Cruise Preparation | Port change-overs

If a change of scientific party is to take place during an in-port period, the off-going party should expedite its offloading and make room as soon as possible for the new group. In general, berth and laboratory space should be made available to the new group by noon on the first day in port. An embarkation/debarkation schedule indicating the exact times the scientific party is to board and leave the vessel will be mailed to each Chief Scientist well in advance of the scheduled cruise. You are reminded that it is the responsibility of the off-going party to see that all laboratories and living spaces are in a clean and orderly state, and that proper arrangements are made for equipment which will be left on board during the next leg. When the off-going scientific party must live ashore, expenses for these are its responsibility.