Float Plan

Instruction for Preparation of Float Plan

Purpose

The purpose of this float plan is to provide information and notification in case the crew is overdue, perhaps because of an emergency. This float plan form should be given to a responsible person who will expect contact from you when you reach shore. If you do not contact them by the pre-arranged time indicated on this form, they will attempt to contact you directly and failing that, they will contact the appropriate search and rescue authorities.

Instructions for item 5. Trip Expectations

Time expected to return:

This is the time that you expect to be on shore. When you reach shore, you will contact the individual with whom you left your float plan, informing them that you are back.

IN ANY CASE NOT LATER THAN:

This is the latest time at which you expect to reach shore. If you do not contact your shore-side contact that you have arrived safely, that individual will try to contact you by radio or phone (as appropriate). If they fail, they will notify the authorities that you are overdue.

Where to Submit Completed Forms

Float Plans can be filed with a University employee with University responsibilities unless prior arrangements have been made with the office of DWS.

Float Plans filed with the DWS office can be closed during regular business hours by calling 252-328-4041.

It is extremely important to properly close all float plans so that a false emergency is not assumed.

Float Plan