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1 - 1 - FLEET CENTRAL AND ARCTIC REGION FFaammiilliiaarriizzaattiioonn GGuuiiddee for supernumerary personnel carried Aboard CCG Ships FALL 2016 - i - TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .. 2 PRE-DEPARTURE PREPARATIONS Before the Ship 3 Items and Services Provided On Board .. 4 Items to Bring with You .. 4 Basic Pre-Departure 5 SAFETY Boat and Fire 5 Shipboard Safety Basic Points .. 6 EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ON BOARD Instructions in the Event of an 7 Fire.. 7 Person Overboard .. 7 Accidents and Injuries.. 8 RESPONSIBILITIES EXERCISED ON BOAR Working Aboard the Ship .. 8 Roles of the Officers and Crew Members.

2 8 Conducting Programs .. 9 GENERAL INFORMATION Work Injuries .. 11 CCG Policy on Drug and Alcohol Consumption .. 11 Smoking in the Workplace Policy .. 12 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System .. 12 Harassment in the Workplace .. 12 Refuse Disposal .. 12 Permission to Go Ashore .. 12 Communications .. 12 Emergency telephone number .. 12 Cabins .. 13 13 Snacks .. 13 APPENDIX I Glossary of Marine Terms and Expressions .. 14 APPENDIX II General Layout and Characteristics of the Ship .. 20 APPENDIX III Ship Telephone Numbers and Addresses.. 21 APPENDIX IV Policy on Harassment Prevention and Resolution.

3 22 APPENDIX V Smoking in the Workplace Policy (Circular FC 3-2000).. 27 APPENDIX VI General Statement of Risks.. 29 APPENDIX VII Statement of Medical .. 32 APPENDIX VIII Waiver .. 34 APPENDIX IX Safety Around Helicopters .. 35 - 2 - INTRODUCTION Over the past decade, there has been a substantial increase in the number of programs that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans conducts in the sphere of oceanography, fisheries research, marine navigation services, search and rescue and hydrography. One direct consequence of this is the greater number of people taking part in the projects who have practically no seagoing experience.

4 In light of this, we have prepared this guide for future passengers aboard Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) ships. However, experienced mariners may also want to consult it to expand their knowledge of CCG ships and activities. It is hoped that people who have little or no knowledge about ships and navigation will find this guide useful in providing a general introduction to CCG ships and their handling. Please note that this general information does not include instructions in the event of an emergency, nor the operational directives specific to each ship; this information is set out in the Standing Orders of the Commanding Officer and of the supervisor.

5 Though the main focus of this guide is safety, we have included pertinent pre-departure information and a check-list, as well as several other lists concerning useful items and helpful facts, particularly with respect to the Laurentian REGION 's heavy icebreakers. The Guide is intended for " supernumerary personnel ", that is: Scientific personnel ; Contractual personnel ; Technicians who normally work ashore; and Any other person who is not a Department employee, for example, students who work aboard CCG term " supernumerary personnel " includes all people who do not belong to the ship's operating complement, but who play a role associated with the work being conducted with the ship.

6 - 3 - PRE-DEPARTURE PREPARATIONS Before the Ship Sails It is important to take the following points into consideration before boarding the ship: The date and time that you must arrive on board The time the ship will sail The duration of the voyage Your passport and identification papers if the ship will be going abroad Your working hours while aboard The work environment (the ambient temperature and the type of clothing to wear) Your medical fitness All FLEET personnel must undergo a medical examination; all other personnel will want toknow of any medical problems they may have that could be detrimental to their safety.

7 Though each ship hasone or several persons on board with first-aid training, access to medical care is generally limited. Should youexperience health problems prior to the ship's scheduled departure, please consult a medical practitionerconcerning any precautions that should be taken, and ensure that it be made clear that it will not be possible toquickly reach doctors or paramedics during the voyage. Before the ship sails, the Commanding Officer must benotified of any health problem or medication requiring special attention. All supernumerary personnel must fillout and submit a "Statement of Medical Fitness" form before the ship sails.

8 Health and medical insurance The members of the scientific research personnel and/or the personnel of other programs will want todiscuss the following points with their program leader: the location of the major work areas; their responsibilitieson board the ship; plans concerning gear and additional safety equipment and items needed for the program. The research scientists and/or the members of other programs who want to board hazardous material ordangerous chemicals must provide the Scientist-in-Charge and/or the Commanding Officer with the MaterialSafety Data Sheets (MSDS) for these products, if any.

9 In addition, all dangerous goods loaded aboard must bewrapped in compliance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods following forms must be completed before the ship sails: Statement of Medical Fitness (Appendix VII). This form provides a means by which to ensure thatsupernumerary personnel who are aboard CCG ships are able to endure normal conditions of life at sea andthat their health status will not endanger the health and safety of the other people aboard. Waiver and release. This form must be filled out only by persons who are not federal governmentemployees (Appendix VIII).

10 One of the objectives of the waiver and release form is to draw the attention of theperson signing it to the possibility of an accident occurring and the precautions that should be taken, given thecircumstances (in particular, having an adequate insurance policy in the event of an injury). Personal Information Form. This document must disclose a phone number to dial in case of an emergency,allergies, etc. Material Safety Data Sheets, as 4 - Items and Services Provided On Board Sheets, pillows blankets, towels, facecloths, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, hand soap and laundry detergent(sheets and blankets are periodically replaced) Personal flotation device (temporary loan only) Protective headgear (solely to tide over) Meals On certain ships, the cabins are made up by a steward (the bunk is made daily and the cabin is cleaned).