**Draft / FINAL Cruise Instructions**

***ECO-FOCI***

**NOAA Ship *MILLER FREEMAN*, Cruise MF-XX-XX**

**Date from -- Date to**

**Chief Scientist -- xxxx, NOAA/PMEL/AFSC**

1.  **FINAL/DRAFT/REVISED CRUISE INSTRUCTIONS**

    1.  **[Cruise Title]{.underline} --** Ecosystem and
        Fisheries-Oceanography Coordinated Investigations (Eco-FOCI).

    2.  **[Cruise Numbers]{.underline}:**

        1.  **[Cruise Number]{.underline}** - (cruise number).

        2.  **[Eco-FOCI Number]{.underline}** - (FOCI number, if
            applicable).

    3.  **[Cruise Dates]{.underline}:** (If the cruise has multiple
        legs, add new subsections for each departure/arrival)

        1.  **[Departure]{.underline}** - (dates, time, and port.)

        2.  **[Arrival]{.underline}** - (date, time, and port.)

    4.  **[Operating Area]{.underline}** - (General geographic area
        Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, Shelikof Strait, etc).

2.  **CRUISE OVERVIEW**

    1.  **[Cruise Objectives]{.underline}** - (List the objectives of
        the cruise as they pertain to the program. This section is not
        necessarily a list of operations).

    2.  **[Applicability]{.underline}** - These instructions, with
        ***[FOCI Standard Operating Instructions for NOAA Ship MILLER
        FREEMAN]{.underline}***, dated March 1, 2005, present complete
        information for this cruise.

    3.  **[Participating Organizations]{.underline}**

> NOAA - Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL)
>
> 7600 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, Washington 98115-6439
>
> NOAA - Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC)
>
> 7600 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, Washington 98115-0070
>
> (Others, as needed.)

4.  **[Personnel]{.underline}**

    1.  **[Chief Scientist]{.underline}**

+-----------------+------+--------+--------+--------------------------+
| **Name**        | **   | #      | **A    | **E-mail Address**       |
|                 | Gend |  Natio | ffilia |                          |
|                 | er** | nality | tion** |                          |
+-----------------+------+--------+--------+--------------------------+
|                 |      |        |        |                          |
+-----------------+------+--------+--------+--------------------------+

2.  **[Other Participating Scientists]{.underline}**

  ------------------ ------------ ----------------- ----------------- ---------------------------
  **Name**           **Gender**   **Nationality**   **Affiliation**   **E-mail Address**

                                                                      
  ------------------ ------------ ----------------- ----------------- ---------------------------

3.  **[Foreign Nationals]{.underline}** (If no foreign nationals are
    among the scientific party, delete this section (2.4.3) and section
    8.3) See section 8.3 for details regarding foreign nationals,
    including the responsibilities of the Chief Scientist, Commanding
    Officer and foreign national sponsor.

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5.  **[Administration]{.underline}**

    1.  **[Ship Operations]{.underline}**

> Marine Operations Center, Pacific
>
> 1801 Fairview Avenue East, Seattle, Washington 98102-3767
>
> Telephone: (206) 553-4548
>
> Fax: (206) 553-1109
>
> Commander Mark Pickett, NOAA
>
> Chief, Operations Division, Pacific (MOP1)
>
> Telephone: (206) 553-1857
>
> Cellular: (206) 390-7527
>
> E-mail: <Mark.Pickett@noaa.gov>
>
> Larry Mordock
>
> Deputy Chief, Operations Division (MOP1x1)
>
> Telephone -- Work: (206) 553-4764
>
> Home: (206) 365-3567
>
> Cellular: (206) 465-9316
>
> E-mail: <Larry.Mordock@noaa.gov>

2.  **[Scientific Operations]{.underline}**

> Dr. Phyllis J. Stabeno, PMEL Dr. Jeffrey Napp, AFSC
>
> Telephone: (206) 526-6453 Telephone: (206) 526-4148
>
> E-mail: <Phyllis.Stabeno@noaa.gov> E-mail: <Jeff.Napp@noaa.gov>

3.  **OPERATIONS**

    1.  **[Data To Be Collected]{.underline}** - (Briefly describe what
        shipboard sensor measurements will be required and what
        project-supplied sensors and equipment will be deployed and
        recovered and/or mounted during the cruise. Most shipboard
        scientific sensors are referenced in the SCS section that is an
        appendix to the Standard Operating Instructions. Review that
        list, and include here any deviations from it. Include as well
        sensors that you will bring aboard the vessel.)

        1.  **[Scientific Computer System (SCS)]{.underline}** - The
            ship\'s SCS shall operate throughout the cruise, acquiring
            and logging data from navigation, meteorological,
            oceanographic, and fisheries sensors. See ***[FOCI Standard
            Operating Instructions for NOAA Ship MILLER
            FREEMAN]{.underline}*** (SOI 5.2) for specific requirements.

    2.  **[Staging Plan]{.underline}** - (Briefly describe the projects
        plans for staging their equipment. Include location that gear
        will be shipped and the dates requested for loading. Include any
        special requests of early access to the ship for extensive set
        up procedures. Also, include a statement reflecting that the
        scientific party will be responsible for arranging vehicles for
        moving their equipment from the airport and/or docks.)

    3.  **[De-staging Plan]{.underline}** - (Briefly describe the
        projects plans for de-staging their equipment. Include location
        and dates for offloading. Include a statement reflecting that
        the scientific party will be responsible for arranging vehicles
        for moving their equipment to the airport and/or docks and any
        equipment that will be left on the vessel for upcoming cruises.)

    4.  **[Cruise Plan]{.underline}** - (Narrative description of
        operations. Include mooring deployments, CTDs, bongos, etc. Give
        a \"snapshot\" of the cruise.)

    5.  **[Station Locations]{.underline}** - (Provide a list of
        expected station locations or reference the applicable appendix,
        if the list is extensive. If the station locations are unknown
        at this time, or the proposed study is highly flexible, either
        inform the ship that the station locations will be forwarded as
        soon as known or these points will be chosen after initial
        sampling in the region. Regardless, the ship should be given as
        much advance notice of the station locations as possible for
        planning purposes and route management.)

    6.  **[Station Operations]{.underline}** - The following are
        operations to be conducted on this cruise. The procedures for
        these operations are listed in the ***[FOCI Standard Operating
        Instructions for NOAA Ship MILLER FREEMAN]{.underline}*** (SOI).
        Operations not addressed in the SOI and changes to standard
        procedures are addressed below.

> (Edit this list to include only those operations specific to your
> cruise. Include any other station operations that are not covered
> within the SOI; such as, mooring operations, etc.)

-   CTD/Water Sample Operations (SOI 3.2.1)

-   MARMAP Bongo Tows (SOI 3.2.2)

-   Bongo Larval Condition Tows (SOI 3.2.3)

-   Live Zooplankton Net Tows (SOI 3.2.4)

-   MOCNESS Tows (SOI 3.2.5)

-   CalVET Net Tows (SOI 3.2.6)

-   Methot Trawls (SOI 3.2.7)

-   Midwater Trawls (SOI 3.2.8)

-   Tucker Trawls (SOI 3.2.9)

-   Chlorophyll Sampling Operations (SOI 3.2.10)

-   ARGOS Satellite Tracked Drifter Buoy Deployments (SOI 3.2.11)

-   SIMRAD EK-60 and 12 Khz Simrad ES-60 Scientific Echosounder
    Monitoring (SOI 3.2.12)

> (Include here any deviations from SOI and description of special
> operations.)

1.  **[Underway Operations]{.underline}** - The following are underway
    operations to be conducted on this cruise. The procedures for these
    operations are listed in the ***[FOCI Standard Operating
    Instructions for NOAA Ship MILLER FREEMAN]{.underline}*** (SOI).
    Operations not addressed in the SOI and changes to standard
    procedures are addressed below.

> (Edit this list to include only those operations specific to your
> cruise. Include any other station operations that are not covered
> within the SOI.)

-   Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) Operations (SOI 3.2.13),

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-   Scientific Computer System (SCS) data acquisition (SOI 5.2),

-   Fluorometer monitoring (SOI 5.3),

-   Thermosalinograph monitoring (SOI 5.3).

> (Include here any deviations from SOI and description of special
> operations.)

1.  **[Applicable Restrictions]{.underline}** - (Describe any
    restrictions that may be encountered. If operating in foreign
    waters, sanctuaries, and/or ecological reserves, clearances should
    be listed and provided in the appendix.)

2.  **[Small Boat Operations]{.underline}** - (Describe any small boat
    operations anticipated.)

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4.  **FACILITIES**

    1.  **[Equipment and Capabilities Provided by Ship]{.underline}**

> (Edit this list to include only equipment or capabilities needed for
> your cruise.)

-   Oceanographic winch with slip rings and 3-conductor cable terminated
    for CTD,

-   Aft Rowe oceanographic winch with 8 conductor slip rings and
    connections to DataPlot,

-   12 Khz hull mounted Edgetech Acoustic release transducer,

-   Manual wire-angle indicator,

-   Oceanographic winch with slip rings and 3-conductor cable terminated
    for the SBE SEACAT, for net tow operations,

-   Sea-Bird Electronics' SBE 911*plus* CTD system with stand, each CTD
    system should include underwater CTD, weights, and pinger. There
    should be a deck unit for the system,

-   10-liter Niskin sampling bottles for use with rosette (10 plus 4
    spares),

-   Conductivity and temperature sensor package to provide dual sensors
    on the CTD (primary),

-   AUTOSAL salinometer, for CTD field corrections,

-   Sea-Bird Electronics' SBE-19 SEACAT system for plankton tows,

-   Meter block for plankton tows,

-   Wire speed indicators and readout for quarterdeck, Rowe, and Marco
    winches,

-   For meteorological observations: 2 anemometers (one R. M. Young
    system interfaced to the SCS), calibrated air thermometer (wet-and
    dry-bulb) and a calibrated barometer and/or barograph,

-   Freezer space for storage of biological and chemical samples (blast
    and storage freezers, indicate desired temperatures),

-   SIMRAD EQ-50 echosounder,

-   JRC JFV-200R color sounder recorder,

-   RD Instruments' ADCP written to disk,

-   Bench space in DataPlot for PCs, monitor, printer and VCR to fly
    MOCNESS,

-   Use of Pentium PC in DataPlot for data analysis,

-   Scientific Computer System (SCS),

-   Minimum of 2 computers with internet and e-mail access,

-   Aft Rowe winch with 7 conductor cable and slip rings for MOCNESS,

-   Removable stern platform (in place/removed),

-   Laboratory space with exhaust hood, sink, lab tables and storage
    space,

-   Sea-water hoses and nozzles to wash nets (quarterdeck and aft deck),

-   Adequate deck lighting for night-time operations,

-   Navigational equipment including GPS and radar,

-   Safety harnesses for working on quarterdeck and fantail,

-   Ship's crane(s) used for loading and/or deploying.

    1.  **[Equipment and Capabilities Provided by
        Scientists]{.underline}**

> (Edit this list to include only equipment and capabilities needed for
> your cruise. If mooring operations are scheduled, include each mooring
> type (subsurface, toroid, TRAP, etc.), number and type of reels (such
> as nylon, Kevlar, etc.), anchors, instruments, and general hardware in
> the Equipment Inventory section of the appendices. Dimensions and
> weights are critical for the ship to calculate trim and stability.
> Also, include schematics for each mooring in the Figures section of
> the appendices.)

-   Sea-Bird Electronics' SBE 911*plus* CTD system,

-   Sea-Bird Electronics' SBE-19 SEACAT system,

-   PMEL PC with SEASOFT software for CTD data collection and
    processing,

-   Fluorometer, light meter and dual oxygen sensors to be mounted on
    CTD,

-   CTD stand modified for attachment of fluorometer,

-   Conductivity and temperature sensor package to provide dual sensors
    on the CTD (backup),

-   CTD rosette sampler,

-   IAPSO standard water,

-   XBTs for project,

-   60-cm bongo sampling arrays,

-   20 cm bongo arrays,

-   Spare wire angle indicator,

-   Tucker trawl, complete 1-M sampling array,

-   Scanmar,

-   Marinovich midwater trawl,

-   Methot trawl,

-   Rope trawl,

-   CalVET net array,

-   MOCNESS,

-   Radar tracked drifter buoy,

-   Holy sock drogue for radar tracked drifter buoy,

-   Surface moorings (FOCI biophysical platforms),

-   Subsurface moorings,

-   Trawl Resistant ADCP Platforms (TRAP),

-   ARGOS tracked drifter buoys with optical sensors,

-   Miscellaneous scientific sampling and processing equipment,

-   Sorting tables and baskets for processing trawl catches,

-   Scientific ultra-cold freezer.

-   Cruise Operations Database (COD)

5.  **DISPOSITION OF DATA AND REPORTS**

    1.  The following data products will be included in the cruise data
        package:

> (Edit this list to include only those data products needed for your
> cruise.)

-   **NOAA Form 77-13d - *[Deck Log - Weather Observation
    Sheets]{.underline}***,

-   Electronic Marine Operations Abstracts,

-   SCS backup,

-   Calibration Sheets for all ship\'s instruments used,

-   PMEL CTD Weather Observation Logs,

-   CTD Cast Information/Rosette Log,

-   Autosalinometer Logs,

-   ADCP Log Sheets,

-   ADCP CD (CD-RW),

-   Ultra-cold Freezer Temperature Daily Log (SOI 5.4).

    1.  **[Pre- and Post-cruise Meetings]{.underline}** - Cruise
        meetings may be held in accordance with ***[FOCI Standard
        Operating Instructions for NOAA Ship MILLER
        FREEMAN]{.underline}*** (SOI 5.5).

6.  **ADDITIONAL PROJECTS**

    1.  **[Definition]{.underline}** - Ancillary and piggyback projects
        are secondary to the objectives of the cruise and should be
        treated as additional investigations. The difference between the
        two types of secondary projects is that an ancillary project
        does not have representation aboard and is accomplished by the
        ship\'s force.

    2.  **[Ancillary Projects]{.underline}** - Any ancillary work done
        during this project will be accomplished with the concurrence of
        the Chief Scientist and on a not-to-interfere basis with the
        programs described in these instructions and in accordance with
        the ***[NOAA Fleet Standing Ancillary
        Instructions]{.underline}***.

    3.  **[Piggyback Projects]{.underline}** - (list projects or state
        \"None\")

7.  **HAZARDOUS MATERIALS** The field party chief shall be responsible
    for complying with MOCDOC 15, Fleet Environmental Compliance #07,
    Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste Management Requirements of
    Visiting Scientists. July 2002 (Edit sections 7.1 and 7.2. If no
    HAZMATs are being brought aboard then delete sub-sections 7.1
    through 7.2 and state that no HAZMATS will be brought aboard.)

    1.  **[Inventory]{.underline}**

> If the inventory is for 20 or fewer hazardous materials, include the
> list here. Otherwise, attach it as part of the section 9 Appendix.
> Include quantity, neutralizing agent(s) brought aboard and their
> quantity. Also, document existence of spill kits, and identify the
> individual on board the vessel to be should be notified should a spill
> occur.

2.  **[Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)]{.underline}**

> (Provide an electronic MSDS for each hazardous material that will be
> brought aboard the ship. These may be included as part of the Appendix
> of these instructions. If so, refer here to that section of the
> Appendix. Otherwise, state that MSDSs will be forwarded separately.)

8.  **MISCELLANEOUS**

    1.  **[Communications]{.underline}** - Specific information on how
        to contact the **NOAA Ship *MILLER FREEMAN*** and all other
        fleet vessels can be found at:

> **http://www.moc.noaa.gov/phone.htm**

2.  **[Important Telephone and Facsimile Numbers and E-mail
    Addresses]{.underline}**

    1.  **[Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
        (PMEL)]{.underline}**:

> FOCI - Ocean Environmental Research Division (OERD2):

-   \(206\) 526-4700 (voice)

-   \(206\) 526-6485 (fax)

> Administration:

-   \(206\) 526-6810 (voice)

-   \(206\) 526-6815 (fax)

> E-Mail: FirstName.LastName@noaa.gov

1.  **[Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC)]{.underline}**:

> FOCI - Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering (RACE):

-   \(206\) 526-4171 (voice)

-   \(206\) 526-6723 (fax)

> E-Mail: FirstName.LastName@noaa.gov

1.  **[NOAA Ship *MILLER FREEMAN*]{.underline}** - Telephone methods
    listed in order of increasing expense:

> Homeport - Seattle, Washington:

-   \(206\) 553-4589

-   \(206\) 553-4581

-   \(206\) 553-8344

> United States Coast Guard - Kodiak, Alaska

-   \(907\) 487-9752

-   \(907\) 487-9753

-   \(907\) 487-4397

-   \(907\) 487-4398

> Cellular:

-   \(206\) 790-7594

> Iridium:

-   \(808\) 659-5684

> INMARSAT Mini-M

-   011-872-761-267-346 (voice/PBX)

-   011-872-761-267-347 (voice)

-   011-872-761-267-348 (fax)

> INMARSAT B

-   011-872-330-394-120 (voice)

-   011-872-330-394-121 (fax)

> E-Mail: NOAA.Ship.Miller.Freeman@noaa.gov (mention the person's name
> in SUBJECT field)

1.  **[Marine Operations Center, Pacific (MOP)]{.underline}**:

> Operations Division (MOP1)

-   \(206\) 553-4548 (voice)

-   \(206\) 553-1109 (facsimile)

> E-Mail: FirstName.LastName@noaa.gov
>
> E-Mail to Radio Room: Radio.Room@noaa.gov

1.  **[Foreign National Access and Deemed Export Controls on NMAO
    Vessels]{.underline}** (This section (8.3) should be deleted if no
    foreign nationals are among the scientific party)

> All foreign national access to the vessel shall be in accordance with
> NAO 207-12 and RADM De Bow's March 16, 2006 memo
> ([http://deemedexports.noaa.gov](http://deemedexports.noaa.gov/)). The
> foreign national's sponsor is responsible for obtaining clearances and
> export licenses required and for providing for required escorts by the
> NAO. Programs sponsoring foreign nationals should consult with their
> designated line office personnel to assist with the process
> (<http://deemedexports.noaa.gov/contacts.html>).
>
> The following are basic requirements. Full compliance with NAO 207-12
> is required.
>
> **Responsibilities of the Chief Scientist:**
>
> Ensure the following is provided to the Commanding Officer before any
> foreign national will be allowed on board for any reason:

1.  Written notification identifying the NOAA Program individual who is
    responsible for ensuring compliance with NOAA and export regulations
    for the foreign national (see Foreign National Sponsor
    responsibilities below).

2.  A copy of the DOC/OSY clearance authorization for access by the
    foreign national. 

3.  A copy of Appendix B of NAO 207-12 with NOAA Chief Administrative
    Officer concurrence endorsement.

4.  Written notification that the foreign national has been cleared
    against the State, Commerce and Treasury departments\' Lists to
    Check.
    http://www.bis.doc.gov/ComplianceAndEnforcement/ListsToCheck.htm

5.  Provide the NOAA Foreign National List spreadsheet for each foreign
    national in the scientific party.

> Escorts -- The Chief Scientist is responsible to provide escorts to
> comply with NAO 207-12 Section 5.10, or as required by the vessel's
> DOC/OSY Regional Security Officer.
>
> Ensure all non-foreign national members of the scientific party
> receive the briefing on Espionage Indicators (NAO 207-12 Appendix A)
> at least annually or as required by the servicing Regional Security
> Officer.
>
> Export Control - The Chief Scientist is responsible for complying with
> NAO 207-12 and the development of Technology Access Control Plans for
> items they bring aboard. The Chief Scientist must notify the
> Commanding Officer of any export controlled items they bring aboard
> and any access restrictions associated with these items.
>
> The Commanding Officer and the Chief Scientist will work together to
> implement any access controls necessary to ensure no unlicensed export
> occurs of any controlled technology onboard regardless of ownership.
>
> **Responsibilities of the Commanding Officer:**
>
> Ensure only those foreign nationals with DOC/OSY clearance are granted
> access..
>
> Deny access to OMAO platforms and facilities by foreign nationals from
> countries controlled for anti-terrorism (AT) reasons and individuals
> from Cuba or Iran without written NMAO approval and compliance with
> export and sanction regulations.
>
> Ensure foreign national access is permitted only if unlicensed deemed
> export is not likely to occur.
>
> Ensure receipt from the Chief Scientist of the NOAA Foreign National
> List spreadsheet for each foreign national in the scientific party.
>
> Ensure Foreign Port Officials, e.g., Pilots, immigration officials,
> receive escorted access in accordance with maritime custom to
> facilitate the vessel's visit to foreign ports.
>
> Export Control - 8 weeks in advance of the cruise, provide the Chief
> Scientist with a current inventory of OMAO controlled technology
> onboard the vessel and a copy of the vessel Technology Access Control
> Plan (TACP). Also notify the Chief Scientist of any OMAO-sponsored
> foreign nationals that will be onboard while program equipment is
> aboard so that the Chief Scientist can take steps to prevent
> unlicensed export of Program controlled technology.
>
> The Commanding Officer and the Chief Scientist will work together to
> implement any access controls necessary to ensure no unlicensed export
> occurs of any controlled technology onboard regardless of ownership.
>
> Ensure all OMAO personnel onboard receive the briefing on Espionage
> Indicators (NAO 207-12 Appendix A) at least annually or as required by
> the servicing Regional Security Officer.
>
> **Responsibilities of the Foreign National Sponsor**
>
> Export Control - The foreign national's sponsor is responsible for
> obtaining any required export licenses and complying with any
> conditions of those licenses prior to the foreign national being
> provided access to the controlled technology onboard regardless of the
> technology's ownership.
>
> The Departmental Sponsor/NOAA of the foreign national shall assign an
> on-board Program individual, who will be responsible for the foreign
> national while on board. The identified individual must be a U.S.
> citizen, NOAA employee or be approved by the vessel's DOC Regional
> Security Officer homeport.
>
> Ensure completion and submission of Appendix C (Certification of
> Conditions and Responsibilities for a Foreign National Guest) as
> required by NAO 207-12 Section 5.03.h

9.  **APPENDICES**

    1.  **[Equipment Inventory]{.underline}** (List all program supplied
        equipment, including quantity, weight, and dimensions.)

    2.  **[HAZMAT Inventory]{.underline}** (If the inventory is for more
        than 20 hazardous materials, include the list here. Otherwise,
        attach it as part of section 7. List all HAZMATS and quantities,
        MSDSs, spill kits, and buffering agents.)

    3.  **[Figures]{.underline}** (Include any figures, schematics,
        and/or chartlets.)

    4.  **[Tables]{.underline}** (Include any tables of station
        locations.)