VIPS 2011 -- Full Day Introduction to ROV Underwater Hazardous Device Searching
Thursday, October 27th, 2011 (After the Main VIPS Conference)
Instructed By:
Wayne Stoner, Senior Program Manager, Maritime Security, A-T Solutions, Inc.
Craig Thorngren, Principal, Submerged Recovery and Inspection Services
Steve Van Meter, Principal, Van Meter Consulting
Location:
Miami, Florida, USA
Fee:
$850.00 USD
Class Size:
12 Slots Available
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Course Description:
Introduction to ROV Underwater Hazardous Device Searching, by A-T Solutions
This course is designed to give attendees the highlights and scope of A-T Solution’s “Remotely-Operated Vehicle Underwater Hazardous Device Search Course”. It will be conducted in Miami, Florida using a high value commercial asset. Due to the restricted nature of the location, the course is limited to Public Safety Officers or Officials that are United States Citizens, and identification information will be required when registering. The course will be limited to 10 students on a first come basis.
During the course, attendees will be introduced to the proper way of organizing and executing a targeted hull and pier search using the latest VideoRay equipment and accessories. Attendees will get the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors the most current terrorist tactics and deployment techniques. The course introduces participants to ROV UHD searching, reconnaissance, identification, and marking. Training emphasizes tactics, techniques, and procedures for working around and under large-vessel hulls, and piers.
Lunch will be provided.
If you wish to participate, simply select the "ROV Underwater Hazardous Device Searching" under the main VIPS Attendee Registration form when registering.
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Equipment That Will Be Used:
VideoRay Pro 4 PS 300XPS ROV System (Port Security Configuration)
(Includes BlueView P900-130 Multibeam Imaging Sonar, Smart Tether Non-Acoustic Positioning System, LYYN Real Time Video Enhancement, and the VideoRay Hull Crawler Attachment
About A-T Solutions:
A-T Solutions has the highest concentration of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and improvised explosive device (IED) defeat experts outside of the U.S. government. These subject matter experts work with instructional designers and curriculum developers to produce courses tailored specifically to the educational needs of maritime responders, providing training solutions to current and anticipated tactical, operational, and strategic threats. Our full life cycle learning management system tracks participant achievement of learning objectives, and we continuously gather participant feedback to evaluate and update course content.
Our Underwater Hazardous Device (UHD) Search course is intended to provide maritime security training to federal, military, and state and local maritime responders, such as Public Safety Divers, SWAT teams, port security personnel, and marine boat crews. Instruction is equal parts classroom-based and practical pier-side diving. Upon course completion participants will be able to:
- Identify underwater and maritime threats (limpet mines and special attack charges)
- Recognize underwater risk management
- Perform ship lockout/tagout procedures
- Conduct effective underwater searches to:
- Locate, mark, and identify suspect threats
- Make follow-on recommendations
VideoRay Pro 4 Port Security Configuration Specification Sheet
If you wish to participate, simply select the "ROV Hazardous Device Searching" under the main VIPS Attendee Registration form when registering.
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VIPS 2011 -- Key Largo Grande Resort, Key Largo, Florida, USA -- October 24-26
Contact vips@videoray.com or +1 610 458 3000 for further information.
