NABOS 2015 Arctic Expedition aboard RV “Akademik Tryoshnikov”

NABOS 2015 Arctic Expedition aboard
RV “Akademik Tryoshnikov”
August 18 – September 30, 2015
Expedition Organizers:
International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, St.Petersburg, Russia
Expedition is funded/supported by:
National Science Foundation of the
USA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Russian Federal Service for
Hydrometeorology and Environment
Protection
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Welcome!
from the Directors of IARC and AARI and NABOS Project Leader
Dear IARC 2015 Arctic Expedition Participants,
We welcome you to the Nansen and Amundsen Basins Observational System
(NABOS) 2015 Arctic Expedition aboard RV Akademik Tryoshnikov
This is our 10th scientific cruise to the Arctic Ocean under the auspices of the NABOS
program that brings together international research institutions and programs. This
promises to be an exciting and informative time.
Oceanographic observations have demonstrated that the 2000s were an exceptional
decade, displaying extraordinary upper Arctic Ocean freshening and warming of the
upper and intermediate water layers. The exceptional magnitude of recent highlatitude changes (in the ocean, but in ice and the atmosphere also) strongly suggests
that these changes signify a potentially irreversible shift in the Arctic Ocean to a new
climate state. These changes have important implications for the Arctic Ocean’s
marine ecosystem—especially for those components that are dependent on sea ice or
that have temperature- and stratification-dependent sensitivities or thresholds.
Addressing these and other questions requires careful multidisciplinary observation.
To these ends, this expedition will provide key information about the historical
transitions occurring in the Arctic Ocean.
We hope that your experience in this 2015 Arctic Expedition will be personally
satisfying and will become an important milestone in your scientific careers.
With best wishes for a successful, enjoyable, and productive participation in this 2015
Arctic Expedition,
Sincerely,
Hajo Eicken
Director, IARC
Ivan Frolov
Director, AARI
Igor Polyakov
NABOS Project Leader
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List of Participants
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Position
Affiliatio
n
Name
Team
1
Alexeev, Vladimir
meteo
Scientist
IARC
[email protected]
USA
2
Alkire, Matthew
chem
Team leader
UW
[email protected]
USA
3
Artamonov, Alexander
hydro
Team leader
AARI
[email protected]
RUS
4
Ashik, Igor
admin
Co-Chief sci
AARI
[email protected]
RUS
5
Bahr, Frank
tech
Moor. tech
WHOI
[email protected]
USA
6
Baumann, Till
tech
Moor. tech
IARC
[email protected]
GER
7
Bayburin, Ruslan
ice
Student
IO RAN
[email protected]
RUS
8
Bloshkina, Ekaterina
hydro
Scientist
AARI
[email protected]
RUS
9
Torgunova, Nadya
chem
Scientist
VNIRO
10
Dunn, Jim
tech
Moor. tech
WHOI
[email protected]
USA
11
Elovsky, Artur
hydro
Student
RSHU
[email protected]
RUS
12
Engicht, Carina
tech
Technician
AWI
[email protected]
GER
13
Ershova, Elizaveta
bio
Team leader
IO RAS
[email protected]
RUS
14
Fedorenko, Natalia
ice
Scientist
AARI
[email protected]
RUS
15
Gagarin, Vladimir
bio
Scientist
IO RAS
[email protected]
RUS
16
Goszczko, Ilona
hydro
Scientist
IO PAS
[email protected]
POL
17
Hargesheimer, Theresa
chem
Scientist
AWI
[email protected]
GER
18
Ivanov, Vladimir
admin
Chief Scientist
IARC
[email protected]
RUS
19
Kanzow, Torsten
tech
Scientist
AWI
[email protected]
GER
20
Keen, Peter
tech
Moor. tech
IARC
[email protected]
NZ
21
Kessel, Anastasia
meteo
Scientist
AARI
[email protected]
RUS
22
Khavina, Elena
meteo
Student
MIPT
[email protected]
RUS
23
Kulagin, Dmitry
bio
Scientist
IO RAS
[email protected]
RUS
24
Lee, Ho Won
chem
Scientist
PNU
[email protected]
KOR
25
Markova, Natalia
chem
Scientist
AARI
[email protected]
RUS
26
Masanov, Andrey
ice
Team leader
AARI
[email protected]
RUS
27
Matveyeva, Tanya
meteo
Student
MSU
[email protected]
RUS
28
Monsees, Mathias
tech
Moor. tech
AWI
[email protected]
GER
29
Naber, Dan
chem
Scientist
IMS
[email protected]
USA
30
Pnyushkov, Andrey
tech
Scientist
IARC
[email protected]
USA
31
Polkin, Vasilii
meteo
Scientist
IAO RAS
[email protected]
RUS
32
Rauschenberg, Carlton
tech
Moor. tech
Bigelow
[email protected]
USA
33
Repina, Irina
meteo
Team leader
IAP RAS
[email protected]
RUS
34
Rohde, Jan
tech
Technician
AWI
[email protected]
GER
35
Sandalyuk, Nikita
hydro
Scientist
SPBGU
[email protected]
RUS
36
So Hyun, Ahn
chem
Scientist
PNU
[email protected]
KOR
37
Stockwell, Dean
chem
Scientist
IMS
[email protected]
USA
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E-mail
Country
RUS
38
Timoshina, Alena
hydro
Student
RSHU
[email protected]
RUS
39
Varentsov, Michail
meteo
Scientist
IAP RAN
[email protected]
RUS
40
Waddington, Ian
tech
Team leader
UK
[email protected]
UK
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Wischnewski, Laura
chem
Scientist
AWI
[email protected]
GER
Abbreviations
AARI
Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia
AWI
Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany
Bigelow
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, Boothbay, Maine USA
IAP RAS
A.M. Obukhov Institute of Atmospheric Physics RAS, Moscow, Russia
IARC
International Arctic Research Center Uni. of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA
IO PAS
Institute of Oceanology PAS, Sopot, Poland
IO RAS
P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Moscow, Russia
MIPT
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia
PNU
Pusan National University, Korea
RSHU
Russian State Hydrometeorological University, St.Petersburg, Russia
UAF
University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, USA
UW
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
VNIRO
Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography, Moscow, Russia
WHOI
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Woods Hole, MA, USA
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NABOS 2015 Cruise Map
August 18 – September, 30, 2015
Cabin Assignment
1st deck
BOW
Cabin
number
118
Occupant
122
crew
126
138
142
146
150
154
158
164
168
174
Cabin
number
121
Occupant
125
Stockwell, Dean
crew
129
Waddington, Ian
Fedorenko, Natalia
Kessel, Anastasia
Wischnewski, Laura
Hargesheimer, Theresa
Khavina, Elena
Timoshina, Alena
Bloshkina, Ekaterina
Matveyeva, Tatyana
So Hyun, Ahn
Markova, Natalia
Engicht, Carina
Goszczko, Ilona
Torgunova, Nadya
141
Keen, Peter
145
Monsees, Mathias
149
Kanzow, Torsten
153
Naber, Daniel
157
Dunn, Jim
161
Lee, Ho Won
Sandalyuk, Nikita
Gagarin, Vladimir
Kulagin, Dmitry
173
Pnyushkov, Andrey
Rauschenberg,Carlton
Rohde, Jan
Baumann, Till
Bayburin, Ruslan
Elovsky, Artur
Varentsov, Michail
Polkin, Vasilii
crew
Smoking
chamber
Library
169
177
Stern
Bahr, Frank
1st superstructure deck
BOW
Cabin
number
Occupant
Cabin
number
Occupant
Ctrew
Crew
Crew
Crew
Crew
Crew
Crew
Crew
Crew
Crew
Crew
crew
Crew
362
Repina, Irina
359
Alkire, Matthew
366
Ivanov, Vladimir
363
Masanov, Andrey
370
Alexeev, Vladimir
367
Ershova, Elizaveta
374
Artamonov, Alexander
GYM
SAUNA
Stern
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Cruise Schedule
Date
Aug, 18
Tuesday
Aug 19 -20
Location
Aug 21
Arkhangelsk
Aug 22-26
Sailing to Station 1
north of cape
Arktichesky
(Severnaya Zemlya
archipelago)
Mooring M5
Aug 26
Aug 27-29
Aug 29 - 31
Sep 01 - 05
Sep 06 - 08
Sep 09 - 12
Sep 13 - 17
Sep 14 -16
Sep 17 -19
Sep 18 -19
Sep 19-20
Sep 20-22
Activity
Work
Meetings
Kirkenes
08:00 – 22:00 Loading
and embarkation
Departure from Kirkenes 00:00 August, 19, 2015
Sailing to Arkhangelsk
Checking and preparation 16:30 – 17:00
of equipment
Safety training
08:00 – 22:00 Loading
and embarkation
Checking and preparation
of equipment
Welcome Meeting
Orientation meeting
Team presentations
CTD test and M5 mooring
recovery
Start of operations in watches: 00:00 August 27, 2015
Section #1, Nansen
Mooring operations, CTD,
Basin, north of cape
water sampling,
Arktichesky
meteorology, meteobuoys drop
Sailing to the section
Downloading information
#2 in the Laptev Sea
from recovered moorings
Section #2, Laptev
Mooring operations, CTD,
Sea
water sampling,
meteorology, meteo-buoy
Team leaders operational
drop, ITP deployment.
Section #3, Laptev
Mooring operations, CTD, meeting 9:00-9:30 (every
other day).
Sea and East-Siberian water sampling,
Sea,
meteorology, meteo-buoy
drop.
Section#4, East
Mooring operations, CTD, General meetings (as
needed)
Siberian Sea – Arctic
water sampling,
Basin
meteorology, meteobuoys drop.
Deployments of: ITP,
IMB, O-buoy
Section#5, Arctic Basin CTD, water sampling,
– East Siberian Sea
biological sampling,
meteorology,
Deployments of: ITP,
IMB, O-buoy
Section#10, Arctic
CTD, water sampling,
Basin
meteorology, meteobuoys drop.
Deployment: M5, ITP
Section#11, North
CTD, water sampling,
Kara Sea
meteorology
Sailing to mooring M1- Data analyses
4 in the Laptev Sea
Laptev Sea, 126 deg.
Deployment of M1-4 and
E
M1-3
Sailing to cape
Downloading information
Arctichesky
from recovered moorings,
(Severnaya Zemlya
data analyses
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archipelago)
Sep 22-24
Nansen Basin, north of
cape Arctichesky
St. Anna Trough
Sep, 25-26
Mooring operations, CTD,
water sampling
CTD, water sampling
End of operation in watches: 08:00 September, 26, 2015
Sailing to Arkhangelsk
Packing, preparation of
Team presentations:
cruise report
Preliminary results
Arriving in Arkhangelsk
Estimated arrival in Arkhangelsk: September 29, Tuesday, around midnight
Sep 26 - 29
Sep 29
Russian participants leave the ship in Arkhangelsk before 12:00 on September 30
Western participants stay on the ship on her way to Kirkenes, where the ship arrives on
October, 2, 2015 around midnight. Western participants leave the ship on October 3, 2015
before 12:00.
Notes:
1. Ship time (Moscow Time = GMT+3 hrs) is used. Norwegian time = GMT+2 hrs.
2. Watches schedule: 08:00 – 20:00; 20:00 – 08:00
3. During free time cruise participants are encouraged to get together in the lecture rooms for movies,
slide shows, popular presentations, etc. Cruise participants are encouraged to bring along their favorite
movies, prepare a talk/slide show on practically any subject of general interest.
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Expedition meetings. Preliminary agenda
August 22, 09:30 – 10:30 Welcome Meeting
(chaired by Vladimir Ivanov)
Welcome from the Ship Owner and the Crew
Captain of the Research Vessel Akademik Tryoshnikov (Russia)
Welcome from the NABOS Project
Chief scientist Vladimir Ivanov(Russia/USA)
Welcome from the Russian NABOS partners
Co-chief scientist Igor Ashik (Russia)
Brief presentation of Expedition Participants
August 22, 13:00 – 14:30 Orientation meeting
(chaired by Vladimir Ivanov)
Safety Rules aboard Research Vessel Akademik Tryoshnikov
First Chief Mate and First Passenger Mate
Safety Regulation during research operations aboard Akademik Tryoshnikov
Cruise chief scientist Vladimir Ivanov
University of Alaska Fairbanks Regulation on Discrimination and Sexual
Harassment
Vladimir Alexeev (IARC)
Alarm Safety Training
supervised by AF crew
Excursion around the Icebreaker (16:00-17:00)
AT crew
August 23, 17:00 – 19:00, Research Team Meeting
chaired by Igor Ashik (Russia)
NABOS program overview
Chief scientist: Vladimir Ivanov (Russia/USA)
Hydrographic research during NABOS 2015 expedition
Team leader: Alexander Artamonov (Russia)
Hydrochemical studies during NABOS 2015 expedition
Team leader: Matthew Alkire (USA)
August 24, 17:00 – 19:00, Research Team Meeting
chaired by Igor Ashik
Mooring operations during NABOS 2015 expedition
Team leader: Ian Waddington (USA)
Meteorological research during NABOS 2015 expedition
Team leader: Irina Repina ( Russia)
Ice observations during NABOS 2015 expedition
Team leader: Andrey Masanov (Russia)
September 27, 17:00 - 19:00, Research Team Meeting
chaired by Vladimir Ivanov (Russia/USA)
NABOS 2015 Expedition: Highlights and activity report
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Vladimir Ivanov
Brief reports from research teams, 10 minutes each
Team leaders
General discussion
Moderator: Vladimir Ivanov
Final remarks: Data exchange policy, cruise report, common documents
Vladimir Ivanov
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NABOS 2015 Operational schedule
Position
Lat(deg-min)
Lon(deg-min)
day
month
hr:min
CTD
Arkhangelsk
AT00115
AT00215
AT00315
AT00415
AT00515
AT00615
AT00715
AT001815
AT00915
AT01015
AT01115
AT01215
AT01315
AT01415
AT01515
AT01615
AT01715
AT01815
AT01915
AT02015
AT02115
AT02215
AT02315
AT02415
AT02515
AT02615
AT02715
AT02815
AT02915
AT03015
AT03115
AT03215
AT03315
AT03415
AT03515
AT03615
AT03715
AT03815
AT03915
AT04015
AT04115
AT04215
AT04315
AT04415
AT04515
AT04615
AT04715
AT04815
AT04915
AT05015
AT05115
AT05215
64-32.10
82-30.54
82-05.59
81-59.00
81-52.00
81-45.00
81-38.00
77-04.15
77-10.23
77-17.46
77-24.70
77-31.94
77-39.17
77-48.80
77-58.43
78-08.06
78-17.69
78-27.32
78-42.79
78-58.26
79-13.72
79-29.19
79-44.65
80-00.12
80-13.72
80-27.32
80-40.91
80-54.51
81-08.11
81-08.04
81-01.98
80-49.08
80-36.03
80-22.84
80-09.52
79-56.08
79-47.51
79-38.90
79-30.24
79-21.55
79-12.82
79-04.05
78-55.25
77-04.23
77-21.46
77-38.57
77-55.55
78-12.40
78-29.11
78-45.66
79-02.05
79-18.25
79-34.27
40-13.61
89-59.36
97-01.52
96-41.00
96-24.00
96-07.00
95-50.00
125-48.17
125-47.31
125-47.31
125-47.54
125-47.78
125-48.24
125-49.01
125-50.02
125-51.06
125-52.13
125-53.46
125-54.11
125-55.03
125-55.99
125-57.00
125-58.06
125-59.40
125-56.09
125-52.86
125-49.48
125-45.92
125-42.40
131-48.39
137-50.42
138-48.21
139-43.35
140-35.98
141-26.24
142-14.53
142-43.04
143-11.00
143-38.19
144-04.65
144-30.39
144-55.45
145-19.84
150-16.39
150-58.03
151-41.60
152-27.22
153-15.03
154-05.15
154-57.75
155-52.98
156-51.02
157-52.05
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00:24
14:54
17:31
20:07
22:43
07:19
10:07
12:55
15:44
18:32
03:20
06:37
09:55
13:12
16:29
19:47
11:04
14:12
17:20
20:28
23:36
11:44
18:26
01:08
04:27
07:46
11:05
14:24
05:43
08:33
11:23
14:13
17:02
19:52
22:42
01:32
14:07
17:44
21:22
00:60
04:38
08:15
11:53
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Research activity (hrs)
Moorings
6 (M5:R)
6 (M6:R)
6 (AWI-4: D)
6 (AWI-3: D)
6 (AWI-2: D)
6 (AWI-1: D)
12 (M1-1: R,D)
12 (M1-2: R,D)
6 (M1-3:R)
6 (M1-4:R)
12 (M1-5: R,D)
9 (M1-6:R; ITP)
12 (M3: R,D)
Bio
AT05315
AT05415
AT05515
AT05615
AT05715
AT05815
AT05915
AT06015
AT06115
AT06215
AT06315
AT06415
AT06515
AT06615
AT06715
AT06815
AT06915
AT07015
AT07115
AT07215
AT07315
AT07415
AT07515
AT07615
AT07715
AT07815
AT07915
AT08015
AT08115
AT08215
AT08315
AT08415
AT08515
AT08615
AT08715
AT08815
AT08915
AT09015
AT09115
AT09215
AT09315
AT09415
AT09515
AT09615
AT09715
AT09815
AT09915
AT10015
AT10115
AT10215
AT02815
AT10315
AT10415
AT10515
AT10615
AT10715
AT10815
AT10915
AT11015
79-50.08
80-05.66
80-21.01
80-41.12
81-01.24
81-21.35
81-41.46
82-01.58
82-21.69
82-41.80
83-01.91
82-53.40
82-44.59
82-35.52
82-26.21
82-16.65
82-06.87
81-56.89
81-42.41
81-27.93
81-13.45
80-58.97
80-44.48
80-30.00
80-15.52
79-56.25
79-36.94
79-17.61
78-58.26
78-38.89
78-19.49
78-00.08
77-40.65
77-21.21
77-01.75
76-42.28
76-22.79
76-03.30
75-44.23
75-25.05
75-05.76
74-46.38
74-26.91
74-07.35
73-47.72
78-27.32
77-39.17
79-03.61
80-22.76
81-34.14
82-34.00
82-20.00
82-12.80
82-05.59
81-59.73
81-53.87
81-48.00
81-45.01
81-42.02
158-56.26
160-03.86
161-15.36
161-12.69
161-10.14
161-07.38
161-04.40
161-01.17
160-57.66
160-53.82
160-49.62
162-20.08
163-46.95
165-10.32
166-30.31
167-47.04
169-00.64
170-11.22
170-08.86
170-06.63
170-04.53
170-02.54
170-00.65
169-58.86
169-57.15
169-32.92
169-10.19
168-48.82
168-28.71
168-09.73
167-51.81
167-34.85
167-18.79
167-03.55
166-49.06
166-35.29
166-22.17
166-09.67
165-29.69
164-51.46
164-14.87
163-39.84
163-06.26
162-34.06
162-03.15
125-53.46
125-48.24
121-16.25
115-27.24
107-53.82
98-06.00
97-32.00
97-16.35
97-01.52
96-45.80
96-30.64
96-16.00
96-03.50
95-51.32
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02:24
06:01
21:39
01:20
05:00
08:41
12:21
16:02
19:43
23:23
09:04
12:14
15:24
18:34
21:43
00:53
04:03
13:13
16:26
19:38
22:50
02:03
05:15
08:28
11:40
15:19
18:57
22:36
02:15
05:53
09:32
13:10
16:49
20:28
00:06
03:45
07:23
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14:49
18:36
22:23
02:10
05:57
09:44
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22:45
10:46
21:09
07:33
17:57
10:21
19:34
22:12
06:49
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AT11115
AT11215
AT11315
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Arkhangelsk
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81-01.62
81-01.86
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80-59.74
80-58.09
64-29.15
95-39.29
78-47.11
77-05.62
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73-41.76
71-59.73
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Note 1. Ship time (Moscow Time = GMT+3 hrs) is used. Norwegian time = GMT+1 hr.
Note 2. Blue color denotes stations with mooring recovery, yellow color denotes stations with mooring
deployment; pink color denote stations with mooring recovery and deployment; green color
denotes multiple items deployment from ice.
Note 3. Time estimations are done for the average speed with respect to the expected ice conditions on
the route
Note 4. Exact station coordinates will be specified with respect to actual bottom topography
Note 5. Specific work activities at exact station may be excluded on request of corresponding team leader
Note 6. Additional biological stations may be done when time and ice conditions allow doing them.
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Miscellaneous Information
General Ship info
The Research Vessel Akademik Tryoshnikov is a scientific and expedition ship that routinely
operates in the Polar regions under the Russian flag. The accommodations and labs are designed for
multiple research activities and recreation during free time between watches. There are 2 saunas,
small gym with table tennis and library. A safety presentation and life boat drills are held shortly after
departing Kirkenes. Every cabin is equipped with safety booklet. Various info on R/V Akademik
Tryoshnikov can be found in the internet.
Recommended things to Bring
Health Insurance, coverage information, forms. Extra glasses / contacts, non-metal neck lanyard for
glasses, cleaning supplies for contacts. Prescription medications sufficient for minimum of 5 weeks.
Be sure to leave in original containers. Sunglasses (important), Non-metal neck lanyard for
glasses. Sunscreen (important). Over-the-counter medications: headache remedies, cold remedies,
sinus remedies, motion sickness (very important), diahrrea remedies, muscle relaxers. Shower soap.
Shampoo & other hair products. Deodorant. Photos & info from your institute. Toothbrush &
toothpaste. Electrical converter with assorted plugs. Alarm clock. Flashlight Extra batteries for
battery operated equipment. Books and magazines. Camera with extra battery. Bottled water and
soda. Snack food. Extra copies of passport & itinerary
Clothing
Outside
Winter Parka, light weight jacket, cap wear coverings, face mask, warm gloves with clips to attach to
parka, steel-toed winter boots -non-skid soles, shoes or hiking boots - non skid soles. For inside
and on deck: wool or thick socks that wick moisture from skin pants, windproof, snowpants, wool
hard hat. Helmet for work operations is provided.
Inside
Swimwear for sauna (optional), exercise wear (optional), leisure clothing (wash and wear)
shower shoes or flip flops (optional).
Cabins
Fully furnished including bedding, toilet and shower. Single and double occupancy. Lockable from
the inside. Bedding laundered weekly. Cleaning: once in three days Storage is limited so it is
recommended not to bring suitcases, use duffle bags or foldable luggage. There are no weight
restrictions on board but check your airline for their luggage size and weight limits.
Meals and Snacks
Messroom-1, Main deck (see scheme above):
Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30; Lunch: 11:30 – 12:30; Tea: 15:30-16:30; Dinner 19:30 – 20:30
Hot water, tea, instant coffee, sweets will be provided around the clock in the designated room.
Laundry
Laundry facilities are available free of charge. Detergent is provided. Instruction in English will be
provided near the washing machine (the machine is located in the wet lab see ship schematics
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above).
Sauna
Sauna provides an excellent means of recreation, especially after staying a watch on the deck, or
after working at the ice station. Sauna-2 is located at the 1st superstructure deck (see location at the
cabin assignment scheme) will be available for expedition members every day from 10 till 22:00.
Schedule of sauna-2 operation: ladies, gents and mixed (bathing suit is required) hours will be
arranged shortly after the cruise start.
Interpreter
No designated interpreter will be in this cruise. Most of the Russian members of the research
expedition are fluent or understand English (and can assist in communication with crew, if needed).
General announcements for the expedition members will be translated into English.
Commissary or Store
There is none. Be sure to bring adequate supplies with you or purchase before boarding in
Kirkenes.
Communication
Internet will be available during entire cruise. Please use it responsibly, and try to avoid loading big
files (like movies etc.)
Satellite phone. There will be an expedition SAT-phone. Free short calls (up to 20 mins in total) from
this phone could be done. Longer talks are charged for $1.05/min. Connection maybe lost at some
regions along the route. Charges for SAT-phone are paid at the end of the cruise in USD to the
designated person.
Emergency contact info
In the event of an emergency, the people to contact is
Dr. Igor Polyakov of IARC, NABOS project PI
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: Wk 1-907-474-2686; Hm 1-907-474-0598. The information will be relayed to the AF during
daily contact. A back-up fax will be sent ASAP.
Medical Assistance
There is a small clinic staffed by a Russian medical doctor.
Valuables
It is recommended not to bring valuable jewelry with you. It is dangerous to wear rings and
necklaces or chains around equipment.
Voltage
220 volts on a frequency of 50 Hz.
Please bring your own plug adaptors (US to European).
Cruise map
The IARC website at www.iarc.uaf.edu shows the cruise map as well as information from previous
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research cruises.
Policy for use of Personal Memory Sticks with Expedition Computers
Due to the prevalence of viruses, under no circumstances are personal memory sticks to be inserted
into either of the two main computers tasked with running the 911plus CTD system. Data will be
made available at the end of each transect for scientists to evaluate. Two computer monitors will
display live feeds of the CTD data as it is collected. The CTD operator will have a dedicated monitor
and scientists will have another monitor to assess the data as it acquired.
Data policy
All scientific data collected during the cruise are available for all cruise participants. Data collected
within the Russian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) – see the cruise map, are subject to clearance
with Russian authorities before becoming available. Clearance procedure normally takes about 2
months after the cruise termination. Co-Chief Scientist, Dr. Igor Ashik will be responsible for data
collection from the team leaders, communication with Russian authorities (with respect to data within
the EEZ), and data dissemination among cruise participants.
Smoking regulation
Smoking is permitted only at the specially designated areas marked by corresponding signs. No
smoking in cabins, laboratories, lounge etc.
Alcohol policy
Expedition members are subject to the Drag Free Workplace Act of 1988 and will comply with its
requirements. They shall comply and adhere to the UAF and NSF regulations and policies pertaining
to business ethics, health (including drugs, alcohol and substance abuse), safety and environment
(including pollution) and marine operational matters.
On October 5, 2006 the UNOLS council adopted a "dry ship" policy in regard to alcohol consumption
aboard UNOLS ships. Adoption of this policy was driven in part by demands from US funding
agencies (NSF and ONR) to ban alcohol consumption aboard scientific ships. Ship operation funds
will be linked to the operator's ability to implement and enforce a zero-tolerance alcohol policy
aboard scientific vessels.
It is strictly forbidden for the scientific party to bring, possess and consume alcoholic beverages
aboard the ship. Chief Scientist is responsible for the behaviour of all member of scientific cruise.
Chief Scientist is enjoined to ensure that all members of scientific party are aware of the rules. He
should take action to ensure compliance to the rules. Chief Scientist is permitted to load and carry in
secured storage alcohol for purposes of official entrainment on board, e.g. of foreign VIPs. Each
such entertainment occasion shall take place only in port, not underway.
Kirkenes, Norway and Misc.
Airport arrival
A shuttle is available. Have Norwegian Kroners for payment. The same is true for return
transportation to the airport. Kirkenes is small and any driver will know the locations of all hotels.
Lodging
There are several hotels in Kirkenes. However, since they do not have plenty of rooms it is
recommended to book hotel beforehand. In case of problems while booking hotel you may apply to
Henricsen Shipping Service AS, NABOS agent company in Kirkenes with reference to NABOS-2015
cruise: Phone: +47 78991129; e-mail: [email protected]
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Practical Advices
1. Change currency before arriving in Kirkenes. Normal banking hours are 9:30 am to 4:00 pm,
Monday thru Friday. You will need both Kroners and U.S. dollars.
2. Be aware that credit cards are not accepted everywhere in town.
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Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Regulation
Note
All University of Alaska Fairbanks employees and charter party participants
are subject to, and must abide by, the university’s policy and regulation on
Discrimination and Sexual Harassment, P04.02.020. Full text of the policy
and regulation is located at: http://www.alaska.edu/bor/regulation/4r/r0402.html
Safety Guidelines aboard the R/V Akademik Troyshnikov
Developed by the NABOS group in consultation with UAF Risk Management and Captain
Tom Smith, University of Alaska Marine Superintendent
I. Introduction
This document, in conjunction with the attached document “RVOC Safety Training Manual,
chapter 1 Research Party Supplement” (Attachment 3) is intended to describe the safety
protocols to be employed during the NABOS expedition. Additionally, the authority structure of
the expedition and a system of watches will be described because a safe working environment
is directly affected by an ordered operation during scientific activities conducted by personnel
who are well rested.
Participation in scientific operations requires that you have read these documents.
All participants of the expedition should understand that inherent risk is associated with
shipboard operations. Operations occur around the clock, twenty-four hours per day. We work
with heavy equipment, near and over the side of a vessel. Conditions can be windy, icy, slippery
and cold. Rough weather can cause the vessel to pitch and roll. Additionally, we are working
aboard a ship-of-opportunity, and not a dedicated research vessel, and therefore certain
operations must be improvised. This manual is part of an effort to establish a culture of safety
during the expedition that will try and make all operations as safe as possible.
If any participant has a concern, or if they think something is unsafe, or if they have
suggestions on how to improve operations, they should communicate their concerns and/or
suggestions to their shift operations safety officer and/or to the cruise chief scientist.
It is the policy of the NABOS group that safety comes first and
science comes second
II. Chain of Command
a) On a ship, the Captain is ultimately responsible for the safety of the passengers. The
Captain has authority over all operations which impact the safety of participants or the
safety of the ship itself.
b) Because of the unique nature of our charter aboard a ship of opportunity, and as
described in the NABOS charter agreement with ship owner, certain responsibilities are
given to the scientific party. UAF personnel have authority over the other personnel who
run the hydrographic stations.
c) The Chief Scientist for the cruise is Dr. Vladimir Ivanov. Except where superseded by
the authority of the ship’s Captain, he has ultimate authority with regard to scientific
operations. As he cannot be expected to be available and working 24 hours per day,
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Co-Chief Scientist Dr. Igor Ashik.
During mooring operations, Chief Mooring
Technician, Mr. Ian Waddington (or the person he authorizes), will be in charge of
operations, and will be expected to determine the window of safety appropriate to the
circumstances.
d) Expedition participants are encouraged to point out unsafe operations or conditions to
the on-duty watch officer. Under such circumstances, it is the responsibility of the watch
officer to assess the situation, and make a decision about how or if the operation should
proceed.
III. Establishment of Watches
Every oceanographic station will be supervised by an individual who is highly experienced
with oceanographic operations: a watch officer. This individual is responsible for supervising,
including directing the general safety of operations. This person has the authority to halt
operations, et cetera. This person should be able to communicate fluently both in English and in
Russian, and experienced with directing the ship when lines are in the water and solving
problems such as back-lashed winches, et cetera.
Under extreme circumstances such as issues with winches or lines or equipment, the on-duty
watch officer should involve the most experienced person on the boat to help resolve the issue,
if necessary waking them up. The watch officer may participate in the operations as is
reasonable, but should not be essential to such operations in order that they may be able to
step back, observe, and direct.
Each participating group shall communicate to the Chief Scientist a 12-hour watch schedule
for their activity with hours, personnel and room numbers, and who should be notified of an
upcoming station during each shift. During our scientific survey, the responsible Watch Safety
Officer will be responsible for notifying the group leader of each watch as a station is
approached. The daily operation plan, including schedule of watches (Attachment 1), will be
posted in public areas at decks 5, 6 and 7. This is only the document to advise the Captain or
his Chief Mate on duty to carry out research activity. Any corrections must be authorized by the
Chief Scientist or Watch Officer on duty.
The Watch Officer completes the Station List (Attachment 2) reporting all performed
research activities. During the oceanographic station no research activity is allowed without
notification and only upon permission of the Watch Officer. The Watch Officer is authorized to
communicate with the Captain or his Chief Mate on duty regarding any performed research
operations.
IV. Personal Safety Equipment:
All expedition personnel will be required to wear a suitable hard hat (helmet) when in the area
of scientific operations. Recognizing the extreme climate that we operate in, this helmet should
be of the type that can easily be worn over a hat. Cold weather liners should be provided.
Failure to wear adequate equipment may mean that you are dismissed from operations until you
are properly attired. It is the responsibility of the Watch Officer to enforce this.
Long hair should be properly secured. Jewelry such as rings should be removed.
Personnel should wear protective eye wear (safety glasses) when working in close proximity
to equipment or operations that potentially expose them to eye hazards. Additionally, safetytoed shoes or boots will be worn when working with or near loads that could impact or roll onto
the
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All safety-related training will be documented with topic of training, name of trainee, and
training content.
V. Safety practices demonstration and drills
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A safety practices seminar on the operations deck will be conducted where typical issues
and proper practices are discussed.
a) Topics to be discussed: dynamic loading, wire inspection and safety, operations in under
roll, backlashing of a winch, et cetera.
b) Demonstration of proper procedures for handling of loads in under roll: Use of tag lines
and stays. The Russian crane operators should participate in this. Tag lines should be
rigged for all ice-free operations, as they are difficult to rig rapidly if needed. They only
need to be secured when the watch officer determines their need.
VI. Mooring operations
These operations are the most dangerous at-sea operation. There are a number of
convenient vantage points where these operations can be observed. There is a core team of
mooring technicians who are responsible for mooring operations day or night, whenever a
station comes along. However, successful operations require a large team, about 8 persons.
Fully manned shifts will be established before all mooring operations.
The mooring team and Chief Scientist will gather all participants in mooring deployments
together prior to the operation to discuss the upcoming activity. Difficult/risky procedures will be
identified as well as overall work-flow.
VII. Safety consciousness
The NABOS team will strive to cultivate a culture of safety where people are encouraged to
voice concerns and have them answered.
VIII. Safe Operating Conditions
As stated in our charter, it is the responsibility of the ship’s captain to determine the safe
operating conditions of the vessel, and the science party will defer to the Captain’s judgment if
conditions exceed the operating capacity of the vessel. Complementary to this, the Chief
Scientist or the Watch Officer will have the authority to halt operations if conditions are deemed
unsafe. During any operation, any member of the party should bring safety concerns to the
attention of the watch officer or mooring technician who has the authority to evaluate the
situation and make a decision about how to proceed, or to shut down the operation, as their
judgment warrants.
During mooring deployment and recovery, the mooring technicians have the authority to
conduct the operation safely, and if he/she feels that the operation cannot be completed safely,
to abort the operation.
IX. Ice-station (buoy deployment from the ice)
a) Ice stations require a special set of considerations. The Chief Scientist will first test the
ice with probes to determine the suitability of the ice conditions for making an ice camp.
Once the safety of the ice has been established, expedition members will be permitted to
venture onto the ice.
b) Hazardous regions such as melt-ponds, et cetera will be flagged and must be avoided.
c) Polar bears are a potential danger while on the ice. There will not be an armed guard
available. However, a watch will be maintained on the bridge at all times while expedition
members are on the ice. The ships horn will be blasted to notify parties on the ice of their
need to return to the vessel.
X. Accident/Incident Reporting and Notification
1. Individuals involved in an accident/incident have the responsibility to notify the Chief
Scientist, or other authorized Watch Officer, immediately after the accident, or incident,
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has occurred. The person involved in an accident will complete a University of Alaska
Accident/Incident Report (Attachment 4) at their earliest convenience and forward to the
Chief Scientist, or other authorized Watch Officer. If the person involved in the
accident/incident is unable to complete the report, it will be completed by the Chief
Scientist or other authorized Watch Officer. Accident/Incident Report forms can be
found at http://www.uaf.edu/safety. Completed forms will be faxed to Environmental
Health, Safety, and Risk Management (EHS/RM) at 907-474-5489 within 48 hours.
2. In the event a work-related injury/illness requires hospitalization, or is fatal, the Chief
Scientist or authorized Watch Officer will notify EHS/RM immediately to facilitate
mandated reporting to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Patients admitted to the ship’s infirmary, under the physician’s direct care for 8 hours or
more, will be considered “hospitalized”. When contacting EHS/RM regarding a
hospitalization/death, please include the following information: patient name, location of
accident, time of accident, a contact person and the telephone number of the contact
person, a brief description of the accident, the number of fatalities or hospitalized
employees, and the extent of any injuries. EHS/RM will make the required notification to
OSHA based on the information provided. Failure to notify OSHA within 8 hours of
hospitalization or fatality can result in citations and monetary penalties assessed to UAF,
specifically the department failing to make the notification to EHS/RM. It is imperative
that EHS/RM be contacted as soon as there is knowledge of an impending
hospitalization, or a fatality occurs, to facilitate this OSHA notification.
3. In the event there are any questions regarding these procedures, how to report a
hospitalization or a fatality, or if you need to consult with a safety officer, please contact
EHS/RM at (907) 474-5413. After hours, weekends, holidays, etc., call University
Emergency Dispatch at (907) 474-7721 and they can relay the message to an EHS/RM
safety officer.
4. State of Alaska Report of Occupational Injury or Illness (Attachment 5), also referred
to as the Workers' Compensation Form, should be completed for all accidents requiring
medical treatment and/or hospitalization, or time off work due to work-related
injury/illness, or when an injured employee loses consciousness. If in doubt, contact
EHS&RM for guidance on when and how to complete this form. Unfortunately, these
forms are not available online so hard copies need to be hand-carried to your field
operations. The Chief Scientist or other authorized Watch Officer will complete a Report
of Occupational Injury or Illness within 10 days of the date of the accident. Completed
accident forms should be distributed as follows: The Blue copy must be sent to the
Alaska Workers' Compensation Board in Juneau, Alaska; the address can be found on
the front of the form. The Pink copy should be sent to ESH&RM, the white copy must be
sent to Statewide Risk Management, and the employee keeps the Yellow/Green copies.
As typical mail service will not be available, these forms can be faxed to the Department
of Statewide Risk Management at (907) 450-8151. Failure to report claims in a timely
manner may result in an assessment of penalties against the University by State
agencies. Departments will be responsible for paying any fees arising out of their
delayed reporting.
Attachments:
1. Station Plan Sheet
2. Station List Sheet
3. RVOC Safety Supplement
4. University of Alaska Accident/Incident Report
5. State of Alaska Report of Occupational Injury or Illness
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Attachment 1: Station Plan Sheet
Date
dd/mm/yy
06/10/09
end
06/10/09
end
Ship
Time
Position
hh:mm
Lat, N
Lon, E
Station
numbe
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Watch
Officer
Depth,
m
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12:00
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Ivanov
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15:00
16:00
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17:00
18:00
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109-00.85
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Ivanov
> 3000
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Co-Chief Scientist
______________________________
Igor Ashik
Activity
Echosounder
CTD/
Rosette
Moor
dep
Moor
rec
Ice
station
Chief Scientist
_______________________________
Vladimir Ivanov
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Attachment 2: Station List Sheet
R/V Akademik Tryoshnikov, August 21 – September 29, 2015
STATION LIST
Station Number: AF00115 Data:___________ Time of beginning:
__________________________________________________________________
dd/mm/yy
hh:mm (GMT*)
Latitude:_______ N Longitude:_______ E Depth:______m
Ice:____________
(navigation chart)
Watch officer: _________________________
#
Research
Activity
Time
GMT*
Comments 1
beginning
1
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deployment
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recovering
GPS Position
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Comments 2
Depth:
Sampling levels:
Final position:
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Attachment 3: University of Alaska Accident/Incident Report
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Accident/Incident Report (personal injury)
To report an automobile accident, do not use this form,
please go to:
http://www.alaska.edu/swrisk/download/alinsured.pdf - fill
out form___________________________________________
SECTION I: EMPLOYEE INFORMATION (completed by employee)
Name________________________________________________________
(Last, First, M)
Sex _____
______
Male
Female
Date of Birth__________
Home Address_____________________________________________________________ Home Phone______________________
Date Employed_____________
Supervisor’s Name_______________________________
Department___________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone__________
(Normal department, even though working in another department at time of incident)
_____________________________________________________
SECTION II: INCIDENT (completed by employee)
Job title at time of incident______________________________________________________________ Experience in this job_____
Department where incident occurred__________________________________________ On company premises? Yes ___ No___
Exact location of incident______________________________________________________________________________________
How did the incident occur? Describe events that resulted in incident. What happened? How did it happen? What were you doing?
(Be specific)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe injury/illness in detail. Indicate body part(s) affected. (Examples: Twisted left knee with excessive swelling, cut right index
finger at second joint, fracture of ribs, nauseous from inhaling fumes, etc.)
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______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Name the object/substance that directly injured employee. (Examples: lathe, chlorine gas, 50 pound box, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of witness(es)_____________________________________________________________________________
Severity of injury: ___None ___First Aid ___Medical treatment ___
Date of incident_____________________ Time_____:_____ __AM __PM
Date employer knew of accident________________
Additional Employee Comments:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fill in the above information and print the two page form. Forward to your supervisor for
completion of section III
______________________________________________________
SECTION III: SUPERVISOR’S REPORT OF INCIDENT (completed by employee’s supervisor)
When were you notified of injury/illness? Date________________________________ Time ______:_______ ____AM ____PM
Do you agree with the employee’s incident information on side one? ____Yes ____No (provide comments below)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What could have been done to prevent this accident?__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What action have you taken to avoid any reoccurrence?_______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Supervisor’s name________________________________________________
Shop/Department________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature______________________________________________________________Date _________________________
Forward to EHS&RM via intercampus mail Box 8145, or fax at 474-5489
______________________________________________________
SECTION IV: INVESTIGATION (completed by Safety Officer)
Background Information of Incident (provided by employee) validated ___Yes ___No (If no, provide comments__________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Account of Accident (what happened-sequence of events, extent of damage, type of accident/hazard, agency or source of energy/hazardous
material. etc.) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Analysis of Accident (How/Why—Direct, indirect, and basic causes)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Recommendations to Prevent a Recurrence
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Safety Officer Name_______________________________________________________________
Safety Officer Signature________________________________________________________________________
Date_______________________________
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Attachment 4: State of Alaska Report of Occupational Injury
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