No matter which ship you choose as your platform, transit time to and from port to the operating area is charged to projects, but can be economized with careful planning. DMO is available and eager to help in such planning, and will review all proposals and make recommendations. Project managers should carefully consider their requests and plan accordingly before they submit their proposal, especially in the case of cruises outside the home port where transit time, personal travel and expenses are an important factor. Scheduling Members of DMO coordinate with PCO on shiptime allocations. Changes to the schedules do occur for various reasons, and DMO appreciates the flexibility of the chief scientists so that everyone's ultimate goals may be accomplished.
Postcruise reports are due within two weeks of the ship's return to shore.
As a member of the science party, your group is responsible for bringing on board any and all equipment to be utilized during the cruise, with the exception of ROV tools, CTD, and rosette. Additionally, please come prepared for foul weather and the cooler temperature of the ROV control rooms. Please give your full attention during this talk. It is also useful for the Chief Scientist to brief all personnel on the day's mission and priorities, and to describe any specialized concerns about safety or proper procedure regarding equipment and techniques unique to the operation. For more on what is expected of you while at sea, please refer to General Guidelines .