. The DEEP DRONE has an
operating depth of 7,200’ (2200m) and is the more mobile of the two systems.
The Deep Drone can be supported by any vessel with a static positioning capability. This could be any vessel with twin screws and a bow thruster. The DEEP DRONE and it’s support gear require a deck space of 25’ wide by 75’ to 100’ long. Power requirements are 480 volt AC 3-phase, 100 amps. The DEEP DRONE could take 3 or 4 days to be on scene.
5. USS SALVOR (ARS-52)
COMNAVSURFGROUP, MIDPAC Code N-3.
P.O. Box 102
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860-5430
Operations..........................(808) 473-0569
or..................................(808) 473-4593
Quarterdeck USS Salvor..............(808) 471-9822
There is one fleet salvage vessel stationed in Pearl Harbor that can support Deep Drone or Scorpio operations. The USS Salvor,(ARS-52). The USS Salvor will be available as a possible backup rescue support system during the 1999 dive season.
SYSTEM: Support ship for Scorpio I, and Deep Drone.
6.. U S Navy Duty Captain
Other possible facilities may be available through the Navy Department Duty Captain at the Pentagon
24 hr Phone......................(703) 695-0231
7. CAN DIVE
#3 1225 E. Keith Road
N. Vancouver B.C. V7J1J3 CANADA
Phone # Main Switchboard (24 hrs.)..(604) 984-9131
Nuytco Research.....................(604) 980-6262
Contacts: Phil Nuytten.............(604) 980-4039
Murry Spear.........................(604) 589-2464
Jeff Heaton.........................(604) 985-6063
System: DEEP ROVER
Can Dive’s DEEP ROVER is one person untethered manned submersible. Deep Rover is operational and can be mobilized with support equipment to Vancouver Airport in 12 Hrs. The Deep Rover has an operating depth of 3000’ (914m). The Pisces V will be conducting the majority of the 1999 operating season dives within Deep Rovers depth range. This makes Deep Rover an important asset as a possible rescue system. The Deep Rover could be deployed from the Kaimikai-O-Kanaloa or The Coast Guard Cutter Kukui.
The Deep Rover will be in an operational standby status during the Pisces V dive season.
Operating Specifications:
Container #1: Submersible (15,000 lbs)
Container #2: Support Gear (10,000 lbs)
Deep Rover HP air compressor requires gasoline for power. This will not be necessary if Deep Rover is operated off the KOK.
Deep Rover Battery Chargers require 30A 208v 3 phase power and 20A 120v single phase power.
Deep Rover service whips are 100’ long.
Deep Rover has one set of spare batteries so first service interval is approximately 2 hrs.
Battery charge cycle is 8 hr. minimum.
Deep Rover supports no auxiliary hydraulic functions. Tools must be mechanical in function.
Deep Rover communicates on 18 Khz and UQC (10khz)
Deep Rover carries no pinger receiver.
HURL would have to provide a self powered tracking beacon.
Deep Rover can work in currents not to exceed 1.5Kt.
8.. Hawaii Undersea Research Lab.
System: RCV-150
University of Hawaii Marine Center.
Phone (808) 847-2661
The RCV-150 is a remotely operated tethered vehicle. The RCV-150 is operational to a depth of 3000ft.(914m). The RCV-150 is installed on the KOK and will provide HURL with a readily available emergency backup system for depths within 3000ft (914m). The RCV-150 is equipped with a color video camera, a five function manipulator and a rotary cutting wheel.
The RCV-150 will be available as an on board emergency backup system for the Pisces V during the 1999 dive season.
9. American Deepwater Engineering
Deep Worker 2000’s.
American Deepwater Engineering is based out of Honolulu and will be operating 2 Deepworker 2000’s. The Deepworker 2000 is a one person submersible with an operating depth of 2000ft(609m). The Deepworker 2000’s will be operating off of the M/V Islander, which is also operated by American Deepwater Engineering. The 100ft. Islander is USCG certified and will be equipped with DGPS positioning, Track Point 2 acoustic navigation system for tracking the submersibles (also used by Pisces V), and 25.7Khz Dive Com underwater communications.
The Deepworker 2000’s are portable and could be deployed by the KOK or the CGC Kukui or CGC Walnut.
Contact Numbers.
American Deepwater Engineering Ltd.
Main number (24hrs)..................(808) 545-5190
Scott Vuillemot Business phone.......(888) 694-8397
res.. ...............................(808) 595-5300
Cell phone...........................(808) 225-5371
Rusty Nall. Business phone...........(808) 251-8349
res..................................(808) 236-0411
Cell phone...........................(808) 271-5190
C. Emergency Communications
(In the event of a Submiss/Subsunk situation)
The Surface Director shall contact the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center and report a Submiss/Subsunk emergency.
The Surface Director will relay situation information to the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center such as number of persons aboard, expected life support time, depth, and nature of incident. The Surface Director will advise the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center of possible rescue assets.
The Surface Director will work in conjunction with Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center throughout the rescue operation.
The Surface Director shall contact the HURL Principal Investigator, Dr. Alexander Malahoff:
Tel (office).............(808) 956-6802 or (808) 956-6335
Tel (residence).........(808) 262-2439
Dr. Malahoff will inform the NURP Director and University Officials.
The Surface Director or ships Master will also inform the U.H. Marine Center Superintendent, Capt. Bill Coste:
Tel (office)..................(808) 847-2661
Tel (residence)..............(808) 486-4046
D. Shipboard Diving
Shipboard diving operations from KOK are any operations that use divers to:
1. Support Research operations.
2. Support shipboard operations that may require HURL or other UH certified divers when the use of commercial divers is not feasible.
3. Provide diving support for any emergency situations that may require divers assistance to assure the safe operations of the ship.
Authority and Responsibility
The primary participants during shipboard diving operations are the vessel’s Master, Principal Investigator or Operations Director, and Diving Supervisor.
The vessel’s Master is responsible for the overall safety of the vessel and all personnel on board. The ships Master may request diver assistance in a shipboard emergency, or anytime commercial divers are not available to assist with dives needed to support shipboard operations.
The Principal Investigator or Operations Director may require diver assistance to support research dives.
The Diving Supervisor is responsible for the execution of any diving operations using HURL or UH certified divers. The Diving Supervisor will determine if the divers are fit and possess adequate training or experience to respond to research or shipboard diving situations.
Diving in response to shipboard support dives or research dives is voluntary. Any diver may refuse to dive at any time without concern of penalty.
Any scheduled SCUBA diving operations must be reviewed and approved by the University of Hawaii Diving Safety Officer and the UH Dive Control Board.
There are no scheduled SCUBA diving operations during the 1999 Pisces V dive season. There are 4 certified U.H. divers aboard the HURL support ship Kaimikai-O-Kanaloa that will be available to respond to shipboard or research support dives, or for shipboard emergencies.
E. Medical Treatment
1. Diving Injury
In the event of a diving injury involving air embolism or decompression sickness, the Hyperbaric Treatment Center at Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu and the Diving Medical Officer will be notified.
The 24 hour on call number for the Hyperbaric Treatment Center:
Tel: ...........(808) 587-3425
Another possible decompression chamber capability is the U.S. Navy Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 at Pearl Harbor.
Phone (24 hr.).................(808) 471-9984
2. Injuries
Injured personnel will be given first aid on board. For operations conducted out of Kailua Kona, any seriously injured personnel could be given treatment at the Kona Community Hospital.
Emergency Contact: ......(808) 322-4413
Hospital Number:............(808) 322-9311
The Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center will be notified for any serious injuries at sea in the event the victim needs an air MEDAVAC for emergency treatment.
F. NOTIFICATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CHECKLIST
1. U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center
14 Coast Guard District (OAN)
300 Ala Moana Blvd, Rm. 9139
Honolulu, Hawaii 96850-4892
U.S.C.G. Joint Rescue Coordination Center.
(24 hr.) (808) 541-2500
Commander (808) 541-2310
Coast Guard Group Honolulu (808) 541-2450
USCGC Kiska (808) 935-6370
USCGC Kukui (808) 541-2420
USCGC Walnut (808) 541-2430
2. COMSUBDEVRON FIVE (Scorpio’s I & II)
137 Sylvester Rd.
San Diego, Ca. 92106-3597
Operations: 24hr. (619) 553-7132
FAX (619) 553-7131
DSU,24hr Quarterdeck (619) 545-9185
CMDR Jefferies,Ops Officer (619) 553-7098
Lt. Perot.Scorpios (619) 545-6910
3. Shinkai 6500 JAMSTEC. Support ship Yakosuka
INMARSAT 011 872 1200 240
FAX 011 872 81 1200 240
4. Commander
Naval Sea Systems Command
Code 0002
2531 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22242-5160
Deep Drone
Thomas Salmon (703) 607-2758
24 hr.Emergency Duty Office (703) 602-7527
LCDR R.Huss or Keith Cooper (703) 607-2758
Supervisor of Salvage (703) 607-2753
Code N-3
P.O. Box 102
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860-5430
COMNAVSURFGROUP, MIDPAC
Operations (808) 473-0569
Or (808) 473-4593
Quarterdeck USS Salvor (808) 471-9822
6. COMSUBPAC
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860
DCOS Ops/plans (808) 473-0021
Current Ops (808) 473-0020
24 hr (808) 473-2517
Or (808) 473-2518
7. Navy Dept. Duty Captain
24 Hrs (201) 695-0231
8. Can Dive Services Ltd.
#3 1225 E. Keith Road
N. Vancouver, B.C. V7J1J3 Canada
Deep Rover.
CAN DIVE (24 hr) (604) 984-9131
Nuytco Research (604) 980-6262
Phil Nuytten, res (604) 980-4039
Murry Spear (604) 589-2464
Jeff Heaton (604) 985-6063
FAX (604) 929-9623
Cellular (604) 813-4424
65 N. Nimitz Hwy., Pier 14
Honolulu, HI. 96817-5333
Deep Worker 2000’s
24 hr. (808) 545-5190
Scott Vuillemot bp (888) 694-8397
res. (808) 595-5300
Cell phone (808) 225-5371
Rusty Nall bp (808) 251-8349
Res (808) 236-0411
Cell phone (808) 271-5195
10. Hyperbaric Treatment Facility
Kuakini Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
24hr (808) 587-3425
11. U.S. Navy Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1.
Decompression Chamber
24hr (808) 471-9984
12. Kona Hospital
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Hilo Fire Dept. Emergency Dispatch Office:
#...................................(808) 961-6022
13. Dr. Alexander Malahoff - Center Director
work:............................(808) 956-6802
res:................................(808) 262-2439
14. Capt. Bill Coste - U.H. Marine Superintendent
work:............................(808) 847-2661
res:................................(808) 486-4046
15. Stan Winslow - U.H. Port Ops. Manager
work:............................(808) 847-2661
res:................................(808) 262-3855
16. Mr. Dave Pence - U.H. Diving Safety Officer
work: ...........…..…......(808) 956-9643
res:.......................…….(808) 239-4418
ABS Survey Report
The Final Certification will be forthcoming after the certification dive of the PISCES V is completed in September 1999.