512 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 16-22

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19-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

Prior to beginning work, submit the below plans to the USACE supervisor for approval or acceptance by the KO or COR as applicable.

Emergency Plan for Marine Activities

Identify and document all possible marine emergencies like fire or severe weather.
Detail response procedures for each identified emergency.
Assign roles to personnel, ensure they are trained, and outline mustering personnel in "Abandon ship" and "man overboard" procedures.

Severe Weather Plan for Marine Activities (SWPMA)

Describe potential severe weather hazards and protective actions.
Specify the timeline for plan implementation and evacuation processes.
Detail the means for securing or relocating equipment and personnel.

Float Plans

Vessel operators must file a Float Plan detailing vessel information, crew, activities, departure and return times, communication means, and control measures for adverse conditions.

Tow Plans

Prepare a comprehensive Tow Plan including information about the vessels, crew, towing method, safety measures, seaworthiness, emergency equipment, and navigation details.

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19-5. What plan includes an outline of mustering personnel in "Abandon ship" and "man overboard" procedures?

Emergency Plan for Marine Activities

Severe Weather Plan for Marine Activities (SWPMA)

Float Plans

Tow Plans

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 19-7.

19-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

Prior to beginning work, submit the below plans to the USACE supervisor for approval or acceptance by the KO or COR as applicable.

a.  Emergency Plan for Marine Activities.  Prepare an Emergency Plan for Marine Activities for response to marine emergencies (see para 19-8.b).  The plan must include the following: (19-7.a)

(1)  Identification of all reasonably anticipated types of emergencies (for example, fire, sinking, flooding, severe weather, man overboard, hazardous material incidents).

(2)  Procedures for responding to all type of identified emergencies.

(3)  Assignments of personnel and their roles and responsibilities.  Include procedures to ensure personnel are trained in their assigned roles.

(4)  Procedures for conducting required drills.

(5)  Procedures for developing a Severe Weather Plan for Marine Activities (SWPMA) when required (see para 19-7.b).

(6)  Include instructions for mustering personnel in “Abandon ship” and “man overboard” procedures.

Note.  For fire, a USCG-approved fire plan meets this requirement.

b.  Severe Weather Plan for Marine Activities (SWPMA).  Prepare a SWPMA where floating plant, boats or other marine activities may be endangered by severe weather (for example, sudden and locally severe weather, storms, high winds, hurricanes, floods).  The SWPMA must address removing or securing the plant and evacuation of personnel in emergencies to include the following:  (19-7.b)

(1)  A description of the types of severe weather hazards the plant, boats, or other marine activities may potentially be exposed to and the steps that will be taken to guard against the hazards.

(2)  The time frame for implementing the plan using as a reference the number of hours remaining for the storm to reach the work site if it continues at the predicted speed and direction. Include the estimated time to move the plant to safe harbor after movement is started.

(3)  The name and location of the safe location(s).

(4)  The name of the vessel(s), type, capacity, speed, and availability that will be used to move any non-self-propelled plant or commercial towing companies, if applicable.

(5)  River and tide gage readings at which the floating plant must be moved away from dams, river structures, etc., to safe areas.

(6)  Method for securing equipment if not moved.

c.  Float Plans.  Vessel operators must prepare a Float Plan when engaged in surveying, patrolling, or inspection activities that are remote and are expected to take longer than 4 hours, or anytime an operator is traveling alone.  File the plan with the boat operator’s supervisor.  The plan must address at least the following:  (19-7.c)

(1)  Vessel information (make and model or local identifier).

(2)  Personnel on board.

(3)  Activity to be performed and who is responsible to perform what actions.

(4)  Expected time of departure, route, and time of return.

(5)  Means of communication.  Provide adequate means of communication.

(6)  Control measures to be implemented when operating in waters covered by a small craft advisory (see para 19-6)

d.  Tow Plans. Prepare a Tow Plan prior to conducting towing operations outside of a port. The plan must include the following:  (19-7.d)

(1)  What is being towed:  name, type of vessel, characteristics (for example, length, width, draft).

(2)  Owners of towed and towing vessels with contact information.

(3)  Type of tow: stern, hip, or push.

(4)  Riding crew:  list of crew riding the tow.

(5)  Special safety requirements and plan for safety briefings.

(6)  Seaworthiness and hull inspection of the tow:  stability, ballast type and amount, sea valves secured, and watertightness of openings.

(7)  Emergency equipment and location:  emergency pumps, hoses, and flooding alarms.

(8)  Navigation information: departure and arrival locations, route, and communication procedures.

512 EM385-1-1 Chapters 16-22

19-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

Emergency Plan for Marine Activities

Severe Weather Plan for Marine Activities (SWPMA)

Float Plans

Tow Plans

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

19-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.