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A Different Kind of Commute
July 23, 2018
Crewmember Patrick Osborn drives the launch boat back to NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson.
Photo: Brandy Hill
While cruising out to the survey area, I spoke with Pat Osborn, part of NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson’s deck crew and our survey line driver for the day. Pat has two years of training and was explaining that he is still learning parts of his job. (Everyone on the ship wears multiple hats.) He spoke highly of his job and appreciated the multi-dimensional relationship between CO and the crew. Pat explained that CO is not expected to be an expert in all areas of the ship - there are safety checks (such as preparing for the launch) where the CO asks lead crew members to evaluate and sign-off prior to action. Every mission I’ve observed and attended has proceeded in this manner. It is a highly respectful and safe environment.Read the blog post
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