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1 Office of Marine Safety Weather policies and decision to transit the harbor Captain Morgan Turrell

2 Issues Company policy and procedures Weather information The master The decision to cross the harbor

3 Company Weather Policies Reduced visibility Lightning in immediate area Winds over 15kt or gusts over 35kt

4 Communicating the Policy Standing instructions Communication of policies

5 Company Weather Monitoring Shore based computer monitoring Senior master on the water The master

6 The Master Experienced in company operations Checked the weather Conflicting weather cues

7 Nearby Weather Conditions Courtesy A. Acosta

8 Decision to Cross the Harbor PRO Previous operating experience Weather forecast Past company information CON Visible conditions deteriorating Precipitation Winds

9 Human Factors in Decision Dynamic situation Commitment to a course of action Reinforced cues from office weather report

10 Weather Information Critical need for up to date information Choice of weather information providers Timeliness of information

11 Post-accident Changes Weather restrictions for vessels Equipped all boats with NOAA alert radios

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