Operations — Crosby Marine Film Services

ON-SET CREW INFORMATION

REVIEW ROLES BELOW. CHECK IN WITH THE COORDINATOR ON ARRIVAL VIA RADIO OR CELL PHONE.

Charged Radio, Charged Cell Phone, Cosby Crew PFD - zipped up, Knife, E-Tape, Sash, C-Wrench, Headlamp, Water Bottle - arrive with what you can and communicate if you are missing anything.

Appropriate Clothing and Gear - Warm and Dry - Plan for the unexpected - rain gear, warm gear, dry gear, sun gear.
Cell Phone Charger
Specific Gear - if needed - e.g. mask, fins, wetsuit, drysuit, throw bag etc.

Be reachable. Always. Communication is essential.
Radio charged, turned on, correct channel - no radio? Use your phone.
Download WhatsApp - its free
We take direction from the Coordinator or Set Lead only. Confirm any requests made of you before acting.
Leave your phone on after wrap, we may need to reach you.

Park at Crew Park - Location is on the Call Sheet attached to Jeff’s email
Morning crew meeting on set - Arrive on set geared up at your call time from Jeff’s email. Give yourself enough time for crew park and breakfast.
Take care of yourself - our days can be long, water, sunscreen, food etc are readily available - be prepared.
Start Pack - Paperwork required for each show. Check with Sam or the Coordinator if you haven’t received one by wrap.
Check tides and weather - Good options: AyeTides, Environment Canada, Windy.
Be familiar with this page - Your role may change, including to possibly more than one role at a time.
Crosby Marine is a professional safety organization - Please stay professional
Enjoy yourself - it shows.
We welcome suggestions, email is best
This information is taken from the Crosby Marine Film Services SMS. If you would like to read the full document, it can be found here.

Work Day
- Work with the Boat Operator and communicate closely. Tying lines, landing transfers, fenders.
- Take direction from the Boat Operator.
- Assist Marine Department as needed.
Communication
- Be reachable. Always. Radio or phone. Check both often.
- Report accidents to gear or personnel - its ok, they happen
- Confirm your tasks when complete AND when not complete
- Ask if you are unsure

Safety
- Our #1 Priority, individually and as a team.
- Communicate and Act on any safety concerns.
- Passengers - make them aware. When it is safe. When it is not. Help them be safe.
- Life Jackets - distribution, enforce policy, collection at end of day
Awareness
- Keep things tidy - gear stash, boats, yourself
- Observe - Passengers. Hazards - in the water and on the vessel.
- Avoid being idle and gathering close to set
- Anticipate what’s next. What gear do I need next?
- Set Ettiquette - Give space to the area around camera, quiet voices, radio volume down during camera roll or wear headset
Wrap
- Complete wrap with Marine Crew. Wrap directions come from Set Lead or Coordinator
- On boats, remove garbage. Assist Boat Operator.

Boat Operating
- Know the Deckhand’s responisbilites. Work with your deckhand.
- Operate with care. The vessel is your responsibility
- No wake when possible
- Know how to operate the systems on your vessel and ask if you don’t know
- Movement orders come from the Coordinator only.
- Work with your deckhand to safely land, tie and fender your vessel.
- Monitor vessel fuel - communicate if below 50%
- Stay heads up, observe and listen, anticipate the next move and wait for instructions.
Communication
- Be reachable. Always. Radio or phone. Check both often. Typically channel 67 or 68
- Communicate with your deckhand. Plan movements and landings together ahead of time. The Deckhand is looking at you for direction.
- Confirm any requests of you or your vessel on the radio with the Coordinator or Set Lead before acting.

Safety
- Our #1 Priority, individually and as a team.
- Know safety gear location - fire extinguisher, safety kit, first aid kit, life jackets
Passengers
- Passenger Safety Brief:
  - Life Jackets manadtory on support vessels
  - Mind Balance - i.e. stay seated when possible, boats are in motion all the time.
  - Board or exit vessel with Boat Operator permission only
- Observe - Passengers behaving safely. Act if not.
- Communicate about vessel movements - especially wakes and waves
- Utilize the Deckhand to help with passengers.
Wrap
- No garbage on your vessel.
- Check stock. Reference stock card. Restock if possible.
- End of Day Vessel Summary: Send a message to the thread including:
  - Fuel Level
  - Shut Down confirmed (night switches)
  - Vessel Location
  - Missing Stock
  - Maintenance Issues

Work Day
- Help Coordinator oversee the set, crew and gear.
- Fill in for the Coordinator on set when the Coordinator is pulled away.
- Know the Deckhand and Boat Op Responsibilities
- Radios - distribute, track, collect at end of day
- Times - Wrap Times, Official Lunch
- Photos - Ensure useable setup, gear, and crew photos get in the thread.
Communication
- Begin the daily thread including Jason and all crew listed on Jeff’s email.
- Assist with monitoring set radio, if needed
- Help with communication. Monitor Crosby Radios, the daily thread. Help with missing messages.
Awareness
- Be aware of the flow of set. Setup, Rehearsal, Shoot, Repeat. Anticipate what’s next for the Marine Crew.
- Help the less experienced.
  - Set Etiquette, Radio Etiquette and use
  - Prepare crew for what’s next when you can
- Know the full SMS - help our crew who may not.
Wrap
- Set Lead is responsible for Wrap. Get wrap details from Coordinator. Direct Marine Crew.
- Wrap Times for all crew sent to Sam
- End of Day Summary: Send an email to the Coordinator and Jason confirming the day and what you were asked to do for wrap.
  - Include anything missing (gear?) or not completed
  - Anything to be aware of for the next day

Work Day
- Lead for all on-set Marine Operations
- Lead marine safety officer for the Production
- Marine contact for the 1st AD
- Conduct the morning meeting, to inform the Marine Department as much as possible about the day. Including:
  - Details about the Setup - what are we doing.
  - Role Assignments
  - Lifejacket Policy
  - Missing crew gear
  - Reminder to review these responsibilities at crosbymarine.com/ops. Point out things we have been missing.
Communication
- Always on set-radio channel 1. Always on Crosby radios.
- Conduct the Marine Department, gear and crew using radio.
- Keep Jason updated.

Awareness
- Be aware of the flow of set.
- Anticipate and help Production make decisions
Wrap
- Sets wrap in motion with the Set Lead and communicates the needs for tomorrow.