PIE LTER Float Plan

PIE LTER Float Plan

All boat users must make a float plan prior to departure. A float plan consists of documentation about the details of your trip and designates a shore contact who is aware of your plans and responsible for checking in if you lose communication. You should let your shore contact know when and where you’re going, when to expect you back, and when you actually get back. Both the operator and shore contact will receive a copy of this float plan via email after submission.
Operator Name*

First NameLast Name
Operator Email*
example@example.com
Operator Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Crew List*
Shore Contact

A shore contact should be an adult at least 18 years old who will remain on shore as the contact person and has your plan for the day. You should each have each other's phone numbers.
Shore Contact*

First NameLast Name
Shore Contact Email*
example@example.com
Shore Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Boat*
Date of Boat Use*

MonthDayYear
Date
Departure Time*

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Estimated Return Time*

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Destination & Route*
Emergency Protocol

Your shore contact should be notified if you will be late and upon return. You should provide your shore contact with additional emergency contact information based on your institution's boating or field safety policies.

If the boat doesn't return by the expected time:
1. Call the boat operator (try several times because ringtones are often too quiet to hear over engine noise).
2. Call each person on board.
3. Call the Rowley house (978-948-5016) and the Marshview house (978-465-4127) to determine if anyone else has had contact with the boat.
4. Send out a search with other PIE LTER boats (if the boat is reasonably close and conditions permit)
5. If the vessel is still missing, call Sam Kelsey (508-737-8222) and Anne Giblin (508-566-6178) for additional help.
In case of a medical emergency or dangerous conditions, call:
- General Emergency: 911
- Rowley Harbormaster: 978-750-5132 (office) or 508-397-2450 (emergency)
- US Coast Guard Gloucester: 978-283-0705 or VHF channel 16 or 9
- Rowley Police: 978-948-7644
- Newbury Police: 978-462-4440
See the MBL Small Boat Policy for more details.
Should be Empty:

PIE LTER Float Plan

Shore Contact