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MARINA-MANAGEMENT5 MIN READ

Build a Pre-Arrival SBAR

Convert arrival notes into an SBAR briefing for dock staff.

A front-desk arrival note contains useful facts but no operational sequence for the dock team. SBAR orders the note into what is happening, relevant context, operational assessment, and recommended action. A colorful note can feel informative while leaving dockhands to infer the actual plan. Before Big boat, nervous captain, maybe late, dog aboard, asked about side tie. After Situation: 54-foot vessel ETA 1430 for E-8. Background: captain requested side tie due to limited crew. Assessment: E fairway crosswind makes final turn tight. Recommendation: stage two dockhands, confirm VHF 68, and prepare side-tie fallback at service face if gusts exceed 20…

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