Guidance

Chief scientists on NERC research ships guidance and guidelines

The role and responsibilities of the chief scientist on a research cruise on board a Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) research vessel.

• From: NERC
• Published: 28 January 2019
• Last updated: 5 October 2023 - see all updates

Documents

Chief scientist guidance notes

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Details

National marine facilities guidance on the responsibilities and procedures that anyone in the role of chief scientist will need to follow on a NERC research vessel.

It includes responsibilities for:

• planning a cruise
• diplomatic clearances
• safety, including handling hazardous waste
• personnel
• the cruise report

Updates

• 5 October 2023
  Chief scientist guidance notes document updated. NERC guidelines for chief scientists on NERC research ships document removed.