Sector New York Operations Supplement to the Auxiliary - US Coast ...

enforcement, and other non-recurring events consistent with employment
of Auxiliary facilities. Cold weather operations are defined by DIRAUX
D1SR, and are considered inherently dangerous. Risks to Auxiliary
members increase when operating during the period from mid-Nov to mid-
April include:
o ICE COVERAGE: Ice flows as far south as the Upper Bay as well as
operating in a cold water environment may pose a significant risk of
damage to vessels with fiberglass hulls as opposed to steel hull vessels.
o WEATHER PARAMETERS: Low air and water temperatures
increase the danger of hypothermia. Auxiliary boat crews shall refer to
the “50/50 Box” when unsure of which PPE to utilize while on patrol.
(See ref (h) Ch3.B.1b).
E.15.b.2 Cold water PPE waiver is authorized for large steel hull Auxiliary facilities
operating in Sector New York AOR. The LADY B may be authorized
issuance of orders by Sector New York during the cold water season
starting mid Nov continuing thru mid Apr.
There is no additional information to paragraph E.16.
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