Gulf of Mexico Protected Species Observer Training - 1 Day Course (09:30 - 17:00)  - £120 per person.

If you have already completed the JNCC MMO Training with Intelligent Ocean  you can attend an evening PSO Training course for £55. Please note that if you have taken a JNCC course with another trainer you MUST complete the one day PSO course.

BOEM Approved Trainer:   Alison Gill  BSc, MSc

Course Dates:

Next 1 Day Course:

Please contact us for details of the one day course.

If you would like to take the JNCC MMO and BOEM PSO as a combination course the next dates are:

Next Courses:

27th February 2012
5th March 2012

To book a course please use the online booking system. If you are a company and would like to be invoiced instead please email info@intelligentocean.com with your requirements.

 Important - Please read Terms and Conditions before booking

	Course Details This course has been approved by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) which was formerly the Minerals Management Services (MMS) and is  required for you to work as a Protected Species Observer (PSO) in the Gulf of Mexico during seismic surveys.
See below for detailed course content

Rates

Price: £120 per person  - this is the charge for attending a class in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.  Price includes a light lunch, tea and coffee.

Every attendee will be issued a detailed course manual  and will receive a certificate on completing the course satisfactorily.

If you require a group rate or wish for Alison to visit your establishment please email info@intelligentocean.com for a quote.

Please note that if you have already attended a JNCC MMO Training Course with Intelligent Ocean you can attend an evening PSO course for £55 on the evening of the JNCC Course (6pm to 9pm). Please note that food will not be provided between the JNCC and evening PSO course.

Location

Classes will be held in the town of Kings Lynn in Norfolk at the "Globe Hotel" on the corner of Tuesday Market Place in the centre of town .  Address is: The Globe Hotel, King Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 1EZ.

Click  here for Globe Hotel Website

Click here for a map of the course location.

Kings Lynn is on the train line from London, Kings Cross with a regular hourly service. There is also a good train service from London Stansted.

Click here for a list of local guesthouses and hotels in Kings Lynn.

Tea, coffee and a light lunch will be provided  free of charge. Alternatively you can provide your own lunch or visit one of the local hotels, cafes or pubs during the lunch hour. 

Car Parking

Please note there are no car parking facilities at the Globe Hotel. There are several car parks in the town within walking distance of the course.  Please note the cost of these vary and that some have restricted times you can stay.

Please click here for a map of car parks in Kings Lynn town centre. The long stay car parks are the cheapest. 

We recommend the car park on Church Street (marked with a red cross) on the map as this always has spaces and is reasonably priced at £3.20 for a whole day or the long stay car parks D, E or F (see map)

For tariffs of other car parks - follow this link to the Kings Lynn Council Website.

Course Content 

09:30 - 11:00

Why is there work for Protected Species Observers?
Who are the BOEM?
Marine Mammal Terminology     
Marine Mammals and Noise
The Importance of Sound to Marine Mammals
Impacts of Anthropogenic Sound on Marine Mammals and Turtles
Physical Effects
Behavioural Disturbance
Masking           
Indirect effects

11:00 - 11:30   Coffee Break

11:30 - 13:00

Introduction to Seismic Surveys
Explaining Source Levels and Received Levels of Sound    
Sound Levels during Seismic Surveys         
Protecting Marine Mammals and Turtles during Seismic Operations     
Mitigation Zones (Exclusion Zones)   
Soft Start Procedure (Ramp-ups) 
Unexpected Break in Airgun Activity  
Use of the Minimum Source
Additional Role of the Protected Species Observer      
Marine Mammal and Turtle Survey Techniques 
Visual Monitoring        
Sighting Cues
 

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:30

Identifying Marine Mammal and Turtle Species 
Range Estimation Techniques          
Passive Acoustic Monitoring (brief introduction)
Marine Mammal and Turtle Observation Onboard Vessels       
Who employs you?                
Understanding the Industry    
Having the right equipment    
Personnel onboard vessels   
Working with ship’s personnel       
The importance of good communication       
Choosing the best viewing platform for observations           
Organising suitable watch schedules     

15:30 - 16:00  Tea Break

16:00 - 17:00

Regulations      
Data Sheets   
Protected Species Observer Reports   
Questions and Discussion