welcome to channel islands national park
i'm ethan mckinley
as park superintendent i want to talk
with you about your safety aboard our
boats
as a passenger on one of our work boats
it is important you understand your role
in safety
there are three lessons i want you to
keep in mind aboard our boats
first
be prepared this is just one of the
videos that prepare you to travel safely
on mps vessels
you also need to watch the video about
loading and unloading at headquarters
and the video or videos for any islands
where you plan to embark or disembark
before we will allow you to travel on an
nps vessel you must also read the boat
transportation guide and complete a
self-assessment form
second
the captain is in charge when you're in
an mps boat the captain will decide
whether passengers can get on or off the
boat and whether a trip should proceed
listen to the captain and crew members
and follow their instructions
third
every trip is different
no matter how many times you ride with
us don't get complacent about the risks
and hazards
the ocean is a dynamic environment that
we cannot control
keeping those three lessons in mind will
help you be safe aboard our boats
but during the current covid19 pandemic
there is something else you need to do
to prevent the spread of the virus
face coverings are required when indoors
on the vessel and when outdoors if you
are within six feet of someone
thank you for the work that you go to
the islands to do the captain and crew
will do everything they can to make your
trip safe
however your safety is ultimately your
responsibility
thank you for doing your part to make
our transportation operation efficient
and safe
welcome to channel islands national park