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Daily Report for R/V KILO MOANA June 2008 KM 08-11 Arrival/Fueling/Departure/Noon/Arrival Report June 28, 2008 Following are the particulars of Kilo Moana arrival at Pearl Harbor: 0620 Completed all pre-arrival tests and inspections 0700 Abeam “PH” 0813 First line pier H2, port side to 0820 FWE 0830 All pre-fueling preparations completed 0841 commenced fueling 1141 finished fueling, loaded 47,866 gross, 47, 162 net gals Navy 76 Following are the particulars of KM departure from Pearl Harbor: 1214 Last line 1330 Abeam “PH” Following are the particulars of KM arrival at SNUG Harbor: 1348 Abeam “H” buoy 1436 First line, pier 45, port side to 1450 FWE Fuel consumed last 24 hrs: 1892 gals Fuel on board: 127,498 gal (after fueling) Total fuel consumed: 7230 gal Total miles steamed: 376 nmi Total cruise time: 4d 5.5h ************************************************** KM 08-11 Noon Report 1200(W) June 27, 2008 Potable water on board: 7843 gals Weather: wind 075 @ 15 kts, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 05-07 ft, barometer 1017.4 steady, temp 25C, mostly cloudy Underway and operating as per HOT-202 Cruise Plan; currently at Station 50, site of the WHOTS mooring, approx 70 nmi N of Oahu. The last 24 hrs we conducted two net tows, five CTD casts, two PRR casts, three AC9/FRRF casts, and recovered the Sediment Trap array and the Gas array. All going well and as per plan (magnetometer not aboard for this cruise). We will be stopping at Pearl Harbor for fuel tomorrow morning on our way home and then returning to SNUG Harbor in the afternoon. ************************************************** KM
08-11 Noon Report 1200(W) June 26, 2008 Potable water on board: 7971 gals Weather: wind 080 @ 16 kts, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 05-07 ft, barometer 1017.4 falling, temp 25C, partly cloudy Underway and operating as per HOT-202 Cruise Plan, currently at Station Aloha, approx 70 nmi N of Oahu. The last 24 hrs we conducted five net tows, eight CTD casts, recovered the PP array, and deployed the Gas array. All going well and as per plan (magnetometer not aboard for this cruise). ************************************************** KM
08-11 Noon Report 1200(W) June 25, 2008 Potable water on board: 7552 gals Weather: wind 110 @ 17 kts, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 06-08 ft, barometer 1018.5 rising, temp 23C, mostly cloudy Underway and operating as per HOT-202 Cruise Plan, currently at Station Aloha, approx 70 nmi N of Oahu. The last 24 hrs we conducted one PRR cast, one Go-Flo cast, and one CTD cast at Station Kahe, then transited to Station Aloha, where we deployed the Sediment Trap array and the PP array, conducted 4 CTD casts, and one net tow. All going well and as per plan (magnetometer not aboard for this cruise). ************************************************* KM
08-11 Noon Report 1200(W) June 24, 2008 Potable water on board: 6835 gals Weather: wind 270 @ 10 kts, combined sea & swell s’ly @ 04-05 ft, barometer 1017.7 steady, temp 25C, mostly cloudy Underway and operating as per HOT-202 Cruise Plan, currently at Station Kahe, approx 6 nmi SW of Oahu, all going well and as per plan. ************************************************* The following are the departure particulars for KM-0811 leaving Honolulu 24 June 2008: 0830 Completed all pre-departure test and inspections 0854 Last line 0936 Passing H buoy outbound 0945 Conducted science safety briefing 1030 Conducted Fire and Boat Drill Fuel on board: 87, 551 gal (by sounding) Potable water: 8,000 gal ************************************************* KM 08-10 Arrival Report June 23, 2008 Following are the particulars of Kilo Moana arrival at Honolulu: 0630 Completed all pre-arrival tests and inspections 0700 Abeam “H” buoy 0742 First line pier 45, stbd side to 0806 FWE Fuel on board: 87,551 gal Total fuel consumed: 14,200 gal Total miles steamed: 941 nmi Total cruise time: 7d 17h ************************************************** KM
08-10 Noon Report 1200(W) June 22, 2008 Potable water on board: 5856 gals Weather: wind 080 @ 17 kts, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 07-08 ft, barometer 1020.0 steady, temp 25C, partly cloudy Last day of the KM0810 CMORE/Agouron cruise. Last 24 hrs we conducted one PRR cast and recovered Sediment Trap Array #2. We then transited to the Wave-driven Dual Pumps and recovered the two floats/pumps that were on the surface. The rest of the apparatus had broken free from each pump and was not located. KM will be returning to SNUG via the northern coastline of Kauai so the students can enjoy the beautiful Na Pali Coast. KM due to arrive at SNUG at 0800 tomorrow. The students seemed to greatly enjoy their field work and a chance to get out of the classroom! ************************************************** KM
08-10 Noon Report 1200(W) June 21, 2008 Potable water on board: 6752 gals Weather: wind 070 @ 17 kts, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 07-08 ft, barometer 1019.9 steady, temp 23C, mostly cloudy, rain showers Continuing with KM0810 CMORE/Agouron cruise. Last 24 hrs we have conducted one PRR cast, two CTD casts, one net tow, recovered the PP array and Sediment Trap Array #1, and held a meeting to discuss the upcoming recovery attempt on the Wave-Driven Dual-Pumps. All continues to go well. ************************************************* KM
08-10 Noon Report 1200(W) June 20, 2008 Potable water on board: 7526 gals Weather: wind 070 @ 17 kts, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 07-08 ft, barometer 1019.8 steady, temp 27C, partly cloudy, rain showers Continuing with KM0810 CMORE/Agouron cruise. Last 24 hrs we have conducted two PRR casts, four CTD casts, two net tows, and re-deployed the PP array. All continues to go well, prominent rainbows and moonbows over the last 20 hrs. ************************************************** KM
08-10 Noon Report 1200(W) June 19, 2008 Potable water on board: 7561 gals Weather: wind 040 @ 15 kts, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 07-08 ft, barometer 1019.9 steady, temp 23C, partly cloudy Operating as per KM 0810 Cruise Plan for CMORE/Agouron student research cruise. Last 24 hrs we retrieved the PP array and transited overnight back to Sediment Trap #1, where we have conducted two CTD casts so far. All continues to go well, students learning the fine arts of handling taglines and heaving grappling hooks. ************************************************** KM
08-10 Noon Report 1200(W) June 18, 2008 Potable water on board: 6662 gals Weather: wind 115 @ 18 kts, combined sea & swell E’ly @ 07-08 ft, barometer 1020.8 rising, temp 25C, partly cloudy Operating as per KM 0810 Cruise Plan for CMORE/Agouron student research cruise. Last 24 hrs we conducted four CTD casts, two net tows, one PRR cast, and deployed the PP array, all at Station 5. All is going well! ************************************************* KM
08-10 Noon Report 1200(W) June 17, 2008 Potable water on board: 7643 gals Weather: wind 110 @ 15 kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 06-07 ft, barometer 1017.5 rising, temp 25C, partly cloudy Operating as per KM 0810 Cruise Plan for CMORE/Agouron student research cruise. Last 24 hrs we conducted one CTD cast and one PRR cast at Station 2, one CTD cast at Station 3 and one at Station 4, and deployed another sediment trap at Station 5. Currently conducting multiple CTD and PRR casts at Station 5 (approx 100 mi NNW of Kauai). ************************************************* KM
08-09 Noon Report 1200(W) June 16, 2008 Potable water on board: 8315 gals Weather: wind 110 @ 10 kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 05 ft, barometer 1016.5 steady, temp 27C, partly cloudy Operating as per KM 0810 Cruise Plan for CMORE/Agouron student research cruise. Deployed one Sediment Trap at Station 1 (approx 140 miles north of Oahu) and conducted two CTD casts in its near vicinity. Currently enroute to Station 2 for another CTD cast. Students are excited about getting out of the classroom and out into the field. All is going well! ************************************************** The following are the departure particulars for KM-0810 leaving Honolulu 15 June 2008: 1440 Completed all pre-departure test and inspections 1506 Last line 1544 Passing H buoy outbound 1555 Conducted science safety briefing 1645 Conducted Fire and Boat Drill Fuel on board: 101,751 gal (by sounding) Potable water: 8,000 gal Ship’s Complement (20) ************************************************ KM 08-09 Arrival Report June 15, 2008 Following are the particulars of Kilo Moana arrival at Honolulu: 0630 Completed all pre-arrival tests and inspections 0730 Abeam “H” buoy 0818 First line pier 45, stbd side to 0845 FWE Fuel on board: 102,049 gal Total fuel consumed: 4058 gal (correction to departure fuel amount: 106, 107 gals) aboard Total miles steamed: 375 nmi Total cruise time: 3d 00h ************************************************* KM
08-09 Noon Report 1200(W) June 14, 2008 Potable water on board: 7740 gals Weather: wind 080 @ 12 kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 06-07 ft, barometer 1015.8 steady, temp 24C, partly cloudy Recovered one seaglider, conducted CTD casts around Single and Dual Pumps overnight, conducted Cyanocage cast, conducted dive ops for film crew, and recovered Single Pump array (badly tangled and not functional). Only remaining op currently scheduled is Sediment Trap recovery. Arrival Snug Harbor 0800 15 June. ************************************************* KM
08-09 Noon Report 1200(W) June 13, 2008 Potable water on board: 6805 gals Weather: wind 095 @ 14 kts, combined sea & swell ENE’ly @ 05-6 ft, barometer 1016.2 steady, temp 24C, partly cloudy Conducted successful VPR operations overnight, after deploying sediment trap. VPR tow speed is 8-10 knots, deployment and recovery at 6 knots. Currently on site investigating Single Pump and Dual Pump arrays. Initial data indicates that pumps are not operating properly, if at all. Further investigation continuing. ************************************************** KM
08-09 Noon Report 1200(W) June 12, 2008 Potable water on board: 7734 gals Weather: wind 160 @ 08 kts, combined sea & swell SE’ly @ 04 ft, barometer 1015.4 steady, temp 24C, mostly cloudy Vessel is at Kahe Station conducting trial ops with VPR and sed traps for filming purposes. All going well, small boat operating at necessary efficiency. Apologies for delay in transmittal. ************************************************* The following are the departure particulars for KM-0809 leaving Honolulu 12 June 2008: 0750 Completed all pre-departure test and inspections 0806 Last line 0848 Passing H buoy outbound 0900 Conducted science safety briefing 1000 Conducted Fire and Boat Drill Fuel on board: 106,245 gal (by sounding) Potable water: 8,000 gal ******************************************* Following are the particulars of Kilo Moana arrival at Honolulu 11 June 2008 and completion of KM 0808: 0600 Conducted all pre-arrival test and inspections 0642 Passing “H” buoy inbound 0718 1st Line 0730 FWE/SM Fuel On Board: 106245 gal Fuel Consumed: 10883 gal Miles Steamed: 390.8 mi Underway Time: 7d 15h 18m ************************************************** KM 0808 008 Noon Report 1200(+10) June 10, 2008 Noon Position: 22-45.5N 157-56.4W Fuel on board: 107417 gal Fuel consumed (24hr): 1204 gal Potable water on board: 5812 gal WX Wind 080 @ 13 kts, Combined Sea&Swell 090 @ 5-7 ft Barometer 1017.9 falling, Temp 81F, broken cloud cover Completed change out of one wind vane on WHOTS-5 yesterday afternoon and continuing with comparisons. Vsl will depart area this evening with an ETA “H” buoy tomorrow morning 0700 inbound. Ship, crew and science doing well. ************************************************** KM 0808 007 Noon Report 1200(+10) June 09, 2008 Noon Position: 22-45.4N 157-56.5W Fuel on board: 108621 gal Fuel consumed (24hr): 1264 gal Potable water on board: 6817 gal WX Wind 100 @ 17 kts, Combined Sea&Swell 135 @ 5-7 ft Barometer 1019.5 steady, Temp 81F, broken cloud cover Waiting for sea state to diminish so rescue boat may be deployed to effect repairs to wind vane on WHOTS-5. Continuing with comparisons. Ship, crew and science doing well. ************************************************** KM 0808 006 Noon Report 1200(+10) June 08, 2008 Noon Position: 22-45.8N 157-56.1W Fuel on board: 109885 gal Fuel consumed (24hr): 1288 gal Potable water on board: 7853 gal WX Wind 100 @ 20 kts, Combined Sea&Swell 135 @ 7-8 ft Barometer 1021.5 steady, Temp 83F, mostly overcast with occasional breaks Due to sea state unable to deploy rescue boat to effect repairs to wind vane on WHOTS-5 this morning. Continuing with CTD work and comparisons. Ship, crew and science doing well. ************************************************* KM 0808 005 Noon Report 1200(+10) June 07, 2008 Noon Position: 22-45.9N 157-56.0W Fuel on board: 111173 gal Fuel consumed (24hr): 1193 gal Potable water on board: 7468 gal WX Wind 115 @ 13 kts, Combined Sea&Swell 112 @ 4-6 ft Barometer 1021.5 steady, Temp 83F, mostly clear with scattered clouds Recovered WHOTS-4 mooring yesterday afternoon. Conducting CTD work and comparisons. Ship, crew and science doing well. ************************************************** KM 0808 004 Noon Report 1200(+10) June 06, 2008 Noon Position: 22-40.3N 157-57.1W Fuel on board: 112366 gal Fuel consumed (24hr): 1272 gal Potable water on board: 7253 gal WX Wind 075 @ 12 kts, Combined Sea&Swell 135 @ 3-5 ft Barometer 1021.5 steady, Temp 81F, mostly clear with scattered clouds Recovering WHOTS-4 mooring due to modest weather conditions. Ship, crew and science doing well. ************************************************** KM 0808 003 Noon Report 1200(+10) June 05, 2008 Noon Position: 22-39.6N 157-58.9W Fuel on board: 113638 gal Fuel consumed (24hr): 1446 gal Potable water on board: 7521 gal WX Wind 065 @ 15 kts, Combined Sea&Swell 090 @ 5-6 ft Barometer 1022 steady, Temp 81F, mostly clear Completed deploying the WHOTS-5 buoy yesterday afternoon. Conducting comparisons per general cruise plan. Ship, crew and science doing well. ************************************************** KM 0808 002 Noon Report 1200(+10) June 04, 2008 Noon Position: 22-46.0N 157-59.7W Fuel on board: 115084 gal Fuel consumed (departure): 2044 gal Potable water on board: 7214 gal WX Wind 100 @ 21 kts, Combined Sea&Swell 135 @ 5-6 ft Barometer 1021 steady, Temp 82F, mostly clear In the process of deploying the buoy. Ship, crew and science doing well. **************************************** The following are the departure particulars for KM-0808 leaving Honolulu 03 June 2008: 1500 Conducted science safety briefing 1530 Conducted all pre-departure test and inspections 1600 Last line 1624 Passing 1 & 2 buoy outbound 1630 Conducted Fire and Boat Drill Fuel on board: 117128 (by sounding) Potable water: 8000 gal *************************************************** Following are the particulars of Kilo Moana arrival at Honolulu and completion of KM 0807: 1630 Completed all pre-arrival test and inspections 1642 Passing “H” buoy inbound 1724 1st Line 1734 FWE/SM Fuel On Board: 117192 gal Fuel Consumed: 3393 gal Miles Steamed: 196.0 mi Underway Time: 1d 23h 28m *************************************** KM 0807 003 Noon Report 1200(+10) June 01, 2008 Noon Position: 21-41.9N 157-24.8W Fuel on board: 117553 gal Fuel consumed (24hr): 1436 galPotable water on board: 4308 WX Wind 095 @ 16 kts, Combined Sea&Swell 090 @ 5-6 ft Barometer 1023 steady, Temp 77F, mostly clear Completed deploying 2 stage pump yesterday afternoon and finished with boat ops and filming approximately 1830. Modified boat operations this morning due to sea state but recovered tidbit sensor aboard. Vessel has completed science operations and is enroute Honolulu. ETA passing “H” inbound 1700. Ship, crew and science doing well. **************************************** Archives - January, February and March 2008 Archives - September, October and November 2007 Archives - July and August 2007 Archives - March and April 2007 Archives - January and February 2007
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