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Daily Reports for R/V KILO MOANA April & May 2010

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KM 10-09 017 Noon Report 1200(X) 31 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 8-44.3N 167-39.7W
Fuel on board: 84099 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3052 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 297.9 nm
SOA: 12.4 kts

Weather: wind 070 @ 20 kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 9-10 ft,
Barometer 1013.7 steady, temp 29.0 C, scattered clouds

Conducted EEZ mapping. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 016 Noon Report 1200(X) 30 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 6-31.2N 163-39.4W
Fuel on board: 87151 (Corrected by Sounding)
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 2982 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 288.4 nm
SOA: 12.0 kts

Weather: wind 060 @ 15 kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 8 ft,
Barometer 1014.0 steady, temp 29.8 C, overcast

Conducted EEZ mapping. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 015 Noon Report 1200(X) 29 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 5-21.5N 161-17.2W
Fuel on board: 90133 gal (Corrected by Sounding)
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3140 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 270.9 nm
SOA: 11.3 kts

Weather: wind 135 @ 12 kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @6-7 ft,
Barometer 1014.4 steady, temp 27.4 C, overcast

Conducted EEZ mapping. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 014 Noon Report 1200(X) 28 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 7-28.6N 165-06.0W
Fuel on board: 95280 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3009 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 278.6 nm
SOA: 11.6 kts

Weather: wind 060 @ 15kts, combined sea & swell NExE’ly @6-8 ft,
Barometer 1015.3 steady, temp 29.1.5, mostly cloudy

Conducted EEZ mapping. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 013 Noon Report 1200(X) 27 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 8-17.1N 166-18.7W
Fuel on board: 98289 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3163 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 291.7 nm
SOA: 12.2 kts

Weather: wind 070 @ 20kts, combined sea & swell NE’ly @ 7-8 ft,
Barometer 1016.5 steady, temp 25.5, overcast

Conducted EEZ mapping. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 012 Noon Report 1200(X) 26 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 6-00.3N 162-14.3W
Fuel on board: 101452 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 2993 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 267.9 nm
SOA: 11.2 kts

Weather: wind 090 @ 12kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 7-8 ft,
Barometer 1015.5 steady, temp 27.9, broken cloud cover

Conducted EEZ mapping. Check shaft seal this morning – no problems. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 011 Noon Report 1200(X) 25 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 8-16.4N 166-06.7W
Fuel on board: 104445 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 2956 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 289.4 nm
SOA: 12.0 kts

Weather: wind 060&18kts, combined sea & swell NE’ly @ 7-9 ft,
Barometer 1014.4 steady, temp 28.8, broken cloud cover

Conducted EEZ mapping. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 010 Noon Report 1200(X) 24 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 7-43.5N 164-59.4W
Fuel on board: 107401 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3198 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 297.2 nm
SOA: 12.4kts

Weather: wind 050&20kts, combined sea & swell NE’ly @ 7-9 ft,
Barometer 1013.6 steady, temp 29.6, broken cloud cover

Conducted EEZ mapping evolution. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 009 Noon Report 1200(X) 23 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 5-47.8N 161-30.1W
Fuel on board: 110599 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3011 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 278.2 nm
SOA: 11.6 kts

Weather: wind 060&19kts, combined sea & swell NE’ly @ 7-8 ft,
Barometer 1013.2 steady, temp 27.8, mostly overcast

Conducted EEZ mapping evolution. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 008 Noon Report 1200(X) 22 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 3-08.4N 164-11.9W
Fuel on board: 113610 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 1623 gal (by sounding)
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 183.5 nm
SOA: n/a

Weather: wind light & variable, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 5-7 ft,
Barometer 1013.9 steady, temp 31.8 C, mostly overcast

Conducted CTD and patch test run throughout afternoon and evening hours. Commenced mapping this morning.

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KM 10-09 007 Noon Report 1200(X) 21 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 2-03.0N 165-01.8W
Fuel on board: 115233 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3076 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 281.6 nm
SOA: 11.7 kts

Weather: wind 110@16kts, combined sea & swell ExS’ly @ 5-6 ft,
Barometer 1012.5 steady, temp 29.0 C, broken cloud cover

Arrived vicinity patch test side and preparing to conduct CTD. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 006 Noon Report 1200(X) 20 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 2-13.3S 166-30.1W
Fuel on board: 118309 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3105 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 275.3 nm
SOA: 11.5 kts

Weather: wind 090@15kts, combined sea & swell ESE’ly @ 5-6 ft,
Barometer 1010.2 steady, temp 28.3 C, broken cloud cover

This is the 6th report issued for this cruise – the 4th and 5th report were misnumbered but the date in the subject line is correct
in all cases. ETA test site 21 1030. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 004 Noon Report 1200(X) 19 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 6-33.7S 167-59.2W
Fuel on board: 121,414 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3186 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance Made Good: 273.0 nm
SOA: 11.4 kts

Weather: wind 060@12kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 6-7 ft,
Barometer 1011.0 falling, temp 31.9 C, broken cloud cover

Ship, crew and science doing well. Enroute patch test site.

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KM 10-09 003 Noon Report 1200(X) 18 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 10-53.4S 169-23.9W
Fuel on board: 124,600 gal (by sounding)
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2489 gal
Potable water on board: 6528 gal

Weather: wind 090 @ 22 kts, combined sea & swell ExS’ly @ 6-7 ft,
Barometer 1013.3 steady, temp 29.8C, Mostly clear with scattered cloud cover

17 1505 Completed fueling, Ch Eng reports receiving 43,307 gal MGO
17 1536 Pilot aboard
17 1554 Last line
17 1615 Pilot away
17 1630 Passing #1 abeam to port outbound

Vsl is underway for patch test site. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-09 003 Noon Report 1200(X) 17 May, 2010

Noon Position is: Inport Pago Pago @ Fuel Pier

0910 Pre-shift/departure tests and inspections
0954 last line Main Wharf
1018 1st line ashore Fuel Pier
1030 FWE / Securely moored port side to
1045 Completed preparations to fuel
1109 Commenced fueling

Vsl has shifted from Main Wharf and is moored at Fuel Pier taking fuel. Anticipate underway time at or about 1600

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KM 10-09 002 Noon Report 1200(X) 16 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 14-17.2S 170-40.1W (vicinity Pago Pago Pilot Sta)
Fuel on board: 85684 gal (corrected by sounding)
Fuel Consumed (dep): 799 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

1011 Pre-arrival tests and inspections
1134 #1 abeam to stbd inbound
1200 Pilot aboard
1224 1st line ashore
1236 FWE / Securely moored port side to main wharf
1245 Customs Immigration and Agriculture aboard
1300 Vessel Cleared Inbound

Vsl will shift to fuel pier tomorrow morning at a time to be determined. Fueling is tentatively scheduled to commence at or about 1200.
Anticipate ready for sea and underway 1600.

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Apia, Western Samoa 15 May 2010 on KM 10-09 bound for
Pago Pago America Samoa to fuel.

0900 Shipboard safety and orientation briefing (13 May)
1548 Pre-departure tests and inspections
1548 Pilot aboard
1606 Last line
1624 Passing breakwater outbound
1625 Pilot away
1636 Boat Drill – Science Party

Fuel on board: 85,730 gal
Potable water: 7,800 gal

ETA Pago Pago Pilot Station 16 May 1200. Vsl will clear inbound on arrival and shift to fuel Monday morning.

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The following are the KM 10-08 arrival particulars of Kilo Moana at Apia, Samoa on 10 May 2010:

0842 Pre-arrival tests and inspections
0936 Pilot aboard
0948 Abeam Breakwater Inbound
1006 1st line ashore
1012 FWE / Securely moored port side to main wharf
1024 Pilot Away

Fuel on board: 98,784 gals
Total fuel consumed: 14,704 gals
Total miles steamed: 893.3 nm
Total cruise time: 11d 20h 24m

Estimate lose of 48.5 hr science time due to early return.

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KM 10-08 011 Noon Report 1200(X) 09 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 13-44.6S 172-06.8W
Fuel on board: 90192 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1265 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 115 @ 8 kts, combined sea & swell NE’ly @ 4 ft,
Barometer 1012.0 steady, temp 29.8C, Broken cloud cover

Vessel recovered tow-cam aboard yesterday evening at 1850. After inspection of #1 M/E and based on consultation with Ch Engineer,
secured science opertations at 1945 and proceeded for Apia. ETA Apia pilot station is 1530 09 May. Entry into port has not been
granted and there is a high probability that entry will not occur until mid morning tomorrow at the earliest. Intend to hold station
off Apia vice anchoring for the evening.

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KM 10-08 010 Noon Report 1200(X) 08 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 15-01.2S 173-47.5W
Fuel on board: 91457 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1195 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 105 @ 12 kts, combined sea & swell SExS’ly @ 7-8 ft,
Barometer 1011.2 steady, temp 30.8C, Broken cloud cover

Vessel recovered sea glider aboard this morning. Continued with tow-yo, ctd, tow-cam and bottom mapping evolutions. Operating
with 2 generators after loss of #4 ME due to failed valve. Based on consultation with Ch Engineer, will continue science operations
as scheduled. ETA Apia pilot station remains 0900 11 May. Crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-08 009 Noon Report 1200(X) 07 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 15-22.6S 174-00.0W
Fuel on board: 92652 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1279 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 115 @ 18 kts, combined sea & swell SE’ly @ 7-8 ft,
Barometer 1011.6 rising, temp 28.6C, Broken cloud cover

Vessel deployed sea glider yesterday afternoon and it has been functioning as designed. Will plan on recovering the unit back aboard tomorrow.
Continued with tow-yo, ctd and bottom mapping evolutions. Presently working an active volcano with CTD and tow-cam ops planned. ETA
Apia pilot station 0900 11 May. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-08 008 Noon Report 1200(X) 06 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 15-08.0S 174-06.2W
Fuel on board: 93931 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1331 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 145 @ 12 kts, combined sea & swell SE’ly @ 6-8 ft,
Barometer 1010.6 steady, temp 28.2C, Mostly clear w/scattered clouds

Vessel continues with tow-cam, tow-yo, ctd and bottom mapping evolutions. As of noon, ship standing by to deploy sea
glider. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-08 007 Noon Report 1200(X) 05 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 15-20.6S 174-15.1W
Fuel on board: 94616 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1433 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 160 @ 18 kts, combined sea & swell SExE’ly @ 8 ft,
Barometer 1012.6 steady, temp 30.5, Mostly clear w/scattered clouds

Vessel continues with tow-cam, tow-yo, ctd and bottom mapping evolutions. Due to sea state and weather conditions relative to rescue
boat operations, sea glider deployment has been postponed again. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-08 006 Noon Report 1200(X) 04 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 15-00.2S 173-48.6W
Fuel on board: 96049 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1371 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 157 @ 20 kts, combined sea & swell ESE’ly @ 8-11 ft,
Barometer 1014.6 steady, temp 29.0, Scattered cloud cover

Vessel continues with tow-cam, tow-yo, ctd and bottom mapping evolutions. Due to sea state and weather conditions relative to
rescue boat operations, sea glider deployment has been abandoned at this point. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-08 005 Noon Report 1200(X) 03 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 15-08.5S 173-53.0W
Fuel on board: 97,420 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1349 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 125 @ 17 kts, combined sea & swell S’ly @ 6-7 ft,
Barometer 1014.9 dropping, temp 31.0C, Broken cloud cover

Vessel continues with tow-cam, tow-yo, ctd and bottom mapping evolutions. Deployed KM-07 moored instrument array this morning
in position 15-08.5029S 173-44.3000W Expect to deploy sea glider tomorrow morning for possible 24 hour test. Ship, crew and science
doing well.

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KM 10-08 004 Noon Report 1200(X) 02 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 15-03.8S 173-42.3W
Fuel on board: 98,769 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1359 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 125 @ 13 kts, combined sea & swell SE’ly @ 5-6 ft,
Barometer 1016.6 stdy, temp 28.2C, mostly clear sky w/scattered clouds

Vessel has continued with tow-cam, tow-yo, ctd and bottom mapping evolutions. Expect to deploy moored instrument array
left over from KM 10-07 early morning hours tomorrow. Engineers still troubleshooting hydraulic issue with DSW but due
to the intermittent nature of the problem have not identified a specific problem area. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-08 003 Noon Report 1200(X) 01 May, 2010

Noon Position is: 14-59.4S 173-45.0W
Fuel on board: 100,128 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1313 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 115 @ 6 kts, combined sea & swell S’ly @ 4-5 ft,
Barometer 1016.8 stdy, temp 28.5C, mostly clear sky w/scattered clouds

Engineers continue inspecting and repairs to #2 M/E. DSW issue has been narrowed to a hydraulic issue and troubleshooting
continues. DSW is usable. Continued with successful tow-cam and tow-yo operations.

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KM 10-08 002 Noon Report 1200(X) 30 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 14-51.7S 173-45.6W
Fuel on board: 101,441 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1332 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind Lt & Var, combined sea & swell S’ly @ 6-7 ft,
Barometer 1016.1 stdy, temp 30.0, mostly clear sky

Vsl has effected additional repairs to #3 M/E which has been tested satisfactory but will be used for transit only. Engineers are in the
process of inspecting #2 M/E and assessing repair requirements. A brake issue with Deep Sea Winch has re-surfaced but has not
adverselty affected operations at this time – engineers are troubleshooting. Initial tow-cam ops was delayed due to science
equipment problems until late evening. Close cooperation and coordination between science and bridge resulted in a successful
Completion of the operation and a few smiles. Again, with close cooperation between science and bridge, 1st tow-yo operation
launched this morning and completed satisfactorily despite DSW brake issue.

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KM 10-08 001 Noon Report 1200(X) 29 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 15-05.8S 173-45.3W
Fuel on board: 102,773 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1715 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind Lt & Var, combined sea & swell SSE’ly @ 4-7 ft,
Barometer 1016.2 stdy, temp 28.9, overcast with showers

Vsl suffered casualty to #2 ME last night and lost #3 temporarily due to multiple alarms. #3 back on line at this time and engineers are
working on #2. Shaft seal leak has been minimal since last efforts. Have conducted normal CTD ops and mapping. Vsl preparing
for tow cam operation this afternoon and expect this to be a “learning” experience. Tow Yo operations slated down the line.

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Apia, Western Samoa 28 April 2010 on KM 10-08:

0900 Shipboard safety and orientation briefing
0930 Pre-fueling preparations completed
1014 Commenced fueling
1154 Pilot aboard
1246 Completed fueling / Chief Engineer reports receiving 150,000 ltr (39,625.8 gal)
1315 Pre-departure tests and inspections
1324 Last line
1342 Passing bouy 1 & 2 outbound
1346 Pilot away
1415 Fire & Boat Drill

Fuel on board: 104,488 gal
Potable water: 7800 gal

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The following are the arrival particulars of Kilo Moana at Apia, Samoa on 24 April 2010:

1025 Pre-arrival tests and inspections
1800 Pilot aboard
1824 Abeam Breakwater Inbound
1836 1st line ashore
1842 FWE / Securely moored port side to main wharf
1900 Customs Immigration and Agriculture Aboard
1912 Vessel Cleared Inbound

Fuel on board: 67826 gals
Total fuel consumed: 23204 gals
Total miles steamed: 1853.2 nm
Total cruise time: 9d 9h 30m

Estimate lose of 57.5 hr science time due to early return.

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KM 10-07 011 Noon Report 1200(X) 24 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 13-47.3S 171-44.4W
Fuel on board: 68210 gal
Fuel Consumed (23 hr): 1534 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind Lt & Var, combined sea & swell NE’ly @ 3-4 ft,
Barometer 1014.0 stdy, temp 30.5C, mostly clear with high clouds

Retarded ship’s clocks 23 hours to conform with ZD +11 (X). Vsl approaching Apia Pilot Station with a 1230 ETA. Port Control has
advised there will be a delay entering port until at least 1600 due to vessels already at berth. Transit from last science station to Apia
was on 2 engines at reduced rpm. A 3rd engine is on line ready for entry into port.

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KM 10-07 010 Noon Report 1200(M) 24 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 15-04.0S 173-20.0W
Fuel on board: 69744 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2390 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 100@12 kts, combined sea & swell SExS’ly @ 05-06 ft,
Barometer 1014.0 stdy, temp 25.5C, overcast with showers

Vsl completed recovery of last instrument array yesterday evening and continued with bottom mapping throughout the night.
Based on Ch Eng recommendation and Master’s concurrence, science operations suspended this morning and vessel
proceeding at best speed on 2 engines for Apia. Ship has been burning through injectors at an alarming rate and has
exhausted on board spares which has resulted in 2 engine operation. Sea glider launch and recovery and 1 instrument
Deployment had to be abandoned. Will retard ship’s clocks 23 hours this evening to conform with ZD +11(X). ETA Apia
Pilot Station is 1230 24 April.

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KM 10-07 009 Noon Report 1200(M) 23 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 14-57.4S 173-51.3W
Fuel on board: 72134 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2670 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 130@22 kts, combined sea & swell SSE’ly @ 08-09 ft,
Barometer 1013.1 stdy, temp 30.5C, mostly clear with scattered clouds

Vsl completed survey lines last night at midnight. Conducted implosion test and proceeded to sea glider test site. Due to sea state
that precluded rescue boat launch, postponed sea glider test and commenced instrument recovery efforts. One instrument
aboard by noon with 3 remaining. ETA Apia Pilot Station remains 1130 26 April. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-07 008 Noon Report 1200(M) 22 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 17-44.3S 174-33.0W
Fuel on board: 74804 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2909 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 150@20 kts, combined sea & swell SSE’ly @ 08-09 ft,
Barometer 1016.8 rising, temp 28.5C, mostly overcast with showers

Vsl conducting survey lines and will plan on deploying sea glider tomorrow morning weather conditions permitting. Wind and
sea state has increased over past 24 hours which may preclude use of rescue boat for sea glider recovery – in which case vsl
will continue with instrument retrievals. ETA Apia Pilot Station has been set as 1130 26 April. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-07 007 Noon Report 1200(M) 21 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 17-56.0S 175-01.7W
Fuel on board: 77713 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 3037 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 135@15 kts, combined sea & swell SSW’ly @ 07-08 ft,
Barometer 1015.0 stdy, temp 27.5C, broken cloud cover

Vsl has completed 1 additional recoveries during past 24 hours. 4 recoveries, 1 deployment and sea glider ops remain. Science plan
modified to accommodate mapping efforts due to being “handsomely ahead of schedule”. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-07 006 Noon Report 1200(M) 20 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 18-29.6N 175-37.4W
Fuel on board: 80750 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1798 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 275@15-17kts, combined sea & swell WxN’ly @ 05-07 ft,
Barometer 1011.6 stdy, temp 28.5C, overcast with rain showers

Vsl has completed 2 additional recoveries during past 24 hours and is slightly ahead of schedule on those evolutions.
Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-07 005 Noon Report 1200(M) 19 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 20-14.2S 176-28.1W
Fuel on board: 82548 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2029 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 060@10kts, combined sea & swell WSW’ly @ 07-08 ft,
Barometer 1013.5 stdy, temp 29.0C, overcast with rain showers

Vsl completed 5 recoveries and 1 implosion test over past 24 hours. BT control failure has not significantly impacted recovery
efforts. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-07 004 Noon Report 1200(M) 18 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 21-32.8S 176-19.0W
Fuel on board: 84577 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2691 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Longitute reported in error as E vice W in Noon Report of 17 Apr.

Vsl arrived on 1st recovery station at 1940 and retrieved the instrument aboard. 2nd recovery station occupied at 0218, but
instrument failed to release and surface. This was not wholly unexpected as the deployment last year was compromised.
Vsl arrived on 1st recovery station at 1940 and retrieved the instrument aboard. 2nd recovery station occupied at 0218, but
instrument failed to release and surface. This was not wholly unexpected as the deployment last year was compromised.
Anticipate next station early afternoon. BT functioned without issue on bridge and aft control station for recovery. Ship, crew
and science doing well.

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KM 10-07 003 Noon Report 1200(M) 17 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 22-18.4S 177-55.1E
Fuel on board: 87268 gal
Fuel Consumed (dep): 3762 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 3068 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Weather: wind 115@10kts, combined sea & swell WSW’ly @ 05-06 ft,
Barometer 1018.0 stdy, temp 26.5C, mostly clear with broken cloud cover

Vsl arrived on 1st station at 1130 this morning and commenced science ops. Once again have experienced problems with remote BT
control. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 10-07 002 Noon Report 1200(M) 16 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 18-43.3 S 178-48.0E

Fuel on board: per departure rpt
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): per departure rpt
Potable water on board: 5664 gal

Distance Made Good: 44.5 nm
SOA: 11.5 kts

Weather: wind 115@12kts, combined sea & swell SSE’ly @ 05 ft,
Barometer 1016.2 stdy, temp 28.8 C, mostly clear with broken cloud cover

Ship, crew and science doing well. ETA 1st station roughly noon tomorrow.

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Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Suva, Fiji 16 April 2010 on KM 10-07:

0715 Pre-departure tests and inspections
0753 Pilot aboard
0806 Last line
0829 Passing bouy 1 & 2 outbound
0830 Pilot away
0840 Shipboard safety and orientation briefing
0925 Fire & Boat Drill

Fuel on board: 91,030 gal
Potable water: 6100 gal

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The following are the arrival particulars of Kilo Moana at Suva, Fiji on 14 April 2010:

0600 Pre-arrival tests and inspections
0705 Pilot aboard
0725 Abeam buoys 1 & 2 inbound
0736 Health Inspectors aboard
0745 Vsl cleared quarantine
0812 1st line
0824 FWE / Securely moored port side to (North End Kings Wharf at River Entrance)
0824 Pilot away
0845 Customs and Immigration aboard
0915 Vsl cleared inbound

Fuel on board: 92,040 gals
Total fuel consumed: 31,670 gals
Total miles steamed: 2907.9 nm
Total cruise time: 10d 13h 00m

BT control failed 100% during initial maneuvering. Ch Eng troubleshooting.

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KM 10-06 011 Noon Report 1200(M) 13 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 17-05.0S 176-14.9E
Fuel on board: 93,425 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 2570 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance to Go (Modified): 187.4 nm
Distance Made Good (24 hrs): 262.1 nm
SOA: 10.9 kts

Weather: wind 130@8kts, combined sea & swell SExE’ly @ 04-06 ft,
Barometer 1015.1 steady, temp 30.0 C, clear sky

Reduced speed last night at midnight to accommodate ETA Suva Pilot Station of 0700 14 Apr. Will conduct full test of DP and portable units this afternoon. Ship and crew doing well.

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KM 10-06 010 Noon Report 1200(M) 12 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 13-02.7S 174-45.9E
Fuel on board: 95,995 gal
Fuel Consumed (23 hrs): 2463 gal
Potable water on board: 7088 gal

Distance to Go (Modified): 450 nm
Distance Made Good (23 hrs): 265 nm
SOA: 11.5 kts

Weather: wind 115@12kts, combined sea & swell SExE’ly @ 04 ft,
Barometer 1013.2 rising, temp 29.8 C, mostly overcast

Advanced ship’s clocks 1 hour to conform with ZD -12 (M). Vsl bucking currents again. ETA Suva Pilot Station remains 0700 14 Apr. Ship and crew doing well.

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KM 10-06 009 Noon Report 1200(L) 11 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 9-25.5S 172-25.5E
Fuel on board: 98,458 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3470 gal
Potable water on board: 7080 gal

Distance to Go (Modified): 715 nm
Distance Made Good (24 hrs): 299 nm
SOA: 12.5 kts

Weather: wind light air, combined sea & swell SExE’ly @ 03-04 ft,
Barometer 1011.0 steady, temp 31.0 C, scattered cloud cover.

Vsl continues to make decent speed. ETA Suva Pilot Station 0700 14 Apr. Hopefully will be able to drop from 120 rpm to 2 engine operation sometime late tomorrow. Soundings at bottom of f.o. tank #1 & #2 are questionable. Ship and crew doing well.

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KM 10-06 008 Noon Report 1200(L) 10 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 6-31.1S 168-20.8E
Fuel on board (by sounding): 101,928 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 4039 gal
Potable water on board: 6,672 gal

Distance to Go (Modified): 1016 nm
Distance Made Good (24 hrs): 296 nm
SOA: 12.3 kts

Weather: wind light air, combined sea & swell ESE’ly @ 03-04 ft,
Barometer 1010.6 steady, temp 31.0 C, broken cloud cover.

Vsl continues to make decent speed. ETA Suva Pilot Station remains 0700 14 Apr. Ship and crew doing well.

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KM 10-06 007 Noon Report 1200(L) 09 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 3-44.1S 164-16.1E
Fuel on board: 105,967 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 2952 gal
Potable water on board: 7,088 gal

Distance to Go (Modified): 1312 nm
Distance Made Good (24 hrs): 285 nm
SOA: 11.9 kts

Weather: wind light air, combined sea & swell ExN’ly @ 03-04 ft,
Barometer 1011.0 steady, temp 31.0 C, broken cloud cover.

Vsl made decent spd past 24 hours. ETA Suva Pilot Station 0700 14 Apr. Ship and crew doing well.

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KM 10-06 006 Noon Report 1200(L) 08 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 0-42.5S 160-39.2E
Fuel on board: 108,919 gal
Fuel Consumed (23 hrs): 2,774 gal
Potable water on board: 7,088 gal

Distance to Go (Modified): 1598 nm
Distance Made Good (23 hrs): 262 nm
SOA: 11.4 kts

Weather: wind lt&var, combined sea & swell NExE’ly @ 04 ft,
Barometer 1013.9 steady, temp 30.0 C, broken cloud cover.

Advanced ship’s clocks 1 hour to conform with ZD -11. Vsl continues to buck a substantial .7 – 1.0 kt current. Shellbacks all - ship and crew doing well.

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KM 10-06 005 Noon Report 1200(K) 07 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 2-37.3N 157-52.0E
Fuel on board (by sounding): 111,693 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 2,921 gal
Potable water on board: 7,080 gal

Distance to Go (Modified): 1859 nm
Distance Made Good (24 hrs): 276 nm
SOA: 11.5 kts

Weather: wind lt&var, combined sea & swell ExN’ly @ 04-05 ft,
Barometer 1014.8 steady, temp 32.0 C, broken cloud cover.

Engineers have completed Bow Thruster troubleshooting and the system works normally at local control and remote stations. Will test in DP as time permits. Completed troubleshooting portable control unit issues with assistance of OTG. All systems have been returned to normal configuration and each of the 4 remote stations tested satisfactory.

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KM 10-06 004 Noon Report 1200(K) 06 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 6-08.7N 154-54.5E
Fuel on board: 114,614 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3,277 gal
Potable water on board: 7,088 gal

Distance to Go (Modified): 2136 nm
Distance Made Good (24 hrs): 283 nm
SOA: 11.8 kts

Weather: wind 085 @ 19 kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 08 ft,
Barometer 1012.2 stead, temp 29.4 C, mostly overcast and broken cloud cover.

Adjusted transit to remain in International Waters after exiting FSM EEZ towards BT waypoint 11S / 174E. Continue troubleshooting bow thruster. Ch Eng contacting England for clarification on several issues. Commenced troubleshooting portable control unit issues with assistance of OTG.

Wog sightings have been reported aboard the vessel and even fraudulent Realm Cards have surfaced. A Royal Sheriff has been appointed and an Imperial Court is being convened to address the problem.

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KM 10-06 003 Noon Report 1200(K) 05 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 9-28.3N 151-36.9E
Fuel on board: 11,891 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 3,106 gal
Potable water on board: 7,088 gal

Distance to Go (BT Survey): 2449.5 nm
Distance Made Good (24 hrs): 270.5 nm
SOA: 11.3 kts

Weather: wind 065 @ 23 kts, combined sea & swell NExE’ly @ 07-08 ft,
Barometer 1013.7 stead, temp 28.5 C, mostly overcast and broken cloud cover.

Ch Eng continues troubleshooting BT. Ship working against a stiff headwind and substantial .7 knot current.

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KM 10-06 002 Noon Report 1200(K) 04 Apr, 2010

Noon Position is: 11-36.8N 147-35.0E
Fuel on board: 120997 gal
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): 2,966 gal
Fuel Consumed (18.8 hrs): 2,713 gal
Potable water on board: 6,819 gal

Distance Made Good: 216.1 nm
Distance to Go (BT Survey): 2720.0 nm
SOA (18.8 hrs): 11.5 kts

Weather: wind 090 @ 13 kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 06-07 ft,
Barometer 1014.3 falling, temp 29.1 C, broken cloud cover.

Ch Eng reports that the bow thruster operates at local control. Troubleshooting remote issue and suspect brake resistor problems.

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KM 10-06 leaving Apra Harbor, Guam, 03 April 2010 enroute Suva, Fiji.

1520 Completed all pre-departure tests and inspections
1712 U/W on KM 10-06
1724 Passing breakwater outbound

Fuel on board: 123,710 gal
Potable water: 6500 gal

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EM122 Test Cruise 004 Arrival Report 03 April

Completion of the EM122 Test Cruise at Apra Harbor, Guam:
1520 Completed all pre-arrival tests and inspections
1700 Abeam breakwater inbound
1712 Technician Charles Hohing departed vessel and away – EM122 Test Cruise completed

Fuel on board: 123,710 gals
Total fuel consumed: 2008 gals
Total miles steamed: 105 nm
Total cruise time: 1d 09h 06m

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EM122 Test Cruise 003 Noon Report 1200(K) 03 Apr, 2010
Noon Position is: 13-15.7N 144-15.6E
Fuel on board: 123,963 gal
Fuel Consumed (28 hrs): 1,755 gal
Potable water on board: 6,819 gal

Weather: wind 060 @ 16 kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 06-08 ft,
Barometer 1015.5 steady, temp 29.8 C, overcast

Vessel has continued conducting operations per OTG and Technician Hohing directions including going “dead ship” to full operation twice to determine potential noise issues with no apparent indication of a problem. A good deal of data has been collected and will be further processed ashore. Intend to return Apra and discharge technician via launch at or about 1730. Due to no pierside berthing availability, unless otherwise directed, will proceed to sea and transit for Suva. Engineers continue to troubleshoot bowthruster. Module received has helped but did not resolved all issues.

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EM122 Test Cruise 002 Noon Report 1200(K) 02 Apr, 2010
Noon Position is: 13-26.6N 144-03.1 E
Fuel on board: per departure report
Fuel Consumed (24 hrs): n/a
Potable water on board: per departure report

Weather: wind 090 @ 12 kts, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 06-08 ft,
Barometer 1015.5 steady, temp 29.8 C, partly cloudy

Vessel conducting operations per OTG and Technician Hohing directions.

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Departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Apra Harbor, Guam 02 April 2010 for EMM122 testing:

0740 Completed all pre-departure tests and inspections
0746 Pilot aboard
0806 Last line
0830 Pilot away
0842 Passing breakwater outbound
0845 Safety and Shipboard Orientation

Fuel on board: 125,718 gal
Potable water: 8000 gal

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