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Lake and Marine Drilling Planning and Operations Manual

The intent of this operations manual is to aid scientific investigators and operations managers in planning and budgeting offshore operations using DOSECC’s drilling systems. Each drilling project is unique, and it is difficult to consider all contingencies. However, this manual provides information that will be useful in the planning process.

A successful drilling project will require close coordination between the scientific and drilling crews. The planning process starts prior to the submittal of proposals. DOSECC is responsible for the drilling budgets that include preparation and purchases, mobilization of equipment, drilling operations and demobilization. The scientific team is responsible for budgeting for the science crew (salaries, transportation and living expenses), handling the core on site (including any on site science investigations) and shipment of the core back to laboratory or curation facilities. Due to their knowledge of the local environment and government, the Principal Investigators (PIs) are generally responsible for the acquisition of all required permits and permissions.

As the drilling operator, DOSECC is committed to the protection of personnel and the environment. DOSECC has a written Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy and will conduct its operations in accordance with the HSE provisions. As participants in drilling projects, science team members will be expected to follow the DOSECC HSE policy.

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