2026 Deck Ops Workshop

Coastal Studies Institute
Wanchese, North Carolina

850 NC 345
Wanchese, NC 27981

R.V. Miss Caroline

July 7–9, 2026

Key Features
  • Deep dive into design-for-deployability and resiliency
  • Emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and hands-on ops
  • Real-world marine operations at Jennette’s Pier
  • Dive team perspectives and underwater dive footage
  • Opportunities for certification (MTS micro) and resume-building
  • TEAMER branding and storytelling throughout

General Information for Attendees

Congratulations on being accepted to the TEAMER / Coastal Studies Institute‘s 3-day, hands-on Deck Operations (Deck Ops) Workshop! This extended, in-person workshop will allow for deep participant engagement, integration of hands-on deployment scenarios, and increased access to experienced marine energy professionals, with emphasis on design-for-deployment, resiliency, and cross-discipline collaboration. Participants will receive a Deck Operations MTS Micro-credential at the end of this workshop.

This page covers travel recommendations and other information pertinent to workshop participants. For general details on the workshop or its content, check out the event page.

Each participant should arrange their own travel plans to Wanchese, North Carolina. Bear in mind that the workshop will be held from Tuesday July 7 to Thursday July 9, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel Recommendations

When booking travel, try to follow general rules:

  • Use an economical and reasonable airfare (use your best judgment, we also don’t want you having to make 3-stops unnecessarily).
  • Use the most efficient means of transportation and, if applicable, rent an economical vehicle.
  • All travelers should consider the workshop dates in their inbound and outbound travel to claim reimbursement of lodging and per diem.
  • See more information on Expenses and Reimbursement below.
  • What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, steel toes if possible. Bring sunscreen. Plan to dress in layers to accommodate the highly variable temperatures at this time of year, no need for fancy clothes, casual is best. Also bring rain gear if you have it.

Note: Before You Go information (e.g., Packing List, What To Expect info) to be added soon.

Agenda

Course Schedule Overview

TimeDay 1 – July 7
Foundations		Day 2 – July 8
Deck Skills		Day 3 – July 9
Offshore Practicum
8 amArrival / CoffeeArrival / ReviewWeather / Go-No-Go
8:30 amWelcome / ObjectivesSafety BriefFinal Safety Brief
9 amLessons LearnedRigging FundamentalsTransit / Staging
10 am☕️ Break☕️ Break☕️ Break
10:15 amSafety CultureDeck Ops / Line HandlingDeployment Ops
11:15 amHuman FactorsKnots / CommunicationDiver Coordination
12 pm🥪 Lunch🥪 Lunch🥪 Lunch
1 pmEnvironmental / PermittingDive IntegrationRecovery Ops
2 pmPlanning ExerciseSkill RotationsTroubleshooting
3 pmScenario PlanningDockside PracticalsReturn Transit
4 pmCase StudyEvaluationDebrief
4:45 pmReflectionReflectionClosing / Certificates

Download the full schedule here.

Travel Tips

Travel Information

Coastal Studies Institute, Wanchese, North Carolina / Photo courtesy of CSI

Flying in

If you will be flying in, the closest major airport is Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, VA.

Renting or Car Pooling

You’ll need to drive the rest of the way to Wanchese. You can rent a car at the airport or car pool; we’ve built a Google sheet to coordinate with other attendees if you would like to car pool.

Car Pooling Coordination
Accommodations

You may now book your travel – we have a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Nags Head. You may book your room via this link or by calling 1-252-441-0454 or 888-465-4329 and use the code “WEC” to receive the special group rate. You must book your room by June 5, 2026.

Book Your Room

Holiday Inn Express
4701 S Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC 27959

Expense Reimbursements

TEAMER will cover your expenses to attend this workshop. Check out this form for more information on eligible reimbursements and how to submit your travel expenses.

Per diem rates for this destination—$74/day for Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&EI)—are assessed according to the standard GSA rates.

  • First and Last Day of Travel: $55.50
  • Breakfast: $18 | Lunch: $20 | Dinner: $31 | Incidental Expenses: $5
    Make sure to deduct the cost of provided meals from reimbursement requests
Expense Reimbursement Form