M/V Privateer

Operations Manual

Name: ______________________________________ Date: _________________

By: Andersen Greaker and Naajiya Orta

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CONTENTS

Contact Information 3

Welcome 4

Specifications 5

Engine Check 6

Operations 8

Getting Underway 12

Equipment Layout 13

Emergency Procedures 14

VHF Procedures 15

Emergency Broadcast Placard 16

Float Plan 17

Brooklyn Navy Yard 18

Governors Island 19

New York Harbor Chart 20

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CONTACT INFORMATION(Cell numbers redacted for online draft)

Captain Aaron Singh, UANYHS Waterfront Director

Murray Fisher, Program Director, NYHF

Kimberly Swanson, Principal

Derek Premo, Business Manager

Ken Loftus, Waterfront Technician

Mike Abegg, Waterfront Technician

NYHS Waterfront Cell Phone

Brooklyn Navy Yard Security718-907-5900

Urban Assembly New York Harbor School

Mailing Address:

10 South Street, Slip 7, New York, NY 10004

212-458-0800 212-458-0801 fax

Emergency Contact:

USCG Sector New York 718-354-4037

NYPD Harbor Unit 718-354-4398, 718-765-4100

GI TRUST Security Office 212-809-3299

The Privateer is a 48ft ex-Coast Guard Buoy Tender. The Waterfront Director for the New York Harbor School shall oversee all aspects of the Privateer’s operation. If you have any questions regarding the Privateer please feel free to contact Captain Singh at 917-797-8914 or asingh@newyorkharborschool.org.

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WELCOME

Welcome aboard The Privateer, the newest and most versatile

vessel in the New York Harbor School fleet. Prior to her Harbor School

days, the Privateer sat in a Staten Island Ferry Dock, rotting away. Early

2012 Privateer was given to Harbor School under a long-term lease

from the Dept. of Transportation. After a yearlong restoration,

completed by the students of Vessel Operations and Marine Systems

Technology, the Privateer was ready to work once again. Privateer

gives students the opportunity to operate in any weather, and her crew

can stay safe from the elements in the pilothouse. Privateer has been a

great addition to the Harbor School fleet, and has been used as a

training vessel, a dive platform, a crane to build oyster reefs, and has

even transported President Bill Clinton to Governors Island!

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SPECIFICATIONS

PRIVATEER

Length.......................................................................................................................48 feetDraft………………………………………………………………………………………….5 feetBeam……………………………………………………………………………………….19 feetCapacity….............................................................................2-15 crew, 6 passengersWeight…..............................................................................................................48,000lbsConstruction………………………………………………………………………………..SteelSpeed…...................................................................................................................11 knotsFuel………………………………………………………………………2x 200 gallon tanksEngine……………………………………………………………………………Detroit DieselPropeller details…………………………………………..4 Bladed Pulling Propeller

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PRIVATEER ENGINE CHECK

Privateer’s Main Propulsion – Detroit Diesel

Engine Check must be performed prior to start up; failure to do so may result in permanent damage and loss of equipment. The following items must be checked on the engine log: If items are not within the operational norms, notify Captain Aaron.

1. H2O/Coolant: Check the coolant level in the expansion tank. Remove cap, coolant level should be at the fingertip level; if more is needed add 50/50 coolant mix (fresh water/coolant). Replace the cap. Be careful not to miss-thread the cap.

2. Engine Oil: The engine oil dipstick is located on the Starboard side toward the middle of the engine. Engine Oil must be checked prior to starting. Please make sure that the engine oil is at the max line prior to starting. Engine oil is 15W40.

3. Drive Unit Oil: The Drive Unit oil can be checked using the sight glass located astern on the drive unit.

4. Fuel Filters/fuel: Visual check RAYCOR fuel filters. To drain, loosen nut on the bottom. It should be only hand-tight. Drain into a bucket. Fuel level is checked by using a dipstick to measure fuel depth in the tank. Fuel caps are located aft of the pilothouse on the port and starboard side; fuel dipstick is located in Pilothouse. Convert measurements to gallons using conversion table.

5. Batteries: Privateer’s batteries are located in the Engine Room. Battery switches are always switched on.

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6. Sea Valves: Privateer has traditional saltwater cooling through the engine. Privateer is fitted with a seawater valve beneath the engine. This valve remains open at all times.

7. Bilges: Privateer has 4 separate bilges (Fore Peak, Aton Flat, Engine Room, and Lazerette). Bilges should be pumped and maintained at the lowest possible level at all times. Use of the electric pump on a float switch or manual hand pump is available.

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OPERATIONS

Propulsion System: Privateer is a highly maneuverable vessel. The vessel has a Z-Drive system; this may be new for many people to operate. Privateer has a clutch which with a push of a button puts you in gear. This system is ideal for quick maneuvering of the vessel. To disengage the clutch, push the button just ahead of the engage button. There is no reverse gear! The wheel must be spun around 180 degrees to move the vessel astern. DO NOT MAKE LARGE MANUEVERS WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING AT HIGH RPMs. The throttle is conventional, push it up to bring up engine RPMs and push it down to bring down engine RPMs.

Z-Drive: Privateer’s Z-Drive is controlled by the steering wheel located in the Pilothouse. There are two wheels, facing opposite directions, the operator should always face to direction to boat is moving. Never make large maneuvers while the engine is at a high RPM, first decrease engine RPMs or disengage the Z-Drive. The Z-Drive is located underneath the aft-most hatch cover. The Z-Drive can turn 360 degrees continuously.

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Hydraulics: The front PTO on the main engine powers Privateer’s hydraulic system. When engaging the hydraulics you must wait for the air to bleed out of the system (2-3 Minutes). The engine should not exceed 1,000 RPMs when the hydraulics are engaged. Before getting underway disengage the hydraulics, have a crewmember make sure the hydraulic belt isn’t moving.

Lights: Along with the required running lights, Privateer has an anchor light, interior lights, work lights and spreader lights. Lights should be checked prior to nighttime operations. Make sure all lights are off when shutting down the boat.

Horn: Although not as loud as Indy 7’s horn, Privateer’s horn can still catch people off guard. The button is located on the steering console. WARN ANYBODY ON THE BOW before using.

Anchor: Privateer is equipped with a Danforth Anchor located on the bow. The ground tackle is stored in the fore peak.

Radio: The VHF radio is located above the helm station, and the AIS station along with the emergency broadcast placard. Radio communications shall be limited to brief bridge to bridge navigation with continuous monitoring of channel 13 and channel 16. A radio check should be conducted once a week prior to departure.

Ship’s Log: The Crew Chief is responsible for maintaining the ship’s logbook. Please write neatly and clearly following the log book template. All listed crewmembers must be enrolled in a random drug-testing program.

Life Jackets: All personnel must wear type 4 PFDs when involved in ship operations. PFDs are not required when in interior spaces of the vessel. PFDs must not be worn in the Engine Room! When the vessel is operated in this capacity all crew must be wearing a type 4 PFD on deck.

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Passenger loading: The vessel must be appropriately manned to embark/disembark passengers and trainees. It is the responsibility of the captain to ensure crewmembers are stationed at the boarding area and the vessel is securely alongside the dock. Maximum passenger counts 6. Maximum crew size should not exceed 32

Crew Chief: This position is designated by the captain as the senior trainee. The crew chief for the day must have these following positions filled by the crew.

o Bow Line (Usually doubles as Bow Watch)o Springs (Bow Spring must always go on first and come off last

when docking/undocking)o Stern Lineo Jumpero Bow Watcho AIS/Radio Watcho Engineering Watcho Helm

MECHANICAL STARTUP

1. When Starting the Main Engine: On DC Breaker Turn On

1. Main Breaker2. Horn/Engine Alarms (12)3. Aton Flat/ ENG RM Lights (16)

On Steering Console1. Switch on 3 Engine Alarms (Listen for ringing)2. Press Start Button (Release when engine starts)

CHECK FOR WATER DISCHARGE FROM EXHAUST

2. When Starting the DC Electronics: On DC Breaker Switch On

1. Data Display (1) 2. Nav. Lights (3)

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3. Depth Sounder (11) 4. VHF (13)5. Radar (8)

Switch on Converter Boxes (make sure light comes on)Switch on 12V DC Panel Port Side in Pilothouse

1. AIS2. Radios3. Compass

Turn on Data Display, and Both Radios

3. When Starting the Generator:On Generator

1. Make sure Exciter Switch is Off (Stern side)2. Press Start (Release when generator starts)

On AC Panel 1. Turn to Generator Power2. Switch on Main Breaker3. Pilothouse Receptacles’4. Cabin Heater (When needed)5. Battery Charger

4. When Using the Hydraulics: 1. Check Hydraulic Belt 2. Engage Hydraulic Clutch 3. Wait for Air to Bleed out of the system (2-3 Minutes)

4. Pressure can be built up be increasing engine RPMs (DO NOT EXCEED 1000RPMs)5. Disengage when finished, have crewmember check hydraulic belt has stopped before getting underway.

5. When Operating the Crane1. Make sure hydraulics are on2. All Crewmembers on deck must have hardhats on3. Keep deck clear so that operator can see signals given by crewmember on the stern.

o Right hand pointing up = Port Whip upo Right hand pointing down = Port Whip down

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o Left hand pointing up = Starboard Whip upo Left hand pointing down = Starboard Whip downo Right Fist = Hold Port Whipo Left Fist = Hold Starboard Whip

GETTING UNDERWAY

- Prior to departure conduct a full engine check- Check all safety equipment, life rings/strobe, fire extinguishers- Check/pump bilges- Single up dock lines- Warm engine for 10 minutes- Log all info in the ships log- Provide crew briefing/ safety speech for passengers- Have a float plan filed with the main school offices when students

are on board the vessel/ call to cancel once the trip has concluded.- All NYHS vessels are currently authorized to be on the island

during regular operating hours. - When taking students off Island and dismissed at an alternate

location. You must send an email to: George (gpeterkin@nyharborschool.org)/646-937-0168 at the BMB so they may be swiped out in the system prior to 5pm.

BEDDING THE BOAT AT THE NAVY YARD- Beware that there is a submerged piling 2 ft off the floating dock

in the slip, around 15 ft from the entrance of the shed. It is visible during low tide.

- Ensure that the vessel is port side to the sea wall facing in. - Be sure that the starboard side spring is sufficiently tight to hold

Privateer on the dock.- Double check leads to dock lines for chafe and tide issues- Shutdown main engine, check/pump bilge- Complete the ships log

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- Stow all loose gear, wipe down and sweep decks, Throw out all trash

PRIVATEER EQUIPMENT LAYOUT

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

A. MAN OVERBOARD1. Yell “Man Overboard” to indicate a person has fell overboard 2. Indicate the side the victim fell on. 3. Throw overboard life ring buoys and strobe (night) and PFDs as close

to the person as possible

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4. Deckhand keeps the person in sight until the captain relieves the deckhand.

5. Maneuver the vessel to put the MOB on the vessel’s lee side6. Rig the MOB ladder on the appropriate side advised by the captain,

assigned crewmembers don life jacket and stand by with the life sling harness for recovery

7. If the person is not immediately located notify Coast Guard and other vessels in the vicinity by VHF channel 16

8. Continue search until released by the Coast Guard

B. FIRE 1. Advise the crew that there is a fire and indicate the location2. Move passengers away from the fire, have them put on the Type I

PFDs and keep to windward/safer location3. Make sure the compartment where the fire is located is clear, cut off

air supply to fire-close hatches and vents4. Immediately use portable fire extinguishers at base of flames, have

the fire buckets filled and engage fire pump if able.5. If fire is in engine, check to see if the compartment is clear, engage the

fuel shut off, plug the air vents and discharge fixed fire-fighting system6. If it is an electrical fire SHUT OFF the power on the AC & DC panel.7. Maneuver vessel to minimize effect of smoke on the vessel.8. If unable to control fire, immediately notify Coast Guard and other

boats in the vicinity by VHF

C. ABANDON SHIP1. Ensure all passengers and crew are wearing PFD’s and ready to

offload to another vessel or alongside a pier2. USCG/NYPD on channel 16/17 of your location and distress, issue a

MAYDAY call3. Hail any nearby vessel to assist with the emergency4. Utilize emergency distress signal flares, flags if needed

VHF PROCEDURES

The operator by law must be familiar with and adhere to the provisions of the Federal Communications Commission.

At a minimum, you should:

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1. MAINTAIN A WATCH while the radio is turned on, even though you are not communicating. Monitoring the Calling and Distress Channel 16 (2182 kHz SSB) is compulsory when the set is on and you are not communicating on another channel.

2. CHOOSE THE CORRECT CHANNEL when communicating either ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore.

3. LIMIT THE PRELIMINARY CALL to 30 seconds. If there is no answer, you must wait 2 minutes before repeating the call.

4. LIMIT SHIP-TO-SHIP CONVERSATIONS TO THREE MINUTES and the content to ship's business. Be considerate of others, they may want to use the line.

5. REMEMBER THAT PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE HAS NO TIME LIMIT (private telephone calls) -The caller is paying the toll.

6. NEVER USE PROFANE OR OBSCENE LANGUAGE or transmit fraudulent messages. Penalties include fines up to $10,000 or imprisonment or both.

7. AVOID RADIO CHECKS as most are unnecessary. Do not call the US Coast Guard. If a check is really necessary, call a vessel that you know is listening. Radio checks are prohibited on Channel 16.

Distress: "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY." This is the International Distress Signal and is an imperative call for assistance. It is used only when a life or vessel is in immediate danger.

Urgency: "PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN" (PAHN PAHN). This in the International Urgency Signal and is used when a vessel or person is in some jeopardy of a degree less than would be indicated by Mayday.

Safety: "SECURITY, SECURITY, SECURITY" (SAY-CURE-IT-TAY). This is the International Safety Signal and is a message about some aspect of navigational safety or a weather warning. Security call should be given when entering or departing a berth or around congested navigation areas.

VHF Channels-Channel 16 Distress and hailing Channel 6 port operationsChannel 17 NYPD Channel WX1 NOAA weatherChannel 9 Recreational hailing Channel 68,69,71 and 72 Rec working channel

EMERGENCY BROADCAST PLACARD

MAYDAYMAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY,This is Privateer, Privateer, Privateer MAYDAY, Privateer,

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My Position is... (Latitude and longitude or true bearing from a known point)...IF YOU DON'T KNOW, DON’T GUESS, GIVE YOUR LAST KNOWN POSITIONOUR VESSEL IS A 48’ BUOY TENDER WITH AN A FRAME CRANE ON THE STERN, BLUE HULL AND WHITE HOUSEI AM ...(Nature of the Distress)I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCEI HAVE (number of persons on board and any other relevant, injured etc.…)OVER RELEASE THE TRANSMIT BUTTONKEEP LISTENING ON Ch. 16 FOR INSTRUCTIONSIF NO REPLY REPEAT BROADCAST EVERY TWO MINUTES

SECURITY CALLSecurity, Security, Security,Privateer departing (location pier 101, pier 16, Brooklyn navy yard)Heading (direction east/west/north /south for destination)Privateer

New York Harbor School Float Plan

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A float plan must be completed when the vessel is underway with students and handed into the main school office. A designated staff member must oversee the float plan.

Date: __________________________________

Vessel Name: _____Privateer________________________________

Description of the vessel: _48ft, Blue hull, White house Buoy tender with an A-Frame crane____ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Duration of the trip: ______________________________________________________________

Trip route: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

# Of passengers and crew: ___________________________

Class/Teachers Name: ______________________________

The Privateer will be monitoring VHF channel 13/16 or you may contact the

Captain: ___________________, Cell: ____________________

Please contact USCG Sector NY at 1-718-354-4037 if the vessel is ½ hour over due from her anticipated arrival time and no contact has been made with the crew via VHF radio and cell phone from NY Harbor School administration.

Float Plan received by: _________________________________________________

BROOKLYN NAVY YARDThe Privateer will be located at the Brooklyn Navy Yard when she is not on Gov. Island. The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance has allowed the Harbor school access of the covered boat shed. The yard is a little bit of a maze so a map and directions are included here. You will have to pass through security at the Clinton Ave gate. Just let them know you’re coming to the MWA boat shed. Directions to the yard: Off the Brooklyn Bridge: Take the Bridge to the end. At the traffic light, make a left onto Tillary Street. After a few blocks you will see the entrance ramp to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) rise in front of you. Don't take it. Instead, bear right and

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continue on Tillary Street. After the next light Tillary becomes Park Avenue. Continue on Park Avenue and make a left at Clinton Avenue. Take Clinton Avenue into the Navy Yard.

GOVERNORS ISLANDThe Governors Island ferry departs from the Battery Maritime Building located at 10 South Street, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry in Lower Manhattan. The ferry terminal is accessible as follows:

By Subway1 to South Ferry station4, 5 to Bowling Green stationR to Whitehall St. station

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NEW YORK HARBOR CHART

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