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Daily Reports for R/V KILO MOANA November 2009

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KM 09-25 003 Noon Report 1200(W) 30 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 19-11.9N 159-37.9W

Fuel on board: 32646 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2436 gal

Potable water on board: 7296 gal

Weather: wind 055@20kts, combined sea & swell is NE'ly@8-10ft,

barometer 1016.3 stdy, temp 27.2C, broken cloud cover

Recovered JPL Solo floater yesterday afternoon after a successful test dive
and proceeded SSW of Oahu some 165 nm to release the instrument. Unit
deployed at 1st light. There was some concern about proper operating
parameters when the floater returned to the surface during the late morning
hours, but it was determined the unit had operated properly and a shipboard
recovery would not be necessary. Vessel is underway for Honolulu with an
ETA of 0700 at "H" buoy 01 December. Winch and crane have been prepped for
removal on arrival.

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KM 09-25 002 Noon Report 1200(W) 29 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 21-26.2N 158-14.2W

Fuel on board: 35082 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 730 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 035@20kts, combined sea & swell is NW'ly@2-5ft,

barometer 1018.6 stdy, temp 27.2C, broken cloud cover

Deployed JPL Solo floater at 1158 off Wai'anae and will attempt to relocate
and recover this afternoon. Ship crew and science doing well.

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The following are the departure particulars for KM 09-25 leaving Honolulu 29
Nov 2009

0745 Completed all pre-departure tests and inspections

0752 Last line

0830 Abeam H outbound

0830 Science Party safety and shipboard indoctrination briefing

0915 Fire and Boat drill

Fuel on board: 35812 gal (by sounding)

Potable water: 8000 gal

Ship's Complement (20):
Science Party (6)

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Following are the arrival particulars of KM 09-24 at Honolulu 27 Nov:

0630 Completed all pre-arrival tests and inspections

0700 Abeam H buoy

0742 First line

0750 All fast, port side to Pier 45, FWE

Fuel on board: 35812 gals

Total fuel consumed: 92983 gals

Total miles steamed: 7096.5 nm

Total cruise time: 34d 23h 48m

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KM 09-24 037 Noon Report 1200(W) 26 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 19-01.2N 156-16.5W

Fuel on board: 38192 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 3761 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 050@10kts, combined sea & swell is E'ly@2-4ft,

barometer 1017.8 stdy, temp 25.0C, broken cloud cover

Noon report fuel figure for Nov 25 (#036) was in error and should read 41973
gal. Vessel closing rapidly on the target of "H" buoy with an ETA of 0700
27 Nov. Ship, crew and science doing well and looking forward to turkey
dinner.

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KM 09-24 036 Noon Report 1200(W) 25 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 17-41.3N 151-26.6W

Fuel on board: 31973 gal

Fuel Consumed (25hr): 3403 gal

Potable water on board: 7799 gal

Weather: wind 075@18kts, combined sea & swell is NE@5-6ft,

barometer 1016.0 stdy, temp 25.6C, broken cloud cover

Retarded ship's clocks one hour to conform with ZD +10 (W). Vessel aborted
calibration circle this morning due to data fault from towed Maggie. Maggie
recovered aboard for troubleshooting. As time and circumstances permit,
will redeploy Maggie and complete calibration circle. Science party busy
packing gear and making preparations to disembark the vessel. Enroute
Honolulu conducting bottom mapping. ETA "H" buoy 0700 27 Nov. Ship, crew
and science doing well and wishing all an excellent Thanksgiving.

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KM 09-24 035 Noon Report 1200(V) 24 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 16-17.2N 146-22.1W

Fuel on board: 45376 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 3480 gal

Potable water on board: 6597 gal

Weather: wind 065@20kts, combined sea & swell is NExN'ly@5-8ft,

barometer 1015.4 stdy, temp 30.5C, broken cloud cover

Vessel enroute Honolulu conducting bottom mapping with Maggie deployed via
science trackline. ETA "H" buoy 0700 27 Nov. Ship, crew and science
doing well.

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KM 09-24 034 Noon Report 1200(V) 23 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 14-56.6N 141-32.1W

Fuel on board: 48856gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 3394 gal

Potable water on board: 7823 gal

Weather: wind 075@20kts, combined sea & swell is NNE'ly@5-8ft,

barometer 1014.8 stdy, temp 25.0C, broken cloud cover

#4 M/E failed this morning and had to be secured. Engineers will
troubleshoot after cool down. Presently running on #'s 1,2 and 3.
Vessel enroute Honolulu conducting bottom mapping with Maggie deployed via
science trackline. ETA "H" buoy 0700 27 Nov. Ship, crew and science
doing well.

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KM 09-24 033 Noon Report 1200(V) 22 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 13-33.0N 138-19.5W

Fuel on board: 52255 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 3485 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 070@18kts, combined sea & swell is NE'ly@5-7ft,

barometer 1014.7 falling, temp 26.7, broken cloud cover

Vessel conducting "mini-survey" of opportunity over a small, feature rich,
area of interest. Will continue underway for Honolulu via science trackline
conducting bottom mapping with Maggie deployed later this afternoon. ETA
"H" buoy 0700 27 Nov. Ship, crew and science doing well but on the
lookout for fresh produce.

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KM 09-24 032 Noon Report 1200(V) 21 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 12-58.9N 133-28.3W

Fuel on board: 55740 gal

Fuel Consumed (25hr): 4113 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 055@20kts, combined sea & swell is NNE'ly@6-8ft,

barometer 1012.9 stdy, temp 26.7, scattered cloud cover

Vessel underway for Honolulu via science trackline conducting bottom mapping
with Maggie deployed. ETA "H" buoy 0700 27 Nov. Ship, crew and science
doing well.

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KM 09-24 031 Noon Report 1200(V) 20 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 12-39.2N 128-33.1W

Fuel on board: 59853 gal

Fuel Consumed (25hr): 3624 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 060@20kts, combined sea & swell is NNE'ly@5-7ft,

barometer 1012.5 stdy, temp 27.2, broken overcast

Retarded ship's clocks one hour to conform with ZD +9 (V). Vessel underway
for Honolulu via science trackline conducting bottom mapping with Maggie
deployed. ETA "H" buoy 0700 27 Nov SeaTel and email remain somewhat
compromised due to heading. Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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KM 09-24 030 Noon Report 1200(U) 19 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 12-31.1N 123-21.0W

Fuel on board: 63477 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2936 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 060@23kts, combined sea & swell is NNE'ly@5-7ft,

barometer 1012.0 stdy, temp 27.2, scattered clouds

IMI recovered yesterday afternoon as scheduled. Vessel underway for
Honolulu via science trackline conducting bottom mapping with Maggie
deployed. SeaTel and email compromised on present course for next 36hr.
ETA "H" buoy 0700 27 Nov Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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KM 09-24 029 Noon Report 1200(U) 18 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 12-21.4N 118-53.3W

Fuel on board: 66413 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1149 gal

Potable water on board: 6793 gal

Weather: wind 055@19kts, combined sea & swell is NExN'ly@5-7ft,

barometer 1013.3 stdy, temp 31.1C, clear sky

Vessel commenced wire recovery this morning at 1030. Expect to have IMI
aboard nlt 1400. Underway shortly thereafter for Honolulu via science
trackline for continued bottom mapping. All ship and science systems has
functioned well during the cruise. Ship, crew and science all looking
forward to the exhilaration of accelerated SOG.

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KM 09-24 028 Noon Report 1200(U) 17 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-40.2N 118-32.7W

Fuel on board: 67562 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1160 gal

Potable water on board: 6175 gal

Weather: wind 080@18kts, combined sea & swell is NE'ly@5-7ft,

barometer 1013.2 stdy, temp 30.6C, mostly overcast

Vessel continues with IMI survey work. Expect to start recovery operation
tomorrow morning late and underway for Honolulu by 1400. Ship, crew and
science doing well.

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KM 09-24 027 Noon Report 1200(U) 16 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-12.8N 118-55.0W

Fuel on board: 68722 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1671 gal

Potable water on board: 6724 gal

Weather: wind 100@14kts, combined sea & swell is NxW'ly@8-11ft,

barometer 1013.6 stdy, temp 30.0C, mostly overcast

Vessel continues with IMI survey work. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 026 Noon Report 1200(U) 15 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-45.1N 119-10.3W

Fuel on board: 70393 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1166 gal

Potable water on board: 7210 gal

Weather: wind 085@15kts, combined sea & swell is ENE'ly@5-7ft,

barometer 1012.7 stdy, temp 29.4C, mostly clear

Vessel conducting IMI survey work. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 025 Noon Report 1200(U) 14 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-28.4N 118-21.3W

Fuel on board: 71559 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1722 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 055@07kts, combined sea & swell is N'ly@5-6ft,

barometer 1012.8 stdy, temp 28.3C, mostly overcast with showers

Vessel completed bottom mapping yesterday evening and deployed IMI early
this morning. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 024 Noon Report 1200(U) 13 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 12-16.0N 119-02.2W

Fuel on board: 73281 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2633 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 040@12kts, combined sea & swell is ExS'ly@4-5ft,

barometer 1012.6 stdy, temp 25.6C, high broken cloud cover

Vessel conducting bottom mapping with estimated completion time late this
evening. IMI deployment slated for early morning hours. Ship, crew and
science doing well.

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KM 09-24 023 Noon Report 1200(U) 12 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 12-37.0N 118-12.8W

Fuel on board: 75914 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2269 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 100@12kts, combined sea & swell is NExE'ly@5-7ft,

barometer 1012.4 stdy, temp 29.4, mostly clear

Vessel conducting bottom mapping with estimated completion time late
tomorrow evening. Anticipate deploying IMI early morning hours of 14 Nov.
Email and internet access curtailed this afternoon while on easterly
heading. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 022 Noon Report 1200(U) 11 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 12-53.5N 119-06.3W

Fuel on board: 78183 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2198 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 060@15kts, combined sea & swell is NE'ly@5-7ft,

barometer 1013.2 stdy, temp 28.3, mostly overcast sky with showers

Vessel conducting bottom mapping. Anticipate at least one additional IMI
deployment. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 021 Noon Report 1200(U) 10 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-19.0N 117-47.7W

Fuel on board: 80380 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1277 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 140@8kts, combined sea & swell is NW'ly@10ft,

barometer 1011.5 stdy, temp 27.2, mostly overcast sky

Vessel recovered IMI on board this morning shortly after 1000. Commenced
bottom mapping which is expected to run through the next 3 days. Anticipate
at least one additional IMI deployment. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 020 Noon Report 1200(U) 09 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-32.2N 117-08.1W

Fuel on board: 81658 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 740 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 185@10kts, combined sea & swell is NxNE'ly@10-13ft,

barometer 1010.6 stdy, temp 30.0, mostly overcast sky

Vessel conducting IMI operations with recovery now slated for tomorrow
morning at surnrise. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 019 Noon Report 1200(U) 08 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-53.9N 116-37.1W

Fuel on board: 82398 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1136 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 160@5kts, combined sea & swell is NExE'ly@3-4ft,

barometer 1009.9 stdy, temp 30.0, mostly overcast sky

Vessel conducting IMI operations with possible recovery late tomorrow
afternoon. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 018 Noon Report 1200(U) 07 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-18.3N 116-14.8W

Fuel on board: 83534 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1578 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind light&var, combined sea & swell is mixed@1-3ft,

barometer 1011.2 stdy, temp 28.9, mostly clear skies

Vessel completed bottom survey yesterday evening and launched IMI just
before midnight. IMI operations slated for next 3 days. Ship, crew and
science doing well.

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KM 09-24 017 Noon Report 1200(U) 06 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-31.0N 118_21.1W

Fuel on board: 85112 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2096 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 330@8kts, combined sea & swell is SExE'ly@2-4ft,

barometer 1014.4stdy, temp 28.3, mostly clear skies

Vessel conducting bottom survey which is scheduled to end late this
afternoon. Anticipate deploying IMI late evening hours. Ship, crew and
science doing well.

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KM 09-24 016 Noon Report 1200(U) 05 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-46.0N 119-23.3W

Fuel on board: 87208 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2327 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 210@14kts, combined sea & swell is NExE'ly@2-4ft,

barometer 1015.8stdy, temp 30.0, broken cloud cover

Vessel conducting bottom survey in area of interest pre-IMI deployment
scheduled for 06 Nov late afternoon. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 015 Noon Report 1200(U) 04 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-27.1N 120-17.7W

Fuel on board: 89535 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 3504 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind 120@10kts, combined sea & swell is NExN'ly@2-4ft,

barometer 1015.4stdy, temp 27.2, broken cloud clear

Vessel arrived at survey area this morning and is proceeding to a point 60nm
further east to commence bottom mapping prior to IMI operations. Ship, crew
and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 014 Noon Report 1200(U) 03 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-24.0N 124-58.3W

Fuel on board: 93039 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 4231 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind light&var, combined sea & swell is NNE'ly@3-4ft,

barometer 1015.0stdy, temp 29.4, broken cloud clear

Vessel is underway for next survey site. ETA on station approximately 1100
04 Nov. SOA up to 11.3kts past 24 hr. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 09-24 013 Noon Report 1200(U) 02 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-30.2N 129-31.6W

Fuel on board: 97270 gal

Fuel Consumed (23hr): 3366 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind is 120@10kts, combined sea & swell is NExE'ly@4-5ft,

barometer 1014.3stdy, temp 30.0C, broken cloud clear

Advanced ship's clocks 1 hour to conform with ZD +8 (U). ETA next station
is 04Nov 1200. SOA, despite modest weather and current conditions, has
been somewhat less than expected at 120 rpm. Ship, crew and science doing
well.

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KM 09-24 012 Noon Report 1200(V) 01 Nov 2009
Noon Position is: 11-36.0N 133-49.4W

Fuel on board: 100636 gal

Fuel Consumed (24hr): 3440 gal

Potable water on board: 8000 gal

Weather: wind is 070@15kts, combined sea & swell is ENE'ly@4-6ft,

barometer 1012.9stdy, temp 30.0C, broken cloud clear

Vessel is underway for next survey site. Ship, crew and science doing well.

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