VIDEO 1 - Welcome to the Marine National Facility

[Music plays and the Marine National Facility logo appears]

[Image changes and the CSIRO logo and text appears: Welcome to the Marine National Facility]

[Image appears of Max McGuire walking along in front of the sea talking to the camera and text appears: Max McGuire, Marine National Facility]

Max McGuire: Hi, I’m Max McGuire from the CSIRO Marine National Facility.

[Image changes and the camera pans over the ocean to show the Investigator and then the image changes to show a side view of the Investigator]

If you’ve been asked to complete this training module, then you’re among the lucky few who have been selected to be on board Investigator for its next research voyage.

[Image changes to show a view looking over the bow of the ship into the ocean and then the image changes to show a view looking over bow at the sun setting over the water]

It’s an exciting time and there are a number of things you’ll need to be aware of before you depart. These matters are serious and can have significant consequences for your health, wellbeing, safety and that of the people around you, before, during and after your voyage.

[Image changes to show Max McGuire standing on the shore and talking to the camera]

A lot of hard work, time, energy and resources have gone into the research voyage you’re about to undertake. This includes success through a competitive applications process by the science team to determine the scientific excellence and national benefit of the application.

[Image changes to show people sorting through ocean specimens in a tray and then the camera zooms in on the hand in the tray and then the image shows a type of sea slug held above the tray]

For many of these science teams the voyage represents years of planning and a multimillion dollar investment by the Marine National Facility.

[Image changes to show the waves in the ocean and then the image changes to show a male looking over the side of the Investigator]

It’s critical you understand your role in making sure you are physically and emotionally equipped to handle the rigours of the voyage.

[Image changes to show Max McGuire talking to the camera]

This module has been developed to help you and your family and friends understand what to expect so you can make an informed decision to prepare and participate.

[Image changes to show a side view of the Investigator on the ocean and the camera pans in a clockwise direction and then the image changes to show a view from the cabin of the ship]

Please watch each clip in order and note down any issues or questions you’d like to ask.

[Image changes to show a male looking through a piece of equipment and then the image changes to show a person looking over the side of the ship]

Take action on the steps required and carefully consider if this voyage is right for you before signing off on the agreement.

[Image changes to show Max McGuire talking to the camera]

You will also be asked to nominate a next of kin. This can be a partner, family member, or close friend whose role will be to support you before, during and after your voyage. They’ll be sent a separate video as well to make sure they understand the decision you’re making. So without further ado, let’s start.

[Text appears: Please complete the form to nominate your NEXT OF KIN who will also receive a link to a brief informative video]

At this point please complete this form to nominate your next of kin who will also receive a link to a brief informative video. Once you’ve submitted this form, proceed to the next clip.

[Music plays and the CSIRO and Marine National Facility logos and text appears: Supporting, enabling and inspiring marine science, Owned and operated by CSIRO on behalf of Australia]