End-cruise Requirements

Shipboard Clean-up

The scientific party must clean work areas before departing from the ship. The cook/seaman will provide cleaning equipment on request.

Offloading

The Chief Scientist is responsible for unloading. All scientific equipment should be taken off the ship upon arrival. Offloading requirements should be noted in the Cruise Plan. On multi-leg cruises, material to be left on board should be specified in the Cruise Plan and such storage coordinated with the Master.

Urraca at Naos Dock

Cruise Reports-UNOLS

Prior to leaving the vessel at the end of a cruise, the Chief Scientist will complete a UNOLS "Research Vessel Cruise Assessment by Chief Scientist" report form on the ship’s computer. The Master will forward that form to the Vessel Superintendent for transmittal to UNOLS, with a copy thereof being sent to the Chief Scientist by email. Alternatively, if the Chief Scientist desires the Master will supply a printout of this form inside an envelope, which may be sealed for confidentiality after being completed. At the same time, the Master will prepare a UNOLS "Captain's Post-Cruise Report" and. Transmit that to the Vessel Superintendent for distribution to UNOLS.

Within a week after the completion of a cruise, the Vessel Superintendent will complete the final UNOLS "Cruise Report/Ship Utilization Data" form and forward a copy to the Chief Scientist for their records. The Chief Scientist should check this for errors or omissions and contact the Vessel Superintendent immediately for correction and re-submission.