Slips, Launch & Haul
Communication #3
Haul Crew Duties & Responsibilities
For all members using Commercial Crane Haul.
Be Ready To Do Your Shift By 0700 Hours
GATE MONITOR: Arrive at 0600. Set up check in tent and obtain bins of hard hats if required.
Record arrival times of members and distribute hard hats and High Visibility vests to 1st Shift Crew only. (Gate Monitors – Blue + HV vest, Safety-yellow + HV vest and air horn; Foreman-white + HV vest; Assistant Foreman-white; Wrangler-orange + HV vest; Slips, Launch & Haul Team- red; Parking-blue and HV vest; All others- blue.) Distribute the specific “Tip Card” to each Skipper as they sign in. Monitor VHF14 at high volume. When called upon by Wrangler or Assistant Foreman confirm member presence on site. Receive Hard hats at end of day and return to storage as directed by Haul Coordinator (Early: Garry Cole Late: Bruce Baker) Disassemble tent at end of day.
FOREMAN: Using the provided script (as an aid), address the Haul Crew regarding your expectations prior to the shift including safety, hard hats, awareness of Crane Operator’s line of sight. Emphasize QUIET in the haul area. Field questions from crew to confirm they know what is expected of them. Provide direction to Bow/Stern Line, Line Handlers and Sling Crew. Communicate with the Crane Operator regarding crane set up. Follow the order of boat haul sequence and communicate with Assistant Foreman. Direct Crane Operator via hand signals for the lift. When the boat is first hauled out of the water make sure the boat is level. Before the slings are released when the boat is in the cradle check with the skipper of the boat.
ASSISTANT FOREMAN: Announce roll call to confirm all members are present for your haul crew. Alternates may be available immediately to sub for crew when needed. Monitor VHF 14 at high volume. Stand By crew are available in the clubhouse. The clubhouse will have a radio. Communicate with Wrangler regarding haul sequence. Communicate with Crash Boat, and Gate Monitor as needed. Take note of any changes made to the haul sequence AND the reason for the change. Email these notes to slips@midlandbaysailingclub.com as soon as possible after your shift.
WRANGLER: Communicate with Assistant Foreman regarding haul sequence. Maintain communication with Gate Monitor to confirm skipper’s presence on site. Direct skippers to alternative slips to keep haul wells free on A-Dock, B-Dock, C-Dock, and J-Dock. Communicate with crash boat regarding any boat requiring a tow. Communicate on VHF 14 that there are 30 minutes to shift change. This time will be clearly indicated on the Haul Sequence. Take note of any issues or problems that come up during your shift. Email a report with these details to slips@midlandbaysailingclub.com
LINE HANDLERS: Working with the Bow and Stern Line Handlers, aid in securing the boat when at the hauling slip.
ALTERNATES: Remain with the haul crew. Pay attention to techniques of all crew positions. Be available to substitute for any crew position immediately.
PARKING ATTENDANTS: Arrive at the club by 0615 (1st Shift) and check in at the gate. Pick up your blue hat and HV vest at the gate. Direct MBSC traffic to the designated parking areas, the grass area near the gate marked by pylons and along the Bay Port fence. Follow additional instructions from the Haul Day Coordinator. (Early: Garry Cole, Late: Bruce Baker)
SAFETY OFFICER: Monitor Hard Hat compliance and ensure QUIET in the haul area. Clear the haul area of non-essential persons. Ensure all boats in the haul area, are clear of crew. Take direction from Foreman to position yourself to observe the “blind side” of the boat and communicate with Foreman regarding sling hooks, lifelines, and safety. Ensure Shepard’s hook and ring buoy are near the haul area. If a safety issue is observed, speak with the Foreman. Maintain eye contact with Foreman when possible. If a Mayday situation is observed activate one blast of air horn.
BOW & STERN LINE HANDLERS (Gloves are recommended.)
Ensure entire length of line is not tangled and is available for use. Pay close attention to the direction given by the Crane Foreman. Keep the boat always aligned and control the vessel swing. Both lines are controlled from the same side of the boat. Once the vessel is secure on the cradle proceed to the slip well to receive the next vessel.
SLINGS (Gloves are recommended.)
Guide slings and hooks safely as they descend. Use the bow and stern Messenger lines for all mast up vessels. Set slings at appropriate points as marked. LOOK UP. Ensure crane hooks are clear of rig, topsides, and lifelines. Maintain contact with slings until full tension is felt, when the vessel is lifted slightly and appears level disembark the boat. Proceed to the cradle location. When the keel of the vessel is on the cradle and level rise the pads to meet the haul. When given the okay from the foreman disconnect the slings. Proceed to the haul slip well for the next vessel.
STAND BY CREW: Remain in the clubhouse for your entire shift and be available when called upon by Haul Coordinator, Assistant Foreman or S, L&H Team member, to assist as required. (Cradle compliance, slings, lines, crash boat, crew for skippers or handling of dock lines at boat slips for example) Club radio will be provided for Standby Leader. Monitor VHF tuned to channel 14, at high volume.
CRASH BOAT (PFD required)
Be sure the VHF radio (channel 14) volume is at maximum.
Remain near your assigned crane haul area to tow vessels to the haul slip well, if required. “Tow” any vessel by lashing crash boat at side near the aft. The crash boat motor must be behind the stern of the towed vessel. Put the motor in gear with gentle throttle until you have way. Make sure there is an EXTRA PFD on board. Stay alert and react/help in case of any “Man overboard” emergencies.
All CREW MEMBERS: If cradles need to be moved all crew will help. If an issue is observed, speak to the Assistant Foreman. ALL CREW SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR ENTIRE SHIFT. LISTEN FOR SAFETY OFFICER AIR HORN SIGNAL AND HALT ACTIVITY UNTIL ISSUE IS RESOLVED
Slips, Launch & Haul Team sporting Red Hard Hats: If you are not sure, ask a Slips, Launch and Haul committee member.
Rob Darch, Glenn Boisvert, Derek Lasky, Deane Woods, Bruce Baker, Garry Cole, Bob Hesser, Bob Ledingham and David Spencer