2008 NOMEMS - INDEX

NOMEM 01-08 International Exchange Programme
NOMEM 02-08 Disclosures
NOMEM 03-08 Normast Addendum
NOMEM 04-08 Pre season Boat Checks 2008
NOMEM 05-08 Northern Area 5-a-side Football Competition Results
NOMEM 06-08 Area Staff Officer Appointments
NOMEM 07-08 Offshore Bursaries 2008
NOMEM 08-08 HSBC Offshore Bursaries 2008
NOMEM 09-08 Junior Sea Cadets training Period Mar 2008
NOMEM 10-08 Royal Garden Party 1 July 2008
NOMEM 11-08 The Robertson trust offshore Bursaries
NOMEM 12-08 Y Company Training Events
NOMEM 13-08 Adult Expedition Training 21-23 Mar 08
NOMEM 14-08 SCC Form Annual Statement of Accounts
NOMEM 15-08 Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition Week
NOMEM 16-08 Northern Area Pulling/Boat Handling Regatta 2008
NOMEM 17-08 Northern Area Sailing Championships 2008
NOMEM 18-08 1st Class Cook Steward Training April-May 2008
NOMEM 19-08 Northern Area Canoe Regatta 2008
NOMEM 20-08 MOD Powerboats with Lapsed Certificates of Seaworthiness
NOMEM 21-08 Routine for Processing SCC Forms T17
NOMEM 22-08 Caledonia fair 08 Drill Display Team
NOMEM 23-08 PT 3rd Class (Cadets) and Adult Basic Courses 2008
NOMEM 24-08 NORMACT Afloat 2-4 May 2008
NOMEM 25-08 Nomination of Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets
NOMEM 26-08 Northern Area Drill and Piping Results 2008
NOMEM 27-08 Northern Area Band Competition 2008
NOMEM 28-08 Appointment of ASO(PT)
NOMEM 29-08 2nd Class Cooks Stewards Course
NOMEM 30-08 Area Staff Officer Vacancies
NOMEM 31-08 Area Course Fees 2008
NOMEM 32-08 District Officers Seminar 7 Jun 08 Calling Notice
NOMEM 33-08 Area Sailing Regetta 21 Jun 08 Safety Boats Crew
NOMEM 34-08 NA Parade and Ceremonial Drill Dev Weekends
NOMEM 35-08 Area Pulling and Boathandiling Results 2008-08-11
NOMEM 36-08 D of E Award Expedition Week 4-8 Aug 08
NOMEM 37-08 Area Saling and Paddlesport Regattas - Results
NOMEM 38-08 Appointment of Deputy ARO
NOMEM 39-08 Montrose Shoot 16 Aug 08
NOMEM 40-08 NA 1st Aid Conference and Workshops
NOMEM 41-08 Insurance Issues
NOMEM 42-08 Cancellation of PT 5-7 Sep 08
NOMEM 43-08 Area Swimming Championship 2008

885/1

NOMEM 01/08

Distribution: Full 7 Jan 08

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME 2008

1. Following the receipt of a generous donation from HSBC to support the International aspect of the Sea Cadet Programme, MSSC HQ are able to offer the 2008 Exchanges at minimal cost. With this change in funding brings a change in selection of Cadets representing the UK on the International Exchange Programme.

2. Northern Area has been asked to nominate six Cadets plus one other as a reserve. Nominated Cadets must fulfil the following criteria:

• Cadets must be over 15½ by the time of the Exchange
• Cadets must be under the age of 18 by the time of the exchange (Cadets turning 18 before the exchange dates or during the exchange will not be considered).

3. Applications are to be made using the attached SCC Form T14. It is important that all the relevant details are included on the T14. On the application form Cadets should select their preferred 3 exchanges however they should be made aware that they are not guaranteed to be allocated one of these and should instead be willing to accept one of the other exchanges if allocated. Note: those cadets without Passports will not be considered for Australia.

4. As the closing date for nominations at MSSC HQ is Friday 1 Feb 08, applications must reach Northern Area HQ (via District Officers) no later than 29 Jan 08.







C REDSTONE OBE
Cdr RN
Area Officer (North)

Annex A: Proposed Timings for 2008 International Exchanges

Enclosure: SCC Form T14

Annex A to
NOMEM 1/08
dated 7 Jan 08

PROPOSED TIMINGS FOR 2008 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES



COUNTRY DATES (TBC) LOCATION ACTIVITIES
Australia April 2008
Perth 1 week training / 1 week sightseeing and cultural visits
Bermuda July/August 2008
Hamilton & Vicinity Sea Cadet activities with sightseeing and cultural visits
Canada July/August 2008
British Columbia & Vicinity
Participation in Summer Camp programme, with cultural visits & sightseeing
Hong Kong August 2008 Hong Kong Sea School, Stanley
Sea Cadet activities with sightseeing and cultural visits
Netherlands July/August 2008
Amsterdam & Vicinity 1 week training / 1 week sightseeing and cultural visits

Russia July/August 2008
Novgorod & Vicinity 10 days sailing onboard “TS Novgorod” with sightseeing & cultural visits included
South Korea July/August 2008
Seoul, Bucheon, & Tongyeong Sea Cadet activities with sightseeing and cultural visits
Sweden July 2008 Travelling around Sweden
Participation in Summer Camp programme, with cultural visits & sightseeing
USA July 2008 Boston Participation in Summer Camp programme, with cultural visits & sightseeing

185/3

NOMEM 02/08 (A)

Distribution: Full 22 January 2008
Disclosures

1. As you will be aware, over the last three years we have been processing all new and existing members of staff (Uniform & Civilian Instructors) through the relevant Disclosure process. In addition, all charity trustees including new and existing UMC members are now required to be cleared. During this year we have been writing to existing staff that have yet to submit their Disclosure forms.

2. It is also appropriate at this time to formalise MSSC Policy, particularly given the review we have carried out on our Child Protection Policy (ASCR 24), the imminent roll out of Safeguarding Training and impending accreditation of our Safeguarding Procedures.

3. With effect from 31st March 2008 the following will be implemented nationally:

a. Any staff member (Uniform, CI, TI, UA and Admin Officer) who does not have a Disclosure Cleared through the MSSC will be immediately suspended from the Corps, and thus ineligible to participate in any activity.

b. Any UMC Chair who does not have a Disclosure Cleared through the MSSC immediately becomes ineligible to continue to hold that position and attend the unit until they have done so.

c. All UMC Members must have submitted their application (in full) otherwise they will be unable to retain their position or attend the unit until they have done so.

4. Unit Chairmen will shortly receive a list of the people in their unit who according to our records have not yet been cleared.







Syd Reeve
Business and Management Director (North)

800/1

NOMEM 03/08 (Cancel 30 Mar 08)

Distribution: Full 14 Jan 08

NORTHERN AREA MULTI ACTIVITY STAFF TRAINING (NORMAST) PERIOD
7 – 9 MAR 08 HMS CALEDONIA – ADDENDUM

Reference: NOMEM 79/07

1. The scheduled module (N03) Drill Leader Acquaint published at Reference A has been amended to:

• (N03) Rifle Drill (SA80)

All other modules listed at the reference remain unchanged.

2. You are reminded that applications are to reach Lt Cdr H Barras RNR (SSO) no later than 1 Mar 08 (with course fees) attached.







A STEWART
Lt Cdr (SCC) RNR
for AO (N)

300
300/8

NOMEM 4/08 (T) (Cancel 01.11.08)

Distribution: CO/OiC’s of Units
District Officers 16 Jan 08

PRE-SEASON BOATING CHECKS AND AREAS OF LOCAL OPERATION

Reference:

A. TARs 4.21 - 4.22.
B. TARs 4.25.

1. Pre-Season Boating Checks. CO/OiC’s are reminded of the requirement to ensure that Pre-Season Boating Checks are carried out before the start of the boating season, thereby providing an auditable safety trail for both Unit and Area Office staff. COs/OICs may either conduct the Pre-Season Boating Checks themselves, or nominate a qualified member of staff (see below), or a recognised authority such as the RNLI or MCA, to carry out the required Pre-Season Boating Checks on their behalf. The Pre-Season Boating Check may be delegated to the nominated Safety Supervisor for Unit Boating activities (Reference A) – who, ideally, will be the Unit Boats Officer. RNLI/MCA staff excepted, the inspecting officer is to hold the following minimum qualifications:

Area of Local Operations Sailing Dinghy/Day Boat/Keel Boat Power Boat Pulling Canoe
MCA Category A-C waters RYA Instructor RYA Safety Boat Certificate SCC Pulling Instructor SCC Canoe Supervisor
MCA Category D/6 waters RYA Instructor (Coastal) RYA Safety Boat Certificate (Coastal) SCC Pulling Instructor
(Coastal) (iaw TARs 4.25) Not applicable

2. As in 2007, it is recognised that some Units may not have suitably qualified personnel to conduct the Pre-Season Boating Check. Consequently, Unit boats may be assessed by any qualified member of staff from any Unit within the District who meets the above requirements, as coordinated by the District Officer. Alternatively, the check may be conducted by suitably-qualified RNLI or MCA personnel. Exceptionally, for personnel with appropriate experience but who do not hold the specified qualifications, District Officers may apply to Area Office for special dispensation.





3. On completion of the check, the CO/OIC is to sign and forward the Pre-Season Boating Declaration to Northern Area HQ; Area will then endorse and return the Declaration authorising Units to conduct Boating within their recognised Area of Operation for that season. Boating is NOT permitted until the authority to do so is issued by Area and has been received by the Unit.

4. The relevant ALO will subsequently certify all MoD and non-MoD Boats used for SCC activities afloat as part of the rolling assessment programme and will remain extant for one year from the date of endorsement. The assessment sheets enclosed for each type of craft (previously forwarded with Unit Review documentation) should also be completed and returned with the Pre-Season Declaration.

5. As always, Area’s intention is to remain as flexible as the rules allow, and any case where a delay in introducing the above system could prohibit boating activity from commencing on 1 March should be referred to Area HQ for arbitration.

6. Areas of Operation. Areas of Operation (where applicable) are enclosed for each individual Unit. These should be checked and any discrepancies reported to Area HQ.








A STEWART
Lt Cdr (SCC) RNR
for Area Officer


Enclosures:

1. CO/OiC Pre-Season Boating Declaration
2. Areas of Operation
3. Craft Assessment Sheets















PRE-SEASON BOATING DECLARATION

The CO/OiC is to sign the declaration below before the start of the boating season i.e. annually on 1 March. The completed form is to be forwarded to Northern Area HQ.

UNIT………………………………………………………………………………

I certify the following checks, controls and requirements are in place in my Unit for all craft which will be used for MoD activities:

• Insurance for all Non-MoD boats in place iaw TARS 3.10 & 7.5
• Unit Pre-Season Inspections have been carried out on all vessels used for SCC activities afloat; those vessels found defective have been withdrawn from Training use pending attention.
• All vessels used for SCC activities have been subject to Area inspection within the last 15 months and there are no outstanding actions affecting seaworthiness.
• All MoD Power boats have a valid and in-date NCF Certificate of Seaworthiness iaw TARS 7.2 and where necessary a valid MCA Certificate of Compliance / British Waterways Boat Safety Scheme Certificate iaw TARS 7.4
• All Non-MoD Power boats have a valid and in-date Certificate of Seaworthiness iaw TARS 7.3 and where necessary a valid MCA Certificate of Compliance / British Waterways Boat Safety Scheme Certificate iaw TARS 7.4, 7.5 & 9.4.
• Routine maintenance iaw TARS Annex A is in date.
• A Lifesaving Equipment Record Sheet is maintained for all vessels iaw TARS Annex D and all inspections are in date.
• For those craft where it is not feasible to conduct a Swamp Test, it is confirmed that the buoyancy has been inspected and assessed to be intact.
• A Lifesaving Equipment Record Sheet for all Lifejackets and Buoyancy Aids iaw TARS Annex E and all inspections and maintenance procedures are in date OR the Unit’s SSEL is in use and in date (Delete as appropriate).
• Boating Safety Supervisors have been appointed and their qualifications meet the requirements of TARS 4.25-4.28.
• All ATTI RED assessments have been cleared.



Name…………………………………….. Signature………………………………

Rank……………………………CO/OiC* Date…………………………………

*Signature may NOT be delegated.








2008 PRE-SEASON BOATING APPROVAL




NCF authority approval is granted for the above Unit to carry out NCF boating activities iaw TARS and within their approved Area of Local Operations defined overleaf until 31 October 2008.





Name……………………………….. …….. Signature……………………………………


Rank/Appt………………………………. Date………………………………………..

770/1/10

NOMEM 05/08 (Cancel 31 Mar 08)

Distribution: Full 14 Jan 08

NORTHERN AREA FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL COMPETITION RESULTS

1. The following are the official results and points for the Area 5-a-side football competition which was held on Sunday 13 Jan 08 at Tranent. Congratulations to all who took part.

Boys Junior Girls Junior

District Points District Points
1st Northumberland 10 1st Northumberland 10
2nd Fife & Tayside 9 2nd Teesside 9
3rd Teesside 8 3rd Fife & Tayside 8
4th Highlands 7 4th Clyde South 7
5th Clyde South 6
6th Tyne South 5
Senior Boys Senior Girls

District Points District Points
1st Fife & Tayside 10 1st Tyne South 10
2nd Tyne South 9 2nd Fife & Tayside 9
3rd Teesside 8 3rd Clyde South 8
4th Northumberland 7 4th Northumberland 7
5th Clyde South 6

District Totals

District Points
1st Fife & Tayside 36
2nd Northumberland 34
3rd Clyde South 27
4th Teesside 25
5th Tyne South 24
6th Highlands 7


Player of The Match

Boys Junior Cdt Williams Teesside

Girls Junior Cdt Rickerby Teesside

Boys Senior Cdt Jones Fife & Tayside

Girls Senior Cdt Carey Tyne South

Overall Trophy

Fife & Tayside



The Montrose Trophy
Fife-a-Side Piping Drill Pulling Boat Handling Sailing Canoeing Shooting Swimming Total as at 14 Jan 08 Position as at 14 Jan 08 Overall Total Overall Position
Clyde North ** 0 7th
Clyde South 8 8 3rd
Edinburgh ** 0 7th
Fife & Tayside 10 10 1st
Grampian ** 0 7th
Highlands 5 5 6th
Northumberland 9 9 2nd
Teeside 7 7 4th
Tyne South 6 6 5th

** Did not enter.

The Montrose Trophy points will be updated after each event.







A STEWART
Lt Cdr (SCC) RNR
for Area Officer

721/1

NOMEM 6/08 (Cancel 29.02.08)

Distribution: Full 22 Jan 08

AREA STAFF OFFICER APPOINTMENTS

The following appointments have been made, all with immediate effect:

A/ASO(First Aid)(N) (South)

Lt (SCC) Paul Hurst RNR has been appointed A/ASO(FA)(N) (South) with immediate effect. Lt Hurst will assist ASO(FA) in all aspects of First Aid training and assessment in the southern end of the Area.

His contact details are:

details removed from Website copy of NOMEM

A/ASO(First Aid)(N) (North)

CPO (SCC) Tricia Sutherland has been appointed A/ASO(FA)(N) (North) with immediate effect. CPO Sutherland will assist ASO(FA) in all aspects of First Aid training and assessment in the northern end of the Area.

Her contact details are:

details removed from Website copy of NOMEM


A/ASO(Canoeing)(N)

Commander C Redstone OBE RN has been appointed A/ASO(Can)(N). Cdr Redstone will assist ASO(Can) in all aspects of canoe training and assessment in the Northern Area.

His contact details are:

details removed from Website copy of NOMEM








A STEWART
Lt Cdr (SCC) RNR
for Area Officer

590/5/1

NOMEM: 7/08 (Cancel 31.3.08)

Distribution: DOs 22 Jan 08

OFFSHORE BURSARIES 2008

1. The MSSC have allocated places to each Area to undertake a six day
training voyage in TS ROYALIST which have been funded from ‘The Irene Hasler
Offshore Bursary’ and ‘The Bosun Whittington Bursary’. Northern Area have been allocated two places on the following voyage:

Sat 22 Mar 08 – Fri 28 Mar 08 Starting and finishing at Gosport

2. The sole award criterion for this bursary is that the individuals nominated are considered to be particularly deserving of formal recognition and reward. It is therefore likely that the awards will be made to cadets whose conduct, efficiency, loyalty and general progress during the preceding year has been particularly meritorious. However, special consideration will also be given to cadets whose personal circumstances are such that, but for the award of the bursary, would otherwise be unable to raise the Voyage Fee for a 6 day offshore cruise.

4. District Officers are asked to forward one nomination for the cadet who they believe to be the most deserving cadet in their District. Nominations are to be made on the attached proforma to arrive at Area Office no later than 18 Feb 08.







A STEWART
Lt Cdr (SCC) RNR
for AO(N)

Enclosure: Northern Area Offshore Bursary 2008 Nomination
Enclosure to
NOMEM 7/08
dated 22 Jan 08

NORTHERN AREA OFFSHORE BURSARY 2008

The following cadet is nominated for award of the above bursary (block capitals):

Rate, Initials, Surname ……………………………………………………………..

Date of Birth (must be over 13½) ………………………………

Unit ………………………………

Brief summary of nominee’s conduct, efficiency, loyalty and general progress during 2007:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Brief summary of the nominee’s personal circumstances, commenting especially on his/her ability to raise the Voyage Fee for a 6 day offshore cruise if not awarded a bursary:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Signed (CO/OIC) ……………………………………………………………..

Rate, Initials, Name ……………………………………………………………..

Date …………………………………


RETURN TO AREA OFFICE TO ARRIVE BY MON 18 FEB 08

590/5/1

NOMEM: 8/08 (Cancel 30.6.08)

Distribution:

DOs
COs/OiCs 24 Jan 08

HSBC OFFSHORE BURSARIES 2008

1. The MSSC have been awarded some money from HSBC and have decided to
allocate this to Areas to support take-up of offshore yachts for 2008. Northern Area has been allocated the following places:

Sat 17 May 08 – Fri 23 May 08 Starting at Oban Finishing at Largs

2 boats available (1 Adult + 5 Cadets per boat) Cost: £100 per Cadet (balance paid
by Bursary)

2. Cadet places can be allocated on an individual or group booking basis.

3. An information sheet from Offshore Office is enclosed.

4. Applications are to be made on the enclosed proforma and forwarded to Area Office no later than 2 Apr 08.






A STEWART
Lt Cdr (SCC) RNR
for AO(N)

Enclosure: HSBC Offshore Bursary 2008 Application & Information Sheet
Enclosure to
NOMEM 8/08
dated 24 Jan 08

HSBC OFFSHORE BURSARY 2008

The following cadet(s) would like to apply for the yoyage onboard the Offshore yachts nominated for award of the above bursary (block capitals):

Unit ………………………………

Rate, Initials, Surname ……………………………………………………………..

Date of Birth (must be over 13½) ………………………………

Rate, Initials, Surname ……………………………………………………………..

Date of Birth (must be over 13½) ………………………………

Rate, Initials, Surname ……………………………………………………………..

Date of Birth (must be over 13½) ………………………………

Rate, Initials, Surname ……………………………………………………………..

Date of Birth (must be over 13½) ………………………………

Rate, Initials, Surname ……………………………………………………………..

Date of Birth (must be over 13½) ………………………………

Rate, Initials, Surname ……………………………………………………………..

Date of Birth (must be over 13½) ………………………………



Signed (CO/OIC) ……………………………..

Rate, Initials, Name ……………………………………………………………..

Date …………………………………


RETURN TO AREA OFFICE TO ARRIVE BY WED 2 APR 08

800/1

NOMEM 9/08 (Cancel 31 Mar 08)

Distribution: Full (except NI) 4 Feb 08

JUNIOR SEA CADET TRAINING WEEKEND 14 – 16 MAR 08 AT DUNDEE UNIT

1. A training period for Junior Sea Cadets will be held at Dundee Unit 14-16 Mar 08 and will cover various parts of the Junior Sea Cadet Syllabus.

Additional activities will include:

• Air rifle shooting
• Swimming
• Cook/Steward
• Physical Training
• Heartstart

2. A maximum of 4 cadets from each unit accompanied by a Unit Instructor will be allowed.

3. Cost. A charge of £15 will be levied from each cadet to cover food, accommodation and entry to the swimming pool. Applications must be made on the attached proforma and returned to ASO (Juniors) (Lieutenant (SCC) E McVinnie RNR) by 8 Mar 08 with course fees. Cheques are to be made payable to “MSSC Northern Area General Fund”. Applications will not be accepted without attached payment.

4. Travel to the venue will be by the most economical means.

5. Applications should contain e-mail addresses to allow for speedy reply of course acceptance and Joining Instructions.

6. Informal queries should be directed to

details removed from Website copy of NOMEM






A STEWART
Lt Cdr (SCC) RNR
for AO(N)
JUNIOR SEA CADET TRAINING WEEKEND 14 – 16 MAR 08 AT DUNDEE UNIT


UNIT/INDIVIDUAL COURSE APPLICATION PROFORMA


UNIT NAME RANK/RATE ADDRESS
(To include email address if available)










Completed applications and Course Fees must be sent to: details removed from Website copy of NOMEM
, to arrive no later than 8 Mar 08. Applications will be dealt with on a first come first served basis.

525/22

NOMEM: 10/08 (T) (Cancel 31 Jul 08)

Dist: All Units in Scotland and NI 7 Feb 08

ROYAL GARDEN PARTY AT THE PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE –
1 JUL 08

1. A Royal Garden Party will be held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on Tues 1 Jul 08. There will be a limited number of invitations available for Officers of the Sea Cadets Corps and applications are invited from those wishing to attend. Guests should not have previously attended one of Her Majesty’s Garden Parties.

2. The invitation may also be extended to include a guest’s spouse or partner and up to 2 unmarried sons and/or daughters between the ages of 18 and 25 years (inclusive) per invited guest. Dress for the occasion will be 1Bs (medals/negative swords) for uniformed guests.

3. All applicants must be British or Irish citizens, although their spouses or companions may be of another nationality. Nevertheless they should be resident in the United Kingdom.

4. Area Office will co-ordinate all SCC applications from Scotland and Northern Ireland, and forward lists to FOSNNI’s office to meet the closing date of 25 Feb 08. In order to meet this requirement, all applications should be made on the attached proforma and returned to reach this office by Thurs 21 Feb 08. Returns are acceptable by post, fax or e-mail, but late or telephone bids will not be accepted.

5. Personnel should be aware that a nomination from this office does not guarantee an invitation. Invitations remain the responsibility of Buckingham Palace and it is at their discretion alone who is ultimately invited. Applicants will not be informed if their application has not been successful: no invitation means they have not made the final list.




A STEWART
Lt Cdr (SCC) RNR
for Area Officer

Enclosure: Application Form for Invitation to Royal Garden Party – 1 Jul 08
ROYAL GARDEN PARTY - 1 JUL 08 – APPLICATION FOR INVITATION





(WHERE APPLICABLE)
Na

590/5/1

NOMEM 11/08 (Cancel 31 Dec 08)

CUMC/COs/OiCs(Scottish Units only) 8 Feb 08
THE ROBERTSON TRUST OFFSHORE BURSARIES

1. The above trust has kindly donated £10,000 to be awarded to Cadets from Scottish Units to participate in Offshore Voyages during 2008. Scottish Units are invited to apply for bursaries to cover 50% of the fees towards voyages in any of the offshore fleet operated by the Offshore Office. Applications should be sent to:

Sea Cadet Offshore Office
FORT BLOCKHOUSE
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 2AB


2. Although the normal grant would 50% of the cost, consideration will be given to increasing this if Cadets’ parents or guardians have difficulty in meeting the other 50%. In these cases, the Unit should apply in writing to Offshore Office providing a strong case for waiver or part waiver of the parental contribution.

Syd Reeve
Business and Management Director (North)

Information

District Officers (Scotland)
SSO