Boot washing stations are standard on all tour vessels. Similar measures to protect the environment and minimize potential impact are taken in the Arctic as in the Antarctic. Apart from the relevance of the Arctic, a similar model of ship-based travel with a large and experienced staff is used in other environmentally sensitive destinations worldwide. These plans are being tailored for Antarctic operations in light of operational considerations and requirements of the Environmental Protocol. 11.3 Abandon ship, fire and other emergency drills are required aboard ship by international maritime law.
Members see themselves as a resource for science and welcome the opportunity to assist.
A current directory is attached to this report. The primary support to science remains transport of researchers and station personnel, including a major transfer of personnel this season in and out of the U.S. Palmer Station due to late delivery of a USAP vessel. Scientists from Russia and Argentina also traveled aboard member vessels. In addition, members of the Antarctic Site Inventory Project were provided with accommodations, transport and access to visitor sites. A representative of In.