2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook Revision 3-7-12 - Alaska ...
2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook Revision 3-7-12 - Alaska ...
2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook Revision 3-7-12 - Alaska ...
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<strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong> <strong>Ocean</strong> <strong>Ranger</strong> <strong>Guidebook</strong> 3-7-<strong>12</strong><br />
Documentation:<br />
All the large passenger vessels in <strong>Alaska</strong> have documentation regarding the Cruise Ship<br />
Program. This list sets out the documentation descriptions and includes samples of the<br />
documentation; this to make it easier for the <strong>Ocean</strong> <strong>Ranger</strong> to recognize the “look” of these<br />
documents.<br />
Some vessels have these documents stored electronically; others may also have copies in<br />
readily accessible places.<br />
In the Daily Reports there are verification items related to these documents. It is not necessary<br />
to verify the “presence” of this documentation frequently, in general once per season<br />
verification / confirmation in the daily report will suffice.<br />
Please note it is the vessel’s responsibility to maintain these records / documentation. DEC will<br />
during the season share documentation like Vessel Specific Sampling Plans (VSSP), waste plans<br />
for inclusion in the Ship Specific Notebook (SSN).<br />
Registration Vessel paper <strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong>:<br />
This paper is signed by owners / operators, and is certified. This paper includes also the<br />
discharge status and passenger capacity (for fees purposes). The original is on file at DEC.<br />
Status: This paper is not always found on board, but is on file at ADEC.<br />
Authorization to discharge DEC:<br />
Vessels that opt to discharge in <strong>Alaska</strong> waters, under the State of <strong>Alaska</strong> requirements, need to<br />
obtain a General Permit discharge authorization letter.<br />
Please note that some vessels may obtain the authorization to discharge from DEC but opt not<br />
to discharge. An example of the Authorization Letter issued by DEC is included.<br />
Note: The USCG may issue in <strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong> also an “authorization to discharge letter” for<br />
vessels that opt to discharge continuously in <strong>Alaska</strong> waters (discharge in port and while<br />
underway).<br />
Status: This documentation must be on board when the vessel obtained such authorization<br />
from DEC.<br />
Special: Check is made in seasonal report, done once at the beginning of the season.<br />
Vessel Specific Sampling Plan:<br />
This plan (VSSP) must be approved by ADEC and includes an approval date. For discharging<br />
vessels an approved version needs to be onboard. The VSSP provide important information<br />
regarding the location of the sampling valve and the technical description how the vessel<br />
handles their waste water flows.<br />
Attention should be paid to the tank description and tank volumes and which tanks are used.<br />
The tanks that are listed in the approved VSSP should be include all the tanks on boards that<br />
could / or are used for waste water purposes. Also the location of the sampling valve (location<br />
distances) should be initially verified and recorded (confirmed) in the SSN.<br />
An example of VSSP outline is included in the guidebook.<br />
Status: This plan is required to be on board for vessels that discharge in <strong>Alaska</strong> waters.<br />
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