ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2006 USCGC HEALY (WAGB-20)

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ARCTIC WEST SUMMER
2006
USCGC HEALY (WAGB-20)
30 APRIL – 03 SEPTEMBER 2006
Cruise Report
Commanding Officer
USCGC HEALY (WAGB 20)
1519 Alaskan Way S
Seattle, WA 98134
Phone: (206) 217-6300
Fax: (206) 217-6309
16155
10 Oct 2006
MEMORANDUM
From:
J. C. Jackson, CDR
CGC HEALY (WAGB 20)
To:
CG PACAREA
Subj:
ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2006 CRUISE REPORT
Ref:
(a) Polar Icebreaker Cruise Reports, COMDTINST 16155.2B
1. This report is submitted in accordance with reference (a) and covers the period from
30 April 2006 to 03 September 2006.
2. HEALY completed two missions to support Arctic research during AWS-06. HLY 601 and 6-02. The first mission was a thirty-day study of benthos. This phase was in
continuation of a long-term (1950-present) study of the benthos in the Bering Sea near
Saint Lawrence Island, and involved 118 stations in 26 days and over 1,000 over-the-side
evolutions. HEALY’s second mission was a scheduled forty-day study was for the
collection of seismic data on the Chuckchi Borderland including the Northwind Ridge,
Chuckchi Plateau, and the Medeleev Ridge. The civilian helicopters played an important
role in the distribution of the 90 lb seismometers onto the ice flows at 6 mile intervals
over three different 85-mile tracks. 165 miles of seismic data was collected during 84
total hours of towing a 7,000 lb caged pneumatic device close astern. A total of 40
science party personnel, 2 helicopters and 5 aviation personnel participated in this science
endeavor. During this mission HEALY also completed several over-the-side gravity
cores and jumbo cores of the Chuckchi Borderland. The mission, scheduled to conclude
on August 28th was cut short by the Class A scuba diving MISHAP and loss of life on
August 17th. After flying our shipmates ashore in Barrow, HEALY received visits from
the Commandant, Pacific Area Commander, and District Seventeen Commander. The
Critical Incident stress Management Team (9 persons), Administration Investigation
board (3 persons) and MISHAP Analysis Board (5 persons) embarked in Barrow, AK and
made the transit to Kodiak, AK where the crew had a four-day port call for rest before
returning home on September 3rd.
3. In addition to the science missions, HEALY was involved in the MEDEVAC of an
injured sailor off the sailing vessel JERSEY CLIPPER. During gale condition winds and
seas the injured crewman was successfully retrieved by HEALY’s RHI small boat. The
injured sailor was later transported, by Coast Guard Helicopter, to shore side medical.
The rescue was successful and had no impact on science operations. HEALY also took
part in her very first Tailored Ship’s Training Availability- TSTA from June 12th to July
6th. HEALY completed TSTA with flying colors and earned the Coast Guard “E” ribbon
for all hands.
4. During Arctic West Summer 06, HEALY provided 66 supported science days, large
number of which was above the Arctic Circle. AWS 1-06 and 2-06 missions met or
exceeded research goals. HEALY has continued to demonstrate that it is the premier
platform from which to conduct polar scientific operations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter
Page
I. Ship Operations
- Operations Summary.…………………………………………………
- Navigation Operations.…………………………………………….…
- Deck Operations………………………………………………………
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II. Air Operations………………………………………………………………… . II-1
III. Communications……………………………………………………………… III-1
IV. Science………………………………………………………………………… IV-1
V. Engineering
- Summary………………………………………………………………… V-1
- Main Propulsion…………………………………………………………. V-17
- Auxiliary………………………………………………………………… V-18
- Electrical………………………………………………………………… V-21
- Electronics………………………………………………………………. V-24
- Damage Control………………………………………………………… . V-27
- Fueling………………………………………………………………….… V-30
VI. Administration
- Summary…………………………………………………………………. VI-1
- Morale……………………………………………………………………. VI-9
VII. Training (CART/TSTA/GMT/Drills)………………………………………… VII-1
VIII. Supply Logistics
- Summary……………………..………………………………………….. VIII-1
- General Mess……………………………………………………………. VIII-3
- Ship’s Exchange………………………………………………………… VIII-4
IX. Medical ……………………………………………………………………... IX-1
X. Public Affairs…………………………………………………………………… X-1
XI. Dive Operations
- Summary………………………………………………………………..
- Table: Dive Log………………………………………………………...
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Appendices
Page
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Chronology of Major Events…………………………………………..
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1200 Positions………………………….………………………………
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Embarked Personnel…………………………………………………...
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Fuel Consumption……………………………………………………..
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E.
Deployment Summary Message ……...……………………………….
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F.
Press Releases………………………………………………………….
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Aerial view of HEALY and the POLAR SEA meeting above the Arctic Circle.
CHAPTER I – SHIP OPERATIONS
1. Summary
A. Deployment Preparations
1. Cruise planning for the 2006 deployment began in October 2005 during the
transit from Tromso, Norway to Seattle (via the Panama Canal) at the
conclusion of the 2005 deployment. By December 2005, the National Science
Foundation had identified the assigned missions with appropriate timeframes.
In January 2006, HEALY hosted ship visits for each of the assigned Chief
Scientists to tour the spaces, meet person to person with their counterparts and
fine tune the calendar days during which Science Party members or equipment
would embark or be loaded/ unloaded.
AWS-06 was set forth as follows:
30 Apr
07 May - 05 Jun
12 Jun
06 Jul
07 Jul - 18 Jul
18 Jul - 28 Aug
30 Aug – 04 Sep
09 Sep - 08 Oct
09 Oct – 22 Oct
05 Nov
Depart Homeport Seattle en route Dutch Harbor
AWS 06-01 (30 day Lovvorn / Grebmeier Biological)
Arrive Homeport Seattle for Navy Training
Conclude Navy Training
Transit Seattle to Barrow
AWS 06-02 (40 day Lawver Geo-Physical)*
5 day working port call in Dutch Harbor
AWS 06-03 (30 day Mayer Bottom Mapping)
AWS 06-04 (14 day Reves-Sohn AUV Op-Test & Evaluation)
Return to Seattle, prepare for Drydock
*It should be noted that AWS 06-02 was terminated on August 17th following the
tragic class-A scuba diving MISHAP involving the loss of life of LT Jessica Hill
and BM2 Steven Duque. Ultimately, the remainder of the deployment was
cancelled and HEALY returned to Seattle on September 3rd.
2. February 2006 marked the commencement of decisive planning for the
civilian helicopter contract also. Helicopter needs were itemized for each o
the science missions and NSF determined how best to fit the needs. Once the
specific needs were put into writing, NSF solicited support through their
Arctic Logistics Coordinator, VECO Polar Resources. The contract was
eventually let to Maritime Helicopters Company of Homer and Anchorage,
AK with inter-governmental oversight provided by the Department of the
Interior's National Business Center's Aviation Management Directorate (DOI's
NBC's AMD). This organization was formerly known as the Office of
Aviation Safety (OAS). HEALY received a waiver from the aviation
oversight office of Coast Guard Headquarters and the contract became final.
3. In early March 2006, HEALY had completed extensive dockside maintenance
and got underway for a 4 day engine trial to test a propulsion upgrade.
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HEALY sailed on March 4th, making it 100 days since mooring on November
28th, 2005.
4. The Shakedown Cruise was completed between March 28th and April 7th and
included ship's operations, emergency drills and exercises, science systems
testing and a 2 day port call in Victoria, Canada. The beginning of the
Shakedown also included the biennial Coast Guard aviation standardization
visit (STAN). Despite the fact HEALY was scheduled to embark civilian and
not Coast Guard helicopters, it is still deemed critical to maintain familiarity
with Coast Guard flight procedures.
B. Seattle - Dutch Harbor, April 30th - May 6th
1. HEALY sailed on Sunday, April 30th for the 6 day transit to Dutch Harbor.
En route, HEALY was diverted 300 miles south to affect the MEDEVAC of
an injured sailor off the sailing vessel JERSEY CLIPPER. During gale
condition winds and seas, the injured crewman was successfully retrieved
from the sailing vessel via HEALY's RHI small boat. HEALY resumed the
transit to Dutch Harbor and once within range, a Coast Guard helicopter
affected further MEDEVAC transfer to shore side medical. The civilian sailor
in question made a full recovery ashore and HEALY arrived in Dutch Harbor
without delay. Also during this transit, HEALY was evaluated for training
readiness by the U.S. Navy's Afloat Training Group (ATG). The results of
this readiness check were used to craft a training plan for the 3 week training
availability scheduled from mid June to early July in Everett, WA. See
paragraph 1.D. below.
Sailing Vessel JERSEY CLIPPER.
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C. AWS 06-01 (30 day NSF Lovvorn/Grebmeier Biological), May 7th - June 5th
1. The Phase I Science Party embarked in Dutch Harbor as did the single civilian
Maritime Helicopter (Company) Bell 206L3 "Long Ranger III" and it's
support contingent - 1 AMD Manager, 1 Pilot and 1 Mechanic. During the
course of this phase of science, HEALY continued a long-term (1950 present) assessment of benthos in the Bering Sea near Saint Lawrence Island.
HEALY completed 118 stations in 26 days including 1,004 over-the-side
evolutions (553 vanVeen bottom grabs, 126 CTD casts, 102 zooplankton nets,
98 Haps bottom cores, 74 otter bottom trawls and 71 UV meter dips.) The
helicopter disembarked 5 days prior to the end of this phase of science when it
was determined as no longer needed.
D. Dutch Harbor - Seattle, Navy Training in Everett, WA, June 6th - July 7th
1. HEALY was hosted by the Everett, Washington Naval Station for 3 weeks of
intensive emergency and operational training (Tailored Ship's Training
Availability - TSTA) from June 12th to July 6th. The transit to and from the
Bering Sea operating area combined with the duration of training essentially
resulted in a 40 day employment. Training focused on engineering casualty
control, damage control in the event of a collision, hull breach or system
failure, personnel medical response and mass casualties, communications via
all available mediums, small boat operations, HEALY towing, precision
navigation, anchoring, low visibility piloting and navigation system failures.
The operational tempo of the 3 weeks of training was exhausting and difficult
to maintain for the long period, but HEALY was able to complete the training
with flying colors, which resulted in the earning of the Coast Guard “E”
ribbon for all hands. HEALY was also able to benefit from being in close
proximity to Seattle during a rare summer home visit.
Crewmembers working to plug the leak during their first ever TSTA.
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E. Seattle - Barrow, July 8th - July 17th
1. This ten day ‘empty-handed’ and science free transit over the 3,000 NM from
Seattle to Barrow was a reasonable opportunity to afford much needed crew
rest after the intensity of TSTA.
F. AWS 06-02 (40 day NSF Lawver Geo-Physical), July 18th - August 17th
1. HEALY arrived offshore Barrow on July 18th in anticipation of embarking
the Phase II Science Party. The fast ice conditions of the rumble field
engulfing the entire Northslope of Alaska which were devastating to transit
times and causing HEALY to hove-to, in the ice, to conserve fuel. Soon after
the embarkation of the 40 person party, 2 helicopters and 5 aviation personnel,
HEALY remained hove-to and drifted easterly with the pack.
HEALY hove-to, just off of Barrow, AK.
2. On day 4 we were able to transit freely to the north. This science mission was
for the collection of seismic data on the Chuckchi Borderland including the
Northwind Ridge, Chuckchi Plateau and Medeleev Ridge. Helicopters
deployed 90 lb seismometers onto ice floes at 6 mile intervals along three predesignated tracks at 85 miles each. 165 miles of seismic data was collected
during 84 total hours towing the 7,000 lb caged pneumatic device close astern.
This mission also included coring on the Chuckchi Borderland and HEALY
collected five benthos gravity cores for three meters of sample, three large
gravity cores for seven meters of sample and nine jumbo piston cores for 51
meters of sample.
3. As stated previously, this mission was scheduled thru August 28th but was
terminated after the scuba diving MISHAP and loss of life on August 17th.
After flying the deceased ashore in Barrow, HEALY received visits by the
Commandant, Pacific Area Commander and District Seventeen Commander.
Also embarked were the Critical Incident Stress Management Team (9
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persons), Administrative Investigation Board (3 person) and MISHAP
Analysis Board (5 persons). The decision was made by the Pacific Area
Commander on August 25th for HEALY to return home to Seattle and
conclude the AWS-06 deployment. After a four day crew-rest port call in
Kodiak from 26-30 August, HEALY arrived in Seattle on September 3rd.
ADM Allen speaks with HEALY crew.
2. Navigation Operations
A. Seattle, Washington: 30 April 2006
1. U/W @ 1455T From Berth Alpha, Pier 36, USCG ISC Seattle, WA to
commence Arctic West Summer 2006. No tug or pilot was used. All Bridge
equipment was operational and working properly. Winds were light (less than
10 knots) from the SW. The tide was minus two feet and the current was
flooding at less than ½ knot. CAPT OLIVER conned HEALY underway.
Once clear of the pier the Captain twisted to port and proceeded on the
outbound track line. As HEALY entered Elliott Bay, it encountered heavy
small boat traffic and the east-west ferry routes; the Captain ordered 10 knots
of speed and arranged for the eastbound ferry to pass north of our track.
HEALY entered the northbound traffic scheme and headed outbound for sea.
HEALY transited the North Pacific Ocean on a great circle route directly to
Unimak Pass, but was diverted to assist the S/V Jersey Clipper with a medical
evacuation. HEALY UCN-01-2006.
B. Dutch Harbor, Alaska: 06 May to 07 May 2006
1. HEALY Transited the Akutan Pass from south to the north during heavy snow
showers and a strong EBB current of 113-T at 3 knots enroute Dutch Harbor.
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HEALY moored portside to the City Pier, just south of the Unalaska Marine
Center USCG Dock, Dutch Harbor, Alaska @ 1740U on 06 May 2006. The
Conning Officer ENS BUSER approached the pier using standard helm
commands, without an experienced pilot onboard. The tug: JAMES
DUNLAP was made off to the STBD quarter but was not used. Light traffic
was encountered on the approaches and our track into the harbor was similar
to the route from all previous trips into Dutch Harbor. Winds were light and
variable, as were currents; the state of tide was +1.1 feet and Falling. Range
of tide during the ship’s stay averaged 3.4 feet. Good water leading up to pier
allows for a port or starboard side landing with the pier face at 045 degrees
true. Healy only took a water tie for the 24hr stay.
Healy Port Side to the UMC Pier, Dutch Harbor Alaska.
2. HEALY departed Dutch Harbor @ 1608U 07 May 2006, with light winds and
currents. The tide was +1 foot and rising. The Conning Officer, LCDR
DALITSCH backed away and turned to port without a tug or pilot for
departure. HEALY stood into the Bering Sea and Headed North to begin the
first science mission of the trip.
C. Dutch Harbor, Alaska: 05 June to 06 June 2006
1. HEALY Approached from the North enroute Dutch Harbor. HEALY moored
portside to the Unalaska Marine Center (USCG Dock), Dutch Harbor, Alaska
@ 0703U on 06 June 2006. The Conning Officer LT HILL approached the
pier using standard helm commands, without an experienced pilot onboard.
The tug: JAMES DUNLAP was made off to the STBD quarter but was not
used. Light traffic was encountered on the approaches and our track into the
harbor was similar to the route from all previous trips into Dutch Harbor.
Winds were calm, and the current was less than one knot. The state of tide
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was +1.6 feet and Falling. Range of tide during the ship’s stay averaged 2.7
feet. Good water 60 feet, leading up to pier allows for a port or starboard side
landing with the pier face at 052 degrees true. Healy took water, cable,
telephone and internet via shore tie for the 24hr stay.
2. HEALY departed Dutch Harbor @ 1537U 06 June 2006, with light winds and
currents. The tide was +1.3 feet and rising. The Conning Officer, LCDR
DALITSCH backed away and turned to port without the use of a tug or pilot
for departure. HEALY stood into the Bering Sea and Headed East to Unimak
Pass for the 1700 mile transit to Seattle.
D. Seattle Washington: 12 June to 19 June 2006
1. Upon completing the first phase of
AWS-2006 HEALY returned to
Seattle for a week of liberty follow
by three weeks of TSTA training in
Everett. After steaming 1700 miles
HEALY returned on a Sunday and
transited Puget Sound to berth
Alpha at ISC Seattle. The Conning
Officer, ENS BIEMILLER, used
the Tug GUIDE to assist; winds
were light as were currents.
HEALY moored at 1600T and
began a week of well earned
liberty.
E. Everett, Washington: 19 June to 06
July 2006
1. HEALY transited Puget Sound
North to Possession Sound and into
NAVSTA Everett, Washington for Tailor Ships Availability Training. The
Approach to the Navel Station was direct and HEALY noticed little current
flowing from the river entrance near the Navy Pier. HEALY operated in the
area for two weeks, pulling in and out of this pier without any problems.
Navel Station Everett provided all services with ease.
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Healy at NAVSTA Everett, Washington Alpha Pier berth 4.
F. Nome, Alaska (anchored) 16 July 2006
1. At 0947U 16 July 2006 HEALY anchored in position: 64-28.169N 16525.907W, depth 57 feet, with three shots of chain from the port anchor to a
sand and gravel bottom. Winds were from the south @ 10-12 knots, although
toward the end of the afternoon the winds did gust upwards to 20 knots. In
these conditions and given HEALY was 3NM south of the new harbor
entrance the anchorage did provide a good holding ground. The purpose of
the anchoring was to recover passengers and cargo from NOME. Offloads
were conducted using both RHIs and the LCVP. At 1346U HEALY weighed
anchor en route Point Barrow, Alaska.
SN Kenney and SN Baker welcome you to Nome, AK.
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G. Kodiak, Alaska: 26 August to 30 August 2006
1. After 53 days at sea HEALY approached Saint Paul Harbor from the East.
HEALY transited close aboard to Humpback Rocks, then proceeded to the
safe water “SP” Buoy and through the gated buoys and moored portside to the
Kodiak City Pier # 2 in Kodiak, Alaska @ 0904U on 26 August 2006. The
Conning Officer LCDR DALITSCH approached the pier using standard helm
commands, with an experienced harbor pilot onboard. The tug: KODIAK
KING was made off to the Starboard quarter but was used very little. Light
traffic was encountered on the approaches and our track into the harbor was
standard due to the shallow depth on the approach to the pier. Winds were
calm, and the current was less than one knot. The state of tide was +0.4 feet
and falling. The range of tide during the ship’s visit averaged 8.5 feet. Good
water of 38 feet, leading up to pier allows for a port or starboard side landing
with the pier face at 085 degrees true. HEALY took water, telephone via shore
tie for the 4 day Break.
HEALY moored at Pier 2 Kodiak, Alaska Depth 38 feet pier side.
2. HEALY departed Kodiak City Pier # 2, Saint Paul Harbor @ 1400U on 30
August 2006 to return to Seattle. The winds were light as were the currents.
The tide was +4.0 feet and rising and heavy fog was in and out. The Conning
Officer, ENS NEWTON was assisted by the Kodiak Harbor Pilot, Jack
Johnson who had the Tug KODIAK KING, pull easy from the Starboard
quarter as HEALY used their bow thruster to starboard to move 150 ft off the
pier, HEALY then twisted to starboard and proceeded outbound on the
navigation track. HEALY stood into the Gulf of Alaska and Headed
Homeward bound.
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Kodiak, Alaska, Saint Paul Harbor 2006.
H. Seattle, Washington: 03 September 2006
1. After 183 days away from home port, 17,683 nautical miles and completing
two science missions, HEALY Moored at 1309T on 03 September 2006 @
Berth Alpha, Pier 36, USCG ISC Seattle, WA. Currents were light, with light
winds from the North. ENS NEWTON was the Conning Officer and made a
slow and direct approach without the use of a Pilot, the Tug GUIDE assisted
and was made off to the port quarter to push easy due to the lack of
maneuvering room. Mooring was accomplished using standard commands on
the engines and bow thruster completing AWS-2006.
HEALY making her final approach into her Homeport, Seattle, WA.
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3. Deck Operations
A. Pre-Deployment Preparations
1. During the Dock Side Availability, Deck Force provided inspectors and
equipment operators for painting, weight handling and ground tackle work.
Level 2 overhauls were completed on the Port and Starboard 04 Cranes and the
Port Aft Crane. Level 1 inspections were completed on remaining cranes and
Miranda davits. A prototype Load Management Indicator was installed on the
Starboard Aft Crane and will be evaluated this patrol. All miscellaneous weight
handling equipment was weight tested.
2. Storm damage repairs were made to various forecastle fittings as well as the
Bow Crane. The broken port anchor was removed and replaced. The forecastle
ground tackle was returned to its standard configuration. Deck Division also
supervised the paint contractor in renewing the deck on the fantail, the aft
staging and working areas, along with patchwork renewal of flight deck
nonskid. Cosmetic preservation was completed on 01 and 02 athwartship
passageways and on the decks of multiple fan spaces/engineering spaces.
3. Healy 2 had its engine replaced due to CASREP 06010; the scheduled
installation of replacement sponson was not completed due to improper part
shipment. Installation is scheduled for 13 June while ship is in Seattle.
4. During the two-week shakedown cruise, Deck Force assisted in Deck Landing
Qualification’s (DLQ) fully qualifying 2 Landing Signal Officers (LSO) and 2
Tie-down crewmembers. Deck also conducted boat crewmember and bridge
watchstander training, making good progress towards qualifications of 3
seamen. Aviation STAN was completed with one discrepancy due to a
mechanical failure of the Helicopter In-Flight Refueling (HIFR) hose. A
replacement hose is being procured.
5. The week prior to deployment a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
certification of the Healy was conducted on short notice. This triennial
inspection had not been scheduled due to an oversight and the deck division, as
well as the affected divisions in engineering, was able to quickly pull together
and complete full certification with the exception of the preexisting HIFR
discrepancy. This is a testament to the Coast Guard motto of Semper Paratus
“Always Ready”.
B. Seattle to Dutch Harbor/CART
1. During the transit from Seattle and during the first phase of science,
qualifications for newly reported personnel continued in anticipation of a
heavy personnel changeover throughout the summer that would include the
loss of 5 petty officers and 3 nonrates.
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2. HEALY was diverted to a distress call from the S/V Jersey Clipper. HEALY’s
small boat crew handled the situation with professionalism and poise, rescuing
and ensuring the safety of the mariner.
HEALY small boat crew maneuvers itself along side the
Sailing Vessel Jersey Clipper.
The Skipper of Jersey Clipper writes this report of the evacuation of
their injured crewmember:
Jersey Clipper and USCG Cutter Healy swapped position information via
email, and from the plots it could be seen were on a direct interception course.
As she got closer we made contact via first medium and then short range
radio, and the Operations Officer on board talked us through how they were
planning on doing the transfer. She loomed out of the fog when about 3 miles
away - all 128m of her! What we didn't realize is that rather than being one of
the usual coastal patrol vessels, she's actually an icebreaker/research ship. At
this point I had to forcibly restrain some of the crew who were looking to
quickly inflict any minor injury that would get them off too.
The Healy came as close as was safe, and lowered her 6.4 m rigid inflatable
boat (RIB) Healy 1 down to the water. This was about a 15m drop. The 4 man
crew of Healy 1 took a few minutes to get used to the sea state (it was, of
course, blowing a nice steady force 7, gusting regularly up to gale force 8) and
then made their approach. We had a mooring line ready for them, which they
quickly lashed to the bow of Healy 1 (great throw by Mark from Jersey, the line
hit them in the right place at the right time), the teabags were thrown on board
by the Healy 1 bowman (more on that later) Hugh was thrown on board Healy
1 by Kate and Bernie (not literally, but it wasn't delicate) where he was caught
by 2 crewmen, the mooring line was cut (quickest way) and the Healy 1
coxswain powered her away from us and into open water. All very quick and
very professional, with both crews working really well. Healy 1 then made her
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way back towards the Healy, getting completely airborne over one particularly
sharp wave, and we turned around to take station just aft and downwind of the
Healy in case anyone fell in during the recovery of Healy 1 on to the Healy.
This operation was very good to watch - the crew of the Healy have obviously
done this before. Healy 1 came alongside the Healy (which was making an
excellent shelter from the wind and some of the waves), and she was scooped
out of the water with all the crew and Hugh still in, lifted up 15m to the main
deck and then secured. At this point the operation was complete, and the
Healy disappeared off into the fog with much waving, and we set about
making our way to Victoria.
There was much superb work done here. The USCG Healy cannot be thanked
enough, and Captain Dan Oliver and his crew are a very professional,
competent and generous group of people. The 4 man RIB crew was superb,
and could not have managed the transfer or the conditions better. The crew of
Jersey Clipper worked just as professionally, and with any transfer at sea in
rough weather the crew work on both vessels has to be spot on. Well done to
all.
Now, on to the tea. Quite embarrassingly for a Jersey flagged and registered
vessel we had run out of teabags (we had some flowery stuff left, but that
doesn't count) and sugar. I asked the Healy if we could swap real coffee for
tea, and Bosun's Mate Ed Traver, who is apparently the only tea drinker on
board the Healy, managed to get us a box of RNLI Lifeboatmen's Teabags, a
packet of Hobnobs, a packet of Ginger Nuts and loads of sugar - how's that for
putting the icing on the cake of a proper rescue operation!
C. AWS 1-06
1. The first phase of AWS 06 was not a deck intensive science phase. Boat
operations were conducted to collect ice samples, surveying of marine
mammals and a single attempt for obtaining a tissue sample from a seal with a
crossbow brought by the science party was unsuccessful.
Gay Sheffield takes aim at a seal, trying to obtain a tissue sample.
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2. Qualifications for both bridge watchstations and small boat operations
continued as just as they had during the transit to Dutch Harbor, in readiness
of the personnel transfer to come once HEALY reaches Seattle.
3. Commercially contracted aviation support was the biggest change for deck
division during this phase. Incorporating Coast Guard standards to civilian
pilots flying a Bell helicopter was the largest hurdle. Crew for the Bell Long
Ranger Helicopter included one pilot, one mechanic and one aircraft manager.
The Bell does not have wheels but skids and this was one of the primary
reasons engine engaged tie-down installation/removal was done away with.
D. Dutch Harbor/Change of Command/Transit/Sci Onload
1. The week prior to TSTA was hectic with the successful install of the new
sponson for Healy 2. Healy 2 had all repairs made and required only the 20
hour engine break-in to be full mission capable.
2. The deck division CART was also conducted during the Seattle port call. No
major or training restrictive discrepancies were noted. Deck division was
ready to train.
E. TSTA
1. Long hours of preparation and research paid off as Deck division met all its
training objectives, 100%, which included a first ever towing by the ship.
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HEALY conducting her first ever towing evolution.
2. The end of TSTA brought to close a 13 month period in which 14 of 16
personnel in Deck division rotated.
F. Seattle to Barrow
1. Extensive boat operations during refueling at Manchester fuel stop including 2
coxswains and 2 boat crewman certifications. Engine break-in was completed
on Healy 2 and it was returned to Full Mission Capable status.
2. Conducted onload of science gear and personnel off the coast of Nome,
Alaska with the LCVP. Launch of LVCP and onload of science gear was
conducted while at anchor in moderate seaway and limited the lee available.
G. AWS 2-06
1. Artic West Summer phase 2 involved deck division in two major fashions.
The first was the rigging of the seismic cage, a fabricated steel square from
which seismic cannons were suspended. Deck was heavily involved in the
rigging of the cage. The non-hydrodynamic design tended to get twisted
without tending lines. A 600’ towing line was used as a stay to the forward
corners of the cage allowing limited rudder use. The line was removed from
service at the end of the phase due to severe chaffing. The specifications were
provided to Dale Chayes who will fund a replacement.
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Seismic cage being rigged for tow.
2. Seismic work required sensors be placed on the ice at intervals of
approximately 8 miles. The extensive flight operations, even with the more
flexible Bell helo required the establishment of Port and Starboard flight
operations teams that would cover all launches/recoveries in two 12-hour
watches. The crew was thoroughly briefed on this new setup and the process
for helo operations streamlined. No pipe was made, the on watch team
receiving a group page. Placards were in place and posted by the LSO and
MST on watch at accesses to weather decks to prevent unsafe transits.
The schedule worked very well, enabling helo ops at all hours day and night
without burdening crew and science personnel with constant pipes/alarm tests.
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2. Recommendations
BACK-UP/SECONDARY BROW: The secondary brow purchased during the 2005
inport proved very useful for deploying persons to the ice. It is quicker to set up and
after being shifted to the forecastle does not impact flight operations. Currently it can
only be rigged to the port side. ECR in place to allow use of the brow from both sides
of the ship. Recommend brow be modified to add step treads and a removable ice
skid which would improve the ease of use.
TRAINING: Several casualties to the 04 cranes during AWES 2005 as well as a
damaged flight deck net are likely attributable to operator error and highlight the need
for formal training for all crane operators and deck supervisors. Revamped
qualification process and one time training visit from Coast Guard NATON School
contributed to no major crane casualties during AWS 2006 though another flight net
was damaged. Recommend Healy be added to NATON weight handling training
program and it become an annual event.
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CHAPTER 2 – Air Operations
1. Summary
1. Due to the disestablishment of the ATC Mobile Polar OPS division and the
transfer of the FY-2006 Polar Icebreaker Budget to the National Science
Foundation (NSF), the NSF was required to hire contracted helicopter support
for the science operations during the HEALY’s 2006 mission.
2. VECOPOLAR Resources provided contracting options to the NSF. The NSF
selected the Maritime Helicopter Company, who provided one Bell 206L3
Helicopter and 2-Helicopter flight crew personnel to be deployed with
HEALY. The NSF partnered with the Department of the Interior’s Aviation
Management Directorate (AMD) to complete this task.
3. HEALY submitted a waiver to COMDT (G-RCA) to request permission to
operate with Bell 206L3 for the upcoming mission.
1. Upon HEALY’s arrival in Dutch Harbor the Command Reps meet with
Helicopter crew, deploying AMD AVDET Manager and the other AMD Reps
to procedures for the civilian helicopter while on board the HEALY.
2. Helicopter N303MH was flown aboard pierside and conducted three takeoff/landing cycles for the AMD Reps to certify the Ship-Helo interface.
3. HEALY embarked Helicopter 303MH in Dutch Harbor, AK for the 07-29
May deployment in the Bering Sea with three AVDET members.
C. AWS 1-06
1. During the first phase the Helo was primarily used for passenger transfers,
cargo transfer, and Helo-HEALY familiarizations.
2. The N303MH Helo was able to be tracked using a web-based aviation
tracking system fed by a transmitter on N303MH. The website was password
protected and could be accessed by the AMD flight manager. The system was
reliable at sub-arctic latitudes in the Bering Sea but will be less effective at the
high latitudes that will be encountered in the next phase due to internet
connectivity limits.
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3. AMD Coordinator Provided Aircraft Familiarization and Safety Brief for
passengers prior to each flight and airframe familiarization training for
emergency response personnel.
4. Communications were established via VHF-FM, VHF-AM, and Iridium
Handheld. The VHF-FM was reliable up to 25NM. The VHF-AM was
reliable for longer ranges but had problems with clarity. For missions that
took the helicopter beyond 25NM the handheld Iridium phone was reliable
and effective.
5. N303MH disembarked HEALY near St. Lawrence Island.
Phase I, 30 Days, 07 May – 05 June (One Helo T/N N03MH)
Date Embarked: 07 May
Disembarked: 30 May
Days Embarked: 24
Days Flown: 16
Sorties: 28
Flight Hours 36.6
PAX Carried: 84
Cargo Carried: 1,325 lbs
Availability: 100%
1. NSTR, no Helicopters embarked.
E. TSTA
1. NSTR, no Helicopters embarked.
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1. HEALY worked with flight crews from Port Angelus, WA in the recertification of the HEALY flight deck with 17 touch and goes. This included
training for tie-downs, LSOs, and HCOs.
2. Two Maritime Helicopters embarked. Each helicopter came with its own
crew, pilots (Joe Trudo, Bill Springer) and two mechanics (Charles Sims,
Andrew Ullrich). The AMD Pilot inspector (Gil Howell) and helicopter
manger (David Kreutzer) came on the phase to handle any problems that may
arise.
3. The helicopters transported Science party / Coast Guard personnel (38
Passengers) and gear (6,600 lbs) from Barrow to the ship on July 18th.
Fourteen passengers and their gear were transported from the ship to Barrow.
N303 MH was used to transport the gear internally to the ship. No cargo nets
were available for this operation. N306MH transported the passengers to the
ship. Both helicopter transported Passenger and gear from the ship to Barrow.
The operation went very smoothly.
4. The fog shut down the passenger and cargo transport on the evening of the
18th. Both helicopter stayed on the Healy for the night. Passengers and cargo
transport continued the following day. The science party was all on board the
ship by 1400 on July 19th.
G. AWS 2-06
1. Helicopter N306MH and N303MH were used to perform a number of flight
operations, such as ice recon, passenger transfers, cargo transfers, and
performing the required ice landings to place the seismic party’s seismic
stations (coolers).
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2. Science party and Coast Guard personnel that would be flying in the
helicopters were given a B-3 course (basic helicopter training). The training
comprised of PowerPoint and a walk around of the helicopter. The seismic
party also did a mock loading and unloading of the helicopter with three
seismic stations.
Picture from July 22 photo flight (Photo taken by PA2 P. Danner)
3. July 24: Pilot Bill Springer was placed on the ice by the boat to check on ice
conditions before the helicopter landings. He thought this was a great
opportunity to see what the ice conditions would be like before having to land
on it. Future missions should consider doing this with both pilots before they
have to land on the ice.
4. The seismic operation was to be flown any time during a 24 hour period. The
Coast Guard crew created two flight deployment and recovery teams to
respond to flight operations. The team worked 12 hour shifts and were made
up of two fueling specialist, one LSO, two fire team members, and one HCO.
The team members were taken off their watch rotations. This system worked
out very well.
HEALY and POLAR SEA side-by-side above the Arctic Circle.
(Photo taken by PA2 P. Danner)
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5. The helicopters assisted in with the departure of our two fallen shipmates to
Barrow, AK. They also provided transportation for high ranking Coast Guard
officials and the investigation and critical incident stress teams following the
accident.
6. The majority of the flight operation for this phase of science was to place and
recover seismic monitoring stations on the ice. The helicopters were also
valuable in ice recon mission and transportation of the science party from and
to port.
7. Weather was an issue for the science flight during the Arctic cruise. Flight
conditions were ½ mile to 1 mile visibility with less than 200 foot ceilings.
Fog was also an issue with temperature around freezing during the flights.
Anatoly Mironov placing a seismic station on the ice.
8. N306MH disembarked in Nome, AK and N303MH disembarked in Kodiak,
AK.
Phase II, 31 of 40 days scheduled, 18 Jul- 26 Aug (Two Helos T/N
N303MH and N306MH)
Three Mike Hotel
Six Mike Hotel
Date Embarked: 18 Jul
Disembarked: 26 Aug
Disembarked: 22 Aug
Days Embarked: 40
Days Embarked: 36
Days Flown: 18
Days Flown: 17
Sorties: 51
Sorties: 48
Flight Hours 18.3
Flight Hours 26.5
PAX Carried: 95
PAX Carried: 137
Availability: 100%
Availability: 100%
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Phase II Totals:
Disembarked: 26 Aug
Days Embarked: 40
Days Flown: 35
Sorties: 99
Flight Hours 44.8
PAX Carried: 232
Availability: 100%
Deployment Totals:
Days Embarked: 64*
Days Flown: 39
Sorties: 127
Flight Hours 81.4
PAX Carried: 316
Availability: 100%
* 36 Dual Helo Days, 28 Single Helo Days
9. A complete list of Helo Operations in relation to science can be found in the
science chapter.
H. Kodiak, AK
1. Offload Helo Support Kit at pierside in Kodiak.
2. Recommendations
1. The use of civilian helicopters was extremely productive and successful. The
science staff was able to complete their studies with minimal set back.
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CHAPTER III – COMMUNICATIONS
1. Summary
1. Communications:
a. The annual Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Groom was completed.
The keymat for circuits HEALY does not actively use (IE. CUDIX, Fleet
Broadcast, HF/SAT RATT) and was not acquired for the SATCOM
groom. Pacific Area EKMS manager has eliminated support for the
unused short titles until deemed necessary for operations on HEALY.
b. During the shakedown cruise, all Healy's communications circuits were
operations normal.
2. Electronics:
a. All electronic equipment in Radio was groomed.
b. New HF radio transceiver was installed in Radio with remote heads in
Radio, the Helo Control Office and on the Bridge.
c. DTS-TV inoperable.
1. Communications: Once again we experienced confusion from CAMSPAC
about our special (sharing SDN and CGDN) INMARSAT connectivity needs.
C. AWS 1-06
1. Communications:
a. Highest latitude for this phase was 51-22N. At this latitude Inmarsat-B
and mini-M connectivity was steady.
b. HFDX steady and reliable. Support from COMMSTA Kodiak was
outstanding.
2. Electronics: DTS-TV CASREP. Troubleshooting revealed that the horizontal
section of the satellite signal processor would not pass the signal. Polar Sea
provided an operational SSP-10-2150 and ESU provided a Tech Assistant,
parts, and groom.
NSTR
E. TSTA
1. Communications: The following Comms drills were conducted during TSTA.
a. Emergency Destruction training during Abandon Ship drill.
b. C-Fire on bridge drill in lieu of C-fire in radio drill.
1. Communications: Received and delivered 30lbs of mail.
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G. AWS 2-06
1. Communications:
a. Highest latitude for this phase was 78-48N. At this latitude Inmarsat-B
and mini-M connectivity was intermittent as science operations took
HEALY out of satellite range. Recurring Inmarsat-B bandwidth errors
were determined to be land based problems.
b. An upgrade to CMPLUS application version 5.1A was completed.
c. New DPVS database was downloaded and installed
H. Transit to Barrow and to Kodiak
1. Communications: Comms. Department worked hard to provide the
investigative teams with electronic data related to the MISHAP.
(Left to Right) IT1 Bigsby, IT1 Von Kauffmann, OSC Manangan.
I. Kodiak (26-30 Aug)
1. Communications: Received and delivered 1800 lbs of mail and packages.
J. Transit to Homeport
1. Communications: Received and delivered 300lbs of mail.
2. Recommendations:
Recommend pursing the use of Iridium for high latitude connection to CGDN.
Iridium is capable of being used for this service both for HEALY and other nonINMARSAT Coast Guard Assets and it is recommended as a solution for
connectivity when cutters will be out of INMARSAT-B satellite footprints.
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CHAPTER IV - SCIENCE
1. Summary
1. The MSTs and support personnel from ESU and LDEO tested the science data
systems during the two-week shakedown cruise in March/April 2006. All
sensors had been sent out for annual inspection and calibration or grooms
were conducted onboard by qualified representatives. In-depth groom reports
can be obtained through HEALY’s ET division.
2. Conductivity-Temperature-Depth profiler and rosette (CTD): The MSTs
lowered the rosette fully assembled with sensors and Niskin bottles, minus the
altimeter which had not been returned from the manufacturer. All sensors
worked satisfactorily. One 30-liter bottle was lost when the holding pin broke;
several bottles leaked when full. The MSTs fixed the leaks by moving the cap
springs to the interior of the bottles and replacing degraded o-rings. They
replaced the holding pin and bottle and wrapped a line around the outside
circumference of the rosette and bottles to ensure others did not fall off even if
a holding pin broke.
3. Acoustic Doppler Current
Profilers (75 and 150kHz;
ADCP): Teledyne RDI
technician Ron Hippie was
onboard to conduct grooms
and continue work on tracking
down the noise interference
that has plagued these sensors
for years. He was able to
verify that the noise was due
Scientist examining a core during 06-02
to the proximity of the ADCP
cables to the SeaBeam cables.
Teledyne techs and CG ET’s will continue to work towards a resolution
involving separating the cables throughout their run from the transducers to
the processor. The transducer well for the ADCP-75 was thoroughly cleaned
to provide better feedback. Further investigations will be conducted during the
transit from Seattle to Dutch Harbor.
4. SeaBeam 2112: We conducted pitch and roll bias tests and calibrations were
made as necessary. L3 Communications technician Jorge Brockhoff was
onboard to conduct the groom.
5. Knudsen and Bathy2000: Both sub-bottom profilers were tested with
satisfactory results. However, a second Knudsen will be brought onboard as it
is preferred by the scientists. The Bathy will act as a back-up.
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6. Expendable Temperature Probes (XBT, XCTD): The MSTs dropped one XBT
each from the hand-held and thru-hull launchers. The XCTD test canister was
used via the hand-held launcher. All systems worked satisfactorily. We have
enough XBTs onboard to conduct one per day for accurate SeaBeam sound
velocity profiling.
7. Wires, Blocks and A-frames:
The MSTs tested the .322 wire
with the CTD cast and the
3/8ths and 9/16ths wires with
weights. All systems performed
well. During one CTD cast, the
starboard a-frame block became
jammed; we did get the CTD
back onboard without further
problem. Upon inspection, the
MSTs found a washer had
become lodged between the
rubber insert and the metal
cheek, most likely when the
Science Personnel conducting water analysis during 06-01
block had sustained a sideload due to the weather
conditions. The MSTs reassembled the block with a new insert, greased
bearings and a new collar; it worked fine thereafter.
8. TeraScan: This piece of meteorological equipment worked without incident
during the shakedown. A new antenna is scheduled to be delivered and
installed prior to sailing for AWS’06.
9. In addition to the above systems, the fluorometer, both thermosalinographs
(TSG), RM Young weather station, and salinometer worked well. The
Barnstead deionizer held steady at the desired level of 18ohms.
10. We conducted the equipment onload for the Grebmeier/Lovvorn cruise over
three designated days two-weeks prior to sailing. Having specified dates for
load-outs has again proven valuable in ensuring all equipment arrives in a
timely manner and allows the MST division to count-on and enjoy some time
off before sailing. The offload is scheduled for the first three days back in
Seattle, 12-14 June.
1. For the 7-day transit, the MSTs assumed their standard underway watch
rotation consisting of a regular workday and a four hour watch with a weather
observation and rounds of the science spaces. Several science personnel rode
HEALY from Seattle to begin setting up the lab equipment. This worked very
well as it allowed the rest of the science party to embark in Dutch Harbor and
begin science operations immediately upon reaching the first station a day
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later. The MSTs worked with the scientists to ensure lab configurations were
adequate and that equipment was set-up for the upcoming mission.
2. During the transit, HEALY was diverted to MEDEVAC a crew member from
the S/V JERSEY CLIPPER. The duty MST provided updated weather
forecasts throughout the 20-hour evolution as we were combating gale-force
conditions. Once on-scene, the MSTs assumed a “man overboard” recovery
posture. This included manning the starboard working deck, rigging a
horseshoe collar from the A-frame, and making ready various life rings and
heaving lines to ensure potential water recoveries could be conducted in a
timely fashion. Fortunately, no
further actions were required as the
RHI crew successfully recovered the
individual and returned to HEALY.
3. During CART and for TSTA
preparations, the MSTs manned-up
as “fire team 4” and participated in
all drills and exercises.
4. Ron Hippie, Teledyne RDI tech,
continued work on the Acoustic
An MST and a scientist recovering the JC
Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP).
during 06-02
He removed the deck units from the
IC No Gyro Room and temporarily installed them in the transducer room; the
separation between instrument cables cleared the interference. He will work
with the ET division to install a permanent solution.
5. The TeraScan antenna lost its gyro heading input and spun itself in continuous
search of direction until it broke the turn stops and destroyed the wiring
inside. Eric Baptiste from SeaSpace was onboard and attempted to unwind the
wires and establish comms with the unit; however, he was unsuccessful. He
was able to issue the command to lock the antenna in place. With the gyro
heading input not working, he tried POSMV input, but the unit could not
interpret the data string. SeaSpace will write a new script that incorporates the
lock command in the event the system loses heading input again. The system
was CASREP’d; options for repair include switching antennas with the
POLAR STAR or having SeaSpace techs return to the ship for repairs during
TSTA. It would not be useable for the first science phase.
6. The rest of the science party met us in Dutch Harbor. We loaded the
remaining cargo and personnel and departed the next morning for our
operational area just south of St. Lawrence Island.
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C. AWS 1-06
1. The first science mission of AWS’06 commenced on 6 May when Jackie
Grebmeier and her crew of 30 scientists and graduate students boarded
HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK. The focus of this mission was investigating
climate-driven changes in impacts of benthic predators in the Northern Bering
Sea. It involved primarily trawls, bottom grabs, bottom cores and CTD
deployments. 44 stations were situated in the Bering Sea Southwest of Saint
Lawrence Island. The team hoped to spend the last four days of the cruise
sampling the area north of Saint Lawrence Island, but this would be dependant
on conditions.
2. At each station a myriad of operations would
take place:
a. A handheld UV meter would be deployed
to measure UV radiation to 100 meters.
b. A CTD would be lowered to provide
profiles of salinity, temperature,
macronutrients, δ18O values and
chlorophyll a in the water column, giving
an oceanographic water mass context for
the study.
c. A vertical zooplankton net would be
deployed and recovered to help estimate
productivity in the water column.
d. Seven Van Veem grabs and one Haps
benthic multi-corer deployment would be
completed to add to the time-series
benthic measurement data sets started by
other studies.
An MST recovering the HAPS corer during
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e. Finally an otter trawl would be conducted to determine the densities of
clams, predatory gastropods, sea stars, snow crabs and ground fish.
3. SIO and LDEO representatives helped HEALY MST’s in operating the
CTD’s and some of the other scientific equipment. Although well trained, the
MST’s are not specialists. These representatives ensured that equipment was
operated properly and fixed when necessary. This assistance played a large
part in the success of this mission.
4. A middle school teacher and an editor for Scholastic Inc. participated for the
full length of the cruise as a part of TREC. (Teachers and Researchers
Experiencing the Artic) They interacted with local school children from
Gambell and Savoogna as well as writing articles, making web postings and
leading online conference calls throughout the cruise.
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5. One scientist tagged and collected tissue from four species of ice seals using a
crossbow with specialized darts in order to investigate ice seal stock structure,
migration routes and dispersal patterns of ice seals that occur in the northern
Bering Sea. Healy 1 was used to carry out this aspect of the study.
6. The embarked civilian helo was used to conduct aerial surveys of Spectacled
Eiders. It was unknown to the scientific community where Spectacled Eiders
spent May. Unfortunately no confirmed sightings of Spectacled Eiders were
made.
7. At one point the otter trawl became stuck on a small ice flow. In a flurry of
activity MSTC and OPS took control of the effort to free the trawl. The
decision was made to transfer pilothouse control from the aloft conn to aft
conn in order to better maneuver the
ship. Unfortunately there were
problems in the transfer and HEALY
drifted for approximately 45 minutes.
During this time the trawl had become
even more fouled and the trawl was lost
when a line in the bridle parted.
8. This mission was exceptionally
successful, having exceeded all goals
and objectives due to favorable ice
conditions and the efficient work of the
MSTs and scientists. A final total of
118 stations were sampled instead of
the 44 stations originally planned.
Tissue collection from a seal during 06-01
1. The AWS 1-06 science party departed the ship in Dutch Harbor, AK on 5
June, with the exception of a few who were riding back to Seattle. The major
off-load will occur back in Seattle. The MSTs participated in the Change of
Command, with MST3 Klinesteker using the borrowed ESU digital video
camera to create a memorable movie of the event.
2. Throughout the transit, the MSTs assisted the remaining scientists with
disassembling and packing their equipment and making it ready for shipping.
This mission did not have a lot of cargo, so off-load was managed in just one
day.
3. The on-load of JPC components, some seismic equipment and lab items
occurred over three days with the assistance of the ISC 21k forklift. The ISC
also authorized us to store the OSU flat-rack for the JPC in the GOV lot with
the other flat-racks until our return in November.
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E. TSTA
1. During TSTA, no science operations were conducted. However, we did
onload the large air gun frame, air compressors and associated parts at the
Navy Base Everett pier. LDEO was onboard to coordinate the loading.
2. The MSTs participated in the extensive TSTA drills and even earned high
praise when their somewhat unconventional but effective shoring stopped the
“flooding.” We did not run the sensors during this time as we were only
underway for two to three days at a time in the Puget Sound.
1. The transit to Barrow, AK was relatively easy on the MST division. We
dropped the aft-tending 3/8ths wire with a 100lb weight to approximately
2500m to unravel some loose wraps and rewrap the cable under light tension.
2. LDEO personnel continued to work
on the TeraScan system. It worked
sometimes but not all the time. They
found that it worked better with GPS
as a heading source rather than Gyro,
but still did not always lock onto a
satellite. Also, the antenna would
bounce off the turn stopper and work
it loose; the techs and ETs corrected
this, a couple of times.
The seismic cage from 06-02 with eight mounted
G. AWS 06-02
airguns
1. The second science mission of
AWS’06 commenced on 14 July when Larry Lawver and his crew of 27
scientists graduate students and undergraduate students were transferred to
HEALY from Barrow, AK by HEALY’s embarked civilian helos. The focus
of this mission was to collect seismic reflection and refraction data in the
Chukchi Borderland and the Mendeleev Ridge, poorly studied regions of the
Artic Ocean floor, while testing an innovative approach to conducting seismic
work in the artic. The goal was to contras the crustal structure between the
two regions.
2. This mission started off slow due to abnormally dense and tough ice
conditions near Barrow, AK, the fog forced the science party transfer to occur
over two days (18-19 July), the Incidental Harassment Authorizations from
National Marine Fisheries Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service had not
yet been granted, and some parts to the seismic air guns had not arrived. Over
the course of four days, we drifted with the ice pack then actively made way
toward less ice covered waters in which we could deploy the air gun frame for
practice.
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3. Once the last of the parts arrived and had been installed, the air gun tech that
had helped with this process was flown to Barrow
and HEALY began proceeding to the study area
east of the Northwind Escarpment. By this time
the proper authorizations had arrived.
4. The terms of the authorization required that marine
mammal observers accompany the HEALY. If a
marine mammal was sighted air gun operations
would be stopped until 30 minutes after the
observer last saw the mammal. Luckily this only
occurred twice during the course of the study.
5. The basic concept of the project was to deploy
seismometers on the ice using helicopters along
HEALY’s trackline, both in front and behind the
ship. HEALY would tow a seismic streamer and a
large cage containing air guns. The air guns would
A scientist deploys a
send sound waves that would be both reflected and
seismometer during 06-02
refracted by the ocean floor. The seismic streamer
would record the reflected waves and the on ice seismometers would collect
the refracted waves. The data from these waves would reveal the composition
of the crust below the air guns. Jumbo piston cores (JPC) and gravity cores
would be conducted in regions of the study area of particular interest to the
scientists.
6. Once operations began several large problems became apparent:
a. The seismic streamer designed to collect reflection data trailed out several
hundred meters behind the stern. Pieces of ice would constantly lift the
streamer out of the water interfering with the data collection. In addition,
it took over twenty minutes to deploy or recover the streamer. This would
need to happen before the seismic guns could be deployed or recovered.
b. The eight seismic guns were installed in an enormous rectangular cage
with a single tow point at the middle of the structure. Since it was not
streamlined at all, when it was towed it spun uncontrollably. Even when
two tow points were fitted, the flow off the rudders and from differential
thrust on the propellers had the potential to spin the cage 180o.
c. The ice conditions in many of the areas along the planned cruise track were
too intense to tow the seismic gear effectively. The conning officer had to
proceed at very low speeds and use very little rudder or differential thrust.
This made it impossible to avoid or break through pressure ridges found
along the track line.
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7. Eventually regions of lighter ice in the study areas were found. In addition as
the science party was more interested in the refraction data, the seismic
streamer was not used after it was tested. This made the deployment and
recovery of the seismic gear a much quicker
process. In the end over 84 hours of seismic
refraction data was collected on the Chukchi
Borderland and the Mendeleev Ridge. As the
methods were entirely new the Dr. Lawver was
pleased with the data that was collected. The
experience will also aid in the refinement of
the technique of collecting seismic refraction
data in ice covered regions.
8. At one point the seismic cage was over the side
being towed when several ET’s began trying to
fix the MPCMS unit in aft conn that controls
the winch. The system was accidentally reset
and the winch released the wire. The cage was
An air gun firing off the stern of
hanging off the stern by the towing hawser.
HEALY during 06-02
The LDEO representative expressed that he
wanted the seismic cage brought back on deck as soon as possible. Control of
the winch was established in the winch room however the noise made by the
HPU’s in the winch room made it exceedingly difficult for the person in
charge of the deck to communicate with the person operating the winch.
When the order to stop was given it was not heard. Because the winch was
being operated locally, there was no one in aft conn with the ability to hit the
emergency stop. On the third order to stop, the winch operator heard the
command and stopped the winch. The cage came less than 3 feet from the
block. If it had become entangled with the block, there is a good chance that
the wire would have parted and the cage would have fallen to the deck.
9. Tragically, on 17 August HEALY lost her MSO. LT Jessica Hill perished in a
diving accident under the ice. ENS Stephen Elliott, previously the AMSO
took over as MSO. Dr. Lawver conferred with the command and declared
that the 06-02 science mission was over.
10. On 22 August the 06-02 science team was transferred off HEALY by
helicopter to Nome, AK with the exception of the few that were staying on
board until Kodiak or Seattle.
H. Kodiak, AK
NSTR.
I. Transit to Homeport
HEALY returned to homeport 3 September. The seismic equipment from 06-02
was offloaded on 12 September along with some LDEO equipment. The offload
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of Oregon State University’s coring equipment was delayed until 22 September
due to scheduling issues. Both offloads were completed without incident.
2. Recommendations
A. TDY MST’s from other units proved to be a valuable asset. Would prefer
experienced MST’s, but we were able to train the new MST to a minimum level
to support the mission in two weeks. As the weather deteriorated, deck operations
required a minimum of two MST’s. With the current compliment of MST’s
assigned to the Healy, it would have been very taxing to maintain 24 hour
operations.
B. More training on basic RV technician
skills and basic oceanography skills.
This would allow the MST’s to provide
greater customer service support to the
embarked science party.
C. Continue to send MST’s to the PMI
weather course, especially those who
have not had any weather training.
Send them early enough in their tour so
they can follow-up with the more
advanced course in Maryland and still
Scientists from 06-01 with members of HEALY’s
crew and HEALY’s embarked civilian helo.
have enough time aboard to use the
training. As always continue to look
ahead to the following year’s science requirements and as practical within time
constraints, have the MST’s deploy on UNOLS vessels to receive as much
experience as possible.
D. Continue to contract with Scripps Institute of Oceanography or another similar
organization to provide technical support on equipment. MST’s are very
component in what they do, but are not trained to the system requirements. The
on-board technician was able to identify and resolve any problems with the
systems. As much as possible, having science personal on-board for transits
assists with setup and reduces the stress on the science party and shipboard
personal the first few days of a mission.
E. Aviation staterooms should be Coast Guard staterooms, not science staterooms.
This makes sense as the AVDET used Coast Guard staterooms and the civilian
detachment is much smaller that the AVDET, so space should not be an issue.
F. Civilian helos allowed for science operation to continue when conditions would
have prevented the use of HH-65’s. The civilian operators were very competent
and effective. The scientists were very impressed.
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G. There were several lessons learned throughout the preparation and deployment of
the AWS’06 mission:
1. The science watchstander should log helo flights for science in the event log
to assist in record keeping.
2. There should only be one person in charge of the deck during an over the side
evolution. Any relief of that person must include a proper pass down and take
place on the deck.
3. Pilothouse control should not be shifted during an over the side evolution.
4. Any science mission planning on using equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine must also include a plan to deal with the exhaust from the
equipment. Damage control equipment should never be used to deal with
such exhaust as this compromises the ship’s ability to combat actual
casualties.
5. In communications between the fantail and
the conning officer precise communications
are critical. It is particularly important to be
clear in differentiating between stopping
turns and stopping the ship.
6. Any time a winch is being operated, an
operator must be in aft conn, even if the
winch is being controlled locally. This way
someone with eyes on the situation on deck
will be able to hit the emergency stop
should that become necessary.
Science personnel empty the trawl during 06-01
7. Communications between the deck and the winch room are practically
impossible due to noise from the machinery in that space. With that in mind,
only operate winches locally if it is an absolute emergency.
8. No one should conduct any maintenance or tests on winches or A-frames
during an over the side evolution.
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Over the Side Evolutions
Evolution
Bottom Grab
JPC
Zooplankton nets
CTD
HAPS Bottom Core
Otter trawl
UV Meter
Gravity Core
Seismic Cage
Total per mission
HLY06-01 HLY06-02
533
0
9
0
102
0
126
0
98
0
74
0
71
0
0
10
0
36
1004
55
A scientist sorts the results of a trawl during 06-01
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Supplies Expended
Item
Outfitted
T5 XBT
46
T7 XBT
286
3/8" Swage Sleeves
46
3/8" Thimble
22
Medium Zip ties
530
Wood Screws
1 1/2 box
3/8 anchor shackles
7
3/8 pear link
3
1/2" Three strand
line
>2000'
1/2" Double Braid
line
>200'
3/8" wire Rope
>8000M
30 ltr Niskin bottle
14
9/16" Fiege fittings
12
1/4" Swage Sleeves
36
1/8" Swage Sleeves
66
Hardened Bolts
50
Large Zip ties
50
6" Sorbent Boom
15
1/4" wire rope
>200'
1/8" Wire Rope
>150'
9/16" Wire Rope
>10,000M
12 strand tow line
1
3/4" Double Braid
line
>150'
Expended Expended
during
during
0601
0602
6
6
13
13
6
0
2
0
450
0
1 box
0
4
0
3
0
50'
0'
60'
40M
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0'
0'
0M
0
0'
0M
0
4
36
10
50
50
15
100'
100'
60M
1
0'
20'
Science Personnel empty a grab during 06-01
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Helo Operations HLY 06-01
During this cruise 28 helo sorties were completed by the embarked civilian helicopter
3MH. Approximately 18 of these were passenger transfers. The other 10 were scientific
in nature primarily bird and marine mammal surveys. The science watchstander did not
log helo operations in the event log.
Helo Operations HLY 06-02
Begin Date
& Local
Time (+
Begin Date
& UTC
Time
(- 8
8hours for GMT)
hours for local)
Operation
Duration
Notes
7/18/06 16:39
7/18/06 17:31
7/18/06 17:52
7/18/06 18:19
7/18/06 18:34
7/18/06 18:56
7/18/06 19:08
7/18/06 19:23
7/19/06 8:39
7/19/06 10:21
7/19/06 10:25
7/19/06 11:02
7/19/06 11:10
7/19/06 11:53
7/19/06 12:34
7/19/06 13:10
7/19/06 13:48
7/20/06 14:57
7/20/06 19:22
7/21/06 8:26
07/19/06 0:39
07/19/06 1:31
07/19/06 1:52
07/19/06 2:19
07/19/06 2:34
07/19/06 2:56
07/19/06 3:08
07/19/06 3:23
07/19/06 16:39
07/19/06 18:21
07/19/06 18:25
07/19/06 19:02
07/19/06 19:10
07/19/06 19:53
07/19/06 20:34
07/19/06 21:10
07/19/06 21:48
07/20/06 22:57
07/21/06 3:22
07/21/06 16:26
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Barrow
Ice Recon
Helo to Barrow
Ice Recon
48min
42min
33min
24min
26min
21min
29min
25min
1hr 43min
36min
42min
46min
52min
44min
46min
34min
38min
1hr 12min
1hr 1min
1hr 21min
Helo 6MH went to get scientists & gear
7/22/06 12:26
7/22/06 13:26
7/24/06 16:06
7/24/06 19:21
7/24/06 16:06
7/24/06 19:21
7/29/06 7:05
7/29/06 8:24
7/29/06 12:18
7/30/06 2:00
8/1/06 2:59
07/22/06 20:26
07/22/06 21:26
07/25/06 0:06
07/25/06 3:21
07/25/06 0:06
07/25/06 3:21
07/29/06 15:05
07/29/06 16:24
07/29/06 20:18
07/30/06 10:00
08/01/06 10:59
Ice Recon
Ice Recon
Helo to Ice
Helo to Barrow
Helo to Ice
Helo to Barrow
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to view Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
52min
Helo 3MH away for Ice recon & MMO!
Helo 6MH away for Ice recon, ship
photos, & MMO!
17min
1hr 44min
1hr 9min
1hr 44min
1hr 9min
1hr 12min
1hr 52min
1hr 38min
17 min
1hr 38min
Helo 6MH landed on ice!
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Helo 6MH went to pick up a cook
Helo 6MH off to get seismic parts
Helo 6MH landed on ice!
Helo 6MH off to get seismic parts
6MH off to deploy Seis. at stations 7 & 6
6MH off to deploy Seis. at stations 5 & 4
6MH deploying Seis. at stations 3, 2, & 1
3MH off to view ice seismometers
3MH to site 12 to deploy seismometer
8/1/06 4:41
8/1/06 6:36
8/2/06 10:30
8/3/06 16:37
8/3/06 17:50
8/3/06 21:36
8/4/06 0:35
8/4/06 2:23
8/4/06 3:51
8/4/06 5:23
8/4/06 14:40
8/4/06 20:11
8/4/06 22:01
8/4/06 23:49
08/01/06 12:41
08/01/06 14:36
08/02/06 18:30
08/04/06 0:37
08/04/06 1:50
08/04/06 5:36
08/04/06 8:35
08/04/06 10:23
08/04/06 11:51
08/04/06 13:23
08/04/06 22:40
08/05/06 4:11
08/05/06 6:01
08/05/06 7:49
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
42min
1hr 3min
1hr 51min
1hr 11min
33min
24min
20min
16min
16min
13min
2hr 3min
26min
17min
16min
8/6/06 6:35
8/6/06 8:19
8/6/06 10:13
08/06/06 14:35
08/06/06 16:19
08/06/06 18:13
Helo to photo
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
41min
8/6/06 11:03
8/6/06 14:07
8/6/06 16:15
8/6/06 18:47
08/06/06 19:03
08/06/06 22:07
08/07/06 0:15
08/07/06 2:47
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
1hr 50min
1hr 12min
1hr 30min
8/10/06 12:13
08/10/06 20:13
Helo to rec. Seis.
3hr 20min
8/10/06 12:50
8/10/06 16:08
8/14/06 4:17
8/14/06 6:31
8/14/06 8:06
08/10/06 20:50
08/11/06 0:08
08/14/06 12:17
08/14/06 14:31
08/14/06 16:06
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to rec. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
1hr 50min
8/14/06 10:15
8/14/06 11:06
8/14/06 13:18
8/14/06 14:55
8/14/06 17:59
08/14/06 18:15
08/14/06 19:06
08/14/06 21:18
08/14/06 22:55
08/15/06 1:59
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo to dep. Seis.
8/14/06 20:13
8/15/06 20:55
8/17/06 4:20
08/15/06 4:13
08/16/06 4:55
08/17/06 12:20
Helo to dep. Seis.
Helo away
Helo to rec. Seis.
1hr 18min
1hr 9min
8/17/06 7:56
08/17/06 15:56
Helo to rec. Seis.
1hr 16min
8/17/06 12:15
08/17/06 20:15
Helo to rec. Seis.
2hr 1min
8/17/06 12:43
08/17/06 20:43
Helo to rec. Seis.
1hr 39min
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1hr 24 min
46min
59min
1hr 24min
25min
33min
25min
39min
28min
1hr 18min
1hr 13min
2hr
42min
3MH to site 10 to deploy seismometer
6MH to sites 8 & 9 to deploy Seis.
Helo 6MH off to deploy seismometers
6MH recovering Seis. from sites 1 and 2
Helo 6MH off to recover seismometers
6MH recovering seismometer at site 4
3MH recovering seis. at station 7
6MH recovering seis. on station 9
3MH recovering seis. On station 10
3MH away for seismometer recovery
3MH recovering seis. on station 12?
6MH off to get photos of Healy and Polar
Sea
6MH to sites 21 & 22 to deploy seis.
6MH off to deploy seis. at station 23
6MH off to deploy seis. at stations 24 &
25. (On ship: 4 polar bears were sighted!)
3MH off to deploy seis. at sites 26 & 27
6MH went to recover seismometers 25,
26, 27, & 30. 25 was not found.
Helo 3MH went to recover seismometer
#24. Both helo's airborne!
6MH went to recover seismometers
3MH off to deploy seis. at station 44 ?
3MH off to deploy seis. at stations 45 &
46, came back to get a replacement part
for station 46
6MH deploying seis. at sites 47, 48, & 49
6MH off to deploy seis. at sites 50 & 51
Helo 6MH off to deploy seismometers on
ice
Helo 3MH away for unknown operation
3MH went to recover seismometers
Helo recovering seis. at sites 44, 45, 46,
47
6MH recovering seis. at sites 52, 53, 54,
55
3MH recovering seis. at stations 48, 49,
50, 51. Both Helo's airborne.
CHAPTER V – ENGINEERING
1. Summary
1. Major items completed from SMP by NESU Seattle CMD.
a. Annual and Semiannual PMS
b. RHI #1 Lower Gear Unit Damage
c. LCVP Blower Repairs
d. #1 ships reefer WRV overhaul
e. #3 CFW Pump Coupling installation
f. Oil Content Meter Calibration
g. Certification of HV Gear
h. Calibration of Test Equipment
i. Aft General Services HPU Remotes
j. Dive Locker remodel
k. Install Food warmer
l. Clean heat exchangers
m. AC flat deck drains replacement
n. Failed shaft bulkhead seal replacement
o. Pump and hose connection leak Aft Contaminated AOP
p. JPFT-V-14 valve and gasket leak and JPS-V-7 valve/flange leak repair
q. Renew valves #1 & # 2 Evap
r. Clean A/C, refrigeration and climate control chamber condenser tubes
s. #1 MDE J/W Cooler Overhaul
t. J-vent plugged/clogged 3-48-1-W
u. Install air bleed off on #1 Firepump strainer
v. Remodel YN Office
w. #3 MSW PUMP INSPECT/Overhaul
x. MDE F/O coalescer gauge replacement
y. Remove dead end cables
z. Steering Gear motor coupling installation
aa. Galley steel cofferdam remodeling
bb. Repair JP-5 service filter housing dogs
cc. Steering motor rewind
dd. Signature Analysis all MDE's
ee. Borescoping Coolers on M/M and Cyclos
ff. Tubes on port boat davit HPU cooler
gg. Engine room F/O header back flow regulators
hh. #4 MDE L/O Sump heater
ii. #2 evap check valve failure
jj. #1 AC Chill water pump seal renewal
kk. Antenna mount replacement
ll. #3 MDE L/O Cooler Repair
mm. MDE Speed sensors clean and gap
nn. Test ASW Variable Speed Control
oo. Repair Start Air Cooler Leaks
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2. The Phased Maintenance Availability awarded to Todd Shipyard,
performance period 28 Nov – 30 Apr. Major items that were included in the
PMA were:
a CASREP items completed in PMA06:
1) Steam Heater Coil Renewal
2) Miscellaneous Piping Repairs
3) Bow Thruster Seal
4) Bow Crane Repairs
5) Steam Heater Coil Renewal
6) Port Anchor Renewal
7) Forecastle Storm Repairs
8) Valve Actuator (LIMITORQUE) Insp & Service
b CSMP Items completed in PMA06:
1) MDE Exhaust Manifold Inspection
2) #1 MDE Rear Labyrinth Oil Seal
3) MDE Exhaust Support Reinforcement
4). Pressure Gauges & Thermometers (Critical) Renew
5). Intake Vent Louver Refurbishment
6). Shore Tie Valve Renewal
7). Renew Steam Return Valves
8). Fuel Valve Manifold Overhaul
9). Dry Stores Bulkhead
10). Ladder Cage Installation
11). Miscellaneous Hull Preservation
12). Concrete Decking Repair
13). 03 Deck Carpet Renewal
14). 04 Deck Carpet Renewal
15). Mess-Deck Tile And Cofferdam Repair
16). Galley Drain Piping Mods & Air Gap Installation
17). Deck Coverings (Interior Polymeric) Renew
18). Miscellaneous Lagging Repairs
19). Scullery Dishwasher Renewal
c Routine Maintenance completed in PMA06:
1) Fuel Oil Purifier (FOP) Overhaul
2) Lube Oil Purifier (LOP) Overhaul
3) Pressure Gauges and Thermometers (Critical) Calibration
4) Pyrometers and Thermocouples (Critical) Calibration
5) Deck Cranes A-Frames And Davits Level 1 Test and Inspect
6) Port Aft Articulating Crane Level 2 Inspect and Repair
7) Incinerator Annual Maintenance And Refractory Repairs
8) Anchor Windlass Level 2 Inspect And Repair
9) Tanks (MP Fuel Stowage And Overflow) Clean And Inspect
10) MDE 12000 HR Piston And Cylinder Liner Inspection
11) MDE Turbocharger 8000 Hr Overhaul
12) Boiler Exhaust Stack Uptakes Commercial Cleaning
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d
13) Flex Hoses & Couplings (Lube Oil Systems) #4 MDE Hose Renewal
14) Flex Hoses & Couplings (Miscellaneous) Hose Renewals
15) Vent Ducts (Engine & Motor Room All) Commercial Cleaning
16) Vent Fans & Motors Critical > 5HP Overhaul
17) Vent Ducts (Laundry And Galley Exhaust) Commercial Cleaning
18) Boiler Annual Maintenance
19) #1 Evaporator Overhaul
20) Potable Water Pneumatic Tank Relief Valves Test Set & Label
21) Damage Control & Firefighting Systems PMS
22) Annual Testing Of Miscellaneous Lifting Equipment
23) Commissary & Internal Hoists Level 2 Inspect & Repair
24) Starboard Aft Crane Bolt Renewal
25) Grey Water Holding Tanks Commercial Cleaning
26) Incinerator Annual Maintenance And Refractory Repairs
27) Sewage Holding Tanks Commercial Cleaning
28) Sewage Piping Clean & Flush
29) Annual Flight Deck Net Weight Testing
Special Projects (ECs) completed in PMA06:
1) Mafo-Holtkampt Door Installation
2) MAFO-HOLTKAMPT Door Installation
3) MDE LO Sump Isolation Valve
4) ASW Pump Controller Prototype
5) Starboard Aft Articulating Crane Load Management Indication
Installation
3. Conducted the following BECCEs or responded to actual casualties during
Bollard Testing and Shakedown:
a. MOB-E1005.7 (E-007A-SF) Unusual Noise Or Vibration In Propulsion
Shafting
b. MOB-E1005.13 (E-004-SF) Loss Of MPCMS
c. MOB-E1007.2C (E-011C-SF) Class "C" Fire In The Low Voltage SS Bus
d. MOB-E1008.1 (E-005-SF) Major Fuel Leak
e. MOB-E1008.4 (E-CG2-SF) General Emergency Casualty Flooding
f. MOB-E1008.5 (E-003-SF) Loss Of Steering Control
4.
HEALY sailed with the following outstanding CASREPS:
a. 05034 - Aft Warping Capstan: In order to facilitate placing all
CASREPS in CMPLUS, this CASREP replaces cancelled CASREP
03057. CASREP Summary: during AEWS 03, SF noticed that capstan
only operated at one speed. Capstan was overhauled in DD04. OPTEST of
capstan after overhaul was SAT, but capstan still only operated at low
speed. SF completed CSMP for piping modifications to be done in DS05.
Piping mods completed with no results. Replaced flow control valve with
little improvement. Exercised optional DS item to conduct performance
testing. Requested NESU Seattle pass findings of final report to HEALY.
Once final report is received, will determine what course of action to take.
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b.
c.
d.
e.
Two-speed operation still not controllable due to excessive hydraulic
backpressure on hydraulic return line exceeding 100 psi; two-speed motor
requires hydraulic return pressure to drop below 100 psi to shift to lowspeed mode. Currently working with NESU PE'S and DS contractor on
best technical solution to eliminate system backpressure's effect on motor.
Technical Analysis scheduled for DD07.
05036 - Bow Thruster: In order to facilitate placing all CASREPs in
CMPlus, this CASREP replaced cancelled CASREP 04026. CASREP
Summary: during AWS04, while Healy was operating in dynamic
positioning mode with directional vanes open, SF found Healy’s bow
thruster's port vane shaft seal to be leaking at a rate of approximately one
gallon per minute. Parts ordered and received. SF attempt to make bow
thruster temporary repairs underway were unsuccessful. Tech support
suggested waiting until RTHP for repairs. SF and NESU Seattle’s attempt
to make repairs during 6 month inport NOV04 - MAY05 were also
unsuccessful. Unit is operational. Repairs of seals completed and tested
SAT. Emergency Drydock cancelled, repairs scheduled for Drydock 2007.
Use of BT for departure from Seattle caused renewed leakage of Stbd seal.
05044 – Flight Deck Net: Stbd side flight deck net suffered damage
when stbd knuckle boom hit it during science operations. Lower left
corner pad-eye and upper right corner lanyard attachment were both
damaged. Fabricated new frame from onboard steel pipe, installed, weight
test sat. Full repairs scheduled for inport 2006, upon receipt of new
fiberglass frame. Twice received broken parts. Reordered parts. Correct
and undamaged parts received. To maintain current flight deck net
certification, ships force will replace damaged frame upon return to home
port prior to annual weight testing of flight deck nets.
05053 – NR3 CFW Pump: NR3 central fresh water (CFW) pump made a
loud unusual noise due to severely damaged rubber inserts on the
coupling. Unusual wear occurring on leading edge of coupling teeth and
one of the teeth had a large chip on the leading edge. Replaced coupling
inserts, but coupling itself is not stocked and long lead time, only used
NR3 CFW pump as standby pump in an emergency. Received coupling,
installed. Troubleshooting cause of a failing relay in controller. Relay
replaced, electrical wiring checked. OPTEST SAT. CASCOR’d 08May06.
05070 – OWS: Oil content meter (OCM) failed to operate due to faulty
Power PC board. OCM scheduled for annual calibration and will be
repaired at that time. Due to single OWS installation, oily water
processing capability was eliminated. During optest, SF found faulty 1.5
inch solenoid valve on the high flow line. Rebuilt valve for temp
operation, but additional electrical issues are also preventing operation in
both 25 and 50 gpm modes. Troubleshooting continues. Ships force and
NESU Seattle corrected electrical problems. Relays removed by FUIRP
were purchased locally by Healy. OWS Optested for one month with
positive results. Appreciate NESU Seattle’s assistance in cleaning and
repairing OWS. This is second casualty requiring locally purchased parts
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f.
g.
h.
i.
to replace Parts removed by FUIRP. 400 man hours expended to correct
casualty. CASCOR’d 14Jul06.
05071 – NR1 MSW Pump: NR1 MSW Pump is leaking and the bearings
are Belzona'd to the shaft. Other internal erosion damage expected.
Requested MLCPAC procure new MSW Pump. Request NESU Seattle
remove old pump and install new pump during current maintenance
period. Awaiting new pump, ETA June 2006. Healy has not received
number 1 MSW pump. Request pump be delivered to NESU Seattle.
Healy currently has two operation MSW pumps. Healy will not be able to
receive MSW pump until next port call, 31AUG06. Request installation of
new pump be included in drydock07 package.
06001 – NR1 S/A Compressor Cooler: After conducting PMS item A-C7227, test show that 5 out of the 32 tubes were leaking. The leaking tubes
were plugged and the cooler is now having a reduction efficiency of 15.6
percent. The maximum reduction efficiency standard is 10 percent.
Request MLCPAC purchase cooler and ship to HEALY for installation.
SF has submitted a CMA for NESU Seattle to install new coolers. NESU
Seattle inspected coolers on NR 2 and NR3 start air Compressors and
found end bells corroded. Anticipating similar damage to NR1. Request
MLCPAC purchase parts to replace corroded end Bells. HEALY has
received the cooler, but has not received end bells. Request end bells are
shipped to NESU Seattle for follow on shipment to Dutch Harbor, AK for
HEALY’s 31AUG06 port call. On 30JUN06 MSW cooling line on NR1
SA compressor developed second leak at fitting and is unable to be
patched underway. Fittings are a European style and U.S. suppliers do not
have any in stock. HEALY is working with NESU Seattle to have new
fittings machined. Request NESU Seattle machine new fittings using
failed fittings delivered 07JUL06 as template.
06002 – NR2 S/A Compressor Cooler: After conducting PMS item a-c7227, test show that 4 out of the 32 tubes were leaking. The leaking tubes
were plugged and the cooler is now having a reduction efficiency of 12.5
percent. The maximum reduction efficiency standard is 10 percent.
Request MLCPAC purchase cooler and ship to HEALY for installation.
SF has submitted a CMA for NESU Seattle to install new coolers. SF
found blown tube on NR2 SA compressor cooler. NESU Seattle repaired
leak and reported that 20 of 70 tubes were plugged and end bells were
corroded. End bell had also been previously misaligned, causing increase
erosion in this unit. Healy has received the cooler, but has not received
end bells. Request end bells are shipped to NESU Seattle for follow on
shipment to Dutch Harbor, AK for HEALY’s 31AUG06 port call.
06003 – NR3 S/A Compressor Cooler: SF found 4 out of the 32 tubes
leaking. The leaking tubes were plugged and the cooler is now having a
reduction efficiency of 12.5 percent. The maximum reduction efficiency
standard is 10 percent. NESU Seattle will be conducting PMS item a-c7227 and may find more tubes blown. Request MLCPAC purchase cooler
and ship to HEALY for installation. SF has submitted a CMA for NESU
V-5
Seattle to install new coolers. SF found blown tube on NR3 SA
compressor cooler. NESU Seattle plugged one leak and reported that bells
were corroded. 12 tubes of 70 are plugged. Request MLCPac purchase
parts dl02 and dl03 due to corroded end bells. Plugged add’l 1 tube.
HEALY has received the cooler, but has not received end bells. Request
end bells are shipped to NESU Seattle for follow on shipment to Dutch
Harbor, AK for HEALY’s 31AUG06 port call.
j. 06004 – NR3 MSW Pump: Wearing ring gland is completely eroded on
both upper and lower halves. Pump housing is also eroded. Evaluating
options for temp repairs due to knowledge of spare pump availability
issues. Request MLCPAC purchase and ship DL01, MSW pump to
HEALY. Due to procurement lead time for new pumps, NESU Seattle
plans to overhaul NR3 MSW pump. Without MSW PUMP NR3, HEALY
would sail with one 100 percent capacity pump and one 50 percent
capacity pump. Request MLCPAC provide LOA to NESU Seattle to fund
interim repairs to NR3 MSW pump in preparation for bollard testing and
shakedown. Estimated repairs 13K. Rebuild completed, pump installed
prior to departure from Seattle. Optested for 3 weeks. Optest SAT, but
machining to suit resulted in different internal dimensions and the next
failure will require pump replacement as standard parts will no longer fit.
Request MLC and ELC cancel the current requisition for a new pump to
replace NR3 MSW pump. Still need a replacement for NR 1 MSW pump
CASREP 05071. Bravo Zulu to NESU Seattle and MLCPAC for
arranging and completing rebuild of NR3 MSW pump prior to
deployment. CASCOR’d 26May06.
k. 06010 – RHI, HEALY 2: HEALY 2 was moored fwd of Healy. Due to
high tides, HEALY 2 became wedged under the pier, and sustained salt
water damage in the engine block, electrical systems, and Sponson. The
collar has suffered several ruptures so the starboard quarter chamber will
not maintain buoyancy. The collar failures have also resulted in a
separation of the collar material from the fiberglass transom. This failure
in the seal between the collar and transom affects the ability of the boat to
remain afloat. MISHAP report to be entered in E-MISHAP System.
Request MLCPAC provide LOA for repairs. Estimate cost of repair to be
$50K. Engine repairs completed. Optest sat. Local sponson patch was
adequate, but we do not plan to use the boat for anything but emergencies
until replacement sponson is installed. Still need to complete full engine
break-in. HEALY 2 is on board in the port davit and is secured for sea.
Sponson received was incorrect size, reordered correct sponson. ETA
12JUN06. Replaced Sponson during Seattle import and completed engine
break-in while off Nome, AK conducting science on-load. CASCOR’d
17JUL06.
l. 06012 – Stbd Flume Tank Dump Valve: Stbd side flume tank overboard
discharge motor operated valve is seized, probably due to sediment buildup, clogging, or stripped stem (lifting) nut. Motor functions and receives
signal locally and through MPCMS, but valve will not move in any mode
V-6
of operation. Port side flume tank overboard discharge motor operated
valve is currently working but is showing signs of seizing. Requested
MLCPAC add to PMA06 the overhaul of the stbd flume tank dump valve
Limitorque actuator, groom of the port actuator, and valve stems cleaning.
Both actuators overhauled. OPTEST SAT. CASCOR’d 26APR06.
m. 06015 – NR1 Boiler Blower Motor: Watchstander found nr1 boiler
blower motor hot to touch and not operating. Motor leads melted in
terminal box. One of three fuses in controller blown. Motor shaft spins
free by hand. Request NESU Seattle removes motor and impeller, send out
both to be repaired, and reinstall. Impeller repairs necessary due to
damage while removing impeller hub which was seized on motor shaft.
Received parts, installed, Optest SAT. CASCOR’d 08May06.
B. Seattle to Dutch/CART
CART:
a. MOB-E1005.16 (MOB-E-214-SF) High Temperature in the Main Motor
b. MOB-E1008.1 (MOB-E-005A-SF) Major Fuel Oil Leak #2 MDE
c. MOB-E1008.1 (MOB-E-005B-SF) Major Fuel Oil Leak #1 Boiler
d. MOB-E1007.2 (MOB-E-011D-SF) Charlie Fire in Low Voltage SNS Bus
e. MOB-E1005.3 (MOB-E-202-SF) Unusual Noise/Vibration in a MDE.
f. MOB-E1007.2 (MOB-E-0011D-SF) Charlie Fire in Low Voltage SS Bus
g. MOB-E1005.3 (MOB-E-202-SF) Unusual Noise/Vibration in a MDE.
2. HEALY experienced the following CASREPS:
a. 06016 – HIFR Rig: HIFR rig was sat during dockside inspection, but
when brought to flight deck for HIFR evolution found kink in hose. Healy
will send out for repair. Healy received replacement HIFR rig through
exchange with 378 type desk. Received HIFR rig has an unusable quick
disconnect couplings. Coupling on ship's end has a marred surface and
does not form a tight seal. Coupling on helo end of hose has bent pin on
the quick disconnect coupling. As a result, hose cannot properly attach to
fueling nozzle. Couplings are part of hose assembly, therefore unable to be
replaced by ship's force. Also, rig was delivered with debris in the inline
filter of the hose. HEALY used CGC Mellon’s HIFR rig to complete
aviation facility currency training. Request MLCPAC provide HEALY
with functional HIFR rig at next port call in Dutch Harbor, AK on
31AUG06.
b. 06018 – NR1 Climate Control Chamber: SF noted low charge in
system and investigated for leaks. Refrigerant (R404) leak discovered at
evaporator coil-fan assembly inside the climate control chamber. System
secured. SF has recovered refrigerant to attempt to locate and repair leak.
Anticipate minimal success in locating and then repairing leak in coil.
Requested MLCPAC purchase replacement cooler. Awaiting parts. #2
Climate control chamber compressor was replaced using #1 climate
control chamber compressor. #2 climate control chamber developed leak
V-7
from base of compressor. Refrigerant was recovered from unit. Leak was
due to failed O-ring at the base of the compressor. HEALY does not have
O-ring onboard. Compressor was replaced using #1 climate control
chamber compressor, changed with refrigerant, and placed back online.
While troubleshooting system’s failure to energize, EM’s found damaged
wiring to fan motors. Wiring harness from #1 climate control chamber was
also used to restore #2 climate control chamber. Wiring harness for #1
climate control chamber will be repaired by ship’s force prior to #1
climate control chamber being returned to service.
c. 06019 – NR2 F/O Service Relief Vlv: Relief valve for fuel oil service
pump continuously relieves and chatters. SF to order new valve. Parts
received. With completion of TSTA, ships force will install relief valve
during upcoming transit. Ship force replaced relief valve. Relief valve in
service for two days, performance SAT. CASCOR’d 24JUL06.
d. 06020 – NR4 F/O Service Relief Vlv: Relief valve for fuel oil service
pump continuously relieves and chatters. SF to order new valve. Parts
received. With completion of TSTA, ships force will install relief valve
during upcoming transit. Ship force replaced relief valve. Relief valve in
service for two days, performance SAT. CASCOR’d 24JUL06.
e. 06021 – TERASCAN Antenna: During TERASCAN sea trials on transit
to Dutch harbor with Seaspace rep Eric Baptiste aboard, after 5 successful
days of testing, a combination of loss of heading information and the
heavy WX caused antenna damage. Seaspace rep believes that with
heading loss and a steep roll the antenna broke a stop off, the additional
range of motion then conspired to break the other stop. After the stops
were broken the antenna, without heading info, antenna proceeded to wind
itself until it caused the lower interface harness to be broken. It is also
likely that the PCU has been damaged. Request ESU Seattle
communicates with ship and vendor via email and coordinate repair or
replacement during 12-19 June when Healy is back in Seattle. Preferred
option is renewal with PSTAR's antenna to minimize effort and repair
time during MPB period. There is concern about the antenna not stowing
itself upon sensing a loss of heading information and Seaspace rep has
stated that code should be worked on to do just that for installation after
the antenna repairs. After being diverted for SAR Healy will have less
than 24 hours in Dutch harbor on 6 may 06. Next port call is another visit
to Dutch Harbor for 24 hours that will also include a change of command.
Seaspace rep is certain that a minimum of 2 days will be required inport to
safely repair this antenna if individual components are replaced. Less than
one day required to renew antenna as a unit. Command and science party
have agreed that repair would best be done upon Healy’s return to Seattle
OOA 13 June 2006. After the repair and or replacement of the antenna
request that Mr. Baptiste once again ride Healy for sea trials OOA 6 July
2006 to Dutch Harbor. Antenna from polar star installed and tested.
Software patch to park antenna upon loss of heading information tested
satisfactory. Field engineer from Seaspace successfully completed a full
V-8
functional check of system. Terascan system is fully operational.
Appreciate significant shore support effort to execute these repairs in time
for the upcoming science mission. CASCOR’d 08JUL06.
f. 06022 – Marine Gyro Distribution System: Healy experienced a
catastrophic loss of heading data in NMEA 0183 format from the marine
gyro interface. Testing has not uncovered the cause for the loss or survival
of one expander. Healy is currently using the one remaining expander to
run a prioritized group of equipment: 3 each IMS B antenna and TV-DTS
antenna. Not receiving NMEA feed are: TERASCAN, Dynamic
Positioning System, OE-82, and TACAN. Located expanders of different
manufacturer in Dutch Harbor, currently fabricating adapter mounting
assembly to restore full data output. Located expanders of different
manufacturer in Dutch Harbor, currently fabricating adapter mounting
assembly to restore full data output. SF locally procured Marin Elektronik
Lemming 1 MK3 NMEA 0183 5 way splitters to temporarily replace the
failed Noland XP14 expanders. The marine gyro interface cabinet and
distribution wiring were slightly modified to accept the lemmings and a
1.5 amp fuse was installed on the output of the 12v power supply. Also on
the advice of a Noland engineer the lemmings were wired in a daisy chain
vice the original cascade configuration. Two lemmings were used to feed
NMEA heading information to all the existing loads including 3 each IMS
B Systems, TV-DTS System, TERASCAN, Dynamic Positioning System,
OE-82, and TACAN. Forensic testing did not identify a cause for the
original failure. Healy is awaiting replacement Noland expanders to return
the system to its original configuration. Information on the lemming 1
MK3 can be found at WWW.MARINEELEKTRONIC.SE. Noland
Engineering XP15 NMEA expanders were received. Though they were
functionally the same as the XP14 they were not in form and fit. The
decision was made to modify the physical mounting within the cabinet and
use the Noland Engineer's recommendation to feed the expanders serially.
Due to the new expander having an additional output and feeding the
expanders serially only 3 of the new expanders were required vice the 5
XP14'S, this also helped make up for the increased size of the XP15
compared to the XP14. The cabinet was modified, new expanders installed
and the system tested. NMEA Gyro Distribution System is functional.
CASCOR’d 08JUL06.
C. AWS 1-06
AWS 1-2006:
a. MOB-E1005.1 (E-016-SF) Main Diesel Generator Overheat
b. MOB-E1005.3 (E-202-SF) Unusual Noise Or Vibration Main Diesel
Generator
c. MOB-E1005.4 (E-206-SF) Main Diesel Generator Low/Loss F/O Pressure
d. MOB-E1005.7 (E-007A-SF) Unusual Noise Or Vibration In Propulsion
Shafting
V-9
e. MOB-E1005.11 (E-208-SF) Main Diesel Generator Governor Malfunction
f. MOB-E1007.1A (E-012A-SF) Class "C" Fire In The Main Diesel
Generator
g. MOB-E1008.1 (E-005-SF) Major Fuel Leak
h. MOB-E1008.2 (E-010-SF) Major L/O Leak Main Diesel Generator
i. MOB-E1008.4 (E-CG2-SF) General Emergency Casualty Flooding
j. MOB-E1008.5 (E-003-SF) Loss Of Steering Control
k. MOB-E1005.3 (E-202-SF) Unusual Noise Or Vibration Main Diesel
Generator
l. MOB-E1005.11 (E-208-SF) Main Diesel Generator Governor Malfunction
m. MOB-E1005.12 (E-006-SF) Loss Of Control Air Pressure
n. MOB-E1005.15 (E-211-SF) Hot Pedestal Bearing
o. MOB-E1008.3 (D-9-SF) Control Major Class B Fire
p. MOB-E1008.4 (E-CG2-SF) General Emergency Casualty Flooding
q. MOB-E1008.5 (E-003-SF) Loss Of Steering Control
a. 06023 – NR1 Boiler: NR1 Boiler Fuel Pump Coupling failed. Pump also
has excessive shaft play. Coupling part NR: 52W2288-24 removed from
shelf in April through FUIRP (Field Unit Inventory Repositioning
Program). ORIG will submit web request. SF replaced coupling with
coupling purchased locally in Seattle. Operational test of NR 1 Boiler
proved SAT. CASCOR’d 13JUL06.
b. 06024 – PRPLN HV Plant: During large load changes HEALY is
experiencing drastic voltage fluctuation in high voltage MAIN DIESEL
GENERATOR (MDG) output of propulsion system. The problem is
common with any combination of MDG on the HV BUS. Have been
troubleshooting via email since departure fm homeport with no success.
External operating conditions have steadily worsened to the recent
icebreaking incident when changing throttle reference from 75% throttle
position to 0%, all stop, resulted in the high voltage generator output
increasing approximately 110% and the NR2 MDG’S circuit breaker
tripped offline. Suspect these problems may be caused by recent changes
in the newly installed voltage regulation system or other systems
associated with the governor upgrade. These systems were successfully
tested during bollard testing and shakedown. Current impact is operating
with extra MDG online to ease load changes. Also limited throttle changes
to 50percent which will reduce effectiveness in backing and ramming
conditions. No on site tech assist is requested at this time while email
troubleshooting continues, however request MLCPAC prepare for the
contingency of a converteam tech visit to HEALY prior to RTHP. Possible
embarkation 28MAY in Nome AK, to depart 05JUN in Dutch Harbor AK.
Alstom Tech Reps aboard from 30May-05Jun. The adjustments to the
DECS 200 AVR and the egcp-3 were completed and the problems which
resulted in the CASREP have been resolved. Although well within
standards, the more aggressive level of AVR tuning required to reduce the
V-10
voltage dips during initial heavy load application results in a voltage
hunting at high power levels, especially with single-unit operation. The
hunting is stable and is within 2 percent of the test period average in stable
load conditions. Efforts to tune out the hunting while maintaining
sufficiently aggressive response were not successful. Appreciate
MLCPAC and NESU assistance for extremely remote tech support on
short notice. CASCOR’d 07JUN06.
c. 06025 – TV-DTS: TV-DTS system suffered a complete loss of signal
from the satellite. Troubleshooting by SF found that the horizontal section
of the satellite signal processor would not pass the signal. As per the TVDTS guide troubleshooting tips, SF switched the antenna feed to the
vertical section of the processor resulting in a minimal signal level that
would allow intermittent acquisition of the satellite. TV-DTS currently
does not have a CIFD in CMPLUS. The COMM Satellite Data Terminal
Unit CIFD was selected as the closest option. RCVD and installed SPP-10
satellite signal processor resulting in an increase of AGC to normal levels
though the system still will not acquire the INTELSAT 701 satellite.
Heading display on the ACU is accurate though only one leg of the RS422 NMEA signal is connected because the high and low legs are shorted
internally in the ACU. Groom currently sched by ESU for 12-16JUN06.
Commercial tech assist groomed the antenna and antenna control unit and
checked functionality of the remaining below deck equipment to ensure
the IRD units were authorized with AFRTS. The SSP-10-2150 satellite
signal processor received and installed a week earlier was found to be
inoperable and was replaced with one provided by Polar Star. Some RS422 heading and GPS input settings were found to be wrong and were
corrected. Operator and maintenance training was conducted with both
ship force and ESU personnel. Thank you to ESU Seattle for arranging the
tech assist, parts and groom. Thank you to Polar Star for providing an
operational SSP-10-2150. Thank you to ESU Seattle and SPAWAR for
diverting resources to Healy on short notice. CASCOR’d 08JUL06.
d. 06026 – NR4 MDE Fuel Pipe: SF secured NR4 MDE due to a fuel leak
on the supply line fuel header. Upon disassembly of the fuel header, SF
found small pin holes around previous weld repairs in same area of
header. SF found one-quarter inch of rust and sludge settling in the bottom
of the pipe. Fuel header was cleaned by SF and DCs repaired leak by
welding. This is the second repair by ship's force in the past year to the
same area of the same fuel header. Request MLCPAC provide pricing and
availability for Fuel Pipe. Part is not on Wartsila price list. If part is
>$2500, request MLCPAC purchase and ship to Healy shore side SKs as
soon as possible. Shore side SK is SK1 Steven Selph. Believe debris
buildup is due to previous fop water contamination problem coupled with
faulty stock system Coalescers and securing system for 5 month in ports.
SF will submit a CMA for fuel system flushing on all four MDEs.
Flushing should start at discharge side of the FO Coalescer-filters and
include the MDE piping. Parts on order. HEALY will receive and install
V-11
parts upon RTHP. Healy has not received supply line fuel header. Request
supply line fuel header be shipped to NESU Seattle.
e. 06027 – CTES Computer and Server: Ship has no trending or data
collection capabilities; none of the data entry aids are operational. Unable
to read the raid arrays. This system is vital to Healy’s ability to trend
machinery operation and performance. System cannot be restarted and is
thus not collecting machinery information. Believe that cause is a
hardware failure in the disk controller. Request MLCPac arrange for
Hewitt Packard (hp) tech rep and Converteam meet Healy in Seattle on
12JUN06. Request MLCPac ensure the previously intended upgrade of
CTES system is included in the IPP inport work list for 2006-2007.
Recommend coordinate upgrade with ESU Seattle as they will be
upgrading the science data network next inport and efficiencies can be
gained in support, spares and troubleshooting expertise. CTES was not
capable of trending functions, SF investigated CTES including rebooting
raid arrays, reseating hard drives on raid arrays, rebooting ctes server,
checking services, checking log-on script, using HyperTerminal to attempt
to connect to raid array, hooking external laptop via serial port to raid
array, disconnecting and checking all raid array connections, and
attempting to swap data and the server itself to CTES workstation. The
work station would not restart. SF called Converteam hotline and after
above troubleshooting received recommendation that tech visit is required.
Similar problem occurred during Norway port call last year and hp tech
rep repaired raid array controller. Parts are no longer commercially
available. New parts installed, optest sat. HP tech rep onboard 14 June
replaced and tested raid controller. CTES server and raid array
operational. Converteam rep aboard also rebuilt the CTES client after
finding corrupt PI system files. Highly desire the supportability upgrade of
CTES is executed as planned in the 2006-7 inport. CASCOR’d 27Jun06
D. Dutch/COC/Transit/Sci On-load
AWS 1-2006:
a. MOB-E1005.1 (E-016-SF) Main Diesel Generator Overheat
b. MOB-E1005.3 (E-202-SF) Unusual Noise Or Vibration Main Diesel
Generator
c. MOB-E1005.4 (E-206-SF) Main Diesel Generator Low/Loss F/O Pressure
d. MOB-E1005.7 (E-007A-SF) Unusual Noise Or Vibration In Propulsion
Shafting
e. MOB-E1005.11 (E-208-SF) Main Diesel Generator Governor Malfunction
f. MOB-E1007.1A (E-012A-SF) Class "C" Fire In The Main Diesel
Generator
g. MOB-E1008.1 (E-005-SF) Major Fuel Leak
h. MOB-E1008.2 (E-010-SF) Major L/O Leak Main Diesel Generator
i. MOB-E1008.4 (E-CG2-SF) General Emergency Casualty Flooding
j. MOB-E1008.5 (E-003-SF) Loss Of Steering Control
V-12
k. MOB-E1005.3 (E-202-SF) Unusual Noise Or Vibration Main Diesel
Generator
l. MOB-E1005.11 (E-208-SF) Main Diesel Generator Governor Malfunction
m. MOB-E1005.12 (E-006-SF) Loss Of Control Air Pressure
n. MOB-E1005.15 (E-211-SF) Hot Pedestal Bearing
o. MOB-E1008.3 (D-9-SF) Control Major Class B Fire
p. MOB-E1008.4 (E-CG2-SF) General Emergency Casualty Flooding
q. MOB-E1008.5 (E-003-SF) Loss Of Steering Control
2. No Initial CASREPs to Report.
E. TSTA
1. Conducted the following BECCEs for TSTA:
a. MOB-E1005.1-E-016-SF-Main Diesel Generator Overheat
b. MOB-E1005.2-E-204-SF-Main Diesel Generator Low/Loss L/O Pressure
c. MOB-E1005.3-E-202-SF-Unusual Noise Or Vibration Main Diesel
Generator
d. MOB-E1005.4-E-206-SF-Main Diesel Generator Low/Loss F/O Pressure
e. MOB-E1005.5-E-008A-SF-Hot Propulsion Shaft Bearing
f. MOB-E1005.11-E-208-SF-Main Diesel Generator Governor Malfunction
g. MOB-E1005.12-E-006-SF-Loss Of Control Air Pressure
h. MOB-E1005.14-E-200-SF-Main Diesel Generator Crankcase Explosion
i. MOB-E1005.15-E-211-SF-Hot Pedestal Bearing
j. MOB-E1005.16-E-214-SF-High Temp Main Motor
k. MOB-E1006.1-E-205-SF-Loss Of L/O Pressure ADG
l. MOB-E1006.4-E-207-SF-Loss Of F/O Pressure ADG
m. MOB-E1006.7-E-201-SF-Auxiliary Diesel Generator Crankcase
Explosion
n. MOB-E1006.8-E-209-SF-Auxiliary Diesel Generator Governor
Malfunction
o. MOB-E1007.1a-E-012A-SF-Class "C" Fire In The Main Diesel Generator
p. MOB-E1007.2a-E-011A-SF-Class "C" Fire In The High Voltage
Switchgear
q. MOB-E1007.2b-E-011B-SF-Class "C" Fire In The Low Voltage SA Bus
r. MOB-E1007.2c-E-011C-SF-Class "C" Fire In The Low Voltage SS Bus
s. MOB-E1007.2d-E-011D-SF-Class "C" Fire In The Low Voltage SNS Bus
t. MOB-E1008.1-E-005-SF-Major Fuel Leak
u. MOB-E1008.2-E-010-SF-Major L/O Leak Main Diesel Generator
v. MOB-E1008.3-D-9-SF-Control Major Class B Fire
w. MOB-E1008.4-E-CG2-SF-General Emergency Casualty Flooding
x. MOB-E1008.5-E-003-SF-Loss Of Steering Control
2. No Initial CASREPs to Report.
F. Seattle to Barrow, AWS 2-06
1. Conducted the following BECCEs:
V-13
a. MOB-E1005.6 (MOB-E-009-SF) Low/Loss of Main Motor L/O Pressure
b. MOB-E1007.1 (MOB-E-012A-SF) Class C fire in MDG
2. HEALY experienced the following CASREP:
a. 06028 – PRPLN #2 Shaft Bulkhead Seal: Diaphragm assy came
unbolted on one side causing unusual noise in port shaft. O-ring came out
of groove and was destroyed by shaft. Stopped and locked the shaft,
removed the diaphragm and o- ring. Shaft seal housing is intact, but seal
elements not reusable. Reassembled housing components, and placed port
shaft back into operation minus seal and diaphragm. Impact, loss of
watertight integrity btwn motor room and port shaft alley, port shaft
remains FMC. Request MLCPAC verify all part numbers, CMPLUS part
numbers do not match tech pub part numbers. Request MLCPAC purchase
parts listed below for delivery to PT. Barrow, AK via ISC Seattle
b. 06029 – Boiler Sample Cooler: Cooler developed a leak on the SW side
of the cooler. Upon further inspection discovered excessive corrosion on
the inside of the cooler. Copper pipe in the center of the tube bundle was
about 40 percent deteriorated. This cooler is critical in the operation of the
boilers. Without this cooler, the chemical feed system is completely
inoperable which may result in major corrosion of the boiler tubes.
c. 06030 – AUX-BLR #2 Boiler: NR 2 boiler was tripping off line and
could not be reset. SF discovered that the automatic feed valve was
operating intermittently resulting in the boiler tripping off line on low
water level instead of filling. The only way to reset the feed valve was to
cycle control power. The circuit card for the valve was replaced and level
sensor probes were cleaned. SF is in the process of testing boiler for
proper operation. Ships force replaced motorized actuator for feed water
valve. Original valve actuator was rubbing against angle iron in boiler
room causing premature failure of motorized actuated. Ship's force
mounted new valve actuator in way to ensure no contact was made against
angle iron. Low level feed water control relay card was also replaced. Five
day op test of NR2 proved SAT. CASCOR’d 24Jul06.
d. 06031 – Incinerator Mill Pump: While attempting to replace mechanical
seal on pump, ship’s force found cutter and impeller severely corroded and
unusable. The pump unit and parts are not supported anymore. HEALY
still has ability to burn reduced amounts of sludge at a reduced efficiency.
HEALY has requested commercial replacement mill pump by procured by
Polar Typedesk and requested incinerator tech manual be updated with
new pump information.
e. 06032– Port Hydraulic Steering Gear: #2B Port Steering Gear
developed hydraulic leak at joint between top of tank and electric motor
dry-sump. Ship’s force is unable to determine exact cause of leak without
disassembly. Leak rate approximately .5 gallons per day. Electric motor
and shaft coupling were renewed during Dockside ’06 and operated
without issue until departure from Seattle, WA on 06JUL06. Ship’s force
lowered hydraulic level approximately 2 inches to reduce leak. System
V-14
remains usable for the short term. HEALY is currently not rotating
steering pumps in order to prevent hydraulic oil contamination and long
term damage to electric motor. HEALY is keeping #2B in service for
emergency use only and thus lacks redundancy in port steering gear.
HEALY has requested repairs to #2B steering gear be included in
Drydock ’07 package. Existing on-board documentation is ambiguous in
respect to proper sump level with, or without head-tank. HEALY has
request NESU PE’s work with OEM to determine proper hydraulic fluid
level and determine need for currently unused head-tanks and requested
Tech Pubs be undated with currently information once obtained. Thru
discussion with Port Engineers, ship’s force decided to fill 2A sump to 8”
below tank top and drain 2B sump to 8” below tank top. Determined 2A
sump currently filling 2B sump above required level regardless of level of
two sumps. Ship’s force currently monitoring and adjusting sump levels
on weekly basis. HEALY has requested MLC work with PE’s to rebuild
directional control valves during inport.
f. 06034– PRPLN NR2 Shaft Stern-Tube: Port stern tube shaft seal leaks
approx 100 gallons every hour into port shaft alley bilge. Due to high risk
nature of in water repair, ships force will not attempt repairs unless leak
worsens. Impact: no current impact on missions. Safety concern due to
related casrep-06028 casualty on forward blkhd seal btwn motor room and
port shaft alley. Request MLC include repair of port shaft stern tube seal
in DD 07 package. MLCPAC will include repair in DD07.
G. Barrow to Kodiak (20JUL to 26aug)
a. MOB-E1008.3-D-9-SF-Control Major Class B Fire.
a. 06033– Anchor-Hdlg STBD Windlass: Unable to engage/disengage
starboard wildcat using focsle control station. Wildcat clutch control
pedestal inner shaft to seized to outer shaft. Ships-force disconnected
focsle pedestal to allow local control from windlass rm. Impact: safety
concern due to communications delay between focsle supervisor and
revised wildcat controlling station below deck. Brake and speed control
unaffected and remain on focsle. Request MLC amend DD-07 spec D-36
to include repairs to stbd anchor windlass clutch pedestal. As preventative
measure, request MLC include inspection, and repair if required, of port
anchor windlass clutch pedestal. MLCPAC will include repair in DD07.
b. 06035 – MSW Piping: Pinhole leak approx 2 in above discharge side of
NR3 MSW pump discharge valve MSW-V-157. Applied rubber and hose
clamp temp patch. Patch is successful in stopping the leak. Location of
leak is in lower AMR 3. Piping cannot be isolated from NR2 MSW pump
discharge. NR1 MSW pump currently CASREP’ed and operating at
reduced capacity. Piping info can be found on USCG DWG no: 420
WAGB 256- 001. Impact: Able to continue all missions with temp patch.
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Underway repairs possible, but difficult due to location of leak and leaking
isolation valves. MLCPAC has added repairs for NR3 MSW pump
discharge piping to DD07 misc. pipe repairs item.
c. 06036 - #2 Boiler Failed Tubes: Water noticed to be leaking from front
of boiler. Secured and shifted boilers. Inspection found 2 failed tubes.
Ship’s force will plug 2 tubes and return boiler to service. Boiler chemical
feed and sample system currently CASREP’ed, CASREP 06029. Impact:
once plugs in place, boiler will remain operational at reduced capacity.
d. 06037 – NR1 Motor LO Cooler: Previous temporary patch of pin hole
leak on MSW outlet piping for #1 motor L/O Cooler further eroded to .5”
diameter hole. Hole located at cooler flange in location unable to be
patched. Secured #1 M/M. Free wheeling starboard shaft. Both isolation
valves leak by, preventing pipe replacement without securing S/W cooling
to both M/M and propulsion. Remaining piping integrity severely in doubt
based on additional leak easily caused while attempting repairs to current
leak. Temporary patches on both leaks holding with no system pressure
only. While in Kodiak, AK personal from CGC Spar, CGC Storis, and ISC
Kodiak fabricated temporary repairs, tested sat. Both M/M’s now
operational. One temporary patch still in place on #1 M/M L/O Cooler.
HEALY working with MLCPAC to upgrade existing 90/10 CUNI piping
with 70/30 to slow the flow erosion problem and reduce critical piping
ruptures.
e. 06038 – Emergency Power Generator (ADG): ADG cylinder #9 liner
leaking jacket water. ADG was test run on 24AUG06, oil samples noted
10% thickening and 0% F) dilution. During oil change, milky oil and
emulsified watery oil was found on inspection cover and sump walls.
Jacket water was noted dripping from #9 cylinder liner. IMPACT: ADG
Inoperable. Emergency power not available. Healy must remain on
MDG’s during port calls.
H. Kodiak to Seattle
a. MOB-E1005.1 (MOB-E-016-SF) MDE Engine Overheat
b. MOB-E1005.3 (MOB-E-202-2-SF) Unusual Noise Vibration on MDE
c. MOB-E1008.3-D-9-SF-Control Major Class B Fire
a. 06039 – NR2 Distilling Plant: Pin hole leak developed on bottom of tee
fitting for SW inlet to first stage of evap, same location as leak on NR1
Evap, CASREP 06040. Leak has been patched with Belzona, SF will
procure and replace tee filling upon RTHP. IMPACT: Evap operational
once temporary repair cures.
b. 06040 – NR1 Distilling Plant: Pin hole leak developed on bottom of tee
fitting for SW inlet to first stage of evap, same location as leak on NR2
Evap, CASREP 06039. Pipe material on tee fitting eroded preventing
temporary repairs. Tee fitting required replacement. SF will procure and
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replace tee filling upon RTHP. IMPACT: Evap inoperable. HEALY still
able to meet water needs with NR2 Evap once Belzona temporary repair
cures.
2. Main Propulsion Summary
1. NESU completed all required scheduled PMS.
2. Completed break-in of all 4 engines during Bollard Testing and Shakedown.
3. Conducted water wash on #2, #3, and #4 MDEs. Fitting broken on #1 MDE.
1. Completed CASREP work on #1 boiler reinstalled blower fan and duct work.
2. Boiler F/O pump coupling failed P/N L-050. Had in stock but removed from
MICA and stored else were
3. Conducted water wash on all 4 MDES.
C. AWS 1-2006
1. Repaired #2 SA J/W. TOW found J/W leak to the block also found a salt
water leak on the end bell that had to be repaired.
2. #4 MDE F/O pipe cracked in the same place it did the pervious year.
CASREP to get a new F/O pipe P/N KS
3. Tow found air leak on #1 SA
4. Completed all weekly, monthly and quarterly PMS
5. Boiler #2 flamed out on a constant ships force continues to investigate.
Removed #1 boiler F/O coupling placed on #1 boiler. Boiler #1 test sat.
6. Working on flange shielding found missing during cart
D. Dutch/COC/Transit/Sci Onload
1. Replaced #3 MDE 4A Fuel Pump Piping due to leaks @ pump fittings.
2. CASREP 06023. #1 Boiler Ignition Oil Pump Coupling.
3. CASCOR 06004. #3 MSW Pump.
4. CASCOR 06015. #1 Boiler Combustion Air Blower.
5. CASREP 06019. #1 F/O Service Pump Relief Valve.
6. CASREP 06020. #2 F/O Service Pump Relief Valve.
7. CASREP 06026. #4 MDE F/O return header.
8. #1 M/M Cooler MSW return check valve salt water leak. Healy “Type 1”.
9. Replaced all #4 MDE Cam Cover O-Rings and sealed up the plates.
10. Replaced #2 MDE Boll & Kirch Backflush filter x2. P# 7605706.
11. Replaced #2 MDE F/O Coalescer filters p# 639979 & p# 639980 x2.
12. Replaced #1 S/A Comp. 1st stage Intercooler Diaphragm Plate due to
excessive corrosion. Flushed J/W sys.
13. Replaced #1 MDE Boll & Kirch Backflush filter. P# 7605706
14. Replaced #1 S/A Comp. 1st Stage gaskets.
15. Replaced crush rings & banjo fittings on #1 MDE 5b leak off line.
16. Completed all Due PMS.
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E. TSTA
1. Completed all Due PMS
2. Replaced Check valve #1 MM Cooler MSW return P/N 803-1385637
3. Replaced #1 boilers sight glass and lower cutout valve
4. NESU DC’s brazed leaking #1 MDE “A” Bank Turbo Water Wash Piping.
F. Seattle to Barrow, AWS 2-2006 (7 Jul – 31 Aug)
1. Replaced #2 Boiler Relief Valve Spiral Wound gaskets
2. CASREP 06029. Aux-Blr Chemical Feed Cooler.
3. Replaced #2 S/A ASW Cooler inlet piping.
4. Completed all Due PMS.
5. Replaced #2 Boiler Feed Water Control Valve with EM’s.
6. Replaced #2 MDE Keep Warm Pump mechanical seal.
7. Brazed up fitting on control air to condensate tank pilot valve with DC’s.
8. Repaired #1 MDE “B” Bank Turbo Water Wash to Exhaust Collar fitting that
was leaking water.
9. Replaced #2 MDE F/O Strainer Cat-Eye
10. Replaced #1 MDE Boll & Kirch Backflush filter. P# 7605706.
11. Replaced #2 MDE Boll & Kirch Backflush filter. P# 7605706.
12. Replaced #2 MDE F/O Coalescer filters p# 639979 & p# 639980. 3 times.
13. #1 M/M L/O Cooler MSW inlet and outlet piping have pinholes with rubber
& hose clamps in place. Healy “Type 1’s”.
G. Barrow to Kodiak
1. Repaired SW piping for #1 MM L/O cooler.
2. CASREP ADG found J/W leak on #9 cylinder.
1. Conducted DEMPS on #1 and #4 MDE.
2. CASREP on #3 MSW S/W piping placed Healy type 2 over leak for
temporary fix.
3. Placed Healy type 2 on MSW cooling line to stbd transformer pinging.
4. DC replaced piping on port transformer room cooler MSW piping.
5. Repaired cooling piping on #1 and #2 S/A.
6. Repaired S/W cooler on #2 S/A.
7. Replaced diaphragm gasket on #1 and #2 S/A:
3. Auxiliary Summary
1. Sailed with 2 permanent personnel Petty Officer and 1 non-rated person
vacant. This increased the already long work days and workload of this
optimally manned crew. 1 TAD person from NESU Seattle assisted to relieve
manning shortage.
2. NESU completed all annual and semi-annual PMS
3. Overhauled #2 evaporator. Removed scale build-up and successfully
hydrostatically tested shell. Successfully operated during shakedown.
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4. Renewed Healy II Engine, overhauled drive and hydraulic trim units. Sponson
still needs renewal and engine break-in period needs completion. Expect new
sponson during MPB in Seattle 12-19 June 2006.
5. Completed incinerator maintenance & training during shakedown deployment.
6. Conducted STAN inspection.
7. Conducted NAVAIR inspection.
8. On-loaded 946,914 gallons of propulsion fuel.
1. Conducted CART inspection.
2. Restored hot water service aft of house after becoming air bound. Procedures
for shifting from shore to ship water service are being reviewed to avoid
repetition.
3. Successfully troubleshot Stbd boat davit with EM’s as it would not raise boat.
Faulty switch identified and corrected. Required Healy to change ready boat
to Healy II. Healy II was not FMC due to damaged sponson that did not get
replaced during inport.
4. Discovered refrigerant leak (R404) in #1 climate control chamber. Recovered
refrigerant. New evaporator ordered. See CASREP 06018. Science impact:
low but may affect next science phases if new coil is not received. Current
coil is no longer supported by the manufacturer.
5. Conducted MEDEVAC with Jersey Clipper.
6. Repaired #2 Windlass clutch mechanism after it jumped out of its’ track
during operation causing a slight delay during anchoring.
7. Oily water separator continues to be problematic and unreliable.
C. AWS 1-2006
1. Departed Dutch Harbor after loading science gear and personnel.
2. Shifted ventilation to winter mode. Put steam to the House, Energized steam
preheaters.
3. Renewed #1 science reefer compressor seal after a small leak was discovered.
New seals have been ordered to complete same renewal on the other science
reefer and the three ship’s reefers during the upcoming maintenance
availability beginning in November 2006.
4. Weekly cleaning maintenance on incinerator creates special consideration as
the studs that hold the clean out door on the burn chamber have been broken
and welded back in position several times in past deployments. One stud
broke off and welded back into place when maintenance was conducted May
15. Studs require renewal with grade 8, heat resistant/treated material to avoid
future down time.
5. Continued to troubleshoot the Oily Water Separator. Low gpm solenoid
renewed and high gpm solenoid rebuilt and replaced. New high gpm solenoid
ordered. See CASREP 03-05070. Ship’s force discovered two solenoid valves
inoperable, feed pump wired incorrectly and motor operated valves with loose
connections or wired incorrectly. Equipment groom is required to bring this
equipment to a reliable state before next deployment. Manufacturer sponsored
training would be very beneficial.
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1. HIFR: We had to borrow from the Mellon to pass TSTA. The one we
received from the type desk was not in useable condition because of fuel
leaks. This is still an ongoing situation because the type desk is still trying to
figure out if the coupling that is bad is actually replaceable or the whole rig
needs to be reconditioned.
2. OWS: There is probably 40-60 man hours into that project because of various
electrical and mechanical problems. We submitted a CMA to have NESU to
clean the plates. They did that. We really need to have a MICA allowance for
a spare OCM (oil content meter).
3. Manifolds: The final outcome of that is the DS06 contractors installed the
wrong packing material hence causing leaks. We submitted a CMA for
NESU to install new packing but I believe they did not have the manpower to
accomplish it in Everett. Myself and Gonzalez put in 10 man hours replacing
packing two days prior to the commencement of TSTA.
4. Evap 1: We sailed with only one operating Evaporator because of another
DS06 contractor issue. They went way over the timeline to accomplish this
overhaul project. The contractors were not finished when we got UW for
shakedown. They used airplane glue to seal gaskets. When the Evap started
running the glue melted all over the inside and outside. The Evap wouldn't
run because of pressure/vacuum leaks caused by the glue they used. Ship's
force is obligated to tear down,clean, and rebuild the Evap because the
contract is complete. (We expended over 60 manhours last week doing
exactly this to get another running Evap).
5. Training: We only have one person onboard who is certified for AC&R,
MKC Brogan. Pipeline training is not happening for incoming personnel.
6. Incinerator: There is a long lead time on parts because there is one supplier in
the US for our brand of incinerator. We had a failed stator on the dosing
pump which prevented us from burning sludge.
7. FOP/LOP skid AOP's: We had two failures of the skid pump AOP's because
of debris in the settling tanks. The tanks are included in the DD07 package
for cleaning. 25 man hours for AOP rebuild projects.
8. Steam system: Expended over 25 hours to fix various steam leaks and
replacing 10 failed valves in fan spaces 03-84-2-Q, 01-71-1-Q, 02-59-1-Q,
ADG, and Dive locker.
9. LCVP and RHI's: Relay for tilt/trim on Healy1 failed. Put in order for
replacement. LCVP starboard engine trim/tilt failed to actuate. Expended 20
manhours troubleshooting and adjusting.
10. Bow crane: the focsle remote clutch control inner shaft seized to the outer
shaft due to salt water intrusion at the deck connection. We disconnected it
from the gear box in Deck machinery room. The clutch control will work
down below now but not remotely. CMA submitted.
E. TSTA
1. STBD Anchor Windlass clutch pedestal was found seized up after attempting
to anchor during TSTA. Unit disconnected the U-joint below so control of the
clutch can be accomplished from below deck at the local control.
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2. New steering motor #2B was installed during the one week in-port prior to
TSTA. It was observed leaking fluid from a hole where all other steering
motors was plugged. Aux shop will plug hole and place motor back on line.
1. Put approximately 150 gallons of water in the P/W pump room due to a miss
aligned valve. Water came from the fill line relief valve. Used secondary
drainage (AOP’s), wet/dry vacuum, and swabs.
2. LCVP Port engine overheated. Boat engineer found impeller parts in the sea
strainer. Renewed the impeller with the on board (LCVP) spare. Boat struck
what appeared to be a submerged object and damaged both stern props.
Renewed both props with on board (HEALY) spares.
3. Healy 2 engine has completed the engine break-in. CASCORE to follow.
Trim/tilt is not useable to due relay missing. EM shop has ordered.
4. For the last week #2 Bravo Steering Gear pump has leaked oil from below the
pump after the pump plug was installed. After reviewing the tech manual and
information received from the previous Port Engineer (ENS Meadowcroft)
there is conflicting issues. Unit will wait for more information for directions
to pursue.
5. Put steam to the house today with no known problems.
6. Drained #2B steering gear hydraulic oil sump by approximately 2 inches.
7. Found humidity valve closed for the 03 deck in the fan space. Opened valve
to provide the 03 deck with humidity for crew comfort.
G. Barrow to Kodiak
1. Discovered #2 Evap S/W inlet to first stage piping leaking on the “T” fitting.
Used Belzon to repair leak on #2 Evap S/W inlet to first stage piping “T”
fitting.
1. OWS is short cycling and the dump cycle doesn’t appear to be working. Ships
force will take a look at the condition of the upper plates and attempt to clean.
Ships force will attempt to pressure wash the lower plates in place and place
OWS back together. EM shop will investigate dump solenoid and relay.
After further investigation and pressure washing the OWS plates in place all is
working well
4. Electrical Propulsion Summary
1. Groom 2006
a. MPCMS changes. See IPP Groom 2006 report.
b. Cycloconverter and MPCMS modifications and repairs. See IPP Groom
2006 report
c. AVR and Governor Upgrades. See IPP Groom 2006 report.
2. Electrical Training (Alstom & Cadick)
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a.
Alstom completed training for MPCMS Operation & Maintenance 2007C
& 2007F), Cycloconverters Operation & Maintenance (2007K & 2007L),
and Science Winch Drives Operation & Maintenance (2007H & 2007I).
Specific emphasis on GEM 80 theory and operation, SIGMA theory and
operation, and troubleshooting.
b. Cadick completed training on Power Generation & Distribution System
Fault Analysis (2007B), and Test/Cal of Protective Relays (2007D).
c. CTES Training
3. Non-Groom In Port Issues
a. Transformer Coolers flushed and acid cleaned
b. Main Motor Coolers acid cleaned.
4. Bollard Testing
a. Governor and AVR break-in started.
b. Two Cyclo trips during bollard testing.
5. Shakedown
a. Governor and AVR break-in completed.
b. Testing/calibrating completed during the Shakedown as documented in
ALSTOM Groom 2006 write-up.
c. Two Cyclo trips during shakedown
1. Experienced 1 cyclo trips.
2. Experienced fluctuating Volts on HV busbar.
C. AWS 1-2006
1. Continuing to experience fluctuating volts on HV busbar, CASREPed HV
Plant and requested Alstom Tech Assist. Alstom Techs on board from 30May
– 05 Jun. Adjusted voltages on HV bus. Unable to completely correct problem
due to Hunting on governors.
2. Experienced 4 cyclo trips. Two caused by Alstom testing and darken ship.
1. End or AVR / EGCP Voltage adjustments and settings from Anna Inc. (David
Alley) and GCS (Richard Pitt.)
2. EM1 Hurtado TDY to C schools until Sept. 2006
3. Lots of Training / drills and working on TSTA / CART check lists.
E. TSTA
1. NSTR.
1. Electrical Training (Cadick): EMCM Witt, EM1 Jopling, EM2, Padilla and
EM2 Wilson TDY from NESU along with Healy Shop personnel and attended
Central Power plant maintenance training put on by John Mospens of Cadick
7 July 2006.
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2. Had voltage problem with #3 MDG when Generator was running as a single
engine. Voltage increased during throttle movement and took 6.5 minutes to
decrease from 7200 plus volts to its normal 6600 vac.
3. # 2 Boiler trouble shoot and repair. Found motorized valve was originally
installed too close to bulkhead frame which caused Valve stem to bind during
operation.
4. Trouble shoot and repaired Oily Water Separator (OWS). OWS is working
but needs some electronic components replaced do to intermittent contact
operations. Do not have the replacement parts for these items since they were
removed from Healy’s stock during the last inport. Recommend this OWS get
groomed from the manufacturer during our dry dock inport in Seattle 07.
5. Troubleshoot and repair Oceanographic wince 1 & 2 found bad cooling fan on
Oceanographic winch BCN
6. Trouble shoot # 1 MDE Amot valve. Determined we may have a bad
potentiometer / need to replace. Have no information on this potentiometer
however EM1 Jopling of NESU will try to locate and procure this part.
7. Continue to troubleshoot AFT Gray water TLI has not work properly for two
years and continues to read incorrectly. Recommend we have a CSMP, CMA
to have all IAN-Conrab Bergan TLI systems groomed and have tank
capacities and actual TLI’s verified for proper programming as well as have
some Crew training in Maintenance and repair of replacement and calibration
of all above TLI systems. AEO- I know I said that we would fix these
ourselves, but the Aft Gray TLI is totally kicking our ass and we have messed
up a few more trying to mix match parts while trying to get the Aft TLI
working properly. These systems are PLC programs and are not being very
cooperative. Need some training and groom work done with these.
8. Had problems with Port bridge 12 inch remote control search light had ships
force overhaul and rebuild. Found internal mechanisms totally corroded with
major salt deposits and moisture contaminations. Did not have proper
replacement parts to repair and restore due to spare parts for this equipment
being take off Healy during last inport. Cost of parts was approximately
$48.00 and since they were removed it cost approximately $400.00 to have
them shipped from our new storage place to our location off Barrow Alaska.
Not very cost effective to remove a $48.00 part.
G. Barrow to Kodiak
1. NSTR
1. Experienced 3 cyclo trips.
5. Electronic Systems Summary
1. To review documentation, reports, certifications, or calibrations for listed
items see the Master Chief or Chief Electronics technicians (206-217-6300) or
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
contact the Healy ELEXMAT at Electronic Support Unit Seattle (206-2176247).
TACAN was certified, during shakedown, by the SESEF at Ediz Hook in Port
Angeles, 360-396-7024. Post installation of antenna. Report available.
Major Grooms: IFF, Integrated Bridge System, ESR, SATCOM, 1MC/6MC
announcing system, Navy FCIP, TACAN. Reports available.
Training Attended: Documentation available.
Second Knudsen received to replace the Bathy-2000. Prototype letter
available.
Terascan antenna replacement project was completed.
Illustration 1: New 1.5m Terascan antenna
7. 1KW HF transmitter replacement. MSR-1020 (m) and MSR-6112 (m) which
was unsupportable by the CG and the Manufacturer were replaced with the
non-(m) version which are supportable but are a temporary install until the recapitalization of these systems can be completed by the Coast Guard.
Documentation available.
8. Low power HF transceiver replacement. The unsupportable MacKay RF-350
system was replaced with the Thales-MacKay TMR-90 (V-1). ECR available.
9. USBL install/testing/removal
10. New gyro binnacle installed.
11. Seabeam groom during shakedown. Report available.
12. ADCP testing during shakedown. Report available.
13. Installation of new Dual-fan long-haul HF antenna.
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Illustration 2: Dual-fan long-haul HF antenna
1. ADCP testing. Report available.
2. ADCP Groom. Report available.
3. TERASCAN validation post antenna replacement/install. Report available.
4. TERASCAN CASREP.
5. Gyro distribution CASREP.
6. TV-DTS CASREP.
C. AWS 1-2006
1. Welcome aboard ET2 Leibrecht.
2. TV-DTS CASREP
3. PO Leibrecht promoted to ET1.
4. CTES CASREP.
5. Scoreboard casualty.
6. CTES INMARSAT loss of connectivity found to be telco (stratos).
1. SDX install and HFDX crypto upgrade in conjunction with installation.
2. SA2 ship check and initial installation.
3. Terascan antenna repair. The OEM was unable to provide a field engineer for
this effort so the decision was made to replace our antenna with the antenna
form the Polar Sea. ESU Seattle made all arrangements on short notice and
had the antennas replaced in 1 day. We would not be sailing with this
important asset without the superior efforts of ESU Seattle Healy support.
4. Helm replacement and steering alignment checks via Sperry.
5. Replaced the 2 AFT KUM-480's with new R1026 antennas.
6. Gyro distribution repaired. XP-15 distribution installed and tested.
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Illustration 3: XP-15 Gyro Distribution
7. TV-DTS repair and groom.
8. Gravity meter installation.
Illustration 4: Gravity Meter and Gravity Meter Control
9. Scoreboard troubleshooting.
10. CTES repair and testing.
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11. Installation of the new EPROMS in the NMEA to synchro converters.
E. TSTA
1. Terascan problems. New antenna and software patch to stop antenna drive
upon loss of heading input is tested by Terascan field engineer.
2. Fair winds and Following seas Chief Rodda. The shop is richer for your time.
3. Welcome aboard Chief Dahlen. Turn to.
4. Terascan problems persist.
1. Terascan problems persist
2. Repaired Scoreboard problem, replaced board and multiple connectors and
ribbon cables, the amount of deterioration of this board indicates it will
probably not have a very long service life in this environment. Need should be
reassessed and replacement researched by ESU Seattle Healy MAT.
G. Barrow to Kodiak
6. Damage Control Summary
B. Pre-Deployment Preparations
1. Major work items completed during DS-06:
a. Miscellaneous piping repairs in compartments: Steering Gear Room,
Machine Shop, Cycloconvertor Room, Starboard Transformer Room,
Passageway 1-105-01-L, Main Motor Room, Boiler Room #2, AMR #1,
AMR #2, AMR #3, AMR #4, AMR #7, Generator Room #1, Generator
Room #2, Starboard Stair Tower, Oceanographic Winch Room, Fire
Station 02-32-1, DC Weld Shop, MSW Pump #3 Strainer.
b. Pipe lagging repairs in compartments: CTES Lab, Arctic Gear Room,
Ham Shack, Bridge, Aloft Con Ladder, AMR #1, AMR #2, AMR #5,
AMR #6, AMR #7, AMR #8, Bos’n Store Room, DC Central, DC Weld
Shop, Helo Work Shop, Electronic Store Room, Deck Machinery Room,
Bos’n Work Shop, Mess Deck, Starboard HPU Room, Passageway 2-331-L, Starboard Transformer Room, Main Motor Room, Boiler Room #1,
Boiler Room #2, Passageway 1-80-3-L, Generator Room #1, EM Shop,
Battery Locker, First Lieutenant’s Office.
c. Concrete Decking Repairs in compartments: AMR #5, AMR #6, Science
Cargo Hold #2, Aft Steering Room, Passageway 1-80-3-L.
d. Installation of 6 new Mafo-Holtkamp QAWTD’s.
e. Deck Repairs: 595 square feet of deck repaired in 01 Deck Passageway,
Bosn’s Stores, Deck Machinery Room, Passageway 1-80-3-L, MICA,
AMR #5, AMR #6, AMR #7, AMR #8, Repair II, Scientific Cargo Hold
#2, and Steering Gear Room.
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2. One session of students comprised from the Healy crew was sent to Damage
Control Training in Bremerton, WA.
3. Three sessions of students comprised from the HEALY crew were sent to Fire
Fighting Training with the Washington State Firefighting Academy in North
Bend, WA. All left the school with basic fire fighting qualifications.
4. The following was conducted during HEALY ’06 Shakedown Cruise: STAN.
5. Prior to departing on AWS ’06 78% of HEALY personnel were basic DC
PQS qualified and approximately10% are advanced DC PQS qualified.
6. DCC Marsden reported aboard HEALY as Chief Petty Officer of the Damage
Control Division on 30APR06.
1. Conducted DCPQS training M-F at 1815. 78% of crew is Basic qualified as
of 30MAY06.
2. Made permanent welding repairs to the #1 MSW return line located in AMR
#3.
3. CART visit resulted in great training for the crew. We utilized the ATG riders
in assisting with round robin training for the crew. DC Div resulted in
minimal discrepancies as per the CART checklist. All discrepancies are
currently being addressed.
C. AWS 1-2006
1. Conducted the following DCTT drill:
a. MOB-E1010 – Combat a class ‘B’ main machinery space fire.
2. The following work was completed to various ship systems and stations:
a. Conducted monthly DC PMS.
b. Conducted DCPQS training M-F at 1815. 78% of crew is basic qualified
as of 05JUN06.
1. Conducted the following DCTT drills:
a. MOB-D1001 - Respond to and extinguish a non-main engineering space
fire
b. MOB-D1002 - Respond to and take corrective actions for a structural
damage casualty.
c. MOB-D1005 - Respond to and take corrective actions for a toxic gas
casualty.
d. MOB-E1010 - Combat a class 'B' main machinery space fire.
2. Conducted all-hands hose handling training.
3. Conducted monthly DC PMS.
E. TSTA
a. MOB-D1001 – Respond to and extinguish a non-main engineering space
fire.
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b. MOB-D1002 – Respond to and take corrective actions for a structural
damage casualty.
c. MOB-D1004 – Provide assistance to a vessel in distress while underway.
d. MOB-D1005 – Respond to and take corrective actions for a hazardous
material casualty.
e. MOB-D1006 – Setting Material Conditions of Readiness.
f. MOB-D1011 – Inport Duty Section – Respond to and extinguish a nonmain engineering space fire.
g. MOB-D1014 – Manning Battle Stations.
h. MOB-E1010 – Combat a class ‘B’ main machinery space fire.
i. TRNG1001 – Train effectively using scenario driven, objective based
training.
j. Had an actual personnel casualty due to steam burns and actual Toxic Gas
leak. Set General Emergency for Toxic Gas leak (R-22 refrigerant) in the
Science Reefer Room.
a. MOB-D1001 – Respond to and extinguish a non-main engineering space
fire.
b. MOB-D1006 – Setting Material Conditions of Readiness.
c. MOB-D1014 – Manning Battle Stations.
d. MOB-E1010 – Combat a class ‘B’ main machinery space fire.
e. TRNG1001 – Train effectively using scenario driven, objective based
training.
2. Conducted DCPQS training M-F at 1815. 52% of crew was Basic DCPQS
qualified on 17 Aug 2006.
3. Proctored DCPQS test to 16 personnel. 6 personnel passed the test.
4. The following work was completed to various ship systems and stations:
a. Conducted monthly DC PMS.
b. Installed trash compactor in trash van.
c. Created new trigger core holder for scientific Jumbo-Piston Coring (JPC).
d. Repaired the air gun cage for the scientists and added a ring to the top of
the cage to lift it using the A-frame.
e. Installed new black water discharge pumps.
G. Barrow to Kodiak
1. Repaired MSW leak in Motor Room with the assistance of CGC Spar and ISC
Kodiak personnel:
1. The following work was completed to various ships systems and stations:
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a. Conducted monthly PMS.
b. Repaired door handle on Mafo-Holtkamp WTD 1-21-2.
7. Fueling and Fuel Consumption/Engine Combinations
1. During Dockside, transferred all fuel from 5-84-3-F (94,379g), 5-84-4-F
(75,751g), 5-93-0-F (18,758g), 5-93-1-F (67,898g), 5-93-2-F (94,379g), 4-722-F (26,479g), and 4-93-1-F (26,481g) for tank cleaning. Additionally,
HEALY off-loaded 10,974 gallons of waste oil from 5-63-1-F and 5-84-2-F.
2. 7 April 06: On-loaded 946,914 gallons F-76 via barge from Manchester,
Washington. The average transfer rate was 2,000 gallons per minute. This
brought HEALY’s fuel oil load to 1,161,766 gallons (95.2% of full capacity).
3. 7 April 06: On loaded 9,419 gallons grade L06 lube oil from Manchester Fuel
Department via Rainier Petroleum trucks. The transfer rate was
approximately 50 gallons per minute. This brought HEALY’s lube oil load to
13,973 gallons (54.9% of full capacity).
4. 8-12 March 06 and 28 March – 7 April 06: Burned 167,631 gal F/O and 108
gal JP-5 during Bollard Testing and Shakedown cruises.
5. 8 April 06: Off-loaded 9,828 gallons of oily water from 5-84-1-F..
1. Burned 133,267 gal F/O and 0 gal JP-5 during initial transit.
C. AWS 1-2006
1. Burned 279,578 gal F/O and 1,299 gal JP-5 during first science phase.
1. Burned 113,028 gal F/O and 0 gal JP-5 during transit from Dutch to Seattle.
E. TSTA
1. Burned 38,771 gal F/O and 93 gal JP-5 during TSTA. JP-5 was consumed
during HIFR qualification.
2. 7 July 06: On-loaded 551,715 gallons F-76 via shore connection from
Manchester, Washington. The average transfer rate was 2,000 gallons per
minute. This brought HEALY’s fuel oil load to 1,154,357 gallons (94.5% of
full capacity).
3. 7 July 06: On loaded 8,884 gallons grade L06 lube oil from Manchester Fuel
Department via Rainier Petroleum trucks. The transfer rate was
approximately 30 gallons per minute. This brought HEALY’s lube oil load to
21,394 gallons (84.1% of full capacity).
1. Burned 471,167 gal F/O and 1,242 gal JP-5 during the second science phase.
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F. Barrow to Kodiak
1. Burned 123,261 gal F/O and 302 gal JP-5 during the transit from Barrow to
Kodiak.
G. Kodiak to Seattle
1. Burned 88,851 gal F/O and 0 gal JP-5 during the transit to homeport.
H. Summary for AWS 06:
1. Burned 1,242,403 gal F/O and 2,936 gal JP-5 during AWS 2006.
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CHAPTER VI - ADMINISTRATION
1. Personnel
A. Pre-Deployment Preparations & Seattle to Dutch Harbor (30 Apr-7 May)
1. All the crew and 15 science party members deployed with HEALY on April
30, 2006 with the exception of the following permanent personnel:
a. OS1 Elizabeth Neill – TDY
b. SK1 Stephen Selph – TDY to HEALY Shore Support
c. MK2 Andrew Benigno – TDY to NESU for Medical
d. FNMK Matt Steele – TDY to ISC Seattle pending discharge
recommendation
2. The following TDY personnel were on board to augment the crew:
a. LT Brian Scopa – ATG
b. LT Andrew Wright – ATG
c. LTJG Bryan Wagonseller – NOAA
d. ETCM David Belise – ESU
e. DCC Deryl Girnus – ATG
f. HSC Leslie Ansag – ATG
g. HMC Ron Husman – ATG
h. MKC Mike Sandwith – ATG
i. MSTC Mark Rieg – Atlantic Area
j. DC1 Justin Brymer – ATG
k. ET1 Joe Tapawan – ATG
l. IT1 Jeffrey Doramus – ESU
m. EM2 Daniell Hurtado – CGC POLAR STAR
n. MST2 Geoffrey Woolverton – CGC POLAR SEA
o. MK3 Brian Dale – NESU
p. MST3 Rebekah May – CGC POLAR SEA
q. FN Nicholas Martinez – CGC POLAR SEA
r. SN Matthew Baker – TRACEN Cape May
s. SN Lauren Peetermans – STA Rio Vista
t. SN Mario Rodriguez – COMMSTA Kodiak
B. AWS 06-01(07 May – 05 Jun)
1. Embarked 16 science party members in Dutch Harbor, AK.
2. The following reported TDY to the HEALY in Dutch Harbor, AK:
a. Cadet Caroline Dayton
b. Cadet Meaghan Gies
3. The following departed to return to their units:
a. LT Brian Scopa – ATG
b. LT Andew Wright – ATG
c. ETCM David Belise – ESU
d. DCC Deryl Girnus – ATG
e. HSC Leslie Ansag – ATG
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f.
g.
h.
i.
HSC Ron Husman – ATG
MKC Mike Sandwith – ATG
DC1 Justin Brymer – ATG
ET1 Joe Tapawan – ATG
4. SA Abel advanced to FN on 07 May 2006.
5. Debarked James Lovvorn on 14 May via helicopter to Gambell, AK.
6. Embarked Gay Sheffield on 14 May via helicopter from Gambell, AK.
7. FS2 A. Zitting restored in rate to FS1 on 16 May 2006.
8. Embarked James Lovvorn and Perry Pungowiyi on 19 May via helicopter from
Gambell, AK.
9. Debarked Perry Pungowiyi on 23 May via helicopter.
10. Embarked Anne Fiedt and Karen De Seve on 25 May via helicopter.
11. Debarked FS3 Tamekia Wright, for TDY to CGEFS Training Program, and
Gay Sheffield via helicopter to Nome, AK.
12. Embarked Richard Pitt, David Alley and Ivelin Iliev, civilian contractors,
arrived on 29 May via helicopter from Gambell, AK.
13. Debarked Anne Fiedt and Karen De Seve via helicopter on 29 May 2006.
14. Embarked CAPT Douglas Russell and David Forcucci on 30 May 2006 via
helicopter from Gambell, AK.
15. Debarked Alex Stone, Charles Sims and Jim Dell via helicopter on 30 May
2006.
16. The following were promoted/advanced on 1 June 2006:
a. CWO2 Maria Kirby
b. ET1 Brian Liebrecht
c. FS2 Linzi Deggans
d. FS2 Tamekia Wright
e. MK2 Brian Dale
C. Dutch Harbor, AK (05 Jun – 06 Jun)
1. Held Change of Command on 5 June 2006. Captain Douglas G. Russell
relieved Captain Daniel K. Oliver of command.
2. The following personnel departed PCS in Dutch Harbor, AK from HEALY:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
CAPT Daniel Oliver
BM1 John Lobherr
BM2 Adam Gunter
ET2 Leroy Leppo
BM3 Samuel Traver
3. Debarked 21 scientists in Dutch Harbor, AK.
4. Debarked MK2 Dale for medical care.
5. Debarked EM1 Daniell Hurtado TDY in Dutch Harbor, AK.
D. Science Onload (12 Jun – 19 Jun)
1. The following personnel reported PCS to HEALY in Seattle, WA on 12 June
2006:
a. ENS Stephen Elliott
b.ENS Brian Meadowcroft
c. CWO3 John Ward
d.MKCS Greg Jones
e. OSC Sorjen Manangen
f. YNC James Angelo
g.MK1 Robert Quichocho
h.BM2 Ashley Davidson
i. EM2 Kelvin Hernandez
j. DC3 Montarno Mandrie
k.MK3 Corey Smith
l. FN Jessica Davis
m. FN Jonathan Nasser
2. Debarked 11 scientists in Seattle, WA.
3. The following personnel departed PCS in Seattle, WA from HEALY:
a. CWO2 Maria Kirby
b.FSCS Shawn Forsythe
c. MKCS Joseph Bisson
d.SKCS Karl Keyes
e. OSC Lewis Winningham
f. MK1 Garret Rogers
g.OS1 Elizabeth Neill
h.BM3 Jonathan Bilby
4. The following TDY personnel departed from HEALY in Seattle, WA to
return to their units:
a. Cadet Meaghan Gies – USCGC EAGLE
b. MSTC Mark Rieg – Atlantic Area
c. MST2 Geoffrey Woolverton – USCGC POLAR SEA
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d. MST3 Rebekah May – USCGC POLAR SEA
e. SN Mario Rodriguez – COMMSTA Kodiak
5. The following TDY personnel reported to HEALY in Seattle, WA.
a. Cadet Louise Mandour-Brackin
b. OT Alejandro Collazo
c. OT Leslie Downing
d. OT Ashily King
e. OT Reuben James
6. SN Jewett departed TDY from HEALY in Seattle, WA for medical care on
19 June 2006.
E. TSTA (19 Jun – 6 Jul)
1. The following personnel reported PCS to HEALY in Everett, WA:
a. LCDR Mark Hammond
b. ENS Elizabeth Newton
c. ENS Cynthia Travers
d. BM2 Brandon Alani
e. FS2 John Carter
f. IT2 Daniel Von Kauffmann
g. MK2 Alan Whiting
h. MST2 Rich Layman
i. SK2 Daniel Harris
j. SK2 Jeremy Laisure
k. FN Jonathan Nasser
2. The following personnel reported TDY to HEALY in Everett, WA:
a. LCDR Mark McManus
b. LT Stephanie Morrison
c. Cadet Brian Komlos
d. Cadet Emily Marr
e. Cadet Steven Schimmel
3. The following TDY personnel departed from HEALY in Everett, WA to
a. LCDR Mark McManus
b. LT Stephanie Morrison
c. OT Alejandro Collazo
d. OT Leslie Downing
e. OT Ashily King
f. OT Reuben James
4. The following personnel departed PCS from HEALY in Everett, WA:
a. LCDR John Reeves
b. ETC Joel Rodda
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c. FS2 Kristina Serfass
d. SN Robert Melvin
e. SN Michael Pilat
5. The following ATG riders were assigned to HEALY for the duration of
TSTA:
a. CWO Michael Shevlin
b. BMC Eric Kvistad
c. HMS Leslie Ansag
d. MKC Michael Sandwith
e. BM1 Jesus Garcia
f. DC1 Justin Brymer
g. DC1 Mark Otton
h. ENC Dennis Munro
i. ET1 Joe Tapawan
6. LCDR Laura King departed HEALY in Everett, WA for medical care.
7. HEALY successfully completed her first TSTA. Crew members onboard for
TSTA are authorized to wear the Battle E ribbon.
8. Four science party personnel reported aboard HEALY in Everett, WA on 6
July 2006.
F. Manchester, WA to Barrow, AK (7 Jul – 17 Jul)
1. All the crew and 7 contractors deployed with HEALY on 07 July 2006 with
the exception of the following permanent personnel:
a. CDR Jeffrey Jackson – TDY to HQ for Command Concerns
b. LCDR Laura King – TDY to NESU for Medical
c. DCC George Marsden – TDY at Advanced Fire Fighting School
d. ETC Aaron Dahlen – TDY at Systems Manager School
e. FS1 Arrene Zitting – TDY to ISC Seattle for Medical
f. SK1 Jaqcues Faur – TDY to HEALY Shore Support
g. MK2 Andrew Benigno – TDY to NESU for Medical
h. SK2 Rebecca Arakaki – TDY to HEALY Shore Support.
i. FNMK Matt Steele – TDY to ISC Seattle pending discharge
recommendation
2. The following personnel reported TDY to HEALY:
a. EMCM Donald Witt – NESU
b. EM1 Brad Jopling – NESU
c. EM2 Andrew Padilla – NESU
d. EM2 Christopher Wilson – NESU
e. SN Brian Prentice – ISC Seattle
f. SN Eric Swanson – ISC Kodiak
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G. AWS 06-02 (18 Jul – 26 Aug)
1. ENS Rachel Beckmann reported PCS to HEALY via helicopter on 18 July
2006.
2. The following personnel reported TDY to HEALY via helicopter on 18 July
2006:
a. MST1 Eldridge McFadden – ESU
b. PA2 Prentice Danner – D11 Alameda
3. The following personnel departed TDY from HEALY back to their units via
helicopter on 18 July 2006:
a. Cadet Caroline Dayton – Academy
b. Cadet Brian Komlos – Academy
c. Cadet Louise Mandour-Brackin – Academy
d. Cadet Emily Marr – Academy
e. Cadet Steven Schimmel – Academy
f. EMCM Donald Witt – NESU
g. EM1 Brad Jopling – NESU
h. EM2 Andrew Padilla – NESU
i. EM2 Christopher Wilson – NESU
4. Debarked 4 contractors from HEALY via helicopter on 18 July 2006.
5. Embarked 36 science party members via helicopter on 18-19 July 2006. The
embarkation took two days due to low visibility.
6. CDR Jeffrey Jackson returned to HEALY via helicopter on 19 July 2006.
7. FS3 Christopher Wilhite reported TDY to HEALY via helicopter on 20 July
2006 to augment the crew.
8. Debarked Jose Ardai from HEALY via helo on 25 July 2006.
9. The following were advanced on 1 August 2006:
a. MSTCS Donald Snider
b. IT1 Daniel Von Kauffmann
10. Embarked the following CISM and investigation team members to HEALY
via helicopter on 19 August 2006 in response to dive mishap:
a. CAPT Norman Custard – Investigation Board
b. CDR John Swanson – Chaplain, ISC Seattle
c. LCDR Jason Hamilton – Investigation Board
d. LCDR Mark Vlaun – Investigation Board
e. HSC Phillip Roy – CISM Team, Diver
f. Kristin Cox – CISM Team, ISC Seattle
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11. LT Jessica Hill and BM2 Steven Duque departed HEALY permanently via
helicopter on 20 August 2006.
12. Debarked 3 science party members from HEALY via helo in Barrow, AK.
13. Embarked the following CISM and investigation team members to HEALY
from Nome, AK on 22 August 2006 in response to dive mishap:
a. CAPT Carl Uchytil – Investigation Board
b. CAPT Brent Pennington – Investigation Board
c. LT Shawn Deweese – Investigation Board
d. LT Alex Moomaw – Investigation Board
e. LT Mick Scott – CISM Team
f. CWO2 Michele Roe – CISM Team
g. MKC Michael Sandwith – CISM Team
h. HS2 Joshua Mazon – CISM Team
i. PS2 Marcus Cady – CISM Team
j. George Borlase – Investigation Board
k. Kathy Brantley – CISM Team
14. Debarked 24 science party members from HEALY in Nome, AK on 22
August 2006.
15. Debarked the following civilian aviation detachment members from
HEALY on 22 August 2006:
a. Charles Sims, Flight Mechanic
b. Bill Springer, Pilot
16. The following personnel departed TDY from HEALY in Nome, AK as
escorts for funeral proceedings:
a. CWO2 Jeffrey Parker
b. MSCTS Donald Snider
c. BM1 Thomas Hines
17. LCDR Laura King departed from Seattle, WA to act as an escort in funeral
proceedings.
H. Kodiak, AK (26 Aug – 30 Aug)
1. Debarked the following civilian aviation detachment members from HEALY
on 26 August 2006:
a. Dave Kreutzer, Flight Manager
b. Joe Trudo, Pilot
c. Andrew Ullrich, Flight Mechanic
2. The following personnel reported TDY to HEALY in Kodiak, AK:
a. CAPT Daniel Oliver – PACAREA
b. LT Daniel Waddingham – ISC Seattle
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c. CMC Kevin Isherwood – PACAREA
3. The following TDY personnel departed from HEALY in Kodiak, AK to
a. CAPT Norman Custard
b. CAPT Brent Pennington
c. CAPT Carl Uchytil
d. LT Shawn Deweese
e. LT Alex Moomaw
f. LT Mick Scott
g. MKC Michael Sandwith
h. HS2 Joshua Mazon
i. PA2 Prentice Danner
j. PS2 Marcus Cady
k. FS3 Christopher Wilhite
l. George Borlase
4. The following PCS personnel returned to HEALY in Kodiak, AK:
a. LCDR Laura King – Funeral Proceedings
b. DCC George Marsden – Advanced Fire Fighting School
c. ETC Aaron Dahlen – Systems Manager School
d. SN Kenneth Jewett – Medical
5. The following personnel reported PCS to HEALY in Kodiak, AK:
a. MK2 Nicholas Murphy
b. SN Jonathan Reed
6. CAPT Daniel K. Oliver relieved CAPT Douglas G. Russell of command on
30 August 2006.
7. The following PCS personnel departed HEALY TDY on 30 August 2006:
a. CAPT Douglas Russell
b. FS3 Steven Dull
I. Kodiak, AK to Seattle, WA (30 Aug – 03 Sept)
1. The following were advanced on 1 September 2006:
a. SK1 Daniel Harris
b. MK2 Richard Erickson
2. The following personnel departed HEALY upon mooring in Seattle, WA:
a. Kathy Brantley
b. Dale Chayes
c. Kristin Cox
d. Steve Roberts
e. Robert Shepard
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3. The following TDY personnel departed from HEALY in Seattle, WA to
a. CAPT Daniel Oliver
b. CDR John Swanson
c. LT Daniel Waddingham
d. CWO2 Michele Roe
e. CMC Kevin Isherwood
f. HSC Phillip Roy
g. MST1 Eldridge McFadden
i. SN Brian Prentice
4. CDR Jeffrey C. Jackson relieved CAPT Daniel K. Oliver of command on 4
September 2006.
2. Morale
A. Pre-Deployment Preparations & Seattle to Dutch Harbor
1. Major Non-Appropriated Expenditures post AWES ’05 and pre AWS ’06:
a. Beer purchase for AWS ’06 ice parties: $776.05
b. Bingo purchases: $944.69
c. Fishing Gear: $275.91
2. Major Non-Appropriated Contributions post AWES ’05 and pre AWS ’06:
d. Exchange: $1,300
e. Soda Purchases and cash box: $2,236.10
B. AWS 06-01
1. 13 May 06: Commenced beard growing contest (hair down and finger nail
painting for females). 53 crewmembers are participating, proceeds: $265
2. Bingo was held each Saturday night. Crewmembers would play for such
prizes as water bottles, DVDs, video games, beach chairs, and movie tickets.
The night would end with a game for the BLACKOUT prize to be won by a
designated number of balls. Some of the BLACKOUT prizes were a
personal GPS and a portable DVD player. There was no BLACKOUT prize
winner for this phase. $245 was raised from the Bingo proceeds for the
morale fund.
3. On June 10th the officers helped out in the galley by cooking pizza. Music,
dancing, friends, and pizza. This is what brings a crew together.
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1/C Dayton and 3/C Gies
helping out making pizza.
Captain Russell leads the officers in serving
the morale pizza to the crew.
4. Morale committee meeting held on 3 April 06 and on 13 May 06. Both
meetings were attended by more then a dozen crewmembers.
C. Dutch Harbor, AK (05 June 06)
1. HEALY was only in Dutch for a day but was able to enjoy the surrounds with
a softball game and a Bon Fire down on the beach.
LTjg Irwin, SN Melvin, and SNFS Hamilton show there support for the HEALY
softball team.
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D. AWS 06-02
1. 07 July 06: Commenced Arctic Werewolf and Arctic Barbie. For just $5 male
crewmembers are able to grow beards and female crewmembers can wear
their hair down and paint their finger nails. 43 crewmembers participated.
Totaling $215.
BMC Kidd and ENS Newton show off the
rewards of Arctic Werewolf and Arctic
Barbie.
2. Shortly after getting underway from Manchester, WA HEALY had a Morale
BBQ on the flight deck.
3. Bingo was held each
Saturday Night underway.
Prizes that were given away
this phase were DVDs,
beach chairs, movie tickets,
water bottles, and sports
equipment. Bingo
Proceeds: $508
4. There were 1 BLACKOUT
prize winners on this phase.
The personal GPS was
given away at 70 balls.
This group of Junior Officers is taking a break from
their busy work lives.
5. Along with Bingo each Saturday night we also had a Saturday Night movie on
the big screen in the Hanger. We enjoyed 10 different movies over our time
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underway that were voted on by the crew. Some of the movies that were
played were Coyote Ugly, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Princess Bride.
ENS Beckmann and ENS Elliott test their
fighting skills with the tongs.
No one must have told these boys that they are on
an icebreaker.
6. HEALY continued having Morale Pizza Night. This phase we had Girls
Night, the E-5’s and below entertained us with Gangsta’ Night, the JOs
showed us Country Night, and even the Scientists joined in the fun when there
wasn’t any science going on.
Who let these guys out dressed like this?
ENS Travers and ENS Selavka help out
in the scullery.
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7. Celebration of Coast Guard
Day, 5 Aug 2006. In honor of
the Coast Guard’s birth,
HEALY enjoyed a BBQ on the
flight deck along with a pie
eating contest. Later that day
the crew enjoyed a night of
game boards on the messdeck.
LT Hill shows her Girls Night spirit.
CWO2 Parker, DC1
Pentecost, and SNFS
Hamilton prepare the fixings
for Coast Guard Day.
The brave volunteers who
dared to take on a chocolate
pudding filling, whipped
cream topped pie.
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8. Ice Liberty was held on 17 Aug 06 with approximately 96 participants.
Starting from top left and
moving clockwise: FN Abel,
SN Peetermans, ET2 Regele,
SN Baker, EM3 Finley, and
BM3 Buford are enjoying
CGC HEALY’s first ice
liberty of the AWS ’06 season.
USCGC HEALY towers above the landscape, as crew and scientist enjoy a little
bit of ice liberty.
9. Morale committee meeting held 12 July with 12 crewmembers in attendance.
A Morale committee meeting was also held on 10 August 2006 with 7
crewmembers in attendance.
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10. Of the Junior Officers on board HEALY, there is a group of 5 female JOs that
are strikingly similar but incredibility different.
We swear that there is no cloning in the Coast Guard! (From left to right: LT Hill, ENS Biemiller,
ENS Beckmann, ENS Newton, and ENS Travers.)
11. It cannot go without being noted here that the departing science party
donated over $1250 to the LT Hill and BM2 Duque Memorial fund as a
collective gift. This speaks a great deal to the generosity of our scientists and
how much apart of our family they are. Thank you for such a generous gift!!!
The money will be put to good use in the remembrance of our fallen
shipmates.
E. Kodiak, AK (Aug 26th – Aug 30th)
1. While in Kodiak the crew was able
to unwind and relax after a hard
second phase. Events and outings
were put together for everyone to
enjoy. Events included a softball
game, fishing trips, hiking trips, a
Cuttermans Call at the Golden
Anchor on the CG Base, and a
special showing of the newly
released Pirates of the Caribbean II
“Dead Man’s Chest”.
SNFS Hamilton keeping his eye on the ball.
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CHAPTER VII – Training
1. Training Officer
A. Pre-Deployment Preparations & Seattle to Dutch Harbor(30 Apr-7 May)
1. Created and executed General Military Training schedule in accordance
with the Cutter Training and Qualifications Manual.
2. Went over CART checklist with ATG riders.
3. Identified weaknesses: Unit Training Instruction, Unit Training Plan, and
drill tracking system.
B. AWES 06-01(07 May – 05 Jun)
1. Drafted a Unit Training Instruction to be inserted into the CORM.
2. Created a Unit Training Plan using an MS Outlook calendar.
3. Held a Training Board Meeting to discuss drill tracking system.
4. Created an excel spreadsheet and folders to track completed drills.
5. Held GMT sessions to ensure all pre-TSTA required training was met (e.g.
first aid, hearing/sight conservation, and heat stress).
6. Completed several GE drills in preparation for TSTA. Focused on
Mainspace Fire Doctrine scenarios, flooding in the bow thruster void, and
toxic gas leaks from the science reefer equipment room.
C. TSTA (20 Jun – 06 Jul)
1. Created and utilized daily schedule with drill/training times. The schedule
was updated each evening at an 1815 ITT meeting. It proved to be a
valuable time management tool for both OBTTs and ATG riders.
2. Completed two SCATS. ITT became proficient at holding briefs and
making a workable timeline. A meeting was held a few days before the
SCAT to make changes to the scenario. The Training Officer implemented
these changes and collected each OBTT section the day before the official
ITT brief. At least 30 minutes are needed for each debrief.
3. Obtained new drill props. These consist of a flags with three parts for the
crew to be able to tell if a casualty is present, engaged, or out. To
supplement the flags, color coded strobe lights are now used to help
designate fire types. Below is an image of these props in use:
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DC1 Pentecost showing off the new drill props.
4.
Training officer sent out weekly status reports on completed training
objectives. This report was sent up to XO and released.
5. HEALY deck force set up the fantail for a towing evolution (shown
below). HEALY does not normally practice towing operations due to the
fantail fouling by science gear. Towing has only been completed twice
onboard HEALY.
HEALY crewmembers taking part in a towing evolution.
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6. HEALY did not complete the third SCAT due to two actual casualties: one
personnel and one toxic gas leak. ATG determined that HEALY’s
performance during the casualties negated the need for another SCAT.
7. OBTT leaders were responsible for turning in drill evaluation sheets to the
Training Officer for documentation.
8. HEALY received waivers for shipboard pickups of Man Overboard
evolutions and Electronic Warfare training objectives. All training
objectives were met earning HEALY the Coast Guard “E” ribbon.
D. AWS 06-02 (8 Jul – 24 Aug):
1. Engaged in DC training during the first few weeks of the phase. The DC
division provided refresher training on plugging, patching, hose handling,
boundary keeping, helicopter fire fighting, and proxyman watch standing.
2. Covered GMT topics: 8-H, Electrical and High Voltage Safety, and
Educational Opportunities.
3. Held Alpha and Main Space Fire drills.
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4. Due to the Mishap, we had a CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management)
team on board. After discussion with the Worklife representative, our
involvement with CISM would count as this year’s GMT CISM requirement.
E. Transit from Kodiak, AK to Seattle, WA (30 Aug – 3 Sep):
1. Completed STD and Voting training for GMT.
2. Completed a MSF GE drill.
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CHAPTER VIII - SUPPLY/LOGISTICS
1. Supply Summary
A. Pre-deployment Preparations & Seattle to Barrow
6. HEALY Supply Division started re-supplying prior to returning to homeport
during the Arctic East West Summer 2005 deployment. Prior to departing on
Arctic West Summer 2006, 80% of the annual budget had been executed.
7. HEALY got underway for Shakedown Cruise on 28 Mar 06. Tugs were
arranged through Crowley Marine Services (2401 Fourth Ave, Seattle WA.
(206) 443-8100). The same tug company was used for both our return to
home port and mooring evolutions at Manchester Fuel Pier on 07 April 2006.
8. Shore side services for Victoria British Columbia were provided by,
WESTCAN Terminals Ltd. 189 Dallas Road, Victoria BC V8W 2X2, Tel.
250-386-1321. Which included the following:
Husbanding Fees
Vehicle rental
Pilotage
Port fees
Tugs
Total charges
$1,835.37
$ 269.22
$3,288.25
$6,556.11
$2,423.21
$13,955.56
4. Fuel and lube oil procured from DESC Manchester Fuel Department, PO Box
8, Manchester, WA 98353. 946,094 gallons of F-76 fuel was received at
$1.99 per gallon, and 9,419 gallons of 9250 lube oil at $5.75 per gallon. Fuel
and lube oil on load was done at Manchester fuel pier.
B. Seattle to Dutch Harbor/CART, AK
1. HEALY got underway for CART on 30 April 2006, from Seattle, WA without
the assistance of a Pilot. Tugs were arranged through Crowley Marine
Services. Supply personnel consisted of SKC Karl Keyes, SK1 Faur and SK2
Rebecca Arakaki. SK1 Steve Selph manned the HEALY Shore Support
Office.
C. Dutch Harbor/Change of Command/Transit/Sci Onload
1. Tractor tug was arranged through Dunlap Towing POC: Annie 360-466-3114.
(Cost $1,800.00)
2. Vehicles rented through B.C. Vehicle Rental 907-581-1589. (Cost $694.08)
3. Chairs, PA system and tables rented from Grand Aleutian (Cost $285.00)
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SK1 Faur, SKCS Keyes, and SK2 Arakaki
D. TSTA/Manchester Fuel Pier
3. Following are NAVSTA Everett port costs:
Arrivals and departures Electricity, Sewage, Water
Telephones
Cranes (includes science onload)
Tugs (three evolutions)
$3,375.00
$2,723.46
$ 200.00
$7,702.10
$1,520.20
Tug service for arrivals to NAVSTA Everett arranged through Dunlap Towing,
(2702 Federal Ave, Everett, WA 98201) Tel: 425-388-0547.
2. Fuel and Lube Oil procured from DESC Manchester Fuel Department, PO
Box 8, Manchester, WA 98353, Tel: (360) 476-2135. 551,715 gallons of F-76
received at $2.52 per gallon, and 8,884 gallons of 9250 Lube Oil at $7.27.
Tug services arranged through Crowley Marine Services.
E. Kodiak, AK
1. The following is a break down for shore side services provided:
Sewage $1,850.00 – Services received from Kodiak Honeywagon, 3228
Monashka Hwy. Kodiak, AK 99615 – 907-486-3330, POC: Sid Pruitt Jr.
Company does not accept credit cards.
Pilots $6,300.00 – Services provided by Southwest Alaska Pilots
Assoc. (SWAPA), PO Box 977, Homer, AK 99603. POC: Christie Gates,
Tel: (907) 235-8783.
Pier space and water $8,175.00 – Services provided by City of Kodiak
(Harbor D) 403 Marine Way, Kodiak AK, 99615. POC: Marty Owens, Tel:
(907) 486-8080
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Garbage – $128.50 – Kodiak Island Borough, 710 Mill Bay Rd, Kodiak AK
99615, POC: Mary Barber, Tel: (907) 486-5308.
Tugs - $4,000.00 – Kodiak King
2. Recommendations:
When sending items to Barrow, AK, it is good idea either to check with airport or
BASC to see about getting our parts/mail set aside until our arrival.
3. General Mess
A. Pre-deployment Preparations
1. After a condensed in port, between deployments and prior to getting under
way on Arctic West Summer 2006 the General Mess was fully prepared for
another extended deployment. The total amount of food stores at time of
sailing was $235,331.01.
2. Division Personnel:
FSCS Forsythe – FS1 Zitting – FS2 Serfass – FS3 Deggans – FS3 Wright –
FS3 Dull and SNFS Hamilton. No TAD personnel assigned this trip.
HEALY’s FS Staff standing proudly.
B. Seattle to Dutch Harbor/COC
1. The food stores replenishment for this deployment was set up prior to arrival
in Dutch Harbor, using Highliner Food Service POC – Jeff
Hancock,[email protected]. Tel (907) 359-3066. The order template was
completed prior to arrival in Dutch Harbor in order to meet the required
delivery date. It is highly recommended that all food orders are placed well in
advance, but no later than a week prior to arriving Dutch Harbor. Products
purchased were produce and some dairy products with a total value of
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$4,502.33. All products received were in excellent condition. Additional
items were procured for Change of Command at local Eagle Safeway store,
for a total amount of $371.48. Change of Command cake was also purchased
at Safeway’s bakery department with sub-par results.
2. Division personnel:
Permanent Duty – FSCS Forsythe – FS1 Zitting - FS2 Serfass – FS3 Deggans
– FS3 Wright – FS3 Dull and SNFS Hamilton. NoTAD personnel assigned
this trip.
C. TSTA/Seattle to Barrow
1. The replenishment of food stores for the second leg of the trip was set up prior
to arrival in Seattle, WA, by using Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
(DSCP) and DSO. We received $9,819.28 worth of dry and frozen products
from DSCP and $4,084.70 from DSO of various subsistence items. The total
amount of stores on board was $224,851.85.
2. Division personnel: FSCS Williams (reported July 06), FS2 Carter (reported
June 06) FS2 Wright, FS2 Deggans, FS3 Dull, SNFS Hamilton. FS1 Zitting
assigned TAD to ISC Seattle. FS3 Wilhite reported on board (Barrow AK)
TAD from Sector San Francisco CA.
Permanent duty personnel for remainder of trip – FSCS Forsythe – FS1
Zitting – FS2 Serfass – FS3 Elliott – FS3 Deggans – SNFS Wright
D. Kodiak, AK
1. Small purchase of food items purchased from Safeway ($1,213.32). All
produce was in great condition.
2. Division Personnel: FSCS Williams, FS2 Carter, FS2 Deggans, FS2 Wright,
SNFS Hamilton. FS2 Wilhite departed to his unit in San Francisco. FS3 Dull
departed TAD to ISC Seattle.
4. Ship’s Exchange
1. Preparations for AWS ’06 began during HEALY’s previous deployment.
Recommendations from last trip (AEWS 2005), as well as lessons learned
with respect to re-supply while in-port, were incorporated into the planning
stages for AWS ’06.
2. The exchange purchased new items to conform to changing crew habits. New
items purchased were Coast Guard magnets, healthier snack choices such as
trail mix and soy milk, Alaskan gifts, and Healy commemorative coins.
3. All major exchange on-loads were scheduled to arrive on two different
periods – prior to shakedown and prior to AWS 2006. Final major purchase
breakdown is as follows:
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Northstar Sportswear (Ballcaps/Shirts/Coffee mugs):
Tully’s Coffee Corporation (Coffee/Syrups/Cups/Lids):
Cloud Trading Company (Tobacco):
H&H Studios (Ship’s Plaques):
Sysco Food Corporation (UHT Milk):
Admiral Exchange: (Zippo Lighters/Lighter Fluid):
Uniform Distribution Center (Uniform Articles):
Misc Vendors (Soda/Disposable cameras/Candy):
Total Purchases:
$20,346.78
$4,301.03
$10,495.25
$1,162.90
$1,431.00
$780.50
$275.46
$1,695.05
$40,487.97
4. During the shakedown cruise exchange sales totaled $1,427.59. 31.0% of the
sales were coffee related, 1.3% tobacco related, and 49.0% shirt related.
4. Prior to leaving port for the AWS 2006 cruise, the exchange received the
Arctic West Summer 2006 T-shirt, coffee supplies, tobacco products, and
soda. The exchange also relieved morale as soda machine operator.
5. During the CART phase of the cruise, the Exchange totaled $4,428.40 in
sales. 18.5% of the sales were coffee related, 9.6% tobacco related, and
51.1% shirt related.
C. AWS 1-2006
1. During the first science phase of the cruise, the Exchange totaled $2,970.25 in
sales.
1. During the transit to Dutch and Seattle, the Exchange totaled $2,924.67 in
sales. The exchange also purchased lemonade while in Dutch harbor.
E. TSTA
1. The Exchange purchased coffee, chocolate syrup, cold cups and lids, coffee
cards and soda during the week of stand-down in Seattle.
F. Seattle to Barrow, AWS 2-06 (15 Sept.)
1. Prior to departing from Everett Naval Station, the Exchange purchased an
assortment of snacks for phase two of AWS-06. No additional clothing or
coffee supplies were purchased due to the large volume remaining in stock in
the ship’s store.
2. During the second science phase of the cruise, the Exchange totaled $6,809.58
in sales.
G. Barrow to Kodiak to Seattle (25 Sept.)
1. During the transit from Barrow to Kodiak the Exchange totaled $6529.35 in
sales.
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H. Transit to Homeport (Alaska to Prince Rupert to Seattle (4 Nov.)
1. During the transit from Kodiak to Seattle the Exchange totaled $1334.95 in
sales.
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CHAPTER IX MEDICAL
1. Summary
1. HSC Andersen is the permanent HS assigned. LTJG Carr will be getting
underway as the PCS physician assistant assigned to HEALY. All PCS
HEALY members received required medical and dental appointments from
ISC Seattle. Ship’s crew started on HepA/B immunizations as required,
currently at 97%. $10,000 worth of pharmaceuticals ordered and received via
ISC Seattle Pharmacy. All drugs received were entered into inventory. All
oxygen equipment was hydrostatically tested in 2005. New batteries procured
for LIFEPAK unit and new film for x-ray machines. Fully stocked on
formulary and over-the-counter medications and consumable items.
2. Crew in good spirits with no major injuries or illnesses and ready for this first
phase of the deployment.
1. U/W with the CART evaluators for medical, HMC Ansag and HMC Husman
of Naval ATG Everett. Began training and drills for CART. ATG riders
commenced admin evaluations of medical department.
2. 03 May: HEALY diverted for SAR case. The 86-foot yacht Jersey Clipper, en
route to Victoria B.C. from Yokohama, Japan. Member injured in back,
possibly kidney area while securing mainsail. After 18 hours of steaming at
15+ knots, reached the yacht and transferred patient in adverse conditions.
3. Patient (Pt) received onboard 03 May approx 2100. Taken immediately to
sickbay. Pt stabilized and HEALY made best speed to Dutch Harbor. Flight
crew from Alex Haley (temporarily at Dutch Harbor)
MEDEVAC Pt accompanied by HSC Andersen to DH. Pt evaluated by
DH physician and immediately sent on to Anchorage for treatment.
C. AWS 1-06
1. Embarked science party. Commenced science operations. One member
placed sick in quarters for 24 hours. No significant ailments. All potable
water tests satisfactory
2. Arrived Dutch Harbor 06 May. This week evaluated 21 patients (the majority
for seasickness) Inspections completed. No significant discrepancies.
3. 07 May-21 May: 22 patient encounters during this period including three
foodhandler’s screenings for oncoming messcooks. All minor illnesses.
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4. HSC Andersen voluntarily started the breaking in process as Landing Services
Officer. LTJG Carr stood JOOD bridge watch. HEALY command permitted
medical personnel these duties conditioned on non-interference
with medical duties. For this period, major day working projects have
included correcting CART discrepancies: Installed new eyewash stations in
Boiler Rooms 1 and 2, AMR 3 lower level, and replacing any missing or
defective thermometers in engineering spaces, inventorying and restocking all
PML lockers and gun bags.
5. LTJG Carr stood up HEALY’s policy on Crew Endurance Management
program. Five personnel were interviewed and placed on weight control
program, with one recommendation for abeyance for member due to history of
endocrine problems.
6. Week of 27 May-04 Jun. Treated 3 crewmembers for injuries related to
martial arts display presented by one of the junior officers. Treated one TAD
MK for isolated cervical lymphadenopathy and L sided abdominal pain;
suspicious for mononucleosis.
1. Arrived Dutch Harbor 05 Jun for Change of Command. . Sent TAD MK2 for
shoreside tests and labs at Unalaska Clinic in Dutch Harbor. Lab confirmed
Positive Monospot. Informed Admin to have patient fly back to Seattle from
Dutch Harbor that day and report to ISC Seattle for follow-up. Had 01
crewmember lose cap on tooth implant just prior to getting underway on the
morning of the 06JUN. Patient was sent to Unalaska dentist for emergency
repair ASAP and picked up by liberty van with only approx. 30 minute delay
in getting vessel underway. The Dutch Harbor Dentist (there is only 1) is there
periodically but usually during the summer months and fishing season. He
does a great job for where he is and what he’s got. If any future CG vessels
need emergency dental care, call ahead and query if he is there: (907) 5813828.
2. Treated at least 10 crew and scientists for seasickness, due to rough seas.
Transit spent in TSTA preparations and CART discrepancy corrections
including the posting of all noise level placards, ensuring adequate hearing
protection in all spaces as appropriate, updating training logs and records.
E. TSTA
1. Ship’s Physician Assistant returned to work at ISC clinic for ship’s 3-week
TSTA evolution upon clinic’s request. TSTA final report stated in part:
“Marked improvement in enthusiasm and skill of first responders. First Aid
drills increased in complexity over 3-week course of TSTA.”
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2. During the TSTA period, 01 crewmember fell down ladder and broke R fibula
(approx. 10 weeks rehab). 01 crewmember detained for follow-up dental
work, and 01 member to stay ashore for physical therapy and follow-up care
following R shoulder injury.
3. On the final day of TSTA an actual casualty was experienced in the Main
Boiler Space. An MK2 was working on a live steam valve with goggles and
face shield as instructed by his MKC. High pressure steam hit the MK2 in the
face on the right side. He was taken to hospital and released with only 1st
degree burns to the face. Thanks to a sharp-eyed supervisor, this HEALY
crewmember was likely spared a much more serious injury. Due to the
satisfactory response of the HEALY crew TSTA was concluded early.
4. Overall, BZ to HSC Andersen and ET2 Matt Regele (our lead EMT) for
writing, running, and preparing
patients with moulage for all
drills during TSTA. HEALY
was awarded its first battle “E”
ribbon as a result of the
coordinated efforts of the
HEALY crew.
F. Seattle to Barrow (7 Jul-18 Jul)
1. 20 patient encounters during
this period covering food
handler’s screenings, routine
acute care, and one minor
procedure (toenail removal).
LTJG Carr continued to stand
JOOD watches and HSC
Andersen completed her LSO
qualification.
The new Alaska Federal Health Care
3. Medical housekeeping continues:
Network Cart: a new useful tool pioneered in
sterilized dental and
medical instruments using shipboard the polar class by the HEALY!
autoclave, HSC begins this week
to work on quality assurance (QA)
all medical records. This period saw Healy Medical Division pioneer the
operational use of the Alaska Federal Health Care Network’s (AFCAN) cart.
This is a unique computer cart that is connected to a main database via our
Iridium line. It enables us to transmit patient records and encounters, photo
images of ear, dental and other conditions via 3 different cameras, and serves
as a tool for transmitting patient records for consult and review to shore side
physicians.
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G. AWS 2-06
1. From 18 Jul to 02 August, 33 patients encountered, all with minor illnesses
and problems. For one patient the physician assistant and the HSC were able
to use the new AFHCAN cart to send a digital photo to the ISC Seattle clinic
for further diagnoses.
2. We invested in some funds for a new x-ray plate that intensifies images and
theoretically would expose the patient to less radiation. After expending 8 or
9 film exposures trying to get a legible image, we decided (for now) to just
use the old plates and the old method. We will research this issue further.
Healy’s portable x-ray machine.
EM1 Hans Shaffer taking the Crew
Endurance Survey on the laptop in
sickbay.
3. Operationally we are at a very high tempo now and we have split the crew into
port and starboard sections for Helo ops purposes. This leg will be the most
exhausting and trying for the crew and the command has endorsed some very
good ideas so far: No piping flight quarters, therefore, fire teams, tiedowns,
LSO and HCO’s are notified by pager. These and other good ideas will be
discussed at the Crew Endurance Management natural working group, which
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is a Commandant-mandated program up, and conducting the survey among
the crew for the next two weeks.
4. Hearing protection is an important issue and the Medical Division is
responsible for providing hearing protection devices for each new person
checking in. Medical has, up to this point, also been responsible for stocking
the boxes around the ship for disposable “foamies.” Now each department
with hearing protection boxes will be responsible for stocking these small but
important items.
5. 28 Jul: Training was given on OPA’s (oral pharyngeal airways), the basic
review of ABC’s, and also cervical collar use and precautions. HSC Andersen,
now working a midnight to noon shift for flight ops purposes, has been
diligently doing Quality Assurance on every member’s record, while Mr. Carr
takes care of patients and the daily chores of water testing, and O2 bottle tests.
So far, there has been no compromise in effectiveness or efficiency of medical
due to flight operations or voluntary watchstanding. If anything, working
separate shifts, though tiring, is increasing quality and quantity of work being
accomplished.
6. 18 Jul-31 Jul: 22 patient encounters and 13 drugs prescribed for various
conditions on board, all minor acute illness. One patient, a young WM,
diagnosed with an unusual skin rash for adults, pityriasis rosea. Atypical
herald patch on lower abdomen, then 2 weeks later, a diffuse maculopapular
rash distributed on anterior trunk. The patient’s rash is resolving currently,
the only treatment is benadryl cream to control itch. This was the most
unusual derm case of our trip so far.
7. 01-16 Aug: 25 patient encounters during this period. Daily ship’s evolutions
continuing with science coring, undersea mapping, and deployment of the
“boomers” which are underwater sounding rigs. One scientist, 34 y/o WM
seen for a recurring bilat leg furunculitis. Treated in July with keflex, treating
this time with oral cipro 750 mg bid for 10 days. Infection resolved by 15
Aug. HSC Andersen continues comprehensive quality control of all records
and 04 Aug identified 23 crewmembers in need of immunizations and
administered all needed shots. First aid kits in small boats updated this period
and labeled stretcher in hangar.
8. 17 AUG 06: Two fatalities on board HEALY this day. After performing
science work approximately 500 nm north by northwest of Barrow, AK, two
divers went diving off the ice during ice liberty. LT Jessica Hill, aged 31 and
BM2 Steven Duque, aged 22 were on an ice orientation dive. Safety observers
on the surface noticed a problem and began pulling the divers to the surface.
Depth gauges read depths in excess of 180 feet. Stretcher bearers and others
directed by HSC Andersen and LTJG Carr performed CPR with bag valve and
oxygen. Mr. Carr performed all ACLS protocols with negative results. Both
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divers were pronounced dead by Mr. Carr at 2001 local time 17 Aug 2006
under direction of Dr. Bostwick of PACAREA, Flight Surgeon.
H. Transit to Barrow and to Kodiak
1. 18 AUG-26 AUG. Following this tragic loss of our two shipmates we transited
through the ice at best speed to make for Barrow, AK some 500 nm south by
south east. Their bodies were kept in a science climate controlled refrigerator
and locked. HEALY arrived in the vicinity of Barrow, AK on Sun 20 Aug,
where we flew off LT Jessica Hill and BM2 Steven Duque. They were
escorted off by shipmates in dress uniform to the flight deck, their flag covered
bodies were carefully placed one in each helicopter. The ship’s company was
in formation as the cortege was escorted to the aircraft with chaplain. Prayers
were read addressed to the crew saying final good-bye to our shipmates. 2
copies of each deceased’s medical records were made and one copy sent with
bodies for medical examiners to refer. Dental x-rays were scanned and sent to
Madigan for medical examiner’s reference.
2. A sad transit to Kodiak, our cases now are shipmates suffering from acute
stress, spontaneous weeping, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety. For those having
trouble sleeping, medical division is administering benadryl in limited
quantities on an OTC basis as a short-term sleep aid. As medical officer, LTJG
Carr, is always hesitant to give sleep medications but in this trying
circumstance it willing to distribute limited quantities on a case by case basis
for short term treatment only. A Chaplain and CISM team met us at Barrow
and were flown to the ship via helicopter which is a great help to members
suffering most acutely from the stress of this tragedy.
3. Routine acute clinical cases include 2 cases of nausea and vomiting and 2
URI’s. Clinic mainly focused on treating crewmembers suffering from grief,
acute stress and difficulty sleeping following traumatic death of two shipmates.
Chaplain and CISM team aboard are providing much needed outlet for
members to talk about this event. Admin and Investigative board members
have embarked on HEALY to investigate cause of accident. Making way to
Kodiak with one stop of Nome to disembark majority of science party via
helicopter and embark ADM Thad Allen who will address the crew on Wed.
I. KODIAK
1. The purpose of making this unscheduled stop in Kodiak was to “let the crew
relax and de-stress”. Healy’s XO, CDR Jackson offered to have a Physician
Assistant fly up to Kodiak and make the trip back to Seattle as peer support for
Mr. Carr. CISM team continues to do group and individual interviews with
crewmembers to sort out emotional states of individual members.
2. A memorial service was held for LT Hill and BM2 Duque on Tue Aug 29 at
Star of the Sea Chapel on USCG ISC Kodiak. Many of the crew attended.
Especially helpful having HSC Roy here from the Naval Dive Salvage and
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Training Center, Panama City, Florida as part of the CISM team. LT Dan
Waddingham PA-C also met the ship for peer support for Mr. Carr.
J. KODIAK TO SEATTLE
1. For the transit to Seattle, MED division solicited for any member who may
need referrals to specialists upon RTHP so those appointments could be
expedited. Sick call consisted of 10 minor acute illnesses.
2. Family members have been briefed by CISM team ashore. Crew will take a
week of rolling 72 liberties and then return to work. Mr. Waddingham will
come on board to coordinate screenings for any members who may need
counseling in the coming weeks.
2. Recommendations
1. Medical preparations for this trip carried out and executed by HSC Andersen
were thorough, complete, and forehanded. We stocked up on over-thecounter medications and stepped up our own shipboard OTC program. This
paid off increased service to shipmates for minor conditions. For any ship
deploying we recommend a thorough review of equipment as well: AED and
LIFEPAK batteries, O2 bottles and hydrostatic tests, EKG pads, x-ray
machine, etc., etc. All these details were double-checked by the independent
duty corpsman prior to the u/w and having all equipment in good working
order and ready to go really paid off.
2. For PA’s deploying we recommend the corpsman survey the oncoming “doc”
prior to u/w and ask if there are any medications he/she prefers to use that are
non-formulary so they can be ordered and on board for an upcoming trip.
3. Re: Diving. The investigation is ongoing as to the cause of the accident so at
this point any comment or speculation regarding the incident would not be
appropriate here. HEALY personnel, medical team, stretcher bearers and first
responders were praised for acting professionally and appropriately when the
divers surfaced with no breathing, no pulse. This is a credit to HSC
Andersen’s certifying the crew in the Red Cross Basic Lifesaving Course and
numerous medical drills and training sessions in preparation for the 2006
CART/TSTA evolutions.
4. For CART/TSTA, the key to success was train, train, train, drill, drill, drill.
GITMO EIGHT wounds (the standard set of medical casualty drills for TSTA
riders) was reviewed to the point of annoying the crew, but when the drills
came, actions were almost automatic. Each member was issued a card with the
GITMO EIGHT written on it for quick reference. Reminder entries for
medical drills were posted by Mr. Carr in daily POD entries. Moulage was
used for maximum effect. All-hands reviews were done monthly then weekly
as TSTA approached. All this led to the HEALY earning its first “E” ribbon.
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CHAPTER X – PUBLIC AFFAIRS
1. Summary
1. Many large groups toured the ship during HEALY’s in port period preparing
for AWS ’06. Some of the notable groups that toured the ship include:
a. Approximately 70 senior officers from all branches of the military
attending a FEMA sponsored Homeland Security Response conference
in Seattle.
b. 15 Boy Scouts that arranged to sleep on board HEALY. The troop
arrived on a Saturday just before dinner and stayed through breakfast
the next morning. They were accommodated in extra science berthing.
Activities included a tour of the ship and a movie marathon in science
conference lounge.
c. Two separate tours were given to employees of Argosy Cruises. The
company operates guided harbor cruises that pass ISC Seattle on a
daily basis.
2. Prior to HEALY’s departure from Seattle on AWS ’06, the PAO presented the
conservator at the CG History Museum at ISC Seattle with the ship’s cruise
t-shirt design. This was used to create the cruise cachet stamp for philatelists’
requests. The process worked well and benefits both the ship and the museum;
recommend using this same process for future deployments.
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C. AWS 06-01
1. In the final few days of this mission, HEALY embarked two news media
personnel via Helo from Nome, AK. One was from Alaska Public Radio and
the other was an independent video journalist. Both were arranged for by the
science party. The products of their visit was not collected or archived by
HEALY personnel.
2. A change of Command was held in Dutch Harbor on June 5, 2006. Some
members of the community were present including the Mayor of Unalaska.
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E. TSTA
1. A dependents cruise was held on June 19, 2006 for HEALY’s transit from
Seattle to Everett for TSTA training.
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2. On July 4th, HEALY opened the ship for tours at the request of Naval Station
Everett. The duty section was augmented by members from the naval station
in order to accommodate the guests.
3. Shortly before HEALY left Everett a tour and interview was given to Sandi
Doughton, a science reporter with The Seattle Times.
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G. AWS 06-02
1. PACAREA Public Affairs sent PA2 Prentice Danner to photograph and
document HEALY’s AWS-06-02 science mission. PA2 Danner assisted in
promoting public awareness about HEALY’s mission. Three of his pictures
were published in Washington
Newspapers and websites.
2. PA2’s pictures of the rendezvous
between HEALY and POLAR SEA
during the science mission were
included in the Commandant’s
weekly briefing.
3. PA2 helped numerous
crewmembers with hometown news
releases.
4. Following the tragic events of
August 17th communications with
the shore were temporarily cut by
the command. At this point
PACAREA Public Affairs took over
PA2 Danner taking photos during 06-02
HEALY’s public affairs efforts.
Once they were restored all press
inquires were run through LCDR Smith at Pacific Area Public Affairs to
ensure that no speculative information was released that might have the
potential to compromise the investigations into the accident.
5. Newspapers across the country ran stories on the accident based primarily on
the initial press release made by PACAREA Public Affairs which contained
faulty information. About a week later articles ran in Florida covering the
memorial services for LT Hill and BM2 Duque.
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H. Kodiak, AK
1. Media guidance was provided to the crew prior to HEALY’s arrival in
Kodiak, however there was no media interest in HEALY during the port call.
2. HEALY was not open to the general public for tours; however several Coast
Guard members stationed in Kodiak were given tours by various members of
the crew over the course of the port call.
I. Transit to Homeport
1. Media guidance was provided to the crew prior to HEALY’s arrival in Seattle,
as D13 Public Affairs had warned the command of strong media interest in
Seattle.
2. A television news team and a reporter from the Post-Intelligencer were at the
pier when HEALY returned to Seattle. They were escorted by D13 Public
Affairs. Both were given
interviews with the command
and the PAO. The reporter
from the Post-Intelligencer
was given a tour by the PAO
following the interview. Care
was taken to see that crew
members were not bothered
by the media during their
homecoming.
2. Outreach
A Local TV crew interviews a crewmember’s family
A. Website
member just before HEALY’s arrival
HEALY’s primary method of
outreach during thee 2006 deployment was the
http://www.uscg.mil/pacarea/healy/ website. Over 4 months 11 updates were
written by the XO and posted to the website. Each of the updates was
accompanied by four pictures taken by the PAO, crew members or the embedded
PA2. The PAO compiled the pictures, wrote captions and sent them along with
each update to the shore side SK’s who then posted them on the website. The
embedded PA2 also wrote three features on three different divisions on HEALY.
These were posted in a “Spotlight on…” section on the website by shore side
SK’s with some help from the PACAREA Webmaster. Updates and pictures
were also sent to the OMBUDSMAN for his MyFamily website.
B. Email Correspondence
As the contact person listed on the website, the PAO received numerous emails
over the course of the deployment. Emails dealing with Healy’s hull composition,
ordering things from the ship’s store, a potential congressional hearing on board
HEALY, press inquiries and the names of line crossing societies were all sent to
the PAO. PAO dealt with the correspondence appropriately forwarding important
messages to the command and replying to the others personally.
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C. Written Correspondence
Over the course of the year HEALY receives hundreds of letters from the general
public. The vast majority of these are stamp collectors sending self-addressed
envelopes and requesting cachet stamps. The museum curator in Seattle provides
a cachet stamp at the beginning of each cruise from the design used for the cruise
T-shirts. In June the PAO stamped and mailed over 300 envelopes to locations
around the world. Over a hundred additional requests were received over the
course of AWS 2-06. They will be stamped and mailed shortly. HEALY also
receives a very small amount of other written correspondence that is dealt with
appropriately by the PAO.
3. Recommendations
A. Continue having shore side SK’s load updates onto the website while HEALY is
deployed as connectivity makes it impossible for this to be done by PAO. To
facilitate this, ensure that shore side SK’s have webmaster privileges and the
skills required to post the updates before HEALY leaves on deployment. If shore
side SK’s are planning to take leave, PAO should be informed and alternate
arrangements with PACAREA Webmaster should be made for the leave period.
This will ensure that updates are always put online in a timely manner.
B. If an incident occurs onboard that will draw large amounts of media attention,
PACAREA Public Affairs will most likely make the press release. It is critical
that someone from the command has direct communication (phone or email) with
PACAREA Public Affairs before making the release. This will limit the potential
for incorrect information being released to the public.
C. Embedded Public Affairs Specialists are excellent assets. PAO should check into
the possibility of having one come on board for any major deployment. Not only
does it raise the profile of the cutter nationwide, but the crew benefits from having
a dedicated photographer and someone trained in hometown press releases.
D. Ensure that written or email correspondence received that has important
consequences for the ship is immediately forwarded to the command.
E. Hometown News releases are very simple to fill out and submit. Future PAOs
should offer to help crewmembers with this as it is another way to improve the
quality of life for HEALY’s crew.
X-4
CHAPTER XI - Dive
1. Summary
1. During the Seattle inport, the SCUBA tanks were given annual visual
inspections. Additional dive gear was purchased to replace lost, damaged or
expended items such as fins, dry suit gloves and rings, and mask/snorkel sets.
Further renovation of the locker set-up and completion of the compressor
move (to hangar) was delayed due to personnel transfers and awaiting the
delivery of parts.
2. The dive team lost two members but gained BM2 Steven Duque after
successful completion of dive school in March, and EM1 Daniel Hurtado, a
transfer from POLAR STAR and a qualified dive supervisor. The dive officer,
LT Jessica Hill was extended for a year. Also incoming this summer is ENS
Rachel Beckman who attended basic SCUBA as a 1/c cadet.
3. Prior to BM2 Phil Dawalt’s departure, the team participated in his underwater
re-enlistment and fun dive at the Edmonds SCUBA “park.” All divers are
current on their quals.
1. No dive related activities were conducted during this time period.
C. AWS 1-06
E. TSTA
1. The compressor cascade tanks were given hydrostatic tests and are now
current through May 2011.
1. ENS Beckman arrived onboard during the Barrow personnel transfer. She is
current on her dive activity. We will conduct recertification dives in Dutch
Harbor. With the proposed split between assigning the Marine Science Officer
as the Dive Officer, it is recommended that ENS Beckman attend the basic
dive officer course upon HEALY’s return to Seattle this fall and take over this
collateral upon LT Hill’s departure.
G. AWS 2-06
1. Dive team members held informational/recruiting meeting to provide an
overview of expectations while at dive school, and determine how many
HEALY crewmembers were interested in becoming divers. Approximately 7
people voiced an interest in SCUBA school.
XI-1
17 August 2006
LT Hill and BM2 Duque, two loved shipmates, lost their lives while conducting
dive operations in the Arctic. Jess and Steve you will forever be missed.
LT Jessica Hill
11/20/1974-8/17/2006
Eternal Father Strong to Save
Eternal Father, Lord of Hosts
Watch o’er all those who guard our coasts
Protect them from the raging seas
And give them light and life and peace
Grant them from thy great throne above
The shield and shelter of Thy Love.
XI-2
BM2 Duque
3/28/1984-8/17/2006
The Diver’s Prayer
Almighty God, Our Heavenly Father, we, who descend into the depths of the seas ask
Your protection and guidance in your aquatic kingdom.
We pray You find value in those who search the waters of the Seven Seas to increase the
knowledge of human kind, to seek and understand the vast mysteries of our past as well
as that abundant world which lives below the surface of the water, and enjoy this new
found world and all it has to offer.
As we small people work below, Dear God, watch over us and help us to return safely to
our surface world.
But, Heavenly Father, should we perish in this watery world, we ask that You forgive us,
cleanse our hearts and redeem our souls, and lead us to serve You forever and ever.
Amen.
XI-3
Appendix A
Chronology of Major Events
USCGC HEALY (WAGB 20) - AWS 2006
Su 30 1455T Apr:
Sa 06 1804U May:
Su 07 1427U May:
Su 07 1616U May:
M 08 2015U May:
Tu 30 1615U May:
Sa 03 1137U May:
M 05 0703U Jun:
M 05 1300U Jun:
Tu 06 1537U Jun:
Su 11 1559T Jun:
M 19 1033T Jun:
Th 06 1909T Jul:
F 07 1910T Jul:
F 14 1147U Jul:
Su 16 0427U Jul:
Su 16 1958U Jul:
Tu 18 0717U Jul:
Th 17 1850U Aug:
Sa 19 2217U Aug:
Su 20 1030U Aug:
M 21 1938U Aug:
Tu 22 0658U Aug:
W 23 0840U Aug:
Sa 26 0901U Aug:
W 30 1400U Aug:
Su 03 1300T Sep:
Underway from Homeport, Seattle, WA enr Dutch Harbor,
AK
Moored Dutch Harbor, AK, embarked HLY 06-01
Embarked Maritime Helo "Three Mike Hotel", Dutch Harbor,
AK
Underway from Dutch Harbor, AK
Crossed 60° - 00’N, 171° - 30’W Northbound
Disembarked Helo 3MH IVO Gambell, St. Lawrence Island,
AK
Crossed 60° - 00’N, 179° - 26’W Southbound
Moored Dutch Harbor, AK, disembarked HLY 06-01
Conducted HEALY Change of Command
Underway from Dutch Harbor, AK enr Seattle, WA
Moored Seattle, WA
Underway from Seattle, WA, commence Navy training,
Everett, WA
Concluded Navy training, Everett, WA
Fuel @ Manchester (Seattle), U/W en route Barrow, AK
Crossed 60° - 00’N, 167° - 54’W Northbound
Crossed Arctic Circle, 66° - 33’N, 168° - 43’W Northbound
Entered ice 70° - 12’N, 164° - 45’W
Arrived IVO Barrow, AK, embarked HLY 06-02
Embarked Maritime Helicopters 3MH and 6MH
Endured Class A underwater scuba diving MISHAP resulting
in the deaths of LT Jessica Hill and BM2 Steven Duque
Terminated HLY 06-02
Exited ice 71° - 45’N, 159° - 38’W
Transferred ashore, deceased crew IVO Barrow
hosted USCG Pacific Area Commander VADM Charlie
Wurster for 2 hr visit
Crossed Arctic Circle, 66° - 33’N, 168° - 13’W Southbound
Arrived IVO Nome, AK, disembarked HLY 06-02
hosted USCG Commandant ADM Thad Allen for 3 hr visit
Crossed 60° - 00’N, 167° - 56’W Southbound
Moored Kodiak, AK
Underway from Kodiak, AK
Moored Homeport Seattle, WA
A-1
Appendix B
1200 POSITIONS
USCGC HEALY (WAGB 20)
ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2006 TRACK HISTORY
DATE/TIME
1200 POSITION
DAILY NM
071200T APR 2006
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
10.0
0.0
011200T MAY 2006
49-10.4N
128-05.6W
265.0
265.0
021200T MAY 2006
51-19.9N
136-03.6W
334.0
599.0
031200T MAY 2006
52-52.4N
144-22.1W
326.0
925.0
041200T MAY 2006
51-22.4N
150-25.4W
353.0
1278.0
051200T MAY 2006
51-15.7N
155-54.7W
353.0
1631.0
061200T MAY 2006
53-43.7N
164-58.3W
366.0
1997.0
071200T MAY 2006
53-54.1N
166-31.7W
68.0
2065.0
081200T MAY 2006
58-12.9N
169-54.5W
286.0
2351.0
091200T MAY 2006
61-23.1N
171-56.7W
224.0
2575.0
101200T MAY 2006
62-01.2N
175-03.7W
110.0
2685.0
111200T MAY 2006
62-22.8N
174-38.4W
98.0
2783.0
121200T MAY 2006
62-05.8N
172-57.3W
94.0
2877.0
131200T MAY 2006
62-23.9N
172-42.2W
138.0
3015.0
141200T MAY 2006
62-36.1N
173-32.6W
90.0
3105.0
151200T MAY 2006
62-30.4N
175-16.9W
105.0
3210.0
161200T MAY 2006
63-10.0N
173-21.0W
150.0
3360.0
171200T MAY 2006
62-34.1N
172-17.6W
138.0
3498.0
181200U MAY 2006
62-26.6N
170-03.2W
114.0
3612.0
191200T MAY 2006
62-57.7N
172-58.7W
122.0
3734.0
201200T MAY 2006
64-13.4N
170-51.9W
157.0
3891.0
211200T MAY 2006
64-21.4N
168-24.6W
140.0
4031.0
221200T MAY 2006
64-40.7N
170-32.9W
96.0
4127.0
231200T MAY 2006
64-57.1N
169-48.5W
130.0
4257.0
241200T MAY 2006
64-57.0N
168-04.9W
92.0
4349.0
251200T MAY 2006
65-35.6N
168-45.8W
93.0
4442.0
261200T MAY 2006
64-18.9N
166-31.9W
155.0
4597.0
271200T MAY 2006
62-47.2N
169-41.4W
146.0
4743.0
281200T MAY 2006
61-56.1N
172-12.7W
172.0
4915.0
291200T MAY 2006
63-09.8N
170-55.0W
136.0
5051.0
301200T MAY 2006
63-30.1N
172-00.0W
136.0
5187.0
311200T MAY 2006
62-45.3N
173-25.7W
99.0
5286.0
B-1
CUMULATIVE
011200U JUN 2006
62-53.7N
174-35.0W
104.0
5390.0
021200U JUN 2006
61-51.8N
176-38.1W
148.0
5538.0
031200U JUN 2006
59-45.9N
178-53.4W
182.0
5720.0
041200U JUN 2006
56-21.2N
171-49.6W
336.0
6056.0
051200U JUN 2006
53-54-2N
166-31.4W
247.0
6303.0
061200U JUN 2006
DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKA
0.0
6303.0
071200U JUN 2006
54-00.9N
158-33.0W
299.0
6602.0
081200U JUN 2006
53-23.9N
149-16.6W
333.0
6935.0
091200U JUN 2006
52-08.3N
140-26.4W
330.0
7265.0
101200U JUN 2006
50-05.9N
131-37.5W
356.0
7621.0
111200U JUN 2006
48-11.8N
123-03.2W
362.0
7983.0
121200U JUN 2006
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
56.0
8039.0
131200U JUN 2006
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
0.0
8039.0
141200U JUN 2006
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
0.0
8039.0
151200U JUN 2006
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
0.0
8039.0
161200U JUN 2006
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
0.0
8039.0
171200U JUN 2006
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
0.0
8039.0
181200U JUN 2006
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
0.0
8039.0
191200U JUN 2006
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
0.0
8039.0
201200U JUN 2006
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
31.0
8070.0
211200U JUN 2006
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
0.0
8070.0
221200U JUN 2006
48-15.1N
122-55.8W
99.0
8169.0
231200U JUN 2006
47-59.3N
122-17.1W
166.0
8335.0
241200U JUN 2006
47-58.8N
122-13.8W
8.0
8343.0
251200U JUN 2006
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
0.0
8343.0
261200U JUN 2006
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
0.0
8343.0
271200U JUN 2006
47-52.6N
122-25.9W
13.0
8356.0
281200U JUN 2006
48-11.3N
123-14.2W
183.0
8539.0
291200U JUN 2006
48-14.1N
123-02.9W
129.0
8668.0
301200U JUN 2006
47-52.3N
122-24.0W
125.0
8793.0
011200U JUL 2006
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
12.0
8805.0
021200U JUL 2006
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
0.0
8805.0
031200U JUL 2006
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
0.0
8805.0
041200U JUL 2006
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
0.0
8805.0
051200U JUL 2006
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
0.0
8805.0
061200U JUL 2006
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
0.0
8805.0
071200U JUL 2006
MANCHESTER, WASHINGTON
46.0
8851.0
081200U JUL 2006
48-15.2N
123-30.0W
137.0
8988.0
091200U JUL 2006
49-30.6N
129-54.1W
275.0
9263.0
101200U JUL 2006
51-42.1N
138-39.8W
360.0
9623.0
111200U JUL 2006
53-14.0N
148-41.1W
379.0
10002.0
121200U JUL 2006
53-59.2N
157-32.2W
320.0
10322.0
B-2
131200U JUL 2006
55-01.8N
164-10.3W
331.0
10653.0
141200U JUL 2006
60-03.7N
167-54.8W
329.0
10982.0
151200U JUL 2006
64-28.2N
165-25.8W
279.0
11261.0
161200U JUL 2006
68-50.3N
168-53.2W
319.0
11580.0
171200U JUL 2006
71-10.4N
161-07.2W
218.0
11798.0
181200U JUL 2006
71-21.0N
157-41.5W
82.0
11880.0
191200U JUL 2006
71-33.5N
156-22.0W
35.0
11915.0
201200U JUL 2006
71-36.4N
155-49.6W
30.0
11945.0
211200U JUL 2006
71-38.9N
155-27.8W
16.0
11961.0
221200U JUL 2006
71-39.4N
155-14.1W
4.0
11965.0
231200U JUL 2006
71-41.5N
154-51.5W
23.0
11988.0
241200U JUL 2006
71-30.1N
154-29.8W
62.0
12050.0
251200U JUL 2006
71-33.6N
154-26.1W
69.0
12119.0
261200U JUL 2006
72-19.3N
152-53.7W
88.0
12207.0
271200U JUL 2006
74-09.4N
153-06.7W
129.0
12336.0
281200U JUL 2006
76-24.9N
152-19.4W
152.0
12488.0
291200U JUL 2006
76-54.5N
151-37.2W
96.0
12584.0
301200U JUL 2006
76-50.0N
150-39.2W
31.0
12615.0
311200U JUL 2006
77-08.3N
153-09.0W
47.0
12662.0
011200U AUG 2006
77-13.5N
155-14.3W
46.0
12708.0
021200U AUG 2006
76-57.0N
153-10.8W
74.0
12782.0
031200U AUG 2006
76-53.5N
152-28.6W
64.0
12846.0
041200U AUG 2006
77-19.2N
155-55.1W
73.0
12919.0
051200U AUG 2006
77-53.2N
161-42.4W
87.0
13006.0
061200U AUG 2006
77-56.1N
163-56.6W
59.0
13065.0
071200U AUG 2006
78-03.4N
166-40.9W
69.0
13134.0
081200U AUG 2006
78-00.7N
165-50.5W
88.0
13222.0
091200U AUG 2006
77-49.2N
162-15.1W
62.0
13284.0
101200U AUG 2006
77-55.5N
165-00.9W
46.0
13330.0
111200U AUG 2006
78-03.6N
173-11.2W
118.0
13448.0
121200U AUG 2006
78-48.8N
175-24.6W
124.0
13572.0
131200U AUG 2006
78-26.3N
177-04.2W
99.0
13671.0
141200U AUG 2006
77-30.9N
177-35.9W
89.0
13760.0
151200U AUG 2006
77-00.8N
177-18.1W
83.0
13843.0
161200U AUG 2006
77-28.5N
176-46.0W
55.0
13898.0
171200U AUG 2006
77-17.6N
177-09.8W
74.0
13972.0
181200U AUG 2006
75-16.3N
170-31.1W
173.0
14145.0
191200U AUG 2006
72-28.2N
162-46.3W
233.0
14378.0
201200U AUG 2006
71-19.2N
157-31.6W
154.0
14532.0
211200U AUG 2006
68-33.4N
168-36.6W
309.0
14841.0
221200U AUG 2006
64-28.4N
165-24.9W
310.0
15151.0
231200U AUG 2006
59-14.7N
167-29.0W
342.0
15493.0
B-3
241200U AUG 2006
54-12.4N
163-42.4W
364.0
15857.0
251200U AUG 2006
55-13.1N
156-06.0W
285.0
16142.0
261200U AUG 2006
KODIAK, ALASKA
237.0
16379.0
271200U AUG 2006
KODIAK, ALASKA
0.0
16379.0
281200U AUG 2006
KODIAK, ALASKA
0.0
16379.0
291200U AUG 2006
KODIAK, ALASKA
0.0
16379.0
301200U AUG 2006
KODIAK, ALASKA
0.0
16379.0
311200U AUG 2006
55-27.4N
143-21.1W
333.0
16712.0
011200T SEP 2006
52-24.3N
135-02.0W
349.0
17061.0
021200T SEP 2006
48-57.6N
128-04.4W
337.0
17398.0
031200T SEP 2006
041300T SEP 2006
47-39.9N 122-28.3W
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
279.0
6.0
TOTAL
17677.0
17683.0
17683.0
B-4
Appendix C
EMBARKED PERSONNEL AWS 2006
A. OFFICER PERSONNEL ABOARD
CAPT DANIEL OLIVER
CAPT DOUGLAS G. RUSSELL
CDR JEFFREY JACKSON
LCDR JAMES DALITSCH
LCDR JOHN REEVES
LCDR LAURA KING
LT JESSICA HILL
LTJG TAGGART IRWIN
LTJG MICHAEL CARR
ENS JOHN BUSER
ENS ERIN BIEMILLER
ENS RACHAEL BECKMAN
ENS ELIZABETH NEWTON
ENS NATHANIEL SELAVKA
ENS CYNTHIA TRAVERS
CWO2 GUSTAVO TYLER
CWO2 JEFFREY PARKER
CWO2 MARIA KIRBY
LCDR MARK HAMMOND
ENS STEVEN ELLIOTT
ARRIVE
30 APR 06
30 MAY 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
18 JUL 06
06 JUL 06
30 APR 06
26 JUN 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
03 JUL 06
13 JUN 06
30 APR 06
B OFFICER PERSONNEL TDY
LT BRIAN SCOPA
LT ANDREW WRIGHT
LTJG BRYAN WAGONSELLER
CADET CAROLINE DAYTON
CADET MEAGHAN GIES
ARRIVE
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
DEPART
06 JUN 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
C-1
DEPART
ARRIVE
DEPART
07 JUL 06
21 AUG 06
06 JUL 06
DEPART
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
16 JUN 06
18 JUL 06
16 JUN 06
C. ENLISTED PERSONNEL ABOARD
ETCM PETER J. PERRON
EMCM CURTIS A. PODHORA
BMCS TIMOTHY R. SULLIVAN
FSCS SHAWN M. FORSYTHE
MKCS JOSEPH BISSON
SKCS KARL G. KEYES
BMC WAYNE L. KIDD
DCC GEORGE MARSDEN
ETC JOEL B. RODDA
HSC DENISE F. ANDERSEN
ARRIVE
15 JUN 06
MKC JOHN BROGAN
MSTC DONALD L. SNIDER
OSC LEWIS D. WINNINGHAM
YNC JAMES C. ANGELO JR
OSC SORJEN T. MANANGAN
ETC AARON X. DAHLEN
BM1 THOMAS H. HINES
BM1 JOHN C. LOBHERR
DC1 JAMES R. PENTECOST
EM1 HANS SHAFFER
EM1 KENNETH WORRELL
IT1 MARK D. BIGSBY
MK1 KEVIN A. GASKINS
MK1 GARRET P. ROGERS
MK1 DIANE WALLINGFORD
MST1 ERIC P. ROCKLAGE
MST1 ROB A. OLMSTEAD
SK1 JACQUES FAUR
ET1 BRIAN LIEBRECHT
FS1 ARRENE ZITTING
BM2 BRANDON D. ALANI
BM2 STEVEN DUQUE
BM2 ASHLEY W. DAVIDSON
BM2 ADAM GUNTER
SK2 DANIEL HARRIS
EM2 K.D. HERNANDEZ
ET2 SAUL N. KOSYDAR
ET2 LEROY F. LEPPO
DC2 JOSHUA MARSHALL
SK2 JEREMY F. LAISURE
FS2 KRISTINA M. SERFASS
MK2 ROBERT J. MYERS
MST2 RICHARD L. LAYMAN
MK2 JON F. LOFTIS
ET2 MATTHEW R. REGELE
MST2 JOSHUA T. ROBINSON
SK2 REBECCA K. ARAKAKI
MK2 ALLEN E. WHITING
BM3 JONATHAN T. BILBY
BM3 AIMEE E. BUFORD
BM3 SAMUEL E. TRAVER
BM3 WILLIAM J. CONROY III
BM3 ANDREW S. YECKLEY
EM3 NATHAN FINLEY
ET3 STEVEN DAEM
FS3 LINZI S. DEGGANS
FS3 STEVEN DULL
FS3 TAMEKIA K. WRIGHT
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
13 JUN 06
13 JUN 06
03 JUL 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
01 JUL 06
30 APR 06
17 JUN 06
30 APR 06
20 JUN 06
16 JUN 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
03 JUL 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
03 JUL 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
06 JUL 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
C-2
15 JUN 06
06 JUN 06
21 AUG 06
06 JUN 06
06 JUN 06
07 JUL 06
13 JUN 06
16 JUN 06
06 JUN 06
27 MAY 06
MK3 RICHARD D. ERICKSON
MK3 FERNANDO GONZALEZ
MST3 CHAD W. KLINESTEKER
MK3 COREY X. SMITH
SNFS HERBER HAMILTON
FN PAUL A. BLAS
SN CHELSEY FERNANDEZ
SN KENNETH R. JEWETT
SN ROBERT KENNEY
SN ROBERT MELVIN
SN MICHAL PILAT
SN ALBERTICO VARGAS
FA JOSEPH ABEL
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
D. ENLISTED PERSONNEL TDY
ARRIVE
DEPART
EMCM DAVID BELISLE
30 APR 06
07 MAY 06
EMCM DONALD WITT
DCC DERYL GIRNUS (USN)
HMC LESLIE ANSAG (USN)
HMC RON HUSMAN (USN)
MKC MIKE SANDWITH
MSTC MARK RIEG
MST1 ELDRIDGE MCFADDEN
EM1 BRAD JOPLING
DC1 JUSTIN BRYMER
ET1 JOE TAPAWAN
IT1 JEFFREY DORAMUS
EM2 BRAD PADILLA
PA2 PRENTICE DANNER
EM2 CHRISTOPHER WILSON
EM2 DANIELL HURTADO
MST2 GEOFFREY WOOLVERTON
MK3 BRIAN DALE
MST3 REBEKAH MAY
FN NICHOLAS MARTINEZ
SN MATTHEW BAKER
SN LAUREN PEETERMANS
SN MARIO RODRIGUEZ
SN BRIAN PRENTICE
SN ERIC J. SWANSON
07 JUL 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
18 JUL 06
07 JUL 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
07 JUL 06
18 JUL 06
07 JUL 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
07 JUL 06
07 JUL 06
18 JUN 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
13 JUN 06
E. CIVILIANS
ARRIVE
DEPART
JOSE ARDAI
ERIC BAPTISTE
07 JUL 06
30 APR 06
18 JUL 06
07 MAY 06
C-3
07 JUL 06
07 JUL 06
ARRIVE
DEPART
ARRIVE
DEPART
18 JUL 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
18 JUL 06
18 JUL 06
11 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
11 JUN 06
TOM BOLMER
JOHN CALDERWOOD
DAVE COHOE
KAREN FREY
DAVID HASSILEV
RON HIPPIE
ADAM HUMPHREY
KINUYO KANAMARU
ROBERT KIRBY
JASON KOLTS
JERRY MCCORMICK-RAY
JOHN MOSPENS
CHRISTOPHER NORTH
RICHARD PERRY
REBECCA PIRTLE-LEVY
CARLETON RAY
STEVE ROBERTS
BORIS SIRENKO
CUI XUEHUA
SAMANTHA BARLOW
MIKHAIL BLIKSHTEYN
MARJORIE BROOKS
BETH CASSIE
LEE COOPER
RUTH COOPER
JIM DELL
ANDREW DELOREY
JACKIE GREBMEIER
PATRICIA JANES
MARKUS JANOUT
TERESA KACENA
KINUYO KANAMARU
ELIZABETH LABUNSKI
JAMES LOVVORN
CASEY QUITMEYER
CHARLES SIMS
ALEX STONE
GAY SHEFFIELD
PERRY PUNGOWIYI
ANNE FIEDT
KAREN DE SEVE
RICHARD PITT
DAVID ALLEY
IVELIN ILIEV
DAVID FORCUCCI
LAURA LINDAL
ASHER, CHASE
BAIN, KEVIN
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
07 JUL 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
07 JUL 06
30 APR 06
07 JUL 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
30 APR 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
07 MAY 06
14 MAY 06
19 MAY 06
25 MAY 06
25 MAY 06
29 MAY 06
29 MAY 06
29 MAY 06
30 MAY 06
05 JUN 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
C-4
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
18 JUL 06
11 JUN 06
06 JUN 06
07 MAY 06
11 JUN 06
11 JUN 06
07 MAY 06
11 JUN 06
5 JUN 06
18 JUL 06
11 JUN 06
18 JUL 06
11 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
11 JUN 06
11 JUN 06
11 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
11 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
30 MAY 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
14 MAY 06
05 JUN 06
30 MAY 06
30 MAY 06
27 MAY 06
23 MAY 06
30 MAY 06
30 MAY 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
05 JUN 06
11 JUN 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
07 JUL 06
18 JUL 06
07 JUL 06
18 JUL 06
19 MAY 06
BRUMLEY, KELLEY J.
CHAYES, DALE
DAVIS, MARCY
FOSSATI, CLAUDIO
HALEY, BETH
HENKART, MAX
HENKART, PAUL
HORNBACH, MATT
HUBBARD, DALE
KREUTZER, DAVE
KROEHLER, MARGARET
LAWVER, LAWRENCE
MCDONALD, MATT
MCFADDEN, EL MST1
MILORADOVSKIY, KIRILL
MIRONOV, ANATOLY
MOSER, CHRIS
OLEMAUN, JIMMY JONES
PHILLIPS, LAWRENCE
ROBERTS, STEVE
SAUSTRUP, STEFFEN
SAYEGH, ALEJANDRO
SHEPARD, ROBERT
SIMS, CHARLES
SPRINGER, BILL
STEVENOSKI, STEVEN
TIMM, HILLARY
TRUDO, JOE
ULLRICH, ANDREW
VAN AVENDONK, HARM
VERMEESCH, PEGGY
WIEDERSPAHN, MARK
YOUNG, RUSSELL
17 JUL 06
07 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
18 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
18 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
07 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
18 JUL 06
18 JUL 06
18 JUL 06
18 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
17 JUL 06
C-5
28 AUG 06
?
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
?
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
?
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
?
?
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
28 AUG 06
Appendix D
Fuel Consumption
# of Engines
Percent
Remaining
Daily Consumption
Fuel Remaining at
Midnight
Daily JP-5
Consumption
JP-5 Remaining
30-Apr
0
95.16%
182
1,161,584
0
49,133
01-May
2
93.43%
20,895
1,140,689
0
49,133
02-May
2
91.74%
20,652
1,120,037
0
49,133
03-May
2
90.16%
19,277
1,100,760
0
49,133
04-May
3
87.95%
26,975
1,073,785
0
49,133
05-May
3
85.71%
27,391
1,046,394
0
49,133
06-May
2
84.24%
17,895
1,028,499
0
49,133
07-May
1
84.02%
2,745
1,025,754
0
49,133
08-May
2
82.52%
18,205
1,007,549
0
49,133
09-May
2
81.25%
15,523
992,026
160
48,973
10-May
2
80.65%
7,389
984,637
113
48,860
11-May
2
80.26%
4,739
979,898
152
48,708
12-May
2
79.57%
8,468
971,430
86
48,622
13-May
2
78.50%
13,031
958,399
0
48,622
14-May
2
77.84%
8,009
950,390
0
48,622
15-May
2
77.17%
8,189
942,201
0
48,622
16-May
2
76.36%
9,926
932,275
0
48,622
17-May
2
75.69%
8,182
924,093
0
48,622
18-May
2
74.91%
9,505
914,588
144
48,478
19-May
2
74.39%
6,338
908,250
0
48,478
20-May
2
73.47%
11,221
897,029
121
48,357
21-May
2
72.76%
8,715
888,314
80
48,277
22-May
2
72.10%
7,988
880,326
0
48,277
23-May
2
71.37%
8,955
871,371
0
48,277
24-May
2
70.85%
6,369
865,002
59
48,218
25-May
2
70.19%
7,986
857,016
63
48,155
26-May
2
69.20%
12,129
844,887
92
48,063
27-May
2
68.38%
10,057
834,830
0
48,063
28-May
2
67.36%
12,391
822,439
0
48,063
29-May
2
66.58%
9,519
812,920
141
47,922
30-May
2
65.90%
8,325
804,595
88
47,834
31-May
2
65.24%
8,020
796,575
0
47,834
Date
D-1
# of Engines
Percent
Remaining
Daily Consumption
Fuel Remaining at
Midnight
Daily JP-5
Consumption
JP-5 Remaining
01-Jun
2
64.62%
7,590
788,985
0
47,834
02-Jun
2
64.15%
5,772
783,213
0
47,834
03-Jun
2
62.99%
14,208
769,005
0
47,834
04-Jun
2
61.34%
20,084
748,921
0
47,834
05-Jun
1
61.34%
0
748,921
0
47,834
06-Jun
2
60.28%
12,977
735,944
0
47,834
07-Jun
2
58.61%
20,340
715,604
0
47,834
08-Jun
2
57.04%
19,142
696,462
0
47,834
09-Jun
2
55.17%
22,929
673,533
0
47,834
10-Jun
2
53.52%
20,147
653,386
0
47,834
11-Jun
2
52.08%
17,493
635,893
0
47,834
12-Jun
0
52.08%
0
635,893
0
47,834
13-Jun
0
52.08%
0
635,893
0
47,834
14-Jun
0
52.08%
0
635,893
0
47,834
15-Jun
0
52.08%
0
635,893
0
47,834
16-Jun
0
52.08%
0
635,893
0
47,834
17-Jun
0
52.08%
0
635,893
0
47,834
18-Jun
0
52.08%
0
635,893
0
47,834
19-Jun
0
52.08%
0
635,893
0
47,834
20-Jun
0
52.08%
0
635,893
0
47,834
21-Jun
2
51.63%
5,529
630,364
0
47,834
22-Jun
2
51.03%
7,278
623,086
93
47,741
23-Jun
2
51.03%
0
623,086
0
47,741
24-Jun
2
51.03%
0
623,086
0
47,741
25-Jun
2
51.03%
0
623,086
0
47,741
26-Jun
2
51.03%
0
623,086
0
47,741
27-Jun
2
50.79%
2,982
620,104
0
47,741
28-Jun
2
50.17%
7,530
612,574
0
47,741
29-Jun
2
49.79%
4,673
607,901
0
47,741
30-Jun
2
49.36%
5,259
602,642
0
47,741
01-Jul
2
49.36%
0
602,642
0
47,741
02-Jul
2
49.36%
0
602,642
0
47,741
03-Jul
2
49.36%
0
602,642
0
47,741
04-Jul
2
49.36%
0
602,642
0
47,741
05-Jul
2
49.36%
0
602,642
0
47,741
06-Jul
2
49.36%
0
602,642
0
47,741
07-Jul
2
94.10%
5,520
1,148,837
0
47,741
08-Jul
2
93.30%
9,664
1,139,173
0
47,741
09-Jul
2
92.04%
15,471
1,123,702
0
47,741
Date
D-2
# of Engines
Percent
Remaining
Daily Consumption
Fuel Remaining at
Midnight
Daily JP-5
Consumption
JP-5 Remaining
10-Jul
2
90.46%
19,266
1,104,436
0
47,741
11-Jul
2
88.88%
19,337
1,085,099
0
47,741
12-Jul
2
87.24%
19,927
1,065,172
0
47,741
13-Jul
2
85.45%
21,903
1,043,269
0
47,741
14-Jul
2
83.59%
22,711
1,020,558
0
47,741
15-Jul
2
82.22%
16,722
1,003,836
0
47,741
16-Jul
2
80.87%
16,533
987,303
0
47,741
17-Jul
2
79.90%
11,762
975,541
0
47,741
18-Jul
2
78.24%
20,245
955,296
49
47,692
19-Jul
2
77.08%
14,256
941,040
298
47,394
20-Jul
2
75.69%
16,913
924,127
45
47,349
21-Jul
2
75.08%
7,524
916,603
80
47,269
22-Jul
2
74.68%
4,828
911,775
57
47,212
23-Jul
2
73.20%
18,041
893,734
0
47,212
24-Jul
2
72.68%
6,415
887,319
0
47,212
25-Jul
2
72.36%
3,922
883,397
0
47,212
26-Jul
2
71.20%
14,067
869,330
54
47,158
27-Jul
2
70.07%
13,883
855,447
0
47,158
28-Jul
2
69.29%
9,427
846,020
0
47,158
29-Jul
2
68.43%
10,500
835,520
45
47,113
30-Jul
2
68.09%
4,174
831,346
16
47,097
31-Jul
2
67.50%
7,205
824,141
0
47,097
01-Aug
2
66.83%
8,143
815,998
0
47,097
02-Aug
2
66.20%
7,791
808,207
59
47,038
03-Aug
2
65.66%
6,603
801,604
0
47,038
04-Aug
2
64.92%
8,997
792,607
33
47,005
05-Aug
2
64.08%
10,228
782,379
36
46,969
06-Aug
2
63.41%
8,163
774,216
63
46,906
07-Aug
2
62.82%
7,229
766,987
83
46,823
08-Aug
2
62.17%
7,923
759,064
0
46,823
09-Aug
2
61.52%
7,978
751,086
0
46,823
10-Aug
2
61.01%
6,216
744,870
95
46,728
11-Aug
2
60.13%
10,735
734,135
0
46,728
12-Aug
2
59.05%
13,136
720,999
0
46,728
13-Aug
2
58.41%
7,850
713,149
0
46,728
14-Aug
2
57.70%
8,735
704,414
100
46,628
15-Aug
2
57.15%
6,651
697,763
95
46,533
16-Aug
2
56.64%
6,236
691,527
0
46,533
17-Aug
2
55.96%
8,337
683,190
34
46,499
Date
D-3
# of Engines
Percent
Remaining
Daily Consumption
Fuel Remaining at
Midnight
Daily JP-5
Consumption
JP-5 Remaining
18-Aug
2
55.13%
10,095
673,095
0
46,499
19-Aug
2
53.96%
14,240
658,855
110
46,389
20-Aug
2
53.28%
8,326
650,529
51
46,338
21-Aug
3
51.78%
18,281
632,248
0
46,338
22-Aug
2
50.44%
16,458
615,790
141
46,197
23-Aug
2
48.94%
18,335
597,455
0
46,197
24-Aug
2
47.11%
22,291
575,164
0
46,197
25-Aug
2
45.86%
15,235
559,929
0
46,197
26-Aug
1
45.86%
0
559,929
0
46,197
27-Aug
1
45.86%
0
559,929
0
46,197
28-Aug
1
45.86%
0
559,929
0
46,197
29-Aug
1
45.86%
0
559,929
0
46,197
30-Aug
2
43.71%
26,219
533,710
0
46,197
31-Aug
2
42.18%
18,770
514,940
0
46,197
01-Sep
2
40.46%
20,997
493,943
0
46,197
02-Sep
2
39.34%
13,611
480,332
0
46,197
03-Sep
2
38.58%
9,254
471,078
0
46,197
Date
D-4
Appendix E
DEPLOYMENT SUMMARY MESSAGE REPORT
R 082354Z SEP 06
FM USCGC HEALY
TO COMPACAREA COGARD ALAMEDA
CA//PP/PPW/PR/PRE/PRM/PX/PT/PI/PRMC//
INFO COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-PWM/G-RCU/CG-45/G-RCA//
NSF POLAR WASHINGTON DC//JJJ//
COMCOGARD MLC PAC ALAMEDA CA//V/VR/T/K/MDL//
CCGDTHIRTEEN SEATTLE WA//DR/DP/DRMC//
CCGDSEVENTEEN JUNEAU AK//DR/DRM/DP/DRMC//
COMCOGARD SECTOR SEATTLE WA
COGARD INTSUPRTCOM SEATTLE WA
COGARD AIRSTA PORT ANGELES WA
COGARD NESU SEATTLE WA
COGARD ESU SEATTLE WA
COGARD INTSUPRTCOM KODIAK AK
COGARD AIRSTA KODIAK AK
COGARD COMMSTA KODIAK AK
COGARD MSD UNALASKA AK
COGARD ENGLOGCEN BALTIMORE MD//015//
COGARD ATC MOBILE AL
COGARD TISCOM ALEXANDRIA VA
COGARD CAMSPAC PT REYES CA
MIFCPAC ALAMEDA CA
NAVICECEN SUITLAND MD//30//
NAVPACMETOCCEN PEARL HARBOR HI
NAVPACMETOC DET WHIDBEY ISLAND WA
COMAFLOATRAGRUPAC SAN DIEGO CA//N01/N013//
AFLOATRAGRUPACNORWEST EVERETT WA
USCGC POLAR SEA
USCGC POLAR STAR
USCGC MELLON
USCGC MIDGETT
USCGC ALEX HALEY
USCGC STORIS
USCGC ACUSHNET
BT
UNCLAS //N16240//
SUBJ: ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2006 (AWS-06) DEPLOYMENT SUMMARY
A. MY 192102Z AUG 06 - CLASS A MISHAP (NOTAL)
B. MY 250702Z AUG 06 - CLASS A MISHAP UPDATE (NOTAL)
C. MY 062125Z MAY 06 - S/V JERSEY CLIPPER SITREP THREE/FINAL
(NOTAL)
D. MY 091908Z JUN 06 - INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF AVIATION SUPPORT
(NOTAL)
1. DEPLOYMENT STATISTICS:
A. EVENTS:
30 APR U/W FROM SEATTLE (CART DURING TRANSIT)
06 MAY ARR DUTCH HBR (SCIENCE ONLOAD/ATG RIDERS DPT)
07 MAY U/W COMMENCED AWS 06-01 BERING SEA MISSION
05 JUN ARR DUTCH HBR; (CHANGE OF COMMAND, SCI OFFLOAD)
E-1
06
11
19
20
06
JUN
JUN
JUN
JUN
JUL
U/W ENR SEATTLE
ARRIVED SEATTLE
ORIENTATION CRUISE (SEATTLE TO EVERETT WA)
COMMENCED TSTA (NAVSTA EVERETT)
CONCLUDED TSTA; TRANSIT TO MANCHESTER WA FOR
BSF.
07 JUL U/W FROM MANCHESTER USN FUEL PIER
16 JUL ENTERED ICE
18 – 19 JUL SCI PARTY ONLOAD (BARROW)
17 AUG CLASS A DIVE MISHAP
19 AUG EXITED ICE
22 AUG PACAREA/PCMC VISIT; EMBARKED AIB, CISM (BARROW)
22 AUG OFFLOAD SCI PARTY (NOME); COMDT/D17/MCPOCG VISIT
26 AUG ARRIVED KODIAK
03 SEP ARRIVED SEATTLE
B. PURPOSE: ARCTIC RESEARCH (SEE PAR 5)
HLY 06-01: 30 DAYS (07 MAY - 05 JUN)
HLY 06-02: 31 DAYS OF 40 SCHED (18 JUL - 17 AUG)
HLY 06-03: CANX (30 DAY BOTTOM MAPPING)
HLY 06-04: CANX (14 DAY AUV OPTEST)
C. CUTTER DAYS SUMMARY:
DAFHP: 109 (TOTAL DAFHP FY06: 183)
TRANSIT: 35
SUPPORT OF SCIENCE: 61 UNDERWAY, 5 INPORT
TSTA: 17
MPB: 10 (SEATTLE, KODIAK)
D. PORT CALLS: EXCELLENT SUPPORT FROM ISC KODIAK, ISC
SEATTLE AND NAVSTA EVERETT. IN ADDITION TO LISTED PORTS, HEALY
SPENT APPROX 4 DAYS OFFSHORE NOME AND BARROW FOR HELOSUPPORTED
LOGISTICS.
PORT:
DATES:
PURPOSE:
DUTCH HARBOR
06 MAY - 07 MAY
BSL
DUTCH HARBOR
05 JUN - 06 JUN
CHANGE OF COMMAND/BSL
SEATTLE
11 JUN - 19 JUN
MPB/LOGISTICS
EVERETT
20 JUN - 06 JUL
TSTA
MANCHESTER WA 07 JUL
BSF
KODIAK
26 AUG - 30 AUG
MPB
E. FUEL EXPENDED:
PROPULSION:
1,233,541 GALLONS
AVIATION (JP5):
2,936 GALLONS
TOTAL:
1,236,477 GALLONS
F. TRACKLINE MILES: 17,665 NM
2. HELICOPTER OPERATIONS (SEE ALSO PAR 8.B AND REF D):
MARITIME HELICOPTER COMPANY; BELL 206L3 (N303MH AND N306MH)
A. HLY06-01: N303MH
DATE EMBARKED: 07 MAY
DISEMBARKED:
30 MAY
DAYS EMBARKED: 24
DAYS FLOWN
16
SORTIES:
28
FLIGHT HOURS:
36.6
PAX CARRIED:
84
CARGO CARRIED: 1,325 LBS
AVAILABILITY:
100%
B. HLY06-02: N303MH; N306MH
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DATE EMBARKED: 18 JUL
DISEMBARKED:
26 AUG (N303MH); 22 AUG (N306MH)
DAYS EMBARKED: 40 (N303MH); 36 (N306MH)
DAYS FLOWN:
23
SORTIES:
99
FLIGHT HOURS: 44.8
PAX CARRIED:
232
AVAILABILITY: 100%
C. HEALY AWS-06 AVIATION TOTALS:
DAYS EMBARKED: 64
DAYS FLOWN:
39
SORTIES:
127
FLIGHT HOURS:
81.4
PAX CARRIED:
316
AVAILABILITY: 100%
D. MISSIONS: LOGISTICS, SCIENCE SUPPORT, ICE RECONNAISSANCE.
3. MAJOR CASUALTIES (SEE PAR 7.A):
A. CASREP
06018: NR1 CLIMATE CONTROL CHAMBER
B. CASREPS 06019, 06020: MDE F/O RELIEF VALVES
C. CASREP
06021: TERASCAN
D. CASREP
06022: MARINE GYRO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
E. CASREPS 06023, 06029, 06030, 06036: BOILER CASUALTIES
F. CASREP
06024: PRINCIPLE HIGH VOLTAGE PLANT
G. CASREP
06025: TV-DTS
H. CASREP
06026: NR4 MDE
I. CASREP
06027: CTES
J. CASREPS 06028, 06034: PORT SHAFT SEALS
K. CASREP
06031: INCINERATOR
L. CASREP
06032: NR2B STEERING GEAR
M. CASREP
06033: STBD ANCHOR WINDLASS CLUTCH
N. CASREP
06035: MSW PIPING
O. CASREP
06037: NR1 MAIN MOTOR L/O COOLER
P. CASREP
06038: ADG JACKET WATER LEAK
Q. CASREPS 06039, 06040: EVAPS
R. 8 MSW AND ASW PIPING LEAKS (SEE PAR 7.C)
4. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. INMARSAT: INMARSAT CONNECTIVITY WAS INTERMITTENT DURING
THIS
DEPLOYMENT. AT TIMES, EVEN WHILE PIERSIDE, THERE WERE 12-14
HOUR
DOWNTIMES WITH NO CLEAR CAUSE DETERMINED.
B. IRIDIUM: COMMS THROUGH REACHBACK GENERALLY RELIABLE.
IRIDIUM
PROVIDED PRIMARY SCIENCE PARTY DATA AND EMAIL TRANSFER AT ALL
LATITUDES. IRIDIUM PHONE THROUGH MXU2000 SINGLE CHANNEL UNIT
WAS
THE PRIMARY VOICE COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUIT WITH MINI-M SERVING
AS
SECONDARY. IRIDIUM FUNCTIONED WELL FOR BOTH VOICE AND DATA AT
HIGHEST LATITUDES REACHED (APPROX 80N).
5. SCIENCE:
A. HLY 06-01 (07 MAY - 05 JUN): 30 DAY NSF MISSION TO
STUDY ARCTIC ECOSYSTEM CHANGE AND CONTINUE A LONG-TERM (1950-
E-3
PRESENT) ASSESSMENT OF BENTHICS IN THE BERING SEA NEAR
ST.LAWRENCE
ISLAND. HEALY COMPLETED 118 STATIONS IN 26 DAYS, INCLUDING
1,004
OVER-THE-SIDE EVOLUTIONS (533 VAN-VEEN BOTTOM GRABS, 126 CTD
CASTS,
102 ZOOPLANKTON NETS, 98 HAPS BOTTOM CORES, 74 OTTER BOTTOM
TRAWLS
AND 71 UV METER DIPS).
B. HLY 06-02 (18 JUL - 17 AUG): 31 DAY NSF MISSION TO
COLLECT
SEISMIC DATA ON THE CHUKCHI BORDERLAND, INCLUDING THE
NORTHWIND
RIDGE, CHUKCHI PLATEAU AND MENDELEEV RIDGE. HELICOPTERS
DEPLOYED
90- LB SEISMOMETERS ONTO ICE FLOES AT 6NM INTERVALS ALONG
TRACKS (3
ROUTES, 90NM EACH). 165NM OF SEISMIC DATA WAS COLLECTED DURING
84
TOTAL HRS TOWING PNEUMATIC DEVICE CLOSE ASTERN. HLY 06-02
MISSION
ALSO INCLUDED CORING ON THE CHUKCHI BORDERLAND: COLLECTED 5
BENTHOS
GRAVITY CORES (3 METERS), 3 LARGE GRAVITY CORES (7 METERS) AND
9
JUMBO PISTON CORES (51 METERS).
6. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
A. 4 - 6 MAY S/V JERSEY CLIPPER MEDEVAC: SEE REF C.
B. 20 JUN - 6 JUL TSTA: CART COMPLETED DURING TRANSIT FROM
SEATTLE
TO DUTCH HARBOR. HEALY RETURNED TO PUGET SOUND FOR TSTA
BETWEEN AWS
06-01 AND AWS 06-02 MISSIONS. 100% OF 41 REQUIRED TERMINAL
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED.
C. 17 AUGUST CLASS-A DIVE MISHAP: SEE REFS A, B.
7. ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE SYSTEMS:
A. BOILERS: BLOWN TUBES ON NR 2 BOILER, FUEL PUMP COUPLING
ON
BOTH BOILERS, CHEMICAL FEED SYSTEM LEAKS.
B. SHAFT SEALS: STBD BULKHEAD SEAL FAILED DURING BOLLARD
TESTING; REPLACED BY NESU SEATTLE. PORT BULKHEAD SEAL AND THE
PORT
SHAFT SEAL FAILED DURING HLY 06-02 MISSION (REPAIRS SCHED FOR
2006
DRYDOCK.) SHIP IS MONITORING LEAKS AND PUMPING SHAFT ALLEY
EVERY 8
HRS WHILE MOORED. INFLATABLE SEAL FAILED TO STOP LEAK UPON
RTHP.
WORKING WITH MLC FOR TECH REP ASSISTANCE AND IN-WATER REPAIRS
PRIOR
TO DD-07. BOTH SHAFT SEALS SCHEDULED FOR RENEWAL IN DD-07.
C. SALTWATER PIPING: THERE ARE CURRENTLY 2 ASW AND 5 MSW
EMERGENCY TEMP REPAIRS FOR CHRONIC SALTWATER PIPING EROSION. A
VARIABLE-SPEED PUMP CONTROLLER WAS INSTALLED ON THE ASW SYSTEM
DURING THIS TRIP IN AN ATTEMPT TO REDUCE THE FLOW RATE OF
WATER
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THROUGH THE PIPING. ALL TEMP REPAIRS ARE SCHEDULED FOR
PERMANANT
RENEWAL IN DD-07 CONTRACT, BUT SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE HAS BEEN
DONE TO
BOTH ASW AND MSW PIPING SINCE DELIVERY AND WE EXPECT NEW LEAKS
TO
OCCUR UNTIL ALL ERODED SECTIONS ARE REPAIRED.
D. CYCLOCONVERTERS: HEALY EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TRIPS AT LOW
SPEEDS
AND LIGHT LOADS. IDENTIFIED AND REPAIRED LOOSE CONNECTIONS,
BUT
UNABLE TO FIND MORE DEFINITIVE CAUSE.
E. AVR UPGRADE: DESPITE RIGOROUS TESTING OF AUTOMATIC
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR SYSTEM UPGRADE PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT, UNDERWAY SUPPORT
FROM
THE IPP CONTRACT WAS REQUIRED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. UPGRADE DID
RESULT
IN IMPROVED LOAD SHARING BETWEEN GENERATORS. ONE INCIDENT OF
EXCESSIVE HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT DURING SINGLE GENERATOR
OPERATION
REQUIRED MANUAL VOLTAGE REDUCTION.
F. STBD ANCHOR WINDLASS CLUTCH: UNABLE TO ENGAGE/DISENGAGE
STARBOARD WILDCAT USING FOCSLE CONTROL STATION. WILDCAT CLUTCH
CONTROL PEDESTAL INNER SHAFT SEIZED TO OUTER SHAFT. SHIP’S
FORCE
DISCONNECTED FOCSLE PEDESTAL TO ALLOW LOCAL CONTROL FROM
WINDLASS
ROOM.
G. TERASCAN: TERASCAN ANTENNA EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS LOSING
AZIMUTH
LOCATION AND DRIVING TO ENDSTOP. AFTER ANTENNA REPLACEMENT AND
SOFTWARE PATCH IN JUNE, TERASCAN STILL LOST AWARENESS OF
AZIMUTH.
THIS IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY LOSS OF HEADING, POWER, OR
VIBRATION. AT IRREGULAR INTERVALS THE SYSTEM DRIVE ITSELF TO
AN
AZIMUTH ENDSTOP AND OVERHEATS THE MOTOR. SEASPACE IS
ADDRESSING
THIS PROBLEM.
8. CO COMMENTS:
A. LDEO CONTRACT: THE NSF-FUNDED SCIENCE SYSTEMS SUPPORT
CONTRACT
WITH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S LAMONT-DOHERTY EARTH OBSERVATORY IS
MEETING THE GOAL OF PROVIDING EXPERTISE AND CONSISTENCY IN
ONBOARD
SCIENTIFIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
B. AVIATION SUPPORT: SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS WERE FULLY MET BY
OUR
CIV AVDET. THE CIVILIAN AVDET INTEGRATED WELL AND WERE
EFFECTIVE.
MARITIME HELICOPTER COMPANY PROVIDED ONE BELL 206L3 HELICOPTER
AND
2-PERSON FLIGHT CREW (PILOT/MECH) FOR HLY 06-01 MISSION AND
TWO
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206L3 HELOS AND A 4-PERSON CREW (2 PILOTS/2 MECHS) FOR HLY 0602
MISSION. THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR’S AVIATION MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORATE PROVIDED ONE AVIATION MGR FOR EACH MISSION; THIS
MGR
SERVED AS THE COMMAND INTERFACE WITH THE AVDET AND CAN BE
FUNCTIONALLY COMPARED TO THE ‘SENIOR AVIATOR’ POSITION IN A CG
AVDET. REF D DISCUSSES MORE THOROUGHLY OTHER POTENTIAL ISSUES
SUCH
AS DEGRADED SAR CAPABILITY, VFR-ONLY LIMITS AND FLIGHT
FOLLOWING.
C. BARROW ARCTIC SCIENCE CONSORTIUM (BASC): BASC PROVIDES
NECESSARY LOGISTICS SUPPORT TO HEALY AND
EMBARKING/DISEMBARKING
SCIENTISTS IN BARROW. BASC PERSONNEL ALSO HELP HEALY TO
ESTABLISH
AND MAINTAIN POSITIVE RELATIONS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY
COORDINATING SHIP LOGISTICS WITH LOCAL WHALE AND SEAL HUNTS,
AND
THEY SERVE AS OUR LINK TO REGIONAL GOV’T AND ORGANIZATIONS.
D. NORTHSLOPE BOROUGH SAR (BARROW): AS IN PAST YEARS,
NORTHSLOPE
BOROUGH SAR PROVIDED FREE USE OF THEIR HANGAR FACILITY FOR
HEALY
LOGISTICS, A MUCH-NEEDED BASE OF OPERATIONS AT BARROW AIRPORT.
E. U.S. NAVAL ICE CENTER ICE IMAGERY: THE HIGH RESOLUTION
ICE
IMAGERY PROVIDED BY NIC WAS ACCURATE AND PROVED ESSENTIAL TO
OUR
EFFICIENT TRANSIT IN ARCTIC WATERS.
9. POC:
OPS - LCDR DALITSCH (206) 217-6300 X408
ENG - LCDR HAMMOND (206) 217-6300 X406
BT
NNNN
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Appendix F
PRESS RELEASES
Three photos were released by PA2 Prentice Danner as Healy’s embedded Public Affairs specialist from
Pacific Area. They were released via email in the following format:
25 July 2006
To: [email protected]
To Whom it Concerns;
Hello, my name is Prentice Danner and I'm a photojournalist in the U.S. Coast Guard in the L.A. area. I am
currently deployed in the Arctic Ocean with the Coast Guard Cutter Healy, a scientific research vessel with
ice breaking capabilities. Enclosed in this email is a photo of the ship in action.
Please let me know if this is format is acceptable for submission. This is photo is public domain, as it is a
Coast Guard photo.
The Caption is:
BARROW, Alaska- The Coast Guard Cutter Healy, a 420 ft. polar icebreaker home ported in Seattle,
Wash., breaks ice to support scientific research in the Arctic Ocean July 22, 2006. The Healy is half way
through a four month deployment, in which it is used as a platform for science conducted in the Arctic
region. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Prentice Danner.
Thank you!
R,
Petty Officer Prentice Danner
Public Affairs Specialist 2nd Class
U.S. Coast Guard
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The following two pictures and captions were released in the same manner:
5 August 2006
ARCTIC OCEAN- Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Cutter Healy inspect the stability of an ice flow
North of Barrow, Alaska, July 24, 2006. The Healy, home ported in Seattle, Wash., is currently deployed to
the Arctic region in support of scientific research dedicated to mapping the ocean floor. U.S. Coast Guard
photo by Petty Officer Prentice Danner.
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7 August 2006
ARCTIC OCEAN- The Coast Guard Cutter Healy, shown in the foreground, is met by the Coast Guard
Cutter Polar Sea North of Barrow, Alaska, August 6, 2006. The Healy is mid-way through a six month
deployment in which it being used as a platform supporting scientific research dedicated to mapping the
ocean bottom. The Polar Sea is performing 'ice trials', or a preliminary deployment testing newly completed
repairs and upgrades to the ships operating systems. The Healy and Polar Sea, both home ported in Seattle,
Wash., are two of the three polar icebreaking ships in the U.S. fleet. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty
Officer Prentice Danner.
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The following press release is a hometown news release submitted by PACAREA PA based on information
sent by PA2 Danner. Several others were being processed on the 17th of August and were never released.
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U. S. Coast Guard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: PA2 Brian Leshak
[email protected]
(510) 437-3321
August 17, 2006
COAST GUARD ISLAND, ALAMEDA, Calif. – Senior Chief Petty Officer Donald Snider, husband of
Crystal Snider, of Harlingen, Texas, is currently deployed to the Arctic Region while assigned to the Coast
Guard Cutter Healy, a 420-foot icebreaker based out of Seattle, Wash.
Snider is one of more than 80 Coast Guard men and women aboard the Healy to deploy to the Arctic in
support of scientific research dedicated to mapping the ocean bottom and to help understand the Earth’s
tectonic activity.
During the six month deployment, Snider’s unit will have traveled more than 20,000 miles, making port
calls in Dutch Harbor, Alaska and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada for logistics stops.
Snider is a Senior Chief Marine Science Technician aboard Healy.
Healy is the Coast Guard’s largest cutter, and one of three polar icebreakers in the U.S. Fleet. Healy is the
most technologically advanced Coast Guard Cutter, with a unique integrated bridge unit and a rare
Alternating Current, or (A/C) power plant delivering over 30,000 shaft horsepower.
Snider is a 1988 graduate of Arvada West High School in Arvada, Colo.
###
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The following is a press release released by Pacific Area Public Affairs in regards to the
Healy. There was also a release covering the accident, but it was withdrawn due to
factual errors in the release.
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area
Press Release
Date: August 30, 2006
Contact: Lt. Cmdr. Glynn
Smith
(510) 437-3375
HEALY'S COMMANDING OFFICER TEMPORARILY RELIEVED OF COMMAND
COAST GUARD ISLAND, ALAMEDA, Calif. - Vice Adm. Charles D. Wurster, commander
of the Coast Guard's Pacific Area, has temporarily relieved Capt. Douglas G. Russell of
command of the Coast Guard cutter Healy, citing a loss of confidence in the officer's ability
to command.
The temporary relief follows the deaths of two crewmembers during dive operations in the
Arctic Ocean approximately 500 miles north of Barrow, Alaska. The cause of the dive
accident is currently under investigation.
Capt. Daniel K. Oliver, formerly the enforcement branch chief within the Pacific Area
response division and a previous commanding officer of the Healy, has been assigned
temporary command of the cutter. Cutter Healy is scheduled to return to its homeport of
Seattle on Sept. 4.
The U.S. Coast Guard is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the
Department of Homeland Security dedicated to protecting the safety and security of
America.
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ARCTIC WEST SUMMER 2006 USCGC HEALY (WAGB-20)

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