EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
(9) Reports of Plant Operations. Reports of operation of Corps Minimum Fleet dredges
will be prepared and submitted as follows:
(a) When the work schedule indicates a continuous assignment of 60 calendar days or
more on one project, a Status Report will be submitted monthly. A Completion Report will be
submitted, in lieu of Status Reports, in those cases when the dredging or drilling work on a
project is completed in less than 60 days.
(b) Status or Completion Reports and the Annual Reports of Operations for Hopper and
Sidecasting Dredges, will be prepared in accordance with instructions contained in EM 1125-2-
312, Manual of Instructions-Hopper and Sidecasting Dredge Operations and Standard Reporting
Procedures. Hopper Dredge reports will be prepared on ENG Form 27, Report of Operations-
Hopper Dredges. Sidecasting Dredge reports will be prepared on ENG Form 3735A, Report of
Operations - Sidecasting Dredges. An annual report will be furnished to CECW-OD.
(c) Status or Completion Reports and the Annual Report of Operations Pipeline, Dipper
or Bucket Dredges, ENG Form 4267 will be submitted to the MSC Commander for review. An
annual report will be furnished to HQUSACE (CECW-OD).
(10) In accordance with Chapter 9 of ER 1130-2-520, Navigation and Dredging
Operations and Maintenance Policies, foul-weather gear consisting of trousers, coats, headgear,
boots, and gloves may be issued to personnel on floating plant whose duties require frequent and
extended exposure to the elements. All of the foul weather gear, shall meet the requirements of
46 CFR for retroreflective material. This gear will be issued on a personal basis and the
individual to whom custody is given will be held responsible for its care and availability. The use
of foul weather gear will be restricted to duties connected with the dredge operation, repair, and
maintenance. The equipment will be turned in for salvage or reissue whenever personnel are
transferred or are otherwise separated from the vessel. Replacement of worn or damaged
equipment for permanent personnel will also require the turn-in of previously furnished gear.
(11) During a hopper dredge port watch, one licensed deck officer and one licensed
engine room officer will be required to remain aboard the dredge. The Chief Electrician or an
Assistant Electrician may also be required to remain aboard the dredge. These personnel will
perform regularly assigned duties during daylight hours, preferably during their normal scheduled
tour. During this period, the employees involved will be responsible for supervision of required
maintenance and repair work. These employees will remain aboard during the port watch, but
will not normally be assigned any regular duties outside the specified scheduled tour and will be
free to remain in quarters or elsewhere aboard the dredge. If they are required to perform any
routine duty or emergency work outside their specified tour, they will be compensated in
accordance with normal overtime regulations. A minimum number of unlicensed personnel,
consistent with work requirements, will be assigned to a port watch, but will normally be
permitted to leave the dredge after their specified tour. Other unlicensed personnel will also
normally be permitted to leave the dredge; however, if an emergency exists, or if convenient and
safe access to the shore is not available, or if their absence will jeopardize the safety of the plant,
the Master or Senior Deck Officer may require them to remain aboard.
(12) Launch service will normally be provided to and from hopper dredges once each day
during daylight hours, weather, sea conditions, locations, and other conditions permitting. Off-
duty crew members may avail themselves of this service on a space available basis, if they are not
required to be on board to meet the minimum-staffing requirements. The District Commander or
his authorized representative, at his discretion, may provide additional launch service, the extent
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