R/V Thomas G Thompson Planning
This is a general outline that can be followed for R/V TGT Cruise Planning. For more specifics for your cruise please consult UW MarOps and the MFP.
UW Marine Operations is utilizing the UNOLS Marine Facilities Planner to schedule and plan future research cruises.
For inquiries related to R/V Rachel Carson cruise planning please find information HERE or reach out to UW Marine Operations. Marine Operations contacts can be found HERE.
Cruise Planning Timeline – R/V Thomas G Thompson
At least One Year Prior
- Complete and submit a shiptime request (PI, Chief Scientist)
Six Months Prior
- Seek Foreign Clearances to work in EEZs (UW MarOps with direction of Chief Scientist)
- Seismic Profiling Permitting Applications and Impact Studies
- Initial Planning Meeting with UW Marine Operations (UW MarOps will schedule)
- Invitation to Project Management in the UNOLS MFP (UW MarOps)
Three Months Prior
- Second Planning Meeting with UW Marine Operations team (UW MarOps will schedule)
- Radioisotopes Declaration and Description in MFP (Chief Scientist)
- Draft Deck Plan Submitted in MFP (Chief Scientist)
One Month Prior
- Complete Required MFP Sections (Chief Scientist)
- Cruise Plan (Chief Scientist)
- Hazardous Materials Finalized (Chief Scientist)
- MFP Participant Portal Completed (UW MarOps)
Two Weeks
- Final Planning Meeting (if needed)
- Science Equipment Manifest (Chief Scientist)
- COVID Testing Arranged (UW MarOps)
- Berthing Plan Submitted (Chief Scientist)
Mobilization
- In port schedule from Port Captain (UW MarOps)
- Meet with the Captain and Key Crew (Chief Scientist)
- Science Party Safety, Security, & Familiarization Briefing (Ship's Crew)
Post-Cruise
- Complete Post-Cruise Evaluation (Chief Scientist, Ship's Crew)
