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Archived Reports for R/V KILO MOANA: All of 2011

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KM 11-31 006 Arrival Report, Thursday, December 22, 2011

The following are the arrival particulars of Kilo Moana at Honolulu, HI on 22 December 2011:

0542  E.D.G. operational test and emergency lighting
0600 Completed pre-arrival test and inspections
0706  Abeam “H” inbound
0754  1st line ashore port side to
0800  FWE / Securely moored port side to pier 45
            
Fuel on board:                     20,891  gals
Total fuel consumed:          6656   gals
Total miles steamed:            346.6 nm
Total cruise time:                 3d 22h 54m 

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Noon Report KM 11-31, Wednesday, December 21, 2011
  
Noon Position 22-41.2N  157-59.2W
Wind 065 at 22 kts
Swell 090 at 11-13 ft
Barometer 1018.0 mb
Temp 76 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  227.8 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  41.8 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1919 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 21348  gal

Weather conditions continue to drive modified HOT-238 cruise plan and sampling.  Caley
operations have been fair with a kink developing during the last deep cast in the near vicinity
of the termination.  We’ve  also experienced 3 cases where the boom “ran away” during
cradling operations – engineers are troubleshooting.  Ship, crew and science doing well with
all looking forward to getting home.

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Noon Report KM 11-31, Tuesday, December 20, 2011
  
Noon Position 22-45.3N  157-59.0W
Wind 060 at 23 kts
Swell 090 at 10-13 ft
Barometer 1019.0 mb
Temp 74 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  186.0 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  48.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2019 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 23267  gal

Continued with a modified HOT-238 cruise plan due to Japanese R/V in near vicinity and foul
sea state.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-31, Monday, December 19, 2011
  
Noon Position 22-45.0N  157-58.8W
Wind 085 at 20 kts
Swell 090 8-10 ft
Barometer 1019.6 mb
Temp 75 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  137.5 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  109.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1944 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 25286  gal

After some troubleshooting yesterday afternoon, engineers replaced a connection and had the
Caley operational with a down time of approximately 2 ½ hours.  Arrived at Station Aloha last
evening to find the Japanese R/V Hakuho Marus occupying the immediate area.  Language
barrier has been a problem and as best we can determine the vessel will remain at Sta Aloha
until tomorrow morning.  Array launches have been postponed for safety concerns and not
knowing the other vessel’s intentions or operations.  

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Noon Report KM 11-31, Sunday, December 18, 2011
  
Noon Position 21-20.6N  158-16.4W
Wind 090 at 16 kts
Swell 000 at 6-8 ft
Barometer 1018.5 mb
Temp 76 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  28.1 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  28.1 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 317 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 27230  gal

Commenced science ops per HOT 238 cruise plan.  On initial Caley CTD cast have experienced a
level wind issue – engineers troubleshooting.

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KM 11-31 001 Departure Report, Sunday, December 18, 2011

Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Honolulu, HI on KM 11-31,

06 December 2011: 
0700  Tested EDG
0842  Completed all pre-departure tests and inspection
0900  Last line
0936  Abeam “H” buoy outbound
0940  Conducted science party safety and orientation brief
1024  Completed emergency and abandon ship drill – muster only

Fuel On Board (by sounding):  27547 gal

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KM 11-30 012 Arrival Report, Friday, December 16, 2011

Following are the Kilo Moana arrival particulars at Honolulu, HI on 16 December 2011 and
the completion of KM 11-30:

0400  EDG tested
0545  Gear Test completed
0624  Abeam “H” buoy inbound
0712  1st Line ashore
0900  Vessel cleared inbound / commenced offload
0930  Vessel shifted forward / FWE / Securely moored port side to

Total time underway:  10d 07h 18m
Total distance:  2330.4 nm
Fuel on board:  27547 gal
Fuel consumed:  32,324 gal

Direct transit SOA:  11.5 kts @ 120 rpm

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Noon Report KM 11-30, Thursday, December 15, 2011
  
Noon Position 18-37.3N  158-37.9W
Wind 090 at 16 kts
Swell 025 at 6-7 ft
Barometer 1017.2 mb
Temp 79 F

Total Time U/W:  9d 12h 06m
Total Transit Direct Time:  7d 1h 30m
Total Science Expended Time:  1d 20h 00m
Total Avg Transit Direct Speed:  11.4 kts
Distance to Go:  163.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2860 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  30055  gal

SSP and ancillary data collection going well.   Ship, crew and science all doing well.

Total Science Expended Time = (Total Time U/W – Total Transit Direct Time) +
(Credit Along Trackline During Science OPS))

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Noon Report KM 11-30, Wednesday, December 14, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-15.1N  159-52.2W
Wind 055 at 18 kts
Swell 025 at 5-7 ft
Barometer 1015.2 mb
Temp 78 F

Total Time U/W:  8d 12h 06m
Total Transit Direct Time:  6d 7h 54m
Total Science Expended Time:  1d 14h 42m
Total Avg Transit Direct Speed:  11.4 kts
Distance to Go:  377.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2679 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  32915 gal (corrected for sounding)

There was joy amongst the science party at encountering sustained rain squalls for added SSP
data collection yesterday.   On recovering the unit during the early evening hours, it was
discovered that a crack had developed along the lower side of outrigger section for reasons
unknown.  Further SSP deployments have been cancelled and the science party is finishing up
with some final data collection efforts.  Equipment breakdown and stowing slated for Thursday
in preparation for offload efforts on Friday.  ETA “H” remains 0700 16 Dec.  Ship, crew and
science doing well.

Total Science Expended Time = (Total Time U/W – Total Transit Direct Time) +
(Credit Along Trackline During Science OPS))

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Noon Report KM 11-30, Tuesday, December 13, 2011
  
Noon Position 12-04.0N  160-54.5W
Wind 025 at 15 kts
Swell 025 at 5-7 ft
Barometer 1013.2 mb
Temp 83 F

Total Time U/W:  7d 12h 06m
Total Transit Direct Time:  5d 16h 12m
Total Science Expended Time:  1d 9h 06m
Total Avg Transit Direct Speed:  11.5 kts
Distance to Go:  577.2 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2341 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  37783  gal

SSP and ancillary data collection going well.   Ship, crew and science all doing well.  ETA remains
0700 16 Dec at “H” buoy.
Total Science Expended Time = (Total Time U/W – Total Transit Direct Time) +

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Noon Report KM 11-30, Monday, December 12, 2011
  
Noon Position 9-09.7N  162-20.6W
Wind 085 at 18 kts
Swell 025 at 6-8 ft
Barometer 1011.4 mb
Temp 83 F

Total Time U/W:  6d 12h 06m
Total Transit Direct Time:  5d 00h 36m
Total Science Expended Time:  1d 01h 42m
Total Avg Transit Direct Speed:  11.5 kts
Distance to Go:  768.6nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2427 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  40124  gal

Vessel made exceptional speed during transit over the past 24hr period.  SSP and ancillary data
collection going well.  Ship crew and science doing well.  ETA “H” buoy set at 0700 16 December.

Total Science Expended Time = (Total Time U/W – Total Transit Direct Time) +
(Credit Along Trackline During Science OPS))

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Noon Report KM 11-30, Sunday, December 11, 2011
  
Noon Position 6-01.4N  163-47.3W
Wind 070 at 12 kts
Swell 025 at 6-7 ft
Barometer 1013.5 mb
Temp 81 F

Total Time U/W:  5d 12h 06m
Total Transit Direct Time:  4d 10h 18m
Total Science Expended Time:  17.8h
Total Avg Transit Direct Speed:  11.4 kts
Distance to Go:  973.9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2545 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  42551  gal

SSP and ancillary data collection going well.   Ship, crew and science all doing well.

Total Science Expended Time = (Total Time U/W – Total Transit Direct Time) + (Credit Along
Trackline During Science OPS))

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Noon Report KM 11-30, Saturday, December 10, 2011
  
Noon Position 2-56.5N  164-59.3W
Wind 130 at 12 kts
Swell 025 at 6-7 ft
Barometer 1010.6 mb
Temp 82 F

Total Time U/W:  4d 12h 06m
Total Transit Direct Time:  3d 18h 42m
Total Science Expended Time:  12.8h
Total Avg Transit Direct Speed:  11.4 kts
Distance to Go:  1171.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2699 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  45096  gal

SSP data collection went well.  The original recovery time of midnight was adjust to 2230.   At the end
Of the u/w portion of the deployment while transitioning to recovery, the SSP flipped over for reason
unknown.  The unit was successfully brought back aboard and science has added weights to the
outrigger.  Plan is to re-deploy this afternoon at or about 1600.

Total Science Expended Time = (Total Time U/W – Total Transit Direct Time) + (Credit Along Trackline
During Science OPS))

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Noon Report KM 11-30, Friday, December 09, 2011
  
Noon Position 04-13.9S  167-55.6W
Wind 070 at 18 kts
Swell 045 at 8-10 ft
Barometer 1010.5 mb
Temp 84 F

Total Time U/W:  3d 12h 06m
Total Transit Direct Time:  3d 01h 30m
Total Science Expended Time:  8.0h
Total Avg Transit Direct Speed:  11.4 kts
Distance to Go:  1384.1 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  3201 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  49,346  gal

Science party did an exceptional job effecting repairs to the SSP primary platform and a successful
test was completed this morning.  Plan is to re-install instrumentation, re-deploy this afternoon at
1600 with a scheduled midnight recovery.  We’ll resume a daily routine thereafter as per science
direction.  Still  minor issues with some of the science party ancillary measurement devices spread
about the ship.

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Noon Report KM 11-30, Thursday, December 08, 2011
  
Noon Position 04-13.9S  167-55.6W
Wind 070 at 18 kts
Swell 045 at 8-10 ft
Barometer 1010.5 mb
Temp 84 F

Total Time U/W:  2d 12h 06m
Total Transit Direct Time:  2d 3h 54m
Total Science Expended Time:  6.1h
Total Avg Transit Direct Speed:  11.4 kts
Distance to Go:  1634.6 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2920 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  52547  gal

During the evening launch of the SSP, a bridle line became entangled on one of the frame protrusions
causing the primary platform to shear apart as it was being lifted for deployment.  Science is assessing
the requirements and possibility of rejoining the 2 sections in an effort to continue work.   Transit
speed is down considerably  –  11.1 kts.  Still shooting for a 0700 entry passing “H” buoy inbound.

Total Science Expended Time = (Total Time U/W – Total Transit Direct Time) + (Credit Along
TracklineDuring Science OPS))

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Noon Report KM 11-30, Wednesday, December 07, 2011
  
Noon Position 07-46.3S  169-21.1W
Wind 065 at 15 kts
Swell 045 at 6-7 ft
Barometer 1009.0 mb
Temp 84 F

Total Time U/W:  1d 12h 06m
Total Transit Direct Time:  1d 8h 36m
Total Science Expended Time:  2.5h
Total Avg Transit Direct Speed:  11.6 kts
Distance to Go:  1862.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2998 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  55467  gal

SSP launch, recovery and testing went well yesterday afternoon.  Expect to conduct two SSP
launch/recovery cycles per day starting this afternoon – one cycle during daylight hours and
one cycle at night.  Science party is experiencing a couple minor issues with some of their
onboard equipment but nothing directly related to the ship services.   Speed of advance has
been good but starting to experience that uphill slowdown.

Total Science Expended Time = (Total Time U/W – Total Transit Direct Time) + (Credit Along
Trackline During Science OPS))

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Noon Report KM 11-30, Tuesday, December 06, 2011
  
Noon Position 11-40.6S  170-53.3W
Wind 095 at 10 kts
Swell 025 at 6-8 ft
Barometer 1010.8 mb
Temp 83 F

Total Time U/W:  0d 12h 06m
Total Transit Direct Time:  0d 12h 06m
Total Science Expended Time:  0.0h
Total Avg Transit Direct Speed:  11.5 kts
Distance to Go:  2112.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  1835 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  58465  gal

Continued with equipment prep throughout the morning.  Expect to launch  SSP early this afternoon
for testing.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Apia, Samoa on KM 11-30,
Tuesday, 06 December 2011: 

05 Dec
1200  Conducted minimum essentials of Safety and Orientation brief for oncoming science party
2036  Tested EDG
2348  Completed all pre-departure tests and inspection
2354  Last line

06 Nov
0012  Abeam breakwater following pilot boat outbound
0024  Pilot boat away

Full Safety and Orientation Brief scheduled for  06 Dec
Full Fire and Boat Drill scheduled for  06 Dec

Fuel On Board (by sounding) as of noon 05 Dec:  59871 gal

Departing science party completed discharge by 1200.  Oncoming science party completed onload
by 1600 and worked right up to departure setting up.  There remains some additional setup
requirements but these should be well in hand by mid morning.

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Following are the arrival particulars for Kilo Moana at Apia, Somoa and the conclusion of KM 11-29A
on 04 December 2011: 

1800  EDG and Pre-Arrival Tests and Inspections
1918  Pilot aboard
1935  Passing breakwater abeam inbound
1948  1st Line
1954  FWE / Securely Moored
2000  Pilot away
2012  Vessel Clearance Granted

Fuel on board:                    61,300  gals
Total fuel consumed:       48,848  gals
Total miles steamed:        2687.5  nm
Total cruise time:              27d 13h 42m

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Sunday, December 04, 2011
  
Noon Position 14-09.6S  172-15.3W
Wind light & variable
Swell 090 at 5-6 ft
Barometer 1011.2mb
Temp 86 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  2687.5 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  168.9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2275 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  61300  gal

Completed Science Operations last night at  0053 and headed for the barn.  ETA Apia Pilot Station
is 2000 04 December.  Preparations well in hand to expedite offload to commence Monday morning
at 0630.  Science and crew looking forward to making port after a good cruise.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Saturday, December 03, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-22.9S  173-58.8W
Wind light & variable
Swell 135 at 3-4 ft
Barometer 1010.9 mb
Temp 89 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  2518.6 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  94.9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1788 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  63575  gal

Continued on with science operations as before.  Final AUV and transponder net recovery slated
for late this evening with an early morning departure Sunday morning for Apia. 

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Friday, December 02, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-02.9S  174-30.0W
Wind 100 at 8 kts
Swell 135 at 4-5 ft
Barometer 1009.5 mb
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  2423.7 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  111.2 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2423.7 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  65363  gal

Continued with science operations as before.  Some of the AUV mapping data is usable but there
remain issues with onboard components of the system.  Last evening the rock saw failed and
despite the very best efforts of engineering personnel, it remains out of commission with
minimal impact at this stage of the cruise.    Parts on order.   The towcam contacted the seabed
during the morning operation and appears to have hung up momentarily.  There is some question
as to a possible Caley control fault/failure being looked at.  The towcam frame experienced
miniscule impact damage (hardly noticeable) and none of the sensitive equipment suffered
damage.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Thursday, December 01, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-17.8S  174-13.9W
Wind 110 at 17 kts
Swell 135 at 6-6 ft
Barometer 1009.0 mb
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  2312.5 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  98.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1750 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  67250  gal

Continued with science operations as before.  Dredge and camtows are going well but the AUV
continues to experience faulty onboard mapping issues.  Recovered unit just before noon and
will know more here directly.   Ship, crew and science doing well. 

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Wednesday, November 30, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-16.9S  174-13.5W
Wind 105 at 18 kts
Swell 110 at 6-7 ft
Barometer 1009.2 mb
Temp 86 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  2214.2 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  143.9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2202 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  69,000  gal

Continued with science operations as before.  AUV working well.  Ship, crew and science
doing well. 

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Tuesday, November 29, 2011
  
Noon Position 16-09.1S  174-35.1W
Wind 130 at 15 kts
Swell 110 at 7 ft
Barometer 1011.6 mb
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  2070.3 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  57.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1549 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  71202  gal

Continued with science operations as before.  AUV deployed last evening and will know
shortly after noon if the data collected is usable.  Ship, crew and science doing well. 

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Noon Report, KM 11-29A, Monday, November 28, 2011
  
Noon Position 16-05.5S  174-34.8W
Wind 100 at 18 kts
Swell 090 at 5-8 ft
Barometer 1013.3 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  2012.6 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  149.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2260 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  72751  gal

Continued with science operations as before.  Postponed launch of AUV last evening due to
weather conditions and rescheduled for early morning deployment.  Due to an onboard system
failure, unit was recovered shortly after going wet and is presently aboard being worked on.
Ship, crew and science doing well. 

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Sunday, November 27, 2011
  
Noon Position 17-22.6S  174-30.9W
Wind 090 at 18 kts
Swell 090 at 5-7 ft
Barometer 1014.6 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  1863.2 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  115.1 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2153 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  75011  gal

Continued with AUV / transponder net deployments and recoveries, towcam and dredge work per
Science time line.  Wind and swell coming up.  Ship, crew and science doing well. 

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Saturday, November 26, 2011
  
Noon Position 16-58.1S  174-32.3W
Wind 095 at 12 kts
Swell 090 at 4-5 ft
Barometer 1013.0 mb
Temp 86 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  1748.1 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  200.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2392 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  77164  gal

Continued with AUV / transponder net deployments and recoveries, towcam and dredge
work per science time line.  All systems doing well. 

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Friday, November 25, 2011
  
Noon Position 16-38.3S  174-31.0W
Wind 090 at 10 kts
Swell 110 at 4-5 ft
Barometer 1012.9 mb
Temp 97 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  1605.7 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  58.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  1343 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  79556  gal

Continued with AUV / transponder net deployments and recoveries, towcam and dredge work
per science time line.  All systems doing well. 

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Thursday, November 24, 2011
  
Noon Position 16-38.7S  174-31.7W
Wind 095 at 15 kts
Swell 110 at 6-7 ft
Barometer 1013.7 mb
Temp 86 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  1547.7 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  41.8 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  1352 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  80899  gal

Wind and sea state have moderated allowing deployment of AUV for recovery later this evening. 
Continued with towcam and dredge work.  Caley drum issue has been addressed by adjusting
sensors and sensor mount.  Ship, crew and science doing well with all looking forward to the
evening feast. 

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Wednesday, November 23, 2011
  
Noon Position 16-41.3S  174-38.3W
Wind 110 at 20 kts
Swell 090 at 8-11 ft
Barometer 1013.7mb
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  1505.9 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  147.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2223 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  82251  gal

Sea state has complicated AUV recoveries with a hefty swell  and short period resulting in
temporarily suspended AUV ops for more accommodating conditions.   Vessel is continuing
with mapping, tow cam and dredge work which has not been adversely affected.  Caley
winch drum wire lay has become somewhat problematic.  We’re looking at doing another
cast to respool top 2000m before continuing tow cam ops.    Ship, crew and science  doing
well with best wishes to all for a great Thanksgiving.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Tuesday, November 22, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-20.9S  173-58.8W
Wind 105 at 20 kts
Swell 135 at 8-10 ft
Barometer 1013.7mb
Temp 86 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  1358.6 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  170.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2529 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  84474  gal

With favorable wind and current arrived back on station shortly after midnight.  Deployed
transponder net and launched AUV.  Currently engaged in tow-cam with dredge work slated
for later in the day.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Monday, November 21, 2011
  
Noon Position 13-46.7S  172-08.8W
Wind 105 at 6 kts
Swell slight
Barometer 1013.5 mb
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  1188.1 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  204.9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2548 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  87003  gal

0445  EDG test complete
0530  Gear test complete
0600  Standing by at Apia Pilot Station
0848  Pilot boat inbound with KM following
0912  Abeam breakwater inbound
0915  Personnel transfer to pilot boat complete
0924  Abeam breakwater outbound
0930  Ahead full enroute survey site

Completed personnel transfer at 0915 and underway for continuation of science operations at 0930. 
ETA 1st site is at or about 0230 22 Nov with favorable currents and wind in that direction.  Ship, crew
and science ready to get back to work.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Sunday, November 20, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-20.0S  173-50.8W
Wind 135 at 23 kts
Swell 135 at 6-8 ft
Barometer 1012.4 mb
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  983.2 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  138.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2120 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  89551  gal

Per scheduled events, conducted dredge, towcam operations and recovered AUV plus transponder
net yesterday afternoon and during early morning hours.  At the request of science,  suspended
operations at 0854  to proceeded towards Apia for disembarking one science participant that has
suffered a family emergency.   ETA Apia is 0600 21 November.  Vessel inbound/outbound clearance
status unknown but we hope for minimal delay in arrival and departure. 

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Saturday, November 19, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-33.7S  173-52.6W
Wind 150 at 14 kts
Swell 315 at 3-4 ft
Barometer 1011.6 mb
Temp 86 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  844.7 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  79.4nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  1384 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  91667  gal

Reset transponder net at new location and deployed/recovered AUV which successfully gathered
data on an alternate mapping system.  Continued with tow-cam and dredge work as before.  Ship,
crew and science doing well.  Weather and sea state continue to make life easy.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Friday, November 18, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-23.9S  174-02.0W
Wind 010 at 7 kts
Swell 335 at 4-5 ft
Barometer 1011.5 mb
Temp 87 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  765.3 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  64.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  1561 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  93051  gal

A problem with AUV mapping system necessitated the recovery of all transponder nets and
repositioning to utilize another of the AUV onboard systems.  Dredging and tow-cams continue
without issues although we did experience a Caley downward “boom creep” this morning during
at depth operation on the tow-cam.  Ch Eng and OTG are troubleshooting this ongoing problem.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Thursday, November 17, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-00.3S  173-48.2W
Wind 250 at 10 kts
Swell 000 at 4-6 ft
Barometer 1012.0 mb
Temp 86 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  700.8 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  27.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  1204 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  94612  gal

Operations continue to progress nicely.  Weather and sea state have been most accommodating
thus far.  Ship, crew and science doing well.     

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Wednesday, November 16, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-00.5S  173-47.0W
Wind 340 at 14  kts
Swell 000 at 6-7 ft
Barometer 1011.0 mb
Temp 89 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  673.4 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  68.2 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2569 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  95816  gal

Date on yesterdays Noon Report 009 should read Nov 15 in the body of the message.  Operations
have settled into a steady routine of daily AUV / transponder net launch and recovery with
tow-cams and dredge work mixed in between.  All recovery operations being conducted from the
stern station with no issues.  Ship, crew and science doing quite nicely.   

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Tuesday, November 15, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-04.8S  173-33.1W
Wind 000 at 14  kts
Swell 025 at 5-7 ft
Barometer 1011.5 mb
Temp 89 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  605.2 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  85.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  1595 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  98385  gal

Operations have smoothed out considerably.  Transponder net deployment and surveys are
going well as are the AUV launches, tow-cam and dredge work.  AUV surfaced slightly ahead
of schedule again this morning but the recovery went well as did the transponder net recovery.  
Weax system of concern has been downgraded with a nice high settling over the area.   Ship, crew
and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Monday, November 14, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-05.6N  173-33.1W
Wind 015 at 15  kts
Swell 025 at 5-7 ft
Barometer 1012.4 mb
Temp 85 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  520.2 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  33.6 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  1488 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  99980  gal

After numerous delays and issues (to be expected with a new set of operation), AUV deployed
early evening hours followed by dredge and tow cam ops.  AUV surfaced unexpected this
morning and was recovered back aboard despite serious self-entanglement of the unit’s
recovery line.  Monitoring developing weax system to NW of current position.  Science, crew
and ship doing well and looking forward to smoother operations in days to come.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Sunday, November 13, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-05.7S  173-32.7W
Wind 025 at 13  kts
Swell 045/225 at 4-6 ft
Barometer 1011.6 mb
Temp 88 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  486.6 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  159.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2229 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  101,468  gal

Arrived at 1st science station early this morning and deployed transponder net.  Presently making
preparations to deploy AUV.  Prior to arrival on station, conducted a deep cast with Caley in an
effort to correct a wire lay issue.  Science, crew and ship all doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Saturday, November 12, 2011
  
Noon Position 13-46.6S  171-45.2W

Distance traveled since departure is:  326.9 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  3.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  434 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  103,697  gal

1030  EDG Test
1112  Completed Gear Test and Inspections
1124  Last Line
1140  Abeam Breakwater Outbound

Vessel completed operational test of AUV this morning 12 November, inport Apia,  and underway
for survey site at 1124.   Conducted safety and orientation brief for joining science party personnel.
Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Friday, November 11, 2011
  
Noon Position Inport Apia, Western Samoa

Distance traveled since departure is:  323.6 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  38.9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  780 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  104,131  gal

10 November (Arrival)
1428  EDG Test
1448  Completed Gear Test and Inspections
1600  Standing By At Pilot Station
1713  Pilot Aboard
1736  Abeam Breakwater Inbound
1748  1st Line
1800  FWE / Securely Moored
1806  Pilot Away
1812  Vessel Clearance Granted
1815  Commenced Science Equipment Onload

11 November (Shift)
0505  EDG Test
0600  Completed Gear Test and Inspections
0748  Last Line
0754  1st Line
0900  FWE  / Securely Moored

Vessel arrived Pilot Station as scheduled but was unable to enter port due to monsoon
rains and low visibility.  Once alongside ship’s crew, OTG and science personnel
commenced loading gear.  By midnight, onload was pretty much completed and
science personnel are now setting up for operational test of the vehicle sometime
tomorrow.  Anticipate underway for survey site mid to late afternoon 12 Nov.  Ship’s
complement and OTG are commended for outstanding performance despite severe
inclement  weather and long hours. 

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Thursday, November 10, 2011
  
Noon Position 13-52.0S  172-14.2W
Wind 060 at 15  kts
Swell 045 at 3-5 ft
Barometer 1009.7 mb
Temp 88 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  284.7 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  130.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  2149 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  104,911  gal

Suspended science ops this morning shortly after 0130to accommodate a 1600 arrival at
Apia Pilot Station.  Expect to be securely moored and cleared inbound at or about 1700 so
we can begin loading our wayward science gear.  ETD is afternoon of 12 November.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Wednesday, November 9, 2011
  
Noon Position 15-06.0S  173-40.6W
Wind 070 at 10 kts
Swell variable at 5-6 ft
Barometer 1013.6 mb
Temp 82 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  154.3 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  89.9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  1969 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  107,060  gal

Yesterday afternoon conducted full dress fire drill and exercised crew at abandon ship station
with rescue boat to the rail.  Commenced science ops yesterday evening which has included,
to date, one tow-cam and one bottom dredge.  Second bottom dredge in progress as of noon.
There are  several science kinks to work out, but overall, operations appear to be progressing
well.  Expect to break away and return to port tomorrow morning at or about 0200 for a 1600
arrival into Apia to accommodate science equipment loadout.  Anticipate an underway time
sometime Saturday afternoon.

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Noon Report KM 11-29A, Tuesday, November 8, 2011
  
Noon Position 14-09.4S  172-33.6W
Wind 100 at 5 kts
Swell 045 at 4 ft
Barometer 1013.1 mb
Temp 86 F

Distance traveled since departure is:  64.4 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is:  64.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is:  1119 gal
Fuel on board at noon is:  109,029  gal

Enroute 1st survey site with an ETA of 1900 Nov 08.  Expect to deploy and conduct tow-cam
Operations followed by dredge work on arrival.  Still waiting information on delivery and
availability of science gear to Apia.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Apia, Samoa on KM 11-29A,
Tuesday, November 8, 2011: 

0500 Tested EDG
0545 completed all gear testing
0550 Pilot aboard
0606  Last line, U/W
0626  Pilot away
0630  Passing breakwater outbound
Safety Briefing and Abandon Ship Brief scheduled for 0830 08 Nov
F & B Drill, Abandon Ship Drill scheduled for 1230 08 Nov

Fuel On Board (noon 07 Nov):  110148 gal

Vls is underway to accommodate tow-cam / dredge work at operation site  until such time as
essential science gear has been delivered into Apia.  Anticipate returning to port to onload
remaining gear within next 2-3 days.

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Arrived Apia Samoa, Saturday, November 6,2011

All fast at berth #2, awaiting clearance officials
0530 complete all gear testing, including Emergency Genorator
0600 pilot delayed due to traffic
0654 Pilot aboard
0742 first line
0754 F W E all fast

Fuel onboard remaining 49,642
Fuel oil consumed km 11-29,  20,642 gals.
Total Distance KM 11-29,  1,629.8 nm.
Total time KM 11-29, 7D 23H 30M

All is well and will inform you when we are cleared entrance.

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Noon Report, Friday, November 5, 2011, KM 11-29-8

Lat 11 25.1S  Lo. 170 25.8W
Wind 050 at 18 kts
Swell NE at 6  ft.
Barom. 1011.0 mlb.
Temp. 97 F  overcast, showers
Dist. past 24 hrs, 229.2 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-29, 1,464.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,833 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 50,656 gals

Completed science as scheduled and are now bound for Apia, Samoa
ETA Pilot Station 0600 % November 2011

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Noon Report, Thursday, November 3, 2011, KM 11-29-7

Lat 8 13.6S  Lo. 168 40.3W
Wind 045 at 6 kts
Swell NE at 5-6  ft.
Barom. 1009.9 mlb.
Temp. 82 F  cloudy
Dist. past 24 hrs, 46.8 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-29, 1,235.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 1,346 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 53,489 gals

Conducting yo-yo cast at north station, will complete science work at 1830 and start transit to
Apia Samoa. ETA Apia Samoa Pilot Station 0600 5 November 2011.

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Noon Report, Wednesday, November 2, 2011, KM 11-29-5

Lat 8 57.7S  Lo. 168 56.1W
Wind 015 at 12 kts
Swell NNE at 6  ft.
Barom. 1009.0 mlb.
Temp. 87 F few clouds
Dist. past 24 hrs, 61.0 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-29, 1,188.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 1,629 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 54,835 gals

On Station conducting Yo-Yo cast on Caley system.  Late this morning when down loading ADCP data, it was
discovered that one of the two ADCP’s was not operating properly.

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Noon Report, Tuesday, November 1, 2011, KM 11-29-5

Lat 8 21.6S  Lo. 168 54.1W
Wind 020 at 15 kts
Swell NNE at 7  ft.
Barom. 1009.2 mlb.
Temp. 86 F overcast
Dist. past 24 hrs, 245.2 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-29, 1,127.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,969 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 56,464 gals

We are planning on conducting CTD ops this afternoon, with limited sensors on unit
Science ADCP are both operational.

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Noon Report, Monday, October 31, 2011, KM 11-29-3

Lat 8 32.1S  Lo. 168 30.0W
Wind 020 at 10 kts
Swell NNE at 5-6  ft.
Barom. 1009.6 mlb.
Temp. 79 F Overcast, showers
Dist. past 24 hrs, 287.0 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-29, 882.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 3,262 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 59,433 gals

ETA Apia Samoa 0700 5 Oct 2011 (at pilot sta.)
Mapping is going well.
(Happy Halloween)

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Noon Report for Sunday, October 30, 2011, KM 11-29-3

Lat 8 27.9S  Lo. 169 40.0W
Wind 040 at 5 kts
Swell E at 5  ft.
Barom. 1009.0 mlb.
Temp. 90 F few clouds
Dist. past 24 hrs, 272.0 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-29, 595.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 3,156 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 62,695 gals

Filming went well yesterday, continuing with bottom mapping. As is well.

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Noon Report for Saturday, October 29, 2011, KM 11-29-3

Lat 9 28.8S  Lo. 169 26.1W
Wind 035 at 5 kts
Swell ENE at 4-6  ft.
Barom. 1009.0 mlb.
Temp. 83 F mostly cloudy
Dist. past 24 hrs, 280.9 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-29, 323.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 3,310 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 65,851 gals

Bottom Mapping, all is going well
Making plans to film CTD entering the water this afternoon.

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Noon Report for Friday, October 28, 2011, KM 11-29

Lat 13 10.2S   Lo. 171 30.6W
Wind 280 at 5 kts
Swell NE at 6  ft.
Barom. 1009.6 mlb.
Temp. 82 F mostly cloudy
Fuel consumed since departure, 482 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 69,161 gals
Traveled 42.6 nm since departure

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Departure Report for KM 11-29 ALFORD cruise, departing Apia Samoa, October 28, 2011

0708 Tested EDG
0730 completed all gear testing
0748 Pilot aboard
0812  Last line, U/W
0820 Passing Breakwater outbound
0827 Pilot Away
0900 Safety Briefing for science crew members and new crew
0954 Held F & B drill, Abandon Ship

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Thursday, October 27, 2011 KM 11-29

Science party is here.  ETD 0800 28 Oct 2011
All is well, we have had heavy rains these past two days, so far I have been allowed to remain on the
pier, but I may have to shift to anchor this afternoon as a tanker is due in on the 28th, Port Authority
will let me know.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The vessel has arrived Apia Samoa
0600 tested EDG
0620 Gear testing completed
0705 arrived at pilot station
0736 Pilot boarded
0836 first line
0840 All Fast port side to berth #2
0847 FWE
0858 Officials board vessel
1000 Vessel is cleared into Apia Samoa

Total fuel consumed KM 11-28 - 51,239 Gals
Fuel oil remaining onboard – 71,563 Gals
Total Distance KM 11-28 – 3,362.1 NM.
Total Time Cruise KM 11-28 – 24D 00H 51M

Crane is here and we are moving container to dock side and commencing off loading
KM 11-28 Port Authorities have not confirmed that I will be able to remain at the dock
during our full inport time, But talking to pilot, he said there is not any scheduled
freighters due in during the next few days.  (One container ship arrived at 0600 this
morning ahead of us).

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Monday, October 24, 2011 Noon Report, KM 11-28-16

Lat 14 58.7S   Lo. 174 37.20W
Wind 160 at 10 kts
Swell SSW at 6  ft.
Barom. 1010.5 mlb.
Temp. 79 F overcast skies with frequent showers
Dist. past 24 hrs, 91.5 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 3,177.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 1,723 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 73,471 gals

Vessel completed last station at 1145 and we are now en route to Apia Western Samoa
ETA 0700 25 October 2011 at the pilot station.

Other then the loss of the OTG CTD, it has been a most successful science mission.

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Sunday, October 23, 2011 Noon Report, KM 11-28-16

Lat 15 00.0S   Lo. 173 06.0W
Wind 080 at 12 kts
Swell SW at 6  ft.
Barom. 1011.5 mlb.
Temp. 84 F mostly cloudy, Heavy rain at daybreak
Dist. past 24 hrs, 182.3 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 3,086.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,434 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 75,194 gals

Yesterday's issues with Sat-C and SAT-B were caused by malfunction of POR satellite, both
units are fully operational.  ETA Apia 0700 October 25th 2011 (at pilot Station)

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Saturday October 22, 2011 Noon Report, KM 11-28-16

Lat 15 00.0S   Lo. 170 00.0W
Wind 090 at 14 kts
Swell NE at 6  ft.
Barom. 1013.4 mlb.
Temp. 86 F mostly cloudy
Dist. past 24 hrs, 234.7 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 2,903.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,826 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 77,628 gals

Having an issue with the sat C, have an e-mail out to NAVTECH for advice.
The unit is unable to connect to the Satellite (POR).

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Friday, October 21, 2011 Noon Report, KM 11-28-16

Lat 12 00.0S   Lo. 167 33.6W
Wind 060 at 14 kts
Swell SE at 5  ft.
Barom. 1012.5 mlb.
Temp. 82 F mostly cloudy
Dist. past 24 hrs, 120.0 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 2,669.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,178 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 80,454 gals

Have a good weekend and we will try and do the same
ETA Apia remains the same, 0700 October 25th 2011.

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Thursday, October 20, , 2011 Noon Report, KM 11-28-16

Lat 10 27.9S   Lo. 166 15.7W
Wind E’ly airs
Swell SE @ 6 ft.
Barom. 1012.1 mlb.
Temp. 86 F few clouds
Dist. past 24 hrs, 162.0 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 2,549.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,312 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 82,632 gals

Rain showers this morning, opening up to sunny skies this afternoon
ETA sta. #9, 2200
ETA Apia Samoa 0700 (pilot sta.) October 25th
All is well.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Noon Report, KM 11-28-16

Lat 08 33.3S   Lo. 164 47.4W
Wind 045 @ 14 kts.
Swell SE @ 7 ft.
Barom. 1013.4 mlb.
Temp. 89 F few clouds
Dist. past 24 hrs, 204.9 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 2,387 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,599 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 84,944 gals

Bound for sta. # 8, a 12 hrs sta. ETA 1630

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Noon Report for Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Noon Report, KM 11-28-16

Lat 05 57.6S   Lo. 162 36.6W
Wind 055 @ 14 kts.
Swell SSE @ 7 ft.
Barom. 1013.0 mlb.
Temp. 84 F few clouds
Dist. past 24 hrs, 205.5 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 2,182.1 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,545 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 87,543 gals

On Station #7 conducting water sampling, all is going well

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Noon Report for Monday, October 17, 2011, KM 11-28-16

Lat 03 30.0S   Lo. 160 46.2W
Wind 060 @ 14 kts.
Swell SSE @ 8 ft.
Barom. 1013.6 mlb.
Temp. 81 F cloudy
Dist. past 24 hrs, 177.5 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 1,976.6 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,329 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 90,088 gals

On Station Six, all is well

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Noon Report for Sunday, October 16, 2011, KM 11-28-16

Lat 01 17.1S   Lo. 155 52.4W
Wind 100 @ 8 kts.
Swell S @ 7 ft.
Barom. 1014.0 mlb.
Temp. 85 F few clouds
Dist. past 24 hrs, 163.6 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 1,799.1 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,033 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 92,417 gals

Departed our last 72 hr station, we have 1,517 nm to Apia, with only nine short stations remaining.

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Noon Report for Saturday, October 15, 2011, KM 11-28-12

Lat 0 14.9S   Lo. 157 30.5W
Wind 110 @ 10 kts.
Swell ESE @ 5 ft.
Barom. 1014.1 mlb.
Temp. 84 F few clouds
Dist. past 24 hrs, 38.8 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 1,635.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 1,464 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 94,450 gals

All is well with science and crew

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Noon Report for Friday, October 14, , 2011, KM 11-28-12

Lat 0 03.7S   Lo. 157 47.6W
Wind 150 @ 6 kts.
Swell 090 @ 4 ft.
Barom. 1013.7 mlb.
Temp. 85 F few clouds
Dist. past 24 hrs, 40.4 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 1,596.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 1,219 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 95,914 gals

Science ops continue on the equator, wicked current 98 m below the surface, CTD is operational.

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Noon Report for Thursday, October 13, 2011, KM 11-28-12

Lat 0 00.1N   Lo. 157 57.7W
Wind 090 @ 10 kts.
Swell 090 @ 4 ft.
Barom. 1013.7 mlb.
Temp. 84 F few clouds
Dist. past 24 hrs, 172.0 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 1,556.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,391 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 97,133 gals

Arrived 1545 off London, Kiritimati Island
Customs arrived at 1600 as scheduled
Customs departed and vessel underway at 1710
All expected packages arrived, new science computer is operating fine
Will test CTD today
Arrived at Sta. #5 at 0400, this will be the last 72 hr sta.

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Noon Report for Wednesday, October 12, 2011, KM 11-28-12

Lat 2 37.3N   Lo. 157 26.7W
Wind 140 @ 10 kts.
Swell VAR @ 4 ft.
Barom. 1012.2 mlb.
Temp. 84 F partly cloudy
Dist. past 24 hrs, 265.2 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 1,384.31 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 3,438 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 99,524 gals

ETA Kiritimati (Christmas) Island 1600 this afternoon, I have been informed by ship’s agent that our
3 packages of science equipment have arrived and will be delivered to the vessel upon arrival.  We also
expect Custom Officials to board the vessel to clear us for entry and departure.

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Noon Report for Tuesday, October 11, 201, KM 11-28-7

6 50.3N   156 08.2W
Wind 180 @ 16 kts.
Swell NE @ 6 ft.
Barom. 1011.8 mlb.
Temp. 84 F mostly cloudy, few sun breaks
Dist. past 24 hrs, 92.2 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 1,119.1 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 1,755 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 102,962 gals

En route to Sta. #4

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Noon Report for Monday, October 10, 2011, KM 11-28-7

8 06.2N   155 49.6W
Wind 050 @ 14 kts.
Swell NE @ 7 ft.
Brom. 1013.6 mlb.
Temp. 81 F overcast (ITCZ)
Dist. past 24 hrs, 10.6 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 1,026.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 1,498 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 104,717 gals

Sampling continues on Sta #3, we are scheduled to recover drifting array at 0400 tomorrow and head further
south for Sta. #4.  ETA Kiritimati Island 1600 HST Wednesday October 12.

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Noon Report for Sunday October 9, 2011, KM 11-28-7

8 02.9N   155 54.7W
Wind 340 @ 8 kts.
Swell ENE @ 7 ft.
Brom. 1013.9 mlb.
Temp. 80 F overcast w/showers (ITCZ)
Dist. past 24 hrs, 20.5 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 1,016.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 1,033 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 106,215 gals

On Station 3#, water sampling continues with Trace Metal Rosette

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Noon Report for Saturday, October 8, 2011, KM 11-28-7

8 00.6N   156 00.1W
Wind 155 @ 18 kts.
Swell NE @ 7 ft.
Brom. 1013.0 mlb.
Temp. 77 F overcast w/showers (ITCZ)
Dist. past 24 hrs, 201.8 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 995.8 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,708 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 107,248 gals

Arrived on Station #3 at 0445

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Noon Report for Friday October 7, 2011, KM 11-28-7

11 16.3 N   155 33.0W Noon Position
Wind 090 @ 20 kts.
Swell E @ 7 ft.
Brom. 1012.6 mlb.
Temp. 84 F cloudy
Dist. past 24 hrs, 169.9 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 793.9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,783 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 109,956 gals

We lost our CTD last night during deployment, we placed the package in the water and were bringing it up to the
surface to zero the meter readout, when it fell off the wire. The wire did not break, the fitting attached to the end
of the wire came unscrewed.  The fitting is called a Electro Fitting and is similar to a Figgie Fitting, the wire is secured
into a socket and is crimped in place with a plug, this socket is then screwed into a housing and it is attached to the
CTD frame with a shackle.   Attempt to recover CTD by dragging for it was unsuccessful.

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Noon Report for Thursday, October 6, 2011 Noon Report, KM 11-28-4

14 03.4N   155 07.7W
Wind 070 @ 22 kts.
Swell E @ 8 ft.
Brom. 1014.4 mlb.
Temp. 82 F few clouds         
Dist. past 24 hrs, 186.7 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 624.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 2,504 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 112,739 gals

Lost ARGOS transmitter on sediment trap array during recovery, last night, when grapple line fouled on array
mast and knocked it off when it became tight.  Vessel is en-route to Sta. #2, we are on an altered cruise track
that will bring us closer to Christmas Island, later next week, if logistics for picking up science computer fall
into place, as they seem to be doing.

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Noon Report for Wednesday, October 5, 2011, KM 11-28-4

17 00.0N   154 24.0W
Wind 060 @ 22 kts.
Swell ENE @ 12
Brom. 1016.3 mlb.
Temp. 82 F few clouds         
Dist. past 24 hrs, 30.9 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 437.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 1056 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 115,243 gals

Science ops delayed 1 hour due to small hydraulic leak in A-Frame hose, hose repaired and science continues

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Noon Report for Tuesday, October 4, 2011, KM 11-28-4

17 00.0N   154 24.0W
Wind 060 @ 22-25 kts.
Swell East @ 12
Brom. 1016.8 mlb.
Temp. 71 F cloudy           
Dist. past 24 hrs, 33.4 nm
Dist. To date KM 11-28, 406.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 1086 gals
Fuel oil remaining on board, 116,299 gals

One of the groups of scientist, have a failed part on a critical computer for their research and are looking at
ways to get it repaired or replaced, it may call for altering the cruise track to bring us closer to Christmas
(Kiritimati) Island. If this does materialize I will need assistance from the office to check on clearances, I do
not believe this will be an issue but need to be sure. If this does happen, I believe it would be seven days from
now.  Right now they are still looking for the part or replacement computer.

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Noon Report for Monday, October 3, 2011, KM 11-28-1

17 00.0N   154 24.0W (Sta #1)
Wind 090 @ 18-20
Swell East @ 9 ft.
Barom 1017.5 mlb.
Temp 83
Dist past 24 hrs. 80.4 nm
Dist to date KM 11-28, 373 nm
Fuel oil consumed past 24 hrs. 1,737 gals.
Fuel oil remaining onboard, 117,385 gals

Arrived on sta. #1 at 1840 (2nd) and deployed sediment trap, will occupy sta. for 72 hrs conducting CTD and trace
metal/ clean rosette casts.

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Noon Report for Sunday, October 2, 2011, KM 11-28-1

17 19.6N   155 33.3W
Wind 080 @ 18kts.
Swell East @ 6 ft.
Barom. 1016.5 mlb.
Temp. 79 F. o’cast
Dist. Past 24 hrs., 245.5
Dist. To date, 292.6
Dist. To sta. #1 103.5 ETA 2040
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs., 3,124 gals.
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 119,122 gals

We stopped this morning (0900) to conduct test cast of trace metal rosettes and caley ctd, all worked fine
Heading for 154 24W and then will continue due south for station work.

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Noon Report for Saturday, October 1, 2011, KM 11-28-1

Noon Position 20 33.5N   157 54.7W
Wind 130 at 12kts.
Swell E at 5 ft.
Barm. 1015.9
Temp 83 F
Dist. 47.1 nm
Fuel consumed 556 gals
122,246 gals fuel oil onboard

We got a 15 min jump on this cruise, as to not be delayed for harbor traffic, not much to report or update other
then everyones aboard and we are south bound. We will stop and test winches and grab some sea water
later this afternoon ( we should be on 158 shortly)

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Departure Report, Saturday, October 1, 2011, KM 11-28

0656 EDG tested
0742 Gear testing completed
0745 Last Line
0810 Passing “H” buoy outbound
0825 Science safety meeting and vessel familiarization
0952 commence Drills
1030 secure from drills and de-briefing

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Noon Report for KM 11-27, Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Noon position 9-27-11
22 45.0N   158 00.0W ALOHA Sta.
wind 080 at 10 kts.
swell NE at 4 ft.
Barom 1018.3 mlb.
temp 83 F., mostly sunny
dist past 24 hrs., 44.0 nm.
fuel oil consumed past 24 hrs., 1,219 gals.
fuel oil remaining onboard, 124,459 gals.

Science ops are going well, operating on modified HOTs plan request VIC to attend vessel during
in port to assist in resolving CALEY issues prior to sailing foreign.

ETA "H" buoy inbound, 0700 9-28-11

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Noon Report for KM 11-27, Monday, September 26, 2011

Noon position 9-26-11
22 45.7N   157 59.0W
Lt. Airs
swell N at 5 ft.
1017.4 mlb.
77 sunny
123.3 nm past 24 hrs.
consumed 1620 gals.
125,678 gals fuel oil on board

arrived on station at 0912
1,000 meter CTD completed at 1020

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Departure Report KM 11-27 Sunday, September 25, 2011

1827 EDG testing completed
1930 Gear testing completed
2023 Last line U/W (delayed departure due to Harbor Traffic)
2052 Passing “H” buoy outbound

2124 all stop on test site
2244 testing completed
23 14 Vic Polidoro away by UH safe boat off Honolulu Harbor
2315 U/W for Aloha Station

Same issues with Caley crane while in motion comp, we will be conducting all cast with motion comp disengaged.

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Noon Report for KM 11-27, Saturday, September 24, 2011

21 20.6N    158 16.4W  (Kahe Pt.)

Wind Lt. Airs
Swell East at 3 ft.
Barom. 1029.1 mlb.
Temp. 84 sunny
Distance travel 27.6 nm.
Fuel Oil consumed 395 gals
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 128,022

At station Kahe conducting CTD weight test cast, all is well

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Departure Report for KM 11-27 HOTs cruise, departing Saturday, September 24, 2011

0700 Tested EDG
0840 completed all gear testing
0853 Last line, U/W
0930 Passing “H” buoy outbound
0933 Safety Briefing for science crew members and new crew
1027 Held F & B drill, Abandon Ship

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KM 11-25 Arrival Report Wednesday, September 21, 2011

EDG Tested 0520
Commence Gear Testing  at 0535
0648 Passing “H” Buoy inbound
0728 1st Line P.45
0737 All Fast Port Side Too

Fuel Oil remaining on board, 50,250 gals
Fuel Oil Consumed KM 11-25, 21, 206 gals.
Total Distance KM 11-25, 1,188 nm.
Total Cruise Time KM 11-25, 13d 19h 44m

It was a good cruise.

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Noon Report, Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Noon Position  22 45.0N   158 00.0W  Aloha Station
Wind 090 at 15 kts
Swell 090 at 6 ft.
Barom. 1019.6 mlb.
Temp. 81 F.
Dist. Past 24hrs. 125.6 nm.
Total dist. To date KM 11-25, 1,071.0 nm.
Fuel oil consumed past 24hrs., 1,632 gals
Fuel oil remaining on board 51,045 gals

All is well, on ALOHA Sta. conducting CTD cast(s), will depart later this afternoon for Honolulu, with an ETA
of 0700 at “H”, inbound Sept. 21st.

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Noon Report for Monday, September 19, 2011

Finished recovering all mooring arrays this morning and are heading toward Aloha Station and completing
a CTD transect while in route.

Noon Position 24 48.3N   158 14.7W
Wind 090 at 18 kts.
Swell ESE at 6 ft.
Barom. 1020.2 mlb.
Temp. 81 cloudy              

Distance traveled past 24 hrs., 61.2 NM.
Distance traveled on KM 11-25 to date, 945.4 nm.
Fuel oil consumed past 24 hrs., 1,347 gals
Fuel oil remaining on board, 52,677 gals

ETA “H” buoy 0700 September 21, 2011

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Noon report for Sunday, September 18, 2011

Position 25 07.7N   158 12.0W
Wind 090 15kts
Swell East 6ft.
Barom. 1021.1 mlb.
Temp 80 mostly cloudy few showers earlier
Dist. Past 24 hrs., 24.2 nm.
Dist. To date KM 11-25, 884.2 nm.
Fuel oil consumed past 24 hrs., 1121 gals
Fuel oil remaining on board, 54,024 gals

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Noon report for Saturday, September 17, 2011

Noon Position 25 06.0N   157 58.9W
Wind 085 at 18 kts
Swell 070 8 ft.
Barom. 1021.3 mlb.
Temp. 83 cloudy
Distance traveled past 24 hrs., 132.4
Distance to date on KM 11-25, 860.0
Fuel oil consumed past 24 hrs., 2,079

Just when things were going so well.  During my approach, last night, for recovery of the GAS ARRAY, the
Ch Mate pointed out, as the array was passing close aboard under the bridge wing, that it appeared that
there was nothing attached to the surface floats, and he was correct. We recovered the transponder
buoy and floats, the samples, line and anchor were lost sometime during the 24hr array deployment.

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Friday, September 16, 2011 Noon Report

Ships Position 25 01.7N   157 45.5W
Wind 117 at 12 kts
Swell ENE 6 ft
Barom. 1022.8
Temp 82 partly cloudy
Distance past 24 hrs 32.6 nm.
Distance KM 11-25 to date 727.6 nm.
Fuel oil consumed past 24 hrs 1,142 Gals
Fuel oil remaining on board, 57,224 gals

All is well, science operations continue, have a pleasant weekend, pizza is menu for dinner tonight,
with homemade crust.

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Noon position for Thursday, September 15, 2011

24 58.4N   157 35.6W
Wind 090 20kts
Swell ENE 5 ft.
Barometer 1022.1 mlb.
83 F
Dist. Past 24 hrs 33 nm.
695.0 nm. Total to date for KM 11-25
1,108 gals consumed past 24 hrs.
58,366 gals remaining on board

Science continues, Weather has picked up a bit, Gusting to 25 in squalls. All is well.

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Noon report for Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Noon Position 24 59.9N   157 25.8W

Wind 090 at 8 kts
Swell still Var. at 4-5 ft.

Barometer 1021.8 mlb.
Temp 81 F partly cloudy, showers earlier this morning
Distance traveled past 24 hrs.,  19.0 nm
KM 11-25 distance traveled to date, 662.0 nm.
Fuel oil consumed past 24 hrs., 1,146 gals.
Fuel remaining on board 59,474 gals

Science operations continue as planned and scheduled all is well.

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Noon Report for Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Position  25 01.5N   157 19.9W
Wind 090 8kts
Var swell at 5 ft

Barometer 1021.1 mlb.
84 F few clouds

Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 83.2 nm.
Distance to date on KM 11-25 643.0 NM
Fuel oil consumed past 24 hrs 1,524 gals.
Fuel oil on board 60,624 gals

WX is holding up nicely, science continues and all is going well.

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Noon report, Monday, September 12, 2011 KM 11-25-7

Position 25 01.3N 157 20.8W
Easterly Airs
Var swell at 5 ft.
1018.9 mlb
82 F clear
Traveled 69.6 nm past 24 hrs
559.7 nm traveled KM 11-25 to date
Consumed 1,404 gals past 24 hrs
62,144 gals on board

Science is going well, continuing with CTD ops and other over the side sampling while continuing to monitor
several drifting arrays.

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Noon report Sunday, September 11, 2011
KM 11-25-6

Position 24 24.3N 157 52.5W
Lt. Airs
Swell Var. 4 ft
Barom 1017.9 mlb.
Temp 83 F few clouds
Distance past 24 hrs 63.1 nm
Distance KM 11-25 to date 490.1 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs 1,432 gals
Fuel on board 63,548

All is well.

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Noon Report Saturday, September 10, 2011

Noon Position 24 54.1N 157 27.3W
Wind Var. 6kts
Swell Var. 6 ft
Barom. 1018.7 mlb.
Temp 78 F overcast
Distance past 24 hrs 27.5 nm
Distance to date KM 11-25 427.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs 1,072 gals
Fuel on board 64,980 gals

Science continues as planned, vessel conducting operations in the vicinity of 4 drifting arrays, all is going well.

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Noon Report , Friday, September 9, 2011

Position 24 43.5N 157 33.2W
Wind 140 at 12 kts
Swell 140 at 6 ft
Barom 1020.0 mlb
Temp 82 F few clounds
Distance past 24 hrs 38.9 nm
Distance to date on KM 11-25 399.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs 1,111 Gals
Fuel on board 66, 052 gals

Caley is showing “MO-Comp Depth Drift outwith Limit” alarm, Working with OTG aboard and ashore, will change out
MRU to see if alarms reoccur.

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KM 11-25-3 noon report Thursday, September 8, 2011 Noon Report

Great weather out here, we are all enjoying the lights winds. Science continues as per Cruise plan (Rev 4)

Noon position 24 30.3N 157 45.0W
Wind 120 at 8 kts.
Swell N by W at 6ft
Barom. 1017.3 mlb.
Temp 82 F few clouds
Distance past 24hrs 67.4 nm
Distance to date KM 11-25 360.6 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs 1,418 gals
Fuel on board 67,163 gals

All is well.

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KM 11-25-3 noon report Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Pos. 25 05.3 N 157 46.7
Wind Lt. Airs
Swell NE 4 ft
Barom. 1016.5
Temp 83 few clouds
Distance past 24 hrs 2,918 nm
Total so far KM 11-25 293.2 nm
Fuel consumed 2,739 gals
Fuel on board 68,581 Gals

All is well, expect to reach Station before 1500 hrs.

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KM 11-25-1 NOON/Departure Report, Tuesday, September 6, 2011

0540 EDG Tested
1140 Gear testing completed
1144 Last Line UW
1212 Passing “H” buoy outbound
1220 Safety briefing
1332 Fire and Boat drills

Noon position 21 18.3 N 157 52.1W Honolulu Harbor
Wind 140 at 12 kts
Swell calm
Barom. 1016.2
Temp 84 partly cloudy
Distance 1.4 nm
Fuel oil received Monday Sept. 5 16,018 gals
Consumed 136 gals
Total Fuel on board 71,320 gals

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KM 11-16 arrival report, Sunday, September 4, 2011

0610 EGD test
0625 Gear test completed
0647 Passing “H” buoy inbound
0726 first line
0733 all fast P. 45
0735 FWE

Total cruise time 1D 23 H 31M
Total dist. 359.0
Total fuel consumed 3,716 gals
Fuel on board 55,323 gals

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KM 11-26-3 noon report Saturday, September 3, 2011

20 30.8N 156 31.9W (island of Kaho’olawe CLOSE aboard to stbd.)
Wind 100 at 20 kts
Swell var at 4 ft
Barom 1017.3 mlb
Temp 76 cloudy w/ showers
Distance traveled 164.3 nm past 24 hrs
209.1 total distance KM 11-26
Fuel consumed 1,809 gals
Fuel on board 56,541

Mapping continues. All is well.

ETA “H” buoy inbound 0700 Sept 4th 2011

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KM 11-26-2, Noon Report Friday, September 2, 2011

20 47.0N 157 22.9W
Wind 070 at 16 kts
Swell var at 4 ft
Barom 1018.2 mlb
Temp 82 few clouds
Distance traveled 44.8 nm
Fuel consumed 962 gals
Fuel on board 58,350

ETA mapping site 1600
All is well

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KM 11-26 departure report Friday, September 2, 2011

0630 EDG tested
0733 Gear testing completed
0755 last line U W
0823 passing “H” buoy out bound
0836 Safety Briefing
0956 secure form all drills (F&B, Abandon Ship)

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KM 11-24-3 Arrival report Thursday, September 1, 2011

1405 EDG tested
1425 Gear Test completed
1440 passing “H” buoy inbound
1524 all fast
1528 FWE

Fuel Consumed KM 11-24 4,933 gals
Fuel on Board 59,312 gals
Total Cruise time 2D 20H 17M
Total Distance 309.2 NM

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KM 11-24-3, Noon report Thursday, September 1, 2011

Noon Pos. 21 24.8N 158 14.8W
Wind 270 at 4 Kts
Swell var at 3 ft.
Barom 1018.7 mlb
Temp 83 F
Cloudy

Dist. Past 24 hrs. 116.9 nm
Dist. To date on KM 11-24, 279.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs 1,923 gals
Fuel on board 59,409 gals

ETA “H” buoy inbound 1500 1 Sept. 2011

During last ctd cast of cruise, caley winch, while in motion comp., fail to slow down or stop when speed controls were
reduced and then placed in stop position, emergency stop was activated. Investigation to cause is ongoing and
testing of motion comp this morning showed that it was operating normally.

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KM 11-24-3, Noon report, Wednesday, August 31, 2011

22 41.3N 157 59.5W
Wind 100 at 16 kts
Swell 090 at 5 ft
Barom. 1018.8 mlb
Temp 82 F
Cloudy
Distance travel past 24 hrs 44.1 nm
KM 11-24 distance to date 162.6 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs 1,331 gals
Fuel on board 61, 332 gals

Operations continue at ALOHA Sta., minor issue with Caley level wind, adjustments have been made to
correct and is operating as designed

ETA 1300 “H” buoy inbound Sept 1st 2011

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KM 11-24-2 Noon Report August 30, 2011

1059 – 1121 Emergency and Abandon Ship Drill

Noon Position 22 44.4N 157 58.9W
Fuel on board 62663 gals
Consumed 1582 gals past 17 hrs
Distance traveled 118.5 NM
Swell east 4’
Wind 100 at 16 kts
Brom. 1017.6 mlb.

Operating on modified HOTs cruise plan, all is going well.

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KM 11-24 departure report, August 29, 2011

1758 Emergency Generator Test Completed
1830 Gear Test Completed
1859 Last Line, U/W
1933 Passing “H” Buoy outbound
Science Safety Briefing conducted Aug 27th at 0850
1950 Conducted Roll call of all Science Crewmembers

ETA Aloha Station 0400 (30th)

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KM 11-23 Arrival Report August 25, 2011

Following are the particulars of KM arrival at SNUG Harbor:

0620 Gear Test Completed
0650 Passing “H” Buoy inbound
0724 first line
Vessel loaded one container stbd. side sifted to port side too
0759 All Fast
0807 FWE

Total Distance KM 11-23 558.0 NM
Total Time KM 11-23 5d 23h 07m
Total Fuel Consumed KM 11-23 8,566 gals.
Total Fuel onboard 64,545 gals.

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KM 11-23-06 NOON REPORT Wednesday, August 24,2011

NOON POSITION: 22-42.6N 158-02.9W
WIND: 070 at 12 KTS
SWELL: east AT 4 FT
BAROMETER: 1019.6 MB
TEMP: 77 F cloudy

DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE DEPARTURE IS: 437.8
DISTRANCE TRAVELED PAST 24HR IS: 74.2
FUEL CONSUMED PAST 24HR IS: 1206
FUEL ON BOARD AT NOON IS: 65943

ETA 0700 HST BUOY "H" inbound Aug. 25th, 2011

Science operations continue as planned, all is going well.

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KM 11-23-05 NOON REPORT Tuesday, August 23,2011

NOON POSITION: 22-44.1N 157-49.4W
WIND: 070 at 10 KTS
SWELL: east AT 4 FT
BAROMETER: 1019.4 MB
TEMP: 77 F overcast

DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE DEPARTURE IS: 363.6
DISTRANCE TRAVELED PAST 24HR IS: 62.3
FUEL CONSUMED PAST 24HR IS: 1250
FUEL ON BOARD AT NOON IS: 67149

Science operations continue as planned, all is going well.

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KM 11-23-04 NOON REPORT Monday, August 22,2011

NOON POSITION: 22-44.7N 157-55.0W
WIND: 085 at 10 KTS
SWELL: east AT 5 FT
BAROMETER: 1019.2 MB
TEMP: 82 F

DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE DEPARTURE IS: 301.3
DISTRANCE TRAVELED PAST 24HR IS: 71.0
FUEL CONSUMED PAST 24HR IS: 1232
FUEL ON BOARD AT NOON IS: 68399

Science operations continue, all is going well and as planned. Science crewmembers
are very happy with samples collected.

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KM 11-23-03 NOON REPORT SUNDAY, AUGUST 21,2011

NOON POSITION: 22-465.3N 158-00.9W
WIND: 075 at 12 KTS
SWELL: east AT 5 FT
BAROMETER: 1018.6 MB
TEMP: 83 F

DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE DEPARTURE IS: 230.3
DISTRANCE TRAVELED PAST 24HR IS: 84.0
FUEL CONSUMED PAST 24HR IS: 1294
FUEL ON BOARD AT NOON IS: 69631

Science operations continue, all is going well and as planned. I am happy to report that
there has not been and issues, hiccups or suprises from the upgraded computer system, its
working great.

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KM 11-23-02 NOON REPORT SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2011

NOON POSITION: 22-46.2N 158-02.2W
WIND: 090 AT 16 KTS
SWELL: east AT 5 FT
BAROMETER: 1017.9 MB
TEMP: 82 F

DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE DEPARTURE IS: 146.3
DISTRANCE TRAVELED PAST 24HR IS: 119.0
FUEL CONSUMED PAST 24HR IS: 1799
FUEL ON BOARD AT NOON IS: 70925

CONDUCTING SCIENCE OPERATIONS AS PLANNED. SHIP, CREW AND SCIENCE DOING WELL.
CONTINUE WITH EFFORTS TO REPAIR SEATELn CAN RECEIVE EMAIL VIA INMARSAT B, UNABLE TO SEND

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Honolulu, 20 August 2011 for
Cruise KM 11-23

0610 Emergency Generator Test completed
0735Gear Test completed
0817 Last line departing P 45 underway
0845 Abeam H buoy out bound
0855 Orientation, Safety and Familiarization briefing
1000-1031 Emergency and Abandon Ship Drill.

Noon Position 21 17.9N 158 16.3W
Fuel on board 72724 gals
Consumed 387 gals
Distance traveled 27.3 NM
Swell east 3
Wind 105 at 22 kts

Our 0730 departure was delayed due to problems booting up PCU computer, during telephone
conversations with RACCI we were unable to resolve issues, vessel departed for sea and once
we were clear of the harbor we re-established communications with RACCI and were able to
correct the problem.

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The following are the Kilo Moana arrival particulars at Honolulu, HI, August 10, 2011 and conclusion of KM 11-21:

0608 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0627 Completed pre-arrival test and inspections
0700 Passing “H” buoy inbound
0736 1st line ashore
0754 FWE / Securely moored stbd side to
Fuel on board: 75,575 gals
Total fuel consumed: 31,082 gals
Total miles steamed: 2741.6 nm
Total cruise time: 9d 23h 00m

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KM 11-21 011 NOON REPORT TUESDAY, AUGUST 09, 2011

NOON POSITION: 21-36.2N 161-20.8W
WIND: 130 AT 18 KTS
SWELL: 090 AT 5 FT
BAROMETER: 1017.7 MB
TEMP: 84

DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE DEPARTURE IS: 2542.4
DISTRANCE TRAVELED PAST 24HR IS: 275.3
FUEL CONSUMED PAST 24HR IS: 3299
FUEL ON BOARD AT NOON IS: 77701

VESSEL IS ENROUTE HONOLULU. ETA "H" BUOY 0700 AUG 10. SHIP, CREW AND SCIENCE
DOING WELL.

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KM 11-21 010 NOON REPORT MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2011

NOON POSITION: 22-19.4N 166-09.5W
WIND: 080 AT 14 KTS
SWELL: 090 AT 6 FT
BAROMETER: 1018.2 MB
TEMP: 83

DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE DEPARTURE IS: 2267.1
DISTRANCE TRAVELED PAST 24HR IS: 276.8
FUEL CONSUMED PAST 24HR IS: 3345
FUEL ON BOARD AT NOON IS: 81000

HAVE BROKEN OFF SURVEY OPERATIONS. VESSEL IS ENROUTE HONOLULU. ETA "H" BUOY 0700 AUG 10.
SHIP, CREW AND SCIENCE DOING WELL.

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Noon Report KM 11-21 Sunday, August 07, 2011

Noon Position 21-02.4N 169-21.4W
Wind 090 at 12 kts
Swell 070 at 6 ft
Barometer 1018.1mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 1990.3
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 281.7
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 3240 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 84345 gal

Continued with survey operations. Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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KM 11-21 007 NOON REPORT SATURDAY, AUGUST 06, 2011

NOON POSITION: 20-30.4N 169-37.8W
WIND: 080 at 20 KTS
SWELL: 090 at 6 FT
BAROMETER: 1018.8 MB
TEMP: 86

DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE DEPARTURE IS: 1708.6
DISTRANCE TRAVELED PAST 24HR IS: 283.4
FUEL CONSUMED PAST 24HR IS: 3231
FUEL ON BOARD AT NOON IS: 87901

HI-SEAS INTERNET ACCESS FAILED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. CONTINUED WITH SURVEY OPERATIONS.
SHIP, CREW AND SCIENCE DOING WELL DESPITE HARDSHIPS.

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Noon Report KM 11-21 Friday, August 05, 2011

Noon Position 19-40.2N 170-13.4W
Wind 090 at 12 kts
Swell 090 at 4 ft
Barometer 1016.3 mb
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 1425.2
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 295.0
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 3187 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 91132 gal

Continued with survey operations. Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-21 Thursday, August 04, 2011

Noon Position 22-04.8N 166-44.5W
Wind 100 at 16 kts
Swell 090 at 4 ft
Barometer 1015.9 mb
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 1130.2
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 292.2
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 3190 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 94,319 gal

Continued with survey operations. Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-21 Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Noon Position 23-03.2N 165-25.9W
Wind 100 at 14 kts
Swell 090 at 4 ft
Barometer 1016.2 mb
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 838.0
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 288.1
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 3158 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 97,509 gal

We’ve commenced survey operations and all is going smoothly. Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-21 Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Noon Position 22-55.9N 164-25.8W
Wind 060 at 18 kts
Swell 090 at 5 ft
Barometer 1016.8 mb
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 549.8
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 205.4
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2499 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 100,667 gal

Completed patch test operations and will be mapping by 1400. Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-21 Monday, August 01, 2011

Noon Position 22-07.0N 163-51.9W
Wind 070 at 18 kts
Swell 135 at 5 ft
Barometer 1018.0 mb
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 344.4
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 299.9
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2976 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 103,166 gal

Ship, crew and science well with vessel closing on operating site.

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Noon Report KM 11-21 Sunday, July 31, 2011

Noon Position 21-16.1N 158-36.4W
Wind 090 at 8 kts
Swell 135 at 3 ft
Barometer 1018.4 mb
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 44.5
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 44.5
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 515 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 106,142 gal

ETA patch test area is August 1 at 1600. Ship, crew and science well.

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Honolulu July 31, 2011 for commencement
of cruise KM 11-21:

0610 Emergency Generator Test completed
0730 Gear Test completed
0800 Last line departing P 45 underway on KM 11-21
0830 Abeam “H” buoy out bound
0830 Orientation, Safety and Familiarization brief
0915 Emergency and Abandon Ship Drill – muster and instruction only

Fuel On Board: 106,657 gal

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The following are the Kilo Moana arrival particulars at Honolulu, HI Jul 30, 2011 and conclusion of KM 11-20a:

0600 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0630 Completed pre-arrival test and inspections
0700 Passing “H” buoy inbound
0742 1st line ashore
0748 FWE / Securely moored port side to
Fuel on board: 106,691 gals
Total fuel consumed: 12,792 gals
Total miles steamed: 977.4 nm
Total cruise time: 5d 23h 42m

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Noon Report KM 11-20a Friday, July 29, 2011

Noon Position 19-25.3N 156-01.3W
Wind - Light Airs
Swell - Nil
Barometer 1016.7 mb
Temp 82 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 810.6
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 209.5
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2291 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 108,197 gal

Vessel conducted additional CTD work and mapping past 24 hours. Enroute Honolulu with ETA of 0700 30 July at
“H” buoy. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-20a Thursday, July 28, 2011

Noon Position 18-58.2N 155-28.7W
Wind 090 at 20 kts
Swell 090 at 4-6 ft
Barometer 1016.5 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 601.1
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 173.1
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2482 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 110,488 gal

All OBS units have been recovered. Vessel conducting survey and CTD work. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-20a Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Noon Position 19-01.3N 155-13.0W
Wind 080 at 22 kts
Swell 090 at 5 ft
Barometer 1016.1 mb
Temp 79 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 428.0
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 118.4
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1912 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 112,970 gal

9 of 12 OBS units aboard. Due to pinger failure on last evening’s tow-yo CTD, rosette contacted sea bed and
sustained damage which required an early recovery. CTD remains usable in present condition. Continued
mapping evolution during remainder of the evening. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-20a Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Noon Position 18-54.9N 155-15.9W
Wind 070 at 16 kts
Swell 090 at 5 ft
Barometer 1016.9 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 309.6
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 78.1
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1669 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 114,882 gal

Completed recovery of 5th OBS this morning and presently working another station. Conducted CTD ops and
mapping during evening hours. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-20a Monday, July 25, 2011

Noon Position 18-50.2N 155-09.9W
Wind 070 at 16 kts
Swell 090 at 5 ft
Barometer 1017.8 mb
Temp 82 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 231.5
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 194.4
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2566 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 116,551 gal

Completed recovery of 1st OBS and 1 CTD station this morning. 2nd OBS enroute to the surface. Ship,
crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-20a Sunday, July 24, 2011

Noon Position 20-49.2N 157-33.0W
Wind 050 at 6 kts
Swell 000 at 4 ft
Barometer 1018.2 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 37.1
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 37.1
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 366 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 119,117 gal

Vessel enroute to 1st station. ETA 0430 Jul 25. Ship, crew and science well.

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Honolulu July 24, 2011 for commencement of cruise KM 11-20a:

0706 Emergency Generator Test completed
0758 Gear Test completed
0800 Last line / underway on KM 11-20a
0831 Passing 1 & 2
0836 Abeam “H” buoy out bound
0836 Orientation, Safety and Familiarization brief
0945 Completed Emergency and Abandon Ship Drill. Rescue Boat to the rail and full dress emergency drill.

Fuel On Board: 119,483 gal by sounding

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The following are the Kilo Moana arrival particulars at Honolulu, HI Jul 22, 2011 and conclusion of KM 11-20:

0500 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0630 Completed pre-arrival test and inspections
0648 Passing “H” buoy inbound
0730 1st line ashore
0742 FWE / Securely moored port side to
Fuel on board: 119,567 gals
Total fuel consumed: 6423 gals
Total miles steamed: 333.5 nm
Total cruise time: 3d 23h 24m

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Noon Report KM 11-20 Thursday, July 21, 2011

Noon Position 22-40.5N 157-59.2W
Wind 080 at 19 kts
Swell 090 at 6 ft
Barometer 1017.6 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 216.2
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 56,6
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1202 gal
Fuel on board is: 118874 gal

Catching up on sampling requirements for HOT 233 cruise. Caley continues to operate well. ETA “H” buoy 0700 Friday 22 July.
Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-20 Wednesday, July 20 2011

Noon Position 22-43.5N 158-01.2W
Wind 080 at 18 kts
Swell 090 at 6 ft
Barometer 1017.1 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 159.6
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 27.1
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1236 gal
Fuel on board is: 120076 gal

Still behind schedule on original HOT 233 cruise plan but making do. No further issue with Caley. Ship,
crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-20 Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Noon Position 22-45.6N 157-59.3W
Wind 085 at 22 kts
Swell 090 at 6 ft
Barometer 1017.4 mb
Temp 79 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 129.6
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 101.1
Fuel consumed since departure: 4678 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 121,312 gal (by sounding)

Behind schedule of HOT 233 cruise plan. Experienced problem with level wind and subsequently a
tension readout fault this morning during the deep cast retrieval. Level wind problem corrected and
presently troubleshooting tension readout issue. A badly pinched wire associated with load cell is being
replaced. Shipboard dynamometer has failed so will be using test weight for calibration purposes.

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Noon Report KM 11-20 Monday July 18, 2011

Noon Position 21-20.6N 158-16.3W
Wind 085 at 19 kts
Swell 135 at 5 ft
Barometer 1016.5 mb
Temp 85 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 28.3 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 28.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: per departure report
Fuel on board at noon is: per departure report
Noon Report KM 11-20 Monday July 18, 2011

Noon Position 21-20.6N 158-16.3W
Wind 085 at 19 kts
Swell 135 at 5 ft
Barometer 1016.5 mb
Temp 85 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 28.3 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 28.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: per departure report
Fuel on board at noon is: per departure report

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Honolulu July 18, 2011 for commencement
of cruise KM 11-20:

0700 Emergency Generator Test completed
0800 Gear Test completed
0806 Last line departing P 45 underway on KM 11-20
0833 Passing 1 & 2
0836 Abeam “H” buoy out bound
0840 Orientation, Safety and Familiarization brief
0910 Completed Emergency and Abandon Ship Drill – muster only.

Fuel On Board: 125,990 gal

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The following are the Kilo Moana arrival particulars at Honolulu, HI, July 12, 2011 and
conclusion of KM 11-19:

0615 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0624 Completed pre-arrival test and inspections
0654 Passing “H” buoy inbound
0736 1st line ashore
0800 FWE / Securely moored port side to Pier 45

Fuel on board: 42,973 gals
Total fuel consumed: 28,425 gals
Total miles steamed: 979.1 nm
Total cruise time: 18d 16h 48m

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Monday, June 11, 2011

Noon Position 21-58.1N 159-48.5W
Wind 250 at 8 kts
Swell 140 at 5 ft
Barometer 1019.5 mb
Temp 73 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 828.2 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 56.8 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1660 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 44407 gal

Finalizing recovery efforts of deployed units. Vessel will be underway this afternoon, early evening,
enroute for Honolulu. ETA “”H” buoy is 12 July 0700.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Sunday, July 10, 2011

Noon Position 22-08.5N 159-48.0W
Wind 035 at 3 kts
Swell 060 at 3-4 ft
Barometer 1018.3 mb
Temp 74 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 771.4 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 19.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1215 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 46067 gal

Continued with acoustic ops per cruise plan. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Saturday, July 09, 2011

Noon Position 21-59.4N 159-48.0W
Wind 140 at 7 kts
Swell 140 at 4-5 ft
Barometer 1017.9 mb
Temp 74 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 752.4 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 53.9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1419 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 47282 gal

Weather conditions and currents prevented deployment of key instruments for final experiment
this morning. Will continue efforts to deploy and commence recovery of non-essential moorings
as possible. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Friday, July 08, 2011

Noon Position 21-59.4N 159-47.9W
Wind 270 at 8 kts
Swell 150 at 4-5 ft
Barometer 1016.2 mb
Temp 73 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 698.5 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 108.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1696 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 48701 gal

Continued with acoustic ops per cruise plan. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Thursday, July 07, 2011

Noon Position 21-59.2N 159-48.1W
Wind 310 at 6 kts
Swell 145 at 6 ft
Barometer 1017.3 mb
Temp 73 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 589.8 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 35.8 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1303 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 50397 gal

Failure of ADCP yesterday and winds in excess of 30 kts impacted recovery operations. ADCP is back
on line and appears operational at this time. Continued with acoustic ops per cruise plan. Ship, crew
and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Noon Position 21-59.5N 159-50.2W
Wind 280 at 10 kts
Swell 150 at 3-4 ft
Barometer 1017.0 mb
Temp 74 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 554.0 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 22.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1259 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 51700 gal

Continued with acoustic ops per cruise plan. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Monday, July 05, 2011

Noon Position 22-07.0N 159-48.4W
Wind 065 at 6 kts
Swell 060 at 2-4 ft
Barometer 1016.3 mb
Temp 75 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 532.0 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 71.6 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1481 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 52929 gal

Disenbarked 10 science personnel and 1 ship’s complement this morning at Kikiaola Boat Harbor.
1 new science party member joined vessel. Updated crew and science party list attached under
separate cover. Continued with acoustic ops per cruise plan. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Monday, July 04, 2011

Noon Position 22-07.5N 159-48.5W
Wind 170 at 5 kts
Swell 060 at 2-3 ft
Barometer 1017.3 mb
Temp 74 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 460.4 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 21.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1395 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 54440 gal

Continued with acoustic ops per cruise plan. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Sunday, July 03, 2011

Noon Position 22-09.0N 159-48.0W
Wind Lt & Var
Swell 060 at 3-4 ft
Barometer 1017.8 mb
Temp 75 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 439.0 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 34.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1395 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 55835 gal

Continued with acoustic ops per cruise plan. This morning operations taxed limits of Kongsberg working
against 2 knots of current. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Saturday, July 02, 2011

Noon Position 22-07.5N 159-48.5W
Wind 295 at 5 kts
Swell 060 at 3-4 ft
Barometer 1018.9 mb
Temp 77 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 406.5 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 2.3 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1224 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 57230 gal

Continued with acoustic ops per cruise plan. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Friday. July 01, 2011

Noon Position 22-08.8N 159-48.0W
Wind 050 at 18 kts
Swell 060 at 5-6 ft
Barometer 1019 mb
Temp 76 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 404.2 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 30.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1388 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 58454 gal (corrected by sounding)

Continued with acoustic ops per cruise plan. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Wednesday, June 30, 2011

Noon Position 21-59.4N 159-48.0W
Wind 135 at 14 kts
Swell 130 at 2 ft
Barometer 1017.4 mb
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 373.5 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 39.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1290 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 58552 gal

Continued recovery and re-deployment of system components and acoustic ops per cruise plan. Ship and
crew doing well, science is happy.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Noon Position 21-59.2N 159-48.4W
Wind 295 at 8 kts
Swell 150 at 2-3 ft
Barometer 1017.3 mb
Temp 79 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 344.5 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 15.9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1453 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 59842 gal

Continued acoustic ops per cruise plan. Problem with primary recovery capstan was addressed and resolved by ship’s
engineers. Ship and crew doing well, science is happy.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Noon Position 22-07.5N 159-48.5W
Wind 030 at 6 kts
Swell 060 at 3-4 ft
Barometer 1017.9 mb
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 318.6 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 27.6 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1390 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 61295 gal

Continued acoustic ops per cruise plan. Ch Scientist reports everything appears to be progressing nicely. Ship,
crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Monday, June 27, 2011

Noon Position 21-58.6N 159-48.9W
Wind 265 at 13 kts
Swell 340 at 4-5 ft
Barometer 1018.5 mb
Temp 85 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 291.0 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 67.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1676 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 63844 gal

Continued component deployments and acoustic ops. Sacrificed a 50m hydrophone array yesterday while
conducting battery swap with one of the deployed units after the tether became entangled with port rudder.
Battery successfully changed out at 1st light and the hydrophone array was replaced.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Sunday, June 26, 2011

Noon Position 21-56.9N 159-48.0 W
Wind 300 at 13 kts
Swell 130 at 2-4 ft
Barometer 1018.1 mb
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 223.3 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 51.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1388 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 65520 gal

Continued deployment and acoustic ops. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Saturday, June 25, 2011

Noon Position 21-56.9N 159-50.2W
Wind Light & Variable
Swell 120 at 3-5 ft
Barometer 1017.0 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 171.8 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 25.1 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1324 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 67741 gal

Continued deployment and acoustic ops. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-19 Friday, June 24, 2011

Noon Position 22-08.1N 159-48.5W
Wind 110 at 8 kts
Swell 040 at 4 ft
Barometer 1018.6mb
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 146.7 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 146.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2333 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 69065 gal

Arrived on station at PMR early morning hours and commenced instrument deployment at 0600.

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Honolulu June 23, 2011 for commencement of
cruise KM 11-19:

1405 Emergency Generator Test completed
1440 Gear Test completed
1448 Last line - underway on KM 11-19
1515 Science Party Orientation, Safety and Familiarization brief
1518 Abeam “H” buoy out bound
1600 Emergency and Abandon Ship Drill – muster only.

Fuel On Board: 71,398 gal

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The following are the Kilo Moana arrival particulars at Honolulu, HI June 22, 2011 and conclusion of KM 11-18:

0545 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0645 Completed pre-arrival test and inspections
0645 Passing “H” buoy inbound
0718 1st line ashore
0800 FWE / Securely moored port side to
Fuel on board: 71,398 gals
Total fuel consumed: 14,410 gals
Total miles steamed: 651.7 nm
Total cruise time: 9d 20h 30m

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Noon Report KM 11-18 Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Noon Position 22-16.5N 159-27.7W
Wind 075 at 15 kts
Swell 070 at 4-5 ft
Barometer 1016.5 mb
Temp 79 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 490.8 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 121.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1794 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 72769 gal (adjusted by soundings)

Another good day for science and students. Enroute to last station in Kauai Channel
before heading home. ETA “H” buoy 0700.

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Noon Report KM 11-18 Monday, June 20, 2011

Noon Position 22-29.4N 158-33.4W
Wind 070 at 15 kts
Swell 080 at 6-7 ft
Barometer 1018.1 mb
Temp 79 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 369.3 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 26.3
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 831 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 72601 gal

Ship, Science, Students and crew doing well. In process of recovering 1 array as of noon.
Will complete 2nd array recoveries this afternoon and proceed toward Kauai for additional
stations before heading home.

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Noon Report KM 11-18 Sunday, June 19, 2011

Noon Position 22-37.0N 158-28.3W
Wind 090 at 15 kts
Swell 080 at 5-7 ft
Barometer 1021.2 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 343.0 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 23.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1131 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 73432 gal

Science and students continue doing well. Engineers are examining a possible.
Flaw in the selection of counterbalance values used in the Caley slew system and
other possible causes which can result in the unit slewing out of control – particularly
on stowing and unstowing operations.

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Noon Report KM 11-17 Saturday, June 18, 2011

Noon Position 22-40.5N 158-23.8W
Wind 090 at 20 kts
Swell 090 at 7-9 ft
Barometer 1020.2 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 320.0 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 48.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1342 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 74563 gal

Another good day for science and students. Engineers have completed change
out of both bridge portable control screens and both are operating “as new”.

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Noon Report KM 11-18 Friday, June 17, 2011

Noon Position 22-43.6N 158-20.oW
Wind 80 at 20 kts
Swell 090 at 6-8 ft
Barometer 1019.9 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 271.3 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 17.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1055 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 78846 gal

Ch Scientist reports a good day for science past 24 hr. During stowing ops on last CTD,
Caley “froze up” and became confused as to commands given. System was shut down
and re-energized which resolved the issue.

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Noon Report KM 11-17 Thursday, June 16,2011

Noon Position 22-46.3N 158-12.7W
Wind 080 at 20 kts
Swell 090 at 7-8 ft
Barometer 1020.0 mb
Temp 81F

Distance traveled since departure is: 253.2 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 32.8 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1584 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 79901 gal

Much better day yesterday for science operations.

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Noon Report KM 11-15 Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Noon Position 22-45.8N 158-11.0W
Wind 085 at 16 kts
Swell 090 at 5-6 ft
Barometer 1021.4 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 220.4
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 45.2
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 961 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 81485 gal

No further problem with laying cable on the drum and gaps developing due to level wind.
We are slowing the recovery rate as the wire nears the drum cheeks. Latest issue is
the wire seems to be “twisted” when it comes aboard near the termination of the cast and
this is becoming problematic when preparing for the next CTD. Cause as yet indeterminate,
but the CTD rosette does have a spin to it when it leaves the water. We’ll start prepping
for subsequent casts earlier to avoid delays to schedule.

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Noon Report KM 11-18 Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Noon Position 22-47.4N 158-01.7W
Wind 090 at 12 kts
Swell 100 at 5-6 ft
Barometer 1022 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 175.2 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 44.7 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1361 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 82446 gal

Continued problem with level wind has been frustrating and time consuming.
Yesterday evening, Ch Eng adjusted level wind sensors and a modest cast (3300+m)
was conducted to re-wrap wire onto the drum. No further problems have been experienced
and we’re keeping our fingers crossed. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-17 Friday, June 13, 2011

Noon Position 22-45.6N 158-01.4W
Wind 090 at 12 kts
Swell 100 at 4-5 ft
Barometer 1020 mb
Temp 82 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 130.5
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 120.4
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1808 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 83807 gal

Completed safety brief, drills and refresher training yesterday afternoon. Arrived on station this morning
and commenced science ops per CMORE cruise plan. There have been several issues with the Caley level
wind leaving gaps in wire lay which necessitates backing off and relaying the wire. This is costing science
time. The engineers are monitoring the system, but the problem may be related to loss of tension due
to heave.

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Noon Report KM 11-18 Sunday, June 12, 2011

Noon Position 21-10.5N 157-56.3W
Wind 085 at 25 kts
Swell 100 at 4-6 ft
Barometer 1018.2 mb
Temp 82 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 10.1 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 10.1 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 193 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 85615 gal

Arriving on station to conduct CTD test.

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KM 11-18 001 Departure Report, June 12, 2011

Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Honolulu June 12, 2011 for the
commencement of cruise KM 11-18:

0700 Emergency Generator Test completed
1045 Gear Test completed
1048 Last line departing P 45
1124 Abeam “H” buoy out bound

Fuel On Board: 85,808 gal (Adjusted by Sounding)

Departure delayed due to CTD pump failure. Vsl underway for a near in test site to validate CTD
operational status. Science Party Orientation/Safety Brief, emergency and boat drills to follow.

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KM 11-17 NSF U/W Inspection 003 Noon Report, June 10, 2011

The following are the Kilo Moana arrival particulars at Honolulu, HI Jun 10, 2011 and conclusion of KM 11-17:

1450 Passing “H” buoy inbound
1524 1st line ashore
1530 FWE / Securely moored stbd side to Pier 45

Fuel on board: 51,611 gals
Total fuel consumed: 347 gals
Total miles steamed: 26.4 nm
Total cruise time: 7h 06m

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Noon Report KM 11-17 Friday, June 10, 2011

Noon Position 21-09.8N 157-56.9W
Wind 080 at 22 kts
Swell 090 at 6-7 ft
Barometer 1018.0 mb
Temp 79 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 15.1
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 15.1
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 339 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 51619 gal

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KM 11-16 020 Arrival Report June 07, 2011

The following are the Kilo Moana arrival particulars at Honolulu, HI Jun 07, 2011 and conclusion of KM 11-16:

0600 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0645 Completed pre-arrival test and inspections
0700 Passing breakwater inbound
0736 1st line ashore
0740 FWE / Securely moored port side to Pier 45

Fuel on board: 52,283 gals
Total fuel consumed: 29,816 gals
Total miles steamed: 1096.3 nm
Total cruise time: 17d 23h 16m

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Monday, June 06, 2011

Noon Position 22-44.3N 158-00.3W
Wind 090 at 14 kts
Swell 110 at 5-7 ft
Barometer 1019.8 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 981.9 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: .9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1179 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 53073 gal

Jason and JBOX recovered yesterday afternoon. JBOX reconfigured and both re-deployed during early evening hours.
This morning, science confirms that communications has been established between the various components of the
observatory and recipients ashore. TAAM suffered a connection casualty to the modem on deployment and is not
communicating – the system is gathering data none the less. Expect to recover Jason late this afternoon and proceed
to port. ETA 0700 “H” buoy.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Sunday, June 05, 2011

Noon Position 22-44.3N 158-00.3W
Wind 125 at 12 kts
Swell 100 at 5-6 ft
Barometer 1020.6 mb
Temp 78 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 981.0
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 1.0 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1563 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 54252 gal

Jason recovered last night at midnight and relaunched within 2 hours after being reconfigured to continue
working below and bring the JBOX back aboard for additional modifications later today. Anticipate Jason
going back in late this evening or early tomorrow morning with JBOX for final dive. Jason stated to be back
aboard late Monday afternoon. BT shut down unexpectedly this morning suspending Jason ops below.
Cause attributed to a faulty low pressure sensor. Engineers had the BT back on line within 45 minutes. Sea
state and winds were favorable to accommodate holding station moderately well with main propulsion only.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Saturday, June 04, 2011

Noon Position 22-44.3N 158-00.3W
Wind 120 at 20 kts
Swell 100 at 6-8 ft
Barometer 1020.5 mb
Temp 76 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 980.0 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 3.8 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1229 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 55815 gal

Completed successful TAAM deployment to designated resting spot yesterday afternoon. Jason launched
late afternoon with the station observatory attached to Media. All components of the Aloha Cabled
Observatory are now on the seafloor. Jason suffered a fouled thruster while conducting placement and
connection evolution and was recovered aboard in the early morning hours. Repairs effected quickly and
Jason redeployed almost immediately and is currently hard at work below.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Friday, June 03, 2011

Noon Position 22-44.3N 158-00.3W
Wind 085 at 16 kts
Swell 085 at 5-7 ft
Barometer 1022.0 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 976.2 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 30.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1330 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 57044 gal

Vessel hove to on station yesterday through this morning for weather. TAAM deployed earlier today and is in the
process of being lowered to <100m of it’s designated site prior to release from the .681 wire. Expect to recover
wire aboard and deploy Jason with OBS later this afternoon.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Thursday, June 02, 2011

Noon Position 22-32.5N 158-06.3W
Wind 095 at 27 kts
Swell 060 at 7-10 ft
Barometer 1022.2 mb
Temp 78 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 945.8 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 121.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2095 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 58374 gal

Vessel completed survey line yesterday afternoon and launched Jason in Ka’ena Ridge vicinity for
rock sampling in finer weather. Currently enroute to Aloha station to assess conditions there and
hopefully continue with deployment of observatory systems and Jason.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Noon Position 22-05.2N 158-13.6W
Wind 085 at 25 kts
Swell 085 at 7-10 ft
Barometer 1021.4 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 824.3 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 42.2 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1480 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 60469 gal

Vessel deployed free fall AMM yesterday evening. Scheduled launch of TAMM array this morning cancelled
due to weather state. Positioning to conduct bottom survey towards Ka’ena Ridge with a possible Jason dive
late this afternoon – dependent on weather conditions.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Noon Position 22-44.3N 158-00.3W
Wind 090 at 20 kts
Swell 090 at 8-9 ft
Barometer 1021.2 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 782.1 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 1.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1278 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 61949 gal

Jason deployed early this morning with re-configured JBOX but comms issue is still not resolved. Jason is
being recovered and expect to continue deploying remainder of station components over the next
several days. Ship is doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Monday, May 30, 2011

Noon Position 22-44.3N 158-00.3W
Wind 075 at 17 kts
Swell 090 at 6-8 ft
Barometer 1021.4 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 782.1 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 7.5 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1204 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 63227 gal

Jason deployed early this morning and is currently working the undersea cable comm issue. Ship,
crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Sunday, May 29, 2011

Noon Position 22-47.3N 157-55.4W
Wind 090 at 25 kts
Swell 090 at 9-11 ft
Barometer 1022.1 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 774.6 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 187.2 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2627 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 64431

Jason morning dive cancelled due to sea state and wind conditions. Standing by for weather improvement.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Saturday, May 28 2011

Noon Position 21-39.0N 158-41.2W
Wind 060 at 25 kts
Swell 050 at 8 ft
Barometer 1020.0 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 587.4 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 77.4 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1813 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 67058 gal

Jason recover this morning after another successful rock gathering dive last evening. Presently
conducting survey lines with one additional survey line possible prior to returning to Aloha Cabled Obsveratory.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Friday, May 27, 2011

Noon Position 22-09.8N 158-40.9W
Wind 075 at 12 kts
Swell 090 at 6 ft
Barometer 1022.0 mb
Temp 77 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 510.0
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 39.9
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1782
Fuel on board at noon is: 68871

Recovered Jason aboard this morning after a successful 18 hour dive at Ka’ena Ridge location. Presently
conducting survey operations. Plan is to re-launch Jason this afternoon. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Thursday, May 26, 2011

Noon Position 21-58.6N 158-50.0W
Wind 080 at 21 kts
Swell 085 at 7 ft
Barometer 1020.6 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 470.1
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 120
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2206
Fuel on board at noon is: 70653

Comm failure continues to plague Aloha Cabled Observatory setup. Vessel currently at Ka’ena Ridge
operating with Jason deployed. Troubleshooting options and plans being formulated and examined
with regard to JBOX and Makaha station comms. Jason and ship operations going well.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Noon Position 22-44.3N 158-00.3W
Wind 075 at 20 kts
Swell 095 at 9 ft
Barometer 1021.3 mb
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 350.1 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 76.2 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1912 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 72859 gal

Jason and deployed JBOX recovered aboard vessel late last night. Modification to JBOX effected during
evening and early morning hours. Jason and JBOX redeployed this morning. We all have our fingers
crossed for a successful comm evolution once the hookup has been completed. All shipboard systems
operating well.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Noon Position 22-44.3N 158-00.6W
Wind 080 at 20 kts
Swell 095 at 8 ft
Barometer 1022.9 mb
Temp 82 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 273.9 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 101.5 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1923 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 74771 gal

Communication failure experienced between deployed JBOX and Makaha Station via underwater cable array.
Plans are to recover the JBOX today with Jason and inspect the unit for possible faulty component alignment.
Redeployment of JBOX scheduled for early morning hours Wednesday.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Monday, May 23, 2011

Noon Position 22-44.3N 158-00.3W
Wind 090 at 20 kts
Swell 095 at 7 ft
Barometer 1022.3 mb
Temp 82 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 172.4 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: .9 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 1345 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 76,694 gal

Sea state has been of some concern, but Jason and deployment work continues to go well none the less. Anticipate
recovery of Jason later this afternoon with another deployment shortly after midnight.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Sunday, May 22, 2011

Noon Position 22-44.3N 158-00.3W
Wind 080 at 20 kts
Swell 080 at 8 ft
Barometer 1021.6 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is: 171.5 nm
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is: 102.6 nm
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is: 2133 gal
Fuel on board at noon is: 78039

Jason operations going well. Intend to commence deployment of subsurface station components early tomorrow morning.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Saturday, May 21, 2011

Noon Position 21-37.0 N 158-41.7W
Wind 080 at 25 kts
Swell 060 at 8 ft
Barometer 1020.6 mb
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure is 68.9 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs is 28.9
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs is 1444
Fuel on board at noon is 80172 gal

Behind schedule on original science timeline. Ultra-short-baseline calibration took longer than anticipated
and 1st Jason dive did not commence until 0800 this morning. Expect to recover Jason early evening hours
and proceed towards Aloha Station. All systems appear to be in good working order.

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Noon Report KM 11-16 Friday, May 20th, 2011

Noon Position 21-26.6 N 158-26.5W
Wind 140 at 10 kts
Swell 340 at 6 ft
Barometer 1020.2 mb
Temp 85 F

Fuel on board at departure 82,099 gal
Fuel on board at noon 81616 gal
Fuel consumed since departure 483.0 gal

Distance traveled since departure 40.0 NM

Anticipate arriving at 1st station for initial Jason dive at or about 1330.

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Honolulu 20 May 2011 for
commencement of KM 11-16:

0706 Emergency Generator Test completed
0748 Gear Test completed
0820 Last line departing P 45 underway on KM 11-16
0845 Passing 1 & 2
0850 Abeam “H” buoy out bound
0850 Orientation, Safety and Familiarization brief
1006 Completed Emergency and Abandon Ship Drill. Rescue Boat to the rail and full dress emergency drill.

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KM 11-15 Arrival Report Saturday May 14th 2011

0700 completed all gear testing
0707 passing “H” buoy in bound
0812 1st line
0818 FEW

Fuel on board 82,511 gals.
29,160 fuel consumed KM 11-15
1,476.5 nm. Total distance for KM 11-15
18 days 00 hrs. 16 mins. total time for KM 11-15

Bow thruster screen failure at “H” buoy, then communication failure, OTG repairing at this time

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Noon Report KM 11-15-18 Friday, May 13, 2011

Noon Position 20 09.3N 160 49.7W
Wind 120 at 12 kts.
Swell 080 at 6 ft.
Barometer 1020.5 mlb.
Temp 79 F

Distance traveled since departure 1,294.5 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 241.7 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 2762 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 84,589 gals

#1, #3 and #4 online, ETA 0700 “H” buoy 14 May 2011

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Noon Report KM 11-15-17 Thursday, May 12, 2011

Noon Position 18 39.4N 164 47.4W
Wind 070 at 18 Kts. (cse. Hono. 068)
Swell 050 at 6 ft.
Barometer 1017.5 mlb.
Temp 77 F

Distance traveled since departure 1,052.8 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 228.0 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 2270 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 87,351 gals

As reported, vessel running at 95 rpm, while trouble shooting of #2 & #4 continue

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Noon Report KM 11-15-16 Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Noon Position 17 14.5N 168 29.6W
Wind 060 at 8 Kts.
Swell 070 at 5 ft.
Barometer 1017.2 mlb.
Temp 82 F

Distance traveled since departure 824.8 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 2.1 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1122 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 89,621 gals

All is well, Last CTD/ADCP cast is in progress and expected to be aboard around 1400, will be heading
back shortly there after

ETA “H” 0700 May 14, 2011

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Noon Report KM 11-15-15 Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Noon Position 17 14.6N 168 29.2W
Wind 060 at 12 Kts.
Swell 060 at 6 ft.
Barometer 1017.0 mlb.
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure 822.7 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 24.2 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 960 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 90,743 gals

Working the last planned station for the cruise,
expect to be completed by 1300 tomorrow (+ or -)
Last recovery of VMP slated within the next 30 mins.

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Noon Report KM 11-15-14, Monday, May 9, 2011

Noon Position 16 56.6N 168 32.5W
Wind 060 at 10 Kts.
Swell 055 at 7 ft.
Barometer 1017.4 mlb.
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure 798.5 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 3.8 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1133 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 91,703 gals

All is well, we are getting close to winding up our work, all indications are that the data collected on this leg
surpasses the quality and amount of the previous legs, science is happy.

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Noon Report KM 11-15-13, Sunday, May 8, 2011

Vessel departed the JOHNSTON ATOLL Pacific Remote Islands Marine National at 2220 7 May 2011.

Noon Position 16 57.0N 168 32.0W
Wind 070 at 14 Kts.
Swell 080 at 6 ft.
Barometer 1017.0 mlb.
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure 794.7 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 13.2 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1179 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 92,836 gals

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Noon Report KM 11-15-12, Saturday, May 7, 2011

Vessel is on Station inside the JOHNSTON ATOLL Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument
conducting CTD/ADCP casts as before

Noon Position 17 03.8 N 168 40.0 W
Wind 070 at 10 Kts.
Swell 080 at 7 ft.
Barometer 1017.4 mlb.
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure 781.5 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 0.9 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1166 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 94,015 gals

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Noon Report KM 11-15-11 Friday, May 6, 2011

Vessel has had a slight change in science operating plan, We remained on the last station 9 hrs longer than
originally planned and conducted additional VMP deployments and recoveries. We entered the JOHNSTON
ATOLL Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument at 1138 this morning at Position Lat 17 02.7N Long
168 37.5’W. we are currently on Station at pos. Lat 17 03.9’N Long. 168 39.9’W (2.25 NM inside the east boundary).

Noon Position 17 04.0 N 168 39.8 W
Wind 075 at 20 Kts. (30 Kts gust this AM)
Swell 085 9 + ft.
Barometer 1018.1 mlb.
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure 780.6 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 22.5 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1219 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 95,181 gals

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Noon Report KM 11-15-10 Thursday, May 5, 2011

Vessel is on station continuing with CTD/ADCP cast and VMP deployments and recoveries as before.

Current Plan is to enter the JOHNSTON ATOLL Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument at
0200 hrs. on May 6th (Hawaii Standard Time) (1200 hrs. May 6th UTC) complete one 36 hrs station at
position LAT. 16 56.8’N Long. 168 27.6’W and depart the reserve by 1430 hrs. May 7th (Hawaii Standard
Time) (0030 hrs. May 8th UTC).

Noon Position 16 56.8’N 168 27.6’W
Wind 090 at 15 Kts.
Swell 095 at 7ft.
Barometer 1017.5 mlb.
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure 758.1 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 9.2 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1164 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 96,400 gals

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Noon Report KM 11-15-9 Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Noon Position 17 02.6N 168 34.7W
Wind 100 at 20 Kts.
Swell 100 at 7ft.
Barometer 1017.6 mlb.
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure 748.9 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 9.0 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 894 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 97,564 gals

Continuing with CTD/ADCP cast and VMP deployments and recoveries. All is well.

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Noon Report KM 11-15-8 Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Noon Position 17 02.6N 168 35.1W
Wind 075 at 12Kts.
Swell 100 at 5ft.
Barometer 1018.3 mlb.
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure 739.9NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 7.8 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,138 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 98,458 gals

Continuing with CTD/ADCP cast and VMP deployments and recoveries. All is well.

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Noon Report KM 11-15-7 Monday, May 2, 2011

Noon Position 17 06.6N 168 34.0W
Wind 095 at 16Kts.
Swell 060 at 6ft.
Barometer 1017.3 mlb.
Temp 83 F

Distance traveled since departure 732.1NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 2.7 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,075 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 99,596 gals

Continuing with CTD/ADCP cast and VMP deployments and recoveries.
All is well.

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Noon Report KM 11-15-6 Sunday, May 1, 2011

Noon Position 17 06.0N 168 33.7W
Wind 100 at 10 Kts.
Swell 090 5 ft.
Barometer 1016.6 mlb.
Temp 82 F

Distance traveled since departure 729.4 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 39.0 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,299 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 100,671 gals

At 1358 Yesterday we completed the “N” mooring recovery
At 1603 the “S” mooring was release and the recovery of that mooring was completed at 1908.
For the remainder of this voyage we will be conducting CTD/ADCP yo-yo cast and VMP
deployments and recoveries, in this general area.

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Noon Report KM 11-15-5 Saturday, April 30, 2011

Noon Position 17 16.4N 168 35.2W
Wind 085 at 10 Kts.
Swell 085 at 6 ft.
Barometer 1016.5 mlb.
Temp 84 F

Distance traveled since departure 690.4 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 6.0 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,081 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 101,970 gals

I was decided to recover Mooring “NORTH” while CTD was being re terminated, Mooring
released at 1044 and recovery operations are in progress.

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Noon Report KM 11-15-4 Friday, April 29, 2011

Noon Position 17 17.9N 168 35.9W
Wind 065 at 12 Kts.
Swell 030 at 6 ft.
Barometer 1017.5 mlb.
Temp 80 F

Distance traveled since departure 684.1 NM
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 70.1 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,589 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 103,051 gals

First sub surface mooring was released at 1358 yesterday, vessel hooked on at 1435 and
mooring onboard at 1858, all went well, next mooring recovery set for 1600 on the 30th.

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Noon Report KM 11-15-3 Thursday, April 28, 2011

Noon Position 18 03.8N 168 03.7W
Wind 100 at 12 Kts.
Swell 340 at 6 ft.
Barometer 1017.5 mlb.
Temp 87 F

Distance traveled since departure 614.3
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 285.5 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 3,262 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 104,640 gals

ETA 1st mooring recovery station, 1330 today

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Noon Report KM 11-15-2 Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Noon Position 19 46.8N 163 22.5W
Wind 070 at 12 Kts.
Swell 345 at 6-8 ft.
Barometer 1018.6 mlb.
Temp 87 F

Distance traveled since departure 328.8
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 281.9 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 3147 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 107,902 gals

Retrieved APEX Drifter at 1600 yesterday and now are en route to first mooring recovery site,
ETA 1600 Thursday April 28th.

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Noon Report KM 11-15-1 Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Noon Position 21 12.3N 158 39.0W
Wind 090 at 12 Kts.
Swell 120 at 5 ft.
Barometer 1019.6 mlb.
Temp 81 F

Distance traveled since departure 46.9 NM
Fuel consumed 628 gals.
Fuel on board at noon 111,049 gals

At the Ch. Sci. request we have altered from our intended slightly, to recover a APEX Float/Drifter that
has been a drift for several months, the unit is very small and located about 42.5 NM south of Kauai our ETA 1535.

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KM 11-15 Departure Report April 26, 2011

Greetings,
0648 Emergency Generator Test completed
0748 Gear testing completed
0756 Last line departing P 45 underway KM 11-15
0826 Abeam “H” out bound for sea

0930 completed Safety and Familiarization training for new ships crew and science crew members
0945 commence emergency and abandon ship drills
1014 all drills completed

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KM 11-13 Arrival Report April 14, 2011

0614 Emergency Generator Tested
0630 Complete Gear Testing
0648 Abeam “H” inbound
0728 1st line Stbd side to pier 45
0850 U/W
0907 1st line Port side to pier 45
0926 All Fast
0929 FWE

KM 11-13 Total Cruise Time 3D 22H 31M
KM 11-13 Total Distance 364.1 NM.
KM 11-13 Total Fuel Consumed 6,307 gals.

Fuel Onboard 112,577 gals.

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KM 11-13-4 Noon Report for Wednesday, April 13, 2011

ETA “H” In Bound 0700 Thursday April 14, 2011

Noon Position 22 47.4N 157 55.5W (WHOTS Mooring Site)
Wind 140 at 15kts.
Swell 100 at 6 ft.
Barometer 1019.5 mlb.
Temp. 82 F.
Fuel Oil on board 113,727 gals. Consumed past 24 hrs. 1,590 gals.
Distance past 24 hrs. 71.1 NM., Distance total for KM 11-13 to date 240.5 NM

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KM 11-13-3 Noon Report for Tuesday, April 12, 2011

4-11 2000 hrs unable to start bow thruster for array recovery, Eng dept. trouble shooting problem and
found failed boards, bow thruster operational as of 4-12 1000 hrs (lost 20 mins of science time)

Noon Position 22 44.3N 158 05.1W
Wind 100 at 18kts.
Swell 100 at 7-8 ft.
Barometer 1023.1 mlb.
Temp. 79 F.
Fuel Oil on board 115,317 gals. Consumed past 24 hrs. 1,312 gals.
Distance past 24 hrs. 35.8 NM., Distance total for KM 11-13 to date 169.4 NM

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KM 11-13-2 Noon Report for Monday, April 11, 2011

On ALOHA STATION, conducting operations as per science plan, we are behind schedule due to delayed PP
array deployment and re-termination of CTD cable due to faulty connector.

Noon Position 22 45.0N 158 00.0W
Wind 113 at 22kts.
Swell 080 at 8 -10 ft.
Barometer 1025.5 mlb.
Temp. 78 F.
Fuel Oil on board 116,629 gals. Consumed past 24 hrs. 1,765 gals.
Distance past 24 hrs. 105.9 NM., Distance total for KM 11-13 to date 133.6 NM

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KM 11-13 Noon Report for Sunday, April 10, 2011

On Station conducting weight cast on Caley CTD system
Noon Position 21 20.6N 158 16.4W (Ka’ena Pt bearing 358 T at 13.9 NM)
Wind 088 at 16 kts.
Swell 110 at 6 ft.
Barometer 1022.5 mlb.
Temp. 81 F.
Fuel Oil on board 118,394 gals.
Distance today 27.7 NM., Fuel consumed 490 gals

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KM 11-13 Departure Report April 10, 2011

0712 Emergency Generator Test completed
0830 Gear testing completed
0857 Last line departing P 45 underway KM 11-13
0927 Abeam “H” out bound for sea

1003 completed Safety and Familiarization training for new ships crew and science crew members
1009 commence emergency and abandon ship drills
1039 all drills completed

Please note, this is the 231st HOTs Cruise, Science crew member Lance Fujieki has made 169 of those cruises.

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KM 11-12 Arrival Report Tuesday, April 5, 2011

1400 completed gear testing
1424 abeam “H” buoy inbound
1506 1st line
1526 FWE

KM 11-12
Total Distance 597.2 NM
Total Fuel Used 7,542 gals
Total Time 2D 22Hrs 56Min.

Fuel on arrival 119,428 gals.

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KM 11-12-2 Noon Report Monday, April 4th, 2011

Greetings
Mooring recovery completed at 1415 yesterday
Conducting ADCP survey at this time
ETA Honolulu 1500 “H” buoy Tuesday April 5th 2011

Noon Position 22 16.1N 158 46.2W
Wind 090 T. at 12 kts.
Swell ESE 5 ft.
Barometer 1020.8 mlb.
Temp. 78 F.

Fuel on board 122,676 gals., Fuel consumed 2,405 gals past 24 hrs.

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KM 11-12-1 Noon Report, Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

Greetings, in the mist of recovering the HOTs Profiler mooring
0615 mooring array released from bottom
0835 KM line attached to array, commence hauling in array.

There are several issues with the array and we will not be re-deploying, we expect the array to be
fully recovered by 1400. ETA Honolulu unsure either 1600 4/4 or 1600 4/5.

Noon Position 22 46.1N 158 01.6W
Wind 116 T at 11 kts.
Swell ENE 7 ft.
Barometer 1023.4 mlb.
Temp. 77 F.

Fuel on board 125,081 gals., Fuel consumed 1,889 gals

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Departure Report for KM 11-12, Saturday, April 2, 2011

1500 Tested Emergency Generator
1609 Last Line
1639 Abeam “H” buoy out bound
1800 Safety Briefing held

Drills planned for 1200hrs. April 3rd

ETA Aloha Station for sub surface mooring recovery 0400, plan to release mooring at first light (0615)

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Pearl Harbor Fueling report March 31, 2011

0630 Emergency Generator Test
0735 Gear Test Completed
0756 Last Line
0830 Abeam “H” out bound
0858 “PH” inbound Pearl Harbor
1000 1st line
1104 commence Fueling
1510 Fueling Completed received 82,166 gals
1555 Last line
1640 Passing Buoys “1” & “2” out bound Pearl Harbor
1710 Abeam “H” in bound
1749 1st line P.45
1756 FWE

127,131 Gallons Fuel Oil On Board

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KM 11-11 Arrivial report March 29, 2011

0905 Completed Gear Testing
0929 Abeam “H” Buoy Inbound
1008 1st Line
1016 All Fast & FEW

Total time KM 11-11, 1 Day 2 Hours 12 Minutes
Total Distance Traveled 93.0 NM
Total Fuel Consumed 1,016 gals.
Total Fuel Onboard 46,891 gals.

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KM 11-11-1 Monday, March 28, 2011 Noon Report

Arrived on Station at 1224, (Makapu’u Point bearing 240 T. at 23 NM)and commencing Trials, 1240 CTD deployed

Noon Position 21 29.2N 157 19.2W
Wind 080T at 26-28 KTS. Seas 6-9 ft.
Swell NE at 6ft.
Barometer 1020.1 mlb.
Temp 77 F ptly cloudy

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Departure Report for KM 11-11 Caley Test Cruise, Monday, March 28, 2011

0550 Tested Emergency Generator
0756 Last Line
0832 Abeam “H” buoy out bound
0855 Safety Briefing held
0926 Commence Drills
0945 All drills completed

We are running off to the Northwest of Oahu to find open ocean swells and trades, looks like we are in luck.
We will commence our trials when we are in a depth of greater than 2,500 meters. ETA 1200. OTG has ship
video camera and will document trials.

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KM 11-10 Arrival Report, Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Greetings All

0530 comence gear testing
0703 abeam “H” buoy, in bound Honolulu harbor
0748 first line P. 45
0755 all fast
0755 FWE

48,743 gallons fuel oil on board on arrival

KM 11-10 10 days 23 hours 36 minutes
Total Distance 853.6 nm.
Total fuel consumed 15,258 gallons

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KM 11-10-12 Tuesday March 22, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Position 22 26.0 N 158 20.0 W
Wind 070 T at 25 Kts freq. gusting to 29 kts
Swell E. at 12+ ft.
Barometer 1023.9 mlb.
Temp. 78 F.
Distance traveled past 24 Hrs. 68.1 NM, TOTAL Distance Traveled KM 11-10, 749.7 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,143 Gals., Fuel Oil on board 50,421 Gals.

ETA Honolulu, 0700 “H” Buoy, Wednesday March 23rd, in bound Honolulu Harbor

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KM 11-10-11 Monday, March 21, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Position 22 29.1 N 158 16.6 W Aloha Station
Wind 095 T at 15-20 Kts
Swell E. at 10 ft.
Barometer 1024.6 mlb.
Temp. 76 F.
Distance traveled past 24 Hrs. 56.1 NM, TOTAL Distance Traveled KM 11-10, 681.6 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,163 Gals., Fuel Oil on board 51,564 Gals.

ETA Honolulu, 0700 “H” Buoy, Wednesday March 23rd, in bound Honolulu Harbor

SHIP, Crew and Science are all well, Science will be winding down late tomorrow evening as they have been
working hard these past 10 days. The winds seem like they want to lay down finally, but we keep seeing
steady burst of 22-27 kts. I’m sure it will be all nice and calm out here next week, when I am all secured in port.

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KM 11-10-10 Sunday, March 20, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Position 22 45.0 N 158 00.0 W Aloha Station
Wind 085 T at 22 Kts
Swell E. at 10 ft.
Barometer 1024.3 mlb.
Temp. 77 F.
Distance traveled past 24 Hrs. 51.5 NM, TOTAL Distance Traveled KM 11-10, 625.5 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,156 Gals., Fuel Oil on board 52,727 Gals.

All is well, science continues as per schedule, Hamburgers for lunch today and they were a big hit. Also FYI,
the sun will cross the equator at approx. 1330 LT. and into the northern hemisphere, marking the start of
SPRING!!!! Winter is over.

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KM 11-10-9 Saturday March 19, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Position 22 45.0 N 158 00.0 W Aloha Station
Wind 075 T at 25 Kts
Swell E. at 9-10 ft.
Barometer 1025.5 mlb.
Temp. 77 F.
Distance traveled past 24 Hrs. 85.9 NM, TOTAL Distance Traveled KM 11-10, 574.0 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,492 Gals., Fuel Oil on board 53,883 Gals.

Science crew and ship are well, waiting for the WX to subside.

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KM 11-10-8 Friday, March 18, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Position 22 06.6N 158 11.0W en-route to Aloha Station
Wind 090 T at 20 Kts
Swell NE. at 8 ft.
Barometer 1024.8 mlb.
Temp. 77 F.
Distance traveled past 24 Hrs. 154.7 NM, TOTAL Distance Traveled KM 11-10, 488.1 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 2,006 Gals., Fuel Oil on board 55,375 Gals.

En route to Aloha Station after personnel transfer at Waianae Small Boat Harbor, revised ETA for Sta. 1530
We were able to pick up the solenoid valve needed for the Caley Locking Pins, Engineers replaced the valve,
all working fine now.

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KM 11-10-6 Thursday, March 17, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Position 22 44.9 N 158 00.0 W Aloha Station
Wind 095 T at 22 Kts
Swell E. at 12 ft.
Barometer 1026.1 mlb.
Temp. 78 F.
Distance traveled past 24 Hrs. 49.2 NM, TOTAL Distance Traveled KM 11-10, 333.4 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,178 Gals., Fuel Oil on board 57,381 Gals.

One CTD cast was cancelled due to Caley winch failure, we were unable to engage the locking pins on the
Caley Crane when in the cast position, Engineering investigated the problem and it was determined that the
cause was a faulty directional valve. We later continued with CTD operations using Caley system, with engineers
manually engaging and dis-engaging the locking pins when needed.

#3 Diesel Generator failed last night at about 2000 hrs and is unusable until repaired, next inport.

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KM 11-10-5 Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Position 22 45.1N 158 58.3W Aloha Station
Wind 090 T at 22-25 Kts
Swell conf. at 14 ft.
Barometer 1026.0 mlb.
Temp. 78 F.
Distance traveled past 24 Hrs. 60.3 NM, TOTAL Distance Traveled KM 11-10, 284.2 NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,168 Gals., Fuel Oil on board 58,559 Gals.

Re-terminated CTD twice these past 24hrs, once due to kinked wire the other due to wire being pinched between
two fairlead sheaves. Instructed seaman to use caution when operating CTD system due to sea state and lack of tension
reading on Caley winch.

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KM 11-10-4 Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Position 22 45.0N 158 00.0W Aloha Station
Wind 090 T at 20 Kts
Swell NW at 14 ft.
Barometer 1025.0 mlb.
Temp. 78 F.
Distance traveled past 24 Hrs. 48.9NM, TOTAL Distance Traveled KM 11-10, 223.9NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,032 Gals., Fuel Oil on board 59,727 Gals.

All is well with Ship Science and Crew, As you can see the WX is picking up along with the swell, expect strong
trade 25-30 kts tonight thru Sunday.

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KM 11-10-2 Monday, March 14, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Position 22 46.4N 158 01.9W Aloha Station
Wind 110 T at 12 Kts
Swell NW at 8 ft.
Barometer 1023.2 mlb.
Temp. 80 F.
Distance traveled past 24 Hrs. 44.2NM, TOTAL Distance Traveled KM 11-10 175.0NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,004 Gals., Fuel Oil on board 60,759 Gals.

All is well with Ship Science and Crew, WX is holding, another nice day.

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KM 11-10-2 Sunday, March 13, 2011 Noon Report

Noon Position 22 45.0N 158 00.0W Aloha Station
Wind 130 T at 6-8 Kts
Swell NW at 8 ft.
Barometer 1022.0 mlb.
Temp. 77 F.
Distance traveled past 24 Hrs. 130.8 NM, TOTAL Distance Traveled KM 11-10 130.8NM
Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,862 Gals., Fuel Oil on board 61,763 Gals.

All is well with Ship Science and Crew, beautiful conditions out here.

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KM 11-10-1 departure report & Noon Report March 12, 2011

0555 Emergency Generator Test completed
0800 Gear testing completed
0812 Last line departing P 45 for P 30
0847 All Fast P 30, FEW
Received 20,000 gals. Fuel Oil
1102 Last line departing P 30 for P 45 (drop off KM Yokohama fenders (marshmallows)
1139 Last line P 45 underway KM 11-10
1224 Abeam “H” out bound for sea

Noon Position 21 18.9N 157 52.8W (Honolulu Harbor)
Wind 070 T at 18 kts.
Swell N/A
Brom. 1022.0 mlb.
Temp 79 F. sunny
Total Fuel on board at 1200 3-12-11, 63,625Gals.
Total Fuel Consumed past 24 hrs 376 Gals

1340 Held Safety and Familiarization training
Will hold drills for Fire and Emergency and Abandon Ship at 1600 hrs.
ETA Aloha Station 2330

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Tsunami

Departed P 45 2359, last line (10 March 2010)
1429 abeam “H” inbound Honolulu Harbor
1516 first line P 45
1525 All Fast
1630 FEW

Total Time 15 hrs 17 mins.

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KM 11-09 Arrival Report Thursday, March 10, 2011

0620 complete pre-arrival gear testing
0648 abeam “H” in bound Honolulu Harbor
0730 first line
0740 all fast port side to, P.45
0742 FEW

372.5 NM Total distance traveled KM 11-09
6,819 Gals. Total fuel consumed KM 11-09
44,989 Gals Total fuel on board 0800 March 10, 2011

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Noon Report for KM 11-09-6-(c)Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Noon Position 21 24.9N 158 18.1W
Wind Var. at 6 kts.
Swell N at 4 ft.
Barometer 1023.2 mlb.
Temperature 76o F. cloudy
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 62.2 NM, distance traveled KM 11-09 to date 305.6 NM
Fuel on Board 45,858 gals, Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,234 gals.

Sampling is going well, Science Crew is very enthusiastic, the past 6 days have been great and we are all sorry the
cruise is coming to an end, the ship has made many new friends that we hope to see again soon. ETA “H” in
bound 0700, we will follow KOK in and moor port side too.

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Noon Report for KM 11-09-5-(c)Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Noon Position 21 26.5N 158 13.5W
Wind 040 T. at 8 kts.
Swell Var. at 4 ft.
Barometer 1021.2 mlb.
Temperature 79o F. cloudy
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 52.5 NM, distance traveled KM 11-09 to date 243.4 NM
Fuel on Board 47,092 gals, Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,019 gals.

Conducted Scientific Personnel Transfers this morning from Waianae Small Boat Harbor utilizing OTG small boat.
Transfer operations commenced at 0645, all transfers completed at 0800.

0845 Conducted Safety, Familiarization and Orientation for new Science Crew Members
0946 Conducted Fire, Emergency and Abandon ship drills and training
1005 completed all drills

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KM 11-09-4-(B) Monday, March 7, 2011

Noon Position 21 26.5N 158 13.5W
Wind 090 T. at 18 kts.
Swell N at 3 ft.
Barometer 1022.1 mlb.
Temperature 79o F cloudy
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 50.1NM, distance traveled KM 11-09 to date 190.9 NM
Fuel on Board 48,111 gals, Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,141 gals.

Again the Science crew members are very excited to be here and are very active in the ships science operations
and mission. several have even asked to tour the engine room, the engineers are more than happy to take them
through their spaces and down to the pump room.

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Noon Report for KM 11-09-3-(B) Sunday, March 6, 2011

Noon Position 21 27.0N 158 15.3W
Wind 170 T. at 8 kts.
Swell NW at 4 ft.
Barometer 1022.6 mlb.
Temperature 79o F. few clouds
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 68.6NM, distance traveled KM 11-09 to date 140.8NM
Fuel on Board 49,252 gals, Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,138 gals.

Conducted Scientific Personnel Transfers this morning from Waianae Small Boat Harbor utilizing OTG small boat.
Transfer operations commenced at 0705, all transfers completed at 0809.

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Noon Report for KM 11-09-2 Saturday, March 5, 2011

Noon Position 21 15.3N 158 11.7W (Barbers Pt bearing 062o T. at 5.5 NM)
Wind Calm
Swell NW at 4 ft.
Barometer 1021.0 mlb.
Temperature 73o F. Cloudy
Distance traveled past 24 hrs. 54.4 NM, distance traveled KM 11-09 to date 72.2 NM
Fuel on Board 50,390 gals, Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 1,140 gals.

Planned personnel transfers off Waianae Boat Harbor Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 0700

Science, Ship and Crew doing well, It is very nice to see “Future Scientist of America” so actively engaged
in the numerous sampling techniques being utilized on this cruise, They are a great group of students and
have set the bar for legs B and C that follow, Jeff and Jane are providing great direction and opportunities
for participation, I don’t know about the students, but I am having a fun cruise. (OTG looked a little tired
this morning).

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KM 11-09-1 Friday, March 4, 2011

Noon Position 21 15.0N 158 06.5W
Wind, 255 T at 12-16 kts.
Swell, Var. at 6 ft.
Brom. 1015.6 mlb.
Temp 76o F. cloudy
Distance Travel 17.8 NM., Distance Traveled KM 11-09 17.8 NM.
Fuel consumed Past 24 hrs. 375 Gallons, Fuel remaining on board 51,530

All is well with Ship and Crew, we have a few Science Crew down, do to motion, but overall the students are very
energetic and involved with the science operations, another good group.

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KM 11-09 Departure Report, March 4, 2011

0555 Emergency Generator Tested
0753 Gear testing completed
0759 Last Line, Underway
0828 abeam “H” buoy out bound
0845 Science and new crew safety briefing
0948 Fire Drill
1012 Abandon Ship Drill
1024 Secure from Drills

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KM 11-08 Vessel arrival report Thursday, March 3, 2011

0630 Gear Testing Complete
0645 Passing “H” buoy in bound Honolulu Harbor
0727 First Line
0735 all fast stbd side too pier 45
0746 underway
0800 First line
0808 All fast Port side too. P. 45
08089 Finished with Engines

Total Distance KM 11-08 339.8 NM
Total Time KM 11-08 3d 22h. 30m.
Total Fuel consumed KM 11-08 4,990 gals.
Fuel on board 51,905 gals.

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KM 11-08-04 Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Noon Position 22 45.1N 157 55.4W WHOTS buoy at Aloha Station

Wind, 090 T at 12 kts.
Swell, E at 5 ft.
Brom. 1019.2 mlb.
Temp 77o F. mostly cloudy
Distance Travel past 24 hrs.46.8 NM., Distance Traveled KM 11-08 216.5 NM.
Fuel Consumed Past 24 hrs. 1,971 Gallons, Fuel remaining on board 53,745

One more 200 meter CTD and we will have completed our work at Aloha Station.
ETA “H” in bound 0700. All Science objectives have been met (so far), Ship and Crew are doing well.

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KM 11-08-3 Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Noon Position 22 44.3N 158 00.7W Aloha Station
Wind, 040 T. at 10 kts.
Swell, NE at 5 ft.
Brom. 1019.0
Temp 72o F. cloudy
Distance Travel past 24 hrs.35.5 NM., Distance Traveled KM 11-08 169.7 NM.
Fuel Consumed Past 24 hrs. 1179 Gallons, Fuel remaining on board 55,716

1118 During CTD cast vessel lost Port Propulsion, continued with cast w/ Stbd. Shaft and Bow Thruster
Once CTD was on deck I delayed Science ops. 20 mins. while Eng. rebooted system.
At this time (1321) Engineering still trouble shooting, will continue science ops as before with Stbd.
Shaft and Bow Thruster. On sta. and on schedule at this time.

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KM 11-08-2 Monday, February 28, 2011

Noon Position 22 45.0N 158 00.0W Aloha Station
Wind, 020 T. at 15 kts.
Swell, NNE at 8 ft.
Brom. 1018.1
Temp 72o F. cloudy
Distance Travel past 24 hrs. 107.1 NM., Distance Traveled KM 11-08 136.2 NM.
Fuel Consumed Past 24 hrs. 1941 Gallons, Fuel remaining on board 56,895

On sta. and on schedule, all is well with Science, Ship and Crew

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KM 11-08-1 Sunday, February 27, 2011

On station Kahe, off Wai’anae coast, conducting science ops for HOTs Cruise #230

Noon Position 21 20.6N 158 16.4 W
Wind, Lt. Airs
Swell, SE at 2 ft.
Brom. 1019.2
Temp 79o F. few clouds
Distance Travel past 3 hrs. 29.1 NM., Distance Traveled KM 11-08 29.1 NM.
Fuel Consumed Past 3 hrs. 699 Gallons, Fuel remaining on board 58,836

Regards to all, enjoy the sunshine

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The following are the KM 11-08 (HOTs 230) departure particulars leaving Honolulu, HI on 27 February 2011:

0555 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0850 Pre-departure tests and inspections completed
0857 Last line for departure KM 11-06
0932 Passing buoy “Hotel”
0945 Science party safety and orientation brief
1028 Emergency and abandon ship drill, SOLAS Training for SART, EPRIB, SCR & GMDSS
1150 secure from all drills & Training

Fuel on board: 59,363 gal
Potable water: 7100 gal

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Arrival report KM 11-07 Friday, Februrary 25, 2011

Cruise KM 11-07 Completed Feb 25 2011
0630 completed Gear testing
0654 Abeam “H” in bound Honolulu Harbor
0735 First Line P. 45
0745 all fast port side too.
0746 F.W.E.
59,535 gals of fuel on board
Total fuel consumed KM 11-07 2,748 Gallons
Total time KM 11 07 1 day 20 hrs 50 min.
Good trip, good group all science objectives met.

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KM 11-07-2 Thursday, February 24, 2011

Noon Position: 22 45.0N 158 00.0W ALOHA STATION
Wind: 080o t. at 10 kts.
Swell: E 36ft.
Brom.: 1018.1
Temp 74o F. cloudy

Total distance 120.9 NM as of 1200 HST
Fuel on board as of 1200 - 60,928 gals.
Consumed past 24hrs. 1,065

Presently on the up cast of a 4,727 meter CTD cast at Aloha Station, no issues with Caley. We had quite the light
show last night, with rain and wind to 30kts. (it was a dark and stormy night)

Science, Ship and Crew are doing well, ETA “H” 0700 Friday Feb. 25th 2011

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KM 11-07-1 Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Noon Position: 21 14.8N 158 00.8W
Wind: 150o T at 5 kts.
Swell: E 3 ft.
Brom.: 1018.2
Temp 81o F.

Science, Ship and Crew are doing well.

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The following are the KM 11-07 departure particulars leaving Honolulu, HI on February 23, 2011:
Please note departure delayed slightly due to KM crew member seeking medical evaluation

1045 Last line for departure KM 11-07
1118 Passing buoy “Hotel”
1125 Science party safety and orientation brief
1230 Emergency and abandon ship drill
STILL IN PROGRESS---- secure from all drills

Fuel on board: 62,283 gal
Potable water: 7100 gal

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Arrival Report KM 11 06 Wednesday February 23, 2011

Completed Gear testing at 0632
Passing “H” inbound at 0652
1st line 0726
All fast P.45 stbd. Side too at 0735
FWE at 0735
Total Fuel on Board 62,476
Total Time 3D 23H 33M
Total Distance 981.7NM
Total Fuel Consumed KM 11-06 10,977 gals.

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KM 11-06-4 Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Noon Position: 22 54.1N 155 44.4W-
Wind: 130o T at 17 kts.
Swell: SE at 7 ft.
Brom.: 1021.7 mlb.
Temp 75o F. few cloud (ci,cu)
Distance past 24hrs. 277.2 NM. Distance KM 11-06 to date: 812.2 NM.
Fuel Oil On Board 63,836 gals. Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 3,132 gals.

Mapping as before, en-route Honolulu Harbor, ETA “HOTEL BUOY” 0700 Feb 23rd
All is well.

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KM 11-06-3 Monday, February 21, 2011

Noon Position: 23 19.6N 153 23.8W
Wind: 130o T at 16 kts.
Swell: SE at 7 ft.
Brom.: 1021.4 mlb.
Temp 77o F. cloudy
Distance past 24hrs. 242.8 NM. Distance KM 11-06 to date: 535.0 NM.
Fuel Oil On Board 66,968 gals. Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 3,038 gals.

Conducted a 1,500 meter CTD cast with CALEY no issues
SHIP, SCIENCE and CREW are all well (fed), Taco’s for lunch today, my personal favorite.

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KM 11-06-2 Sunday, February 20, 2011

Noon Position: 22 37.2N 155 20.1W
Wind: 140o T at 15 kts.
Swell: SE at 5 ft.
Brom.: 1019.7
Temp 80o F.
Distance past 24hrs. 247.0 Distance KM 11-06 to date: 292.2 NM.
Fuel Oil On Board 70,006 gals. Fuel consumed past 24 hrs. 2,951 gals. Fuel consumed yesterday 0800-1200, 496 gals.

Conducted a 1,000 meter CTD with the CALEY this morning, there were a few hitches,(operator error &
equipment error) but overall it went well. The system stopped at 300 meters on the down cast, it took
10 mins. to figure out the max depth was set to 300 meters on the long cast. Also, several bottles did not
seat/seal when they were tripped, and water seeped out when the CTD was being recovered. These are
relatively minor issues but I can’t treat them as such, at this stage of our CALEY operations.

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KM 11-06-1 Saturday, February 19, 2011

Noon Position: 21 26.4N 157 17.3W
Wind: Lt var. Airs
Swell: NE’ly 4 ft.
Brom.: 1019.0
Temp 76o F.
Distance past 4hrs. 45.2 Distance KM 11-06 to date: 45.2 NM.
Fuel Oil On Board 73,453 gals. Taken from departure

Science, Ship and Crew are doing well, Great bunch of students, first CTD sta. 1300 hrs.

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The following are the KM 11-06 departure particulars leaving Honolulu, HI on 19 February 2011:
Please note KM 11-05 has been removed from the schedule

0639 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0745 Pre-departure tests and inspections completed
0753 Last line for departure KM 11-06
0827 Passing buoy “Hotel”
0850 Science party safety and orientation brief
0942 Emergency and abandon ship drill
1006 secure from all drills

Fuel on board: 73,453 gal
Potable water: 7100 gal

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Arrival Report KM 11-04 Tuesday Feb. 15th 2011

Completed Gear testing at 0630
Passing “H” inbound at 0700
1st line 0739
All fast P.45 stbd. Side too at 0750
FWE at 0752
Total Fuel on Board 73,507
Total Time 0D 23H 41M
Total Distance 56.2 NM
Total Fuel Consumed KM 11-04 1,336 gals.

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KM 11-04 Monday February 14 2011- Happy Valentine’s Day, don’t forget your love ones

Noon Position: 21 09.2N 158 05.3W
Wind: 090 @ 5kts, haze
Swell: ESE @ 3ft.
Brom.: 1020.7
Temp 83oF.
Distance past 24hrs. 18.0 Distance KM 11-04 to date:18.0 NM.
Fuel Oil On Board 74,542 gals. Consumed past 24hrs. 301 gals.

Completed first core shortly after noon
Science, Ship and Crew are doing well.

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The following are the KM 11-04 departure particulars leaving Honolulu, HI on 14 February 2011:

0600 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0752 Pre-departure tests and inspections completed
0758 Last line for departure KM 11-03
0925 Passing buoys #1 & #2 outbound
0850 Science party safety and orientation brief
0841 Man Overboard Drill, launched and ran rescue boat at full speed for 15 mins.

Fuel on board: 74,843 gal
Potable water: 7100 gal

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Arrival report for KM 11-03, Friday, Feb 11, 2011

Competed Gear Test at 1030, commence entry into Honolulu Harbor
1046 Passing “H” buoy in-bound
1130 first line P. 45 port side too.
Commence offloading science equipment from I-Met lab and Bridge Deck
1257 U/W shifting to starboard side too.
1312 first line
1320 All Fast
1322 FWE

KM 11-03
Total Time 9D 2H 37M
Total Distance 1,104.0 NM
Total Fuel Consumed 16,556 Gals.

Fuel On Board 75,692 Gals

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KM 11-03-9 Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Noon Position: 21 35.2N 157 43.1W (off Kaneohe Bay)
Wind: 110 @ 14kts. partly cloudy
Swell: VAR @ 6-7ft.
Brom.: 1018.3
Temp 79oF.
Distance past 24hrs. 20.8nm. Distance KM 11-03 to date: 985nm.
Fuel Oil On Board 78,283 gals. Consumed past 24hrs.1,128 gals.

Continued CTD OPS off Kaneohe Bay, estimate time of completion of CTD ops is 0230 2-10-11, will conduct air
Sampling around east, north the west side of Oahu before arrival Honolulu. .

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KM 11-03-8 Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Noon Position: 21 30.0N 157 45.0W (off Kaneohe Bay)
Wind: 110 @ 12kts. partly cloudy
Swell:NW @ 6-7ft.
Brom.: 1018.4
Temp 79oF.
Distance past 24hrs. 83.3nm. Distance KM 11-03 to date: 964.2nm.
Fuel Oil On Board 79,411 gals. Consumed past 24hrs.1,514 gals.

Working CTD lines off Kaneohe Bay and will continue to so for remainder of cruise.
Tested Caley CTD yesterday with no issues found will continue to operate Caley test today also.

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KM 11-03-7 Monday, February 7, 2011

Noon Position: 21 14.2N 156 53.4W (
Wind: 080 @ 15kts., mostly cloudy
Swell:NW @ 5 – 6 ft.
Brom.: 1019.0
Temp 79oF.
Distance past 24hrs. 218.2nm. Distance KM 11-03 to date: 880.9nm.
Fuel Oil On Board 80,925 gals. Consumed past 24hrs.1,932 gals.

Working CTD lines on north side of Molokai, 3 nm. East of Kalapapa Pt.

Expect to arrive off Kaneohe MCB early morning (0200) for continued CTD ops. Plans to test Caley CTD system
this afternoon with weight attached to wire, we will operate system to 50 meters depths repeatedly, and
checking temps.

ETA “H” 0700 2-11-11

Ship, Science and Crew are all well !!!!!

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KM 11-03-6 Sunday, February 6, 2011

Noon Position: 19 09.5N 156 00.1W
Wind: 130 @20kts. cloudy
Swell: E @4ft.
Brom.: 1017.1
Temp 79oF.
Distance past 24hrs. 183.1 Distance KM 11-03 to date: 662.7nm.
Fuel Oil On Board 82,857 gals. Consumed past 24hrs.1,240 gals.

Transiting north bound on west side of Big Island conducting air sampling. Unable to pick up the game at this
time, but efforts continue. KHON transmitters are in Hilo (wrong side of island) and Maui (too far away)
Caley repairs continue, Science and ship doing well.

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KM 11-03-5 Saturday, February 5, 2011

Noon Position: 19 08.0N 155 03.9W
Wind: 350 @10kts. overcast, showers
Swell: E @6ft.
Brom.: 1020.5
Temp 73oF.
Distance past 24hrs. 63.6 Distance KM 11-03 to date: 479.6nm.
Fuel Oil On Board 85,097 gals. Consumed past 24hrs.1,121 gals.

As reported Caley system non operational at this time, CTD work is being conducted on .681 F/O cable,
Ch. Eng. has being working on Caley system all morning and believes we will be able to test the winch motor
this afternoon. We'll send update later this afternoon.

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KM 11-03-4 Friday, February 4, 2011

Noon Position: 19 19.6N 154 32.6 W
Wind: 155 @10kts..
Swell: E @6ft.
Brom.: 1020.0
Temp 77oF.
Distance past 24hrs. 91.8 Distance KM 11-03 to date: 416.0nm.
Fuel Oil On Board 86,218 gals. Consumed past 24hrs. 1279 gals.

Conducting air sampling as before throughout the evening and we are now enroute inshore near lava flow
for CTD ops utilizing Caley system, Ship, Crew and Science are all well.

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KM 11-03-3 Thursday, February 3, 2011

Noon Position: 20 25.5N 154 40.4W (40nm off the east coast of Hawaii)
Wind: 095 @ 12kts.
Swell: Var. with building NW swell at 6-8 ft.
Brom.: 1019.8
Temp 75oF.
Distance past 24hrs. 101.8 Distance KM 11-03 to date: 324.2nm.
Fuel Oil On Board 87,497 gals. Consumed past 24hrs. 1361 gals.

Conducting air sampling while trade winds are favorable. Science, Ship and Crew are all well.

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KM 11-03-2 Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Noon Position: 20 16.5N 156 10.2W (18.3 nm west of Upolu Pt. Lt. in Alenuihaha Channel)
Wind: 090 20kts.
Swell: East 5ft.
Brom.: 1019.1
Temp 76oF.
Distance past 24hrs. 189.6 Distance KM 11-03 to date: 222.4nm.
Fuel Oil On Board 88,858 gals. Consumed past 24hrs. 222.4 gals. Consumed 2-1-11 503 gals.

Completed deployment of Sub-Surface array off Kaneohe Bay at 2008, (Very please with attention to safety
and professionalism shown by Ch. Mate and OTG during these past two deployments.) We are now conducting
air sampling in Alenuihaha Channel while trade winds are favorable. Science, Ship and Crew are all well.

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KM 11-03-1 Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Noon Position 21 21.6N 157 35.7W
Wind 080 18kts
Swell NW at 3-4 ft.
Brom. 1021.6
Temp. 78o F.
Total distance traveled 32.8 nm.

Working off Kaneohe MCB and we have deployed the first array (wave rider) and are transiting to mooring deployment
site off Kaneohe Bay, and then we will head east towards the Big Island (unless the science plans changes, again).
All is well.

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The following are the KM 11-03 departure particulars leaving Honolulu, HI on 01 February 2011:

0715 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0845 Pre-departure tests and inspections completed
0853 Last line for departure KM 11-03
0925 Passing “H” buoy outbound
1000 Science party safety and orientation brief
1110 Emergency & Abandon Ship Drill

Fuel on board: 92,248 gal
Potable water: 7100 gal

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KM 11-02A Arrival Report, Sunday, Jan 30 2011

Completed Gear testing at 1335
Passing “H” inbound at 1347
All fast P.45 stbd. Side too at 1520
Underway at 1455 for shifting port side too.
1st line 1512
All fast port side too. P.45 and FWE at 1520
Total Fuel on Board 92,404
Total Time 3D 5H 26M
Total Distance 314.9 NM
Total Fuel Consumed KM 11-02A 5,951

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KM 11-02A Noon Report, Sunday, Jan 30 2011

Noon position 21o 14.9N 158o 05.9W (2.9 nm south of Barbers Pt.)
Lt. Airs swell var. 3’
Brom. 1019.1
79o Cloudy
ETA “H” 1400
Distance past 24 hrs. 118.6nm. total distance 298.5nm.
Fuel report will be included in arrival report

Completed science ops at 0350

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KM 11-02A Noon Report, Saturday, Jan 29 2011

Noon Position 22o 39.9’N 157o 59.1’W
Wind 120o 16 kts.
Swell East at 6-8 ft.
Brom 1019.3
25o C. few clouds
Fuel oil on board 95, 157 gals, consumed 1,180 gals

At 1218 vessel commence Hyper Pro cast from A-Frame
At 1225 it was reported that cable from Hyper Pro was caught in Stbd Screw, it was estimated that 150 meters of
cable was deployed at the time of this incident. After several attempts we were unsuccessful in freeing the
cable from the rudderpost and/or screw. We were able to recover the instrument by coming ahead on the
thruster to ensure instrument was trailing aft. and using a modified grapnel we snagged the cable and retrieved
the instrument. 1318 Hyper Pro on board. At 1356 we secured from attempts to free cable from rudder
and/or screw.

Request a diver Monday morning to inspect rudder and screw for remaining cable, the cable is a small dia (3/8 )
insulated electrical cable. We did retrieve as much as we could before losing it over the side. Continuing with
planned science operations.

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KM 11-02A Noon Report, Friday 28 Jan 2011

Noon position 22o 45.0 N 158o 00.0 W Aloha Sation
Wind 110o 18 kts.
Swell 090o 5-7 ft.
Brom. 1021.7
Temp 77o partly cloudy
Distance traveled today 107.8 total 133.2
Fuel Oil on board 96337 gals., consumed 1794 gals.

All going well, slightly ahead of schedule, monitoring traction winch during CTD cast as slack wire is forming
between traction heads due to light loads on system, once enough wire is paid out and weight increases
slack wire is eliminated.

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KM 11-02A 011 Noon Report 1200(W) 27 Jan 2011

Noon Position 21o 19.2’N 158o 14.6’ W
Wind 106o T at 12 KTS
Swell NW 4-6 ft.
Brom 1021.0
Fuel on Board 98,131 Consumed 1,247
Dist. Past 24 hrs. 25.4 nm. Total 25.4 nm.
ETA 1st station (Kahe) 1220

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The following are the KM 11-02A departure particulars leaving Honolulu, HI on 27 January 2011:

0700 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0825 Pre-departure tests and inspections completed
0857 Last line for departure KM 11-02A
1006 Passing “H” buoy outbound (slight delay in harbor due to mooring operations @ pier 1)
1015 Science party safety and orientation brief
1052 Emergency & Abandon Ship Drill

Fuel On board: 98,355 gallons
Potable water: 7100 gal

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The following are the Kilo Moana arrival particulars at Honolulu, HI 25 January 2011 and conclusion of KM 11-02:

0604 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0645 Completed pre-arrival test and inspections
0736 Passing “H” buoy inbound
0824 1st line ashore
0830 FWE / Securely moored port side to Pier 45

Fuel on board: 98,671 gals
Total fuel consumed: 23,203 gals
Total miles steamed: 1491.4 nm
Total cruise time: 10d 13h24m

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KM 11-02 011 Noon Report 1200(W) 24 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 19-26.6N 159-56.7W
Fuel on board: 101,326 gal
Fuel consumed: (24hr) 2862 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: 115 @ 11 kts, combined sea & swell confused @ 07-08 ft,
Barometer 1018.4 rising, temp 28.0 C, scattered clouds

Have broken off attempt to intercepting and recover the dislocated, adrift instrument at noon based on distance off.
Speed adjusted to accommodate “H” buoy ETA of 0700 25 January. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 11-02 010 Noon Report 1200(W) 23 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 18-34.1N 164-46.5W
Fuel on board: 104,188 gal
Fuel consumed: (24hr) 2888 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: 090 @ 15 kts, combined sea & swell NE’ly @ 07-09 ft,
Barometer 1016.8 rising, temp 28.0 C, scattered clouds

Vessel completed deployment of 3nd moored array late yesterday afternoon. Enroute to attempt intercepting and
recovery of a dislocated, adrift instrument in position 19-54N 157-15W. ETA “H” buoy is 0700 25 January. Ship,
crew and science doing well.

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KM 11-02 009 Noon Report 1200(W) 22 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 17-57.1N 168-22.0W
Fuel on board: 107,613 gal
Fuel consumed: (24hr) 1934 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: 110 @ 8 kts, combined sea & swell NW’ly @ 09-11 ft,
Barometer 1015.6 rising, temp 26.0 t` C, scattered clouds

Vessel completed deployment of 2nd moored array late yesterday evening and conducted CTD work thereafter through
mid morning. Commenced deployment of the last mooring just before noon and expect to finish up early evening.
Vessel will transit to attempt recovery of a dislocated, adrift instrument and return to Honolulu. ETA “H” buoy is 0700
25 January. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 11-02 008 Noon Report 1200(W) 21 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 16-55.5N 168-34.4W
Fuel on board: 109547 gal
Fuel consumed: (24hr) 1149gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: 090 @ 19 kts, combined sea & swell NW’ly @ 10-12 ft,
Barometer 1014.6 rising, temp 26.1 C, scattered clouds

Vessel conducted CTD work throughout the day and evening hours and commenced deployment of 1st moored array this
morning at 0945. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 11-02 007 Noon Report 1200(W) 20 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 16-52.5N 168-38.7W
Fuel on board: 110,692 gal
Fuel consumed: (24hr) 1362 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: 075 @ 15 kts, combined sea & swell WNW’ly @ 8-10 ft,
Barometer 1016.8 steady, temp 27.5 C, scattered clouds

Continued CTD work and deployment/recovery of autonomous VMP past 24 hours. Presently on new station
experiencing some problems with Caley that should be corrected directly. Expect to commence deployment
of moored arrays tomorrow morning. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 11-02 006 Noon Report 1200(W) 19 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 16-57.6N 168-44.9W
Fuel on board: 112,058 gal
Fuel consumed: (24hr) 1216 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: 130 @ 13 kts, combined sea & swell SE’ly @ 5 ft,
Barometer 1016.0 steady, temp 26 C, scattered clouds

Vessel completed last recovery of moored array yesterday evening. Presently conducting operations within
confines of monument using Caley CTD. The system is working well, but did shut down for a short time after
a software fail safe fuction detected a negative line out number. Science party is renewing and reworking
mooring components and expect to start re-deployment within 24-48 hours.

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KM 11-02 005 Noon Report 1200(W) 18 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 17-09.0N 168-35.3W
Fuel on board: 113,274 gal
Fuel consumed: (24hr) 1413 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: light & variable, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 6 ft,
Barometer 1016.8 falling, temp 26.4 C, scattered clouds

Vessel completed 1st recovery yesterday afternoon and conducted CTD work, deployed and retrieved autonomous
VMP throughout the rest of the day and into early morning hours today. Caley system operated fine, but lost line
out data yesterday evening when a component worked itself loose. Component re-installed following completion
of CTD and is fully operational at this time. Completed recovery of 2nd mooring this morning at 1112. Presently
enroute to next mooring station for CTD work followed by last recovery.

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KM 11-02 004 Noon Report 1200(W) 17 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 17-56.2N 168-23.7W
Fuel on board: 114,687 gal
Fuel consumed: (24hr) 2381 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 090 @ 8 kts, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 7 ft,
Barometer 1018.1 steady, temp 25.4 C, scattered clouds

Vessel arrived near vicinity 1st mooring sight early this morning and conducted deep cast to 5000m with Caley and no problems.
At 1st light commenced preparations to recover 1st mooring with line made fast to array at 0910. Anticipate full recovery by or
about 1300.

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KM 11-02 003 Noon Report 1200(W) 16 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 18-46.0N 165-48.0W
Fuel on board: 117,068 gal
Fuel consumed: (24hr) 3290 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 025 @ 33 kts, combined sea & swell NW’ly @ 12-15 ft,
Barometer 1020.6 falling, temp 23.5 C, overcast w/squalls

Vessel is enroute 1st science station. ETA early morning hours 17 Jan. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 11-02 002 Noon Report 1200(W) 15 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 20-15.7N 161-02.7W
Fuel on board: 120,358 gal
Fuel consumed: (17hr) 1516 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 150@ 8 kts, combined sea & swell W’ly & SE’ly @ 7-8 ft,
Barometer 1021.1 falling, temp 26.0 C, scattered cloud cover

Vessel is enroute 1st science station. ETA 0200 17 Jan. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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The following are the KM 11-02 departure particulars leaving Honolulu, HI on 14 January 2011:

1430 Science party safety and orientation brief
1810 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
1840 Pre-departure tests and inspections completed
1900 Last line for departure KM 11-02
1946 Passing “H” buoy outbound

Fuel on board: 121,874 gal
Potable water: 7100 gal

All science gear on board at 1830 and sailed as scheduled at 1900.

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The following are the Kilo Moana arrival particulars at Honolulu, HI 10 January 2011 and conclusion of KM 11-01:

0540 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0730 Completed pre-arrival test and inspections
0823 Passing “H” buoy inbound
0912 1st line ashore
0918 FWE / Securely moored stbd side to Pier 45

Fuel on board: 122,746 gals
Total fuel consumed: 3,374gals
Total miles steamed: 256.0 nm
Total cruise time: 1d 23h 40m

Cruise cancelled due to science equipment safety concerns.

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KM 11-01 003 Noon Report 1200(W) 09 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 22-45.1N 157-57.6W
Fuel on board: 124,588 gal
Fuel consumed: (24hr) 1,230 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 250@ 9 kts, combined sea & swell N’ly @ 8-9 ft,
Barometer 1012.5 rising, temp 24.8 C, broken cloud cover

Caley CTD not being used due to unreliable tension data. Dynacon backup in use. Despite every precaution
using tension readouts, still managed to kink the wire within 50 meters of the termination this morning on deep
cast. Re-termination in progress. Behind schedule but continuing with HOT-228 cruise plan. Bow thruster still
inoperative.

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KM 11-01 002 Noon Report 1200(W) 08 Jan 2011

Noon position is: 21-18.5N 158-13.2W
Fuel on board: 125,818 gal
Fuel consumed: (dep) 302 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 340 @ 17 kts, combined sea & swell W’ly @ 3-5 ft,
Barometer 1010.5 steady, temp 23.3 C, mostly overcast

Vessel is enroute to 1st station per HOT-228 Cruise Plan.

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The following are the KM 11-01 departure particulars leaving Honolulu, HI on 08 January 2011:

0755 EDG operational test and emergency lighting
0845 Pre-departure tests and inspections completed
0900 Science party safety and orientation brief
0932 Last line for departure KM 11-01
1006 Passing “H” buoy outbound
1006 Conducted full dress emergency and abandon ship drill

Fuel on board: 126,120 gal
Potable water: 7100 gal

Departure delayed due inbound traffic. Bow Thruster failed prior to departure – engineers are troubleshooting.

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