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Daily Report for R/V Kilo Moana October

KM 0628-1 DP Test Cruise

 

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 30 October 2006 ZD + 10 is 21-11.0 N  157-33.3 W.

 

On station.

 

Time at sea 4.0 hours. 

 

Day's run 23 nm.

 

Total distance run 23 nm.

 

Wind is 070 at 16 kts; slight seas and swell 050 6-8 ft.

 

Barometer 1015.1 and falling; Temp 80 F; partly cloudy.

 

ETA H Buoy 0800 Oct 31.

 

All well.

 

Regards,

 

Bryon


KM 0627-6 HOTS 186

 

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 23 October 2006 ZD + 10 is 22-44.7 N  157-56.0 W.

 

On station.

 

Time at sea 5 days, 3.0 hours. 

 

Day's run 29 nm.

 

Total distance run 325 nm.

 

Fuel consumed 1,181 gallons; Fuel on board 22,899 gallons.

 

Water on board 5,300 gallons.

 

Wind is 095 at 22 kts; moderate seas and confused swell 8-10 ft.

 

Barometer 1016.8 and falling; Temp 81 F; broken overcast.

 

ETA H Buoy 0700 Oct 24.

 

All well.

 

Regards,

 

Bryon


KM 0627-5 HOTS 186



Ahoy there!



Kilo Moana's Noon Position 22 October 2006 ZD + 10 is 22-50.5 N  158-00.0 W.




On station.



Time at sea 4 days, 3.0 hours.



Day's run 65 nm.



Total distance run 296 nm.



Fuel consumed 1,462 gallons; Fuel on board 24,080 gallons.



Water on board 6,100 gallons.



Wind is 100 at 20 kts; moderate seas and swell 330 at 10-12 ft.



Barometer 1015.0 and rising; Temp 82 F; partly cloudy.



Recovered Primary Production and Sediment Trap arrays.



All well.



Regards,



Bryon

KM 0627-4 HOTS 186



Ahoy there!



Kilo Moana's Noon Position 21 October 2006 ZD + 10 is 22-44.7 N  157-57.5 W.




On station conducting CTD cast.



Time at sea 3 days, 3.0 hours.



Day's run 38 nm.



Total distance run 231 nm.



Fuel consumed 1,039 gallons; Fuel on board 25,542 gallons.



Water on board 6,900 gallons.



Wind is 030 at 12 kts; slight seas and confused swell 4-6 ft.



Barometer 1012.5 and falling; Temp 86 F; partly cloudy.



All well.



Regards,



Bryon

KM 0627-3 HOTS 186

 

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 20 October 2006 ZD + 10 is 22-45.8 N  157-58.8 W.

 

On station conducting CTD cast.

 

Time at sea 2 days, 3.0 hours. 

 

Day's run 56 nm.

 

Total distance run 193 nm.

 

Fuel consumed 1,174 gallons; Fuel on board 26,581 gallons.

 

Water on board 7,300 gallons.

 

Wind is 030 at 15 kts; slight seas and confused swell 4-6 ft.

 

Barometer 1013.9 and falling; Temp 79 F; broken overcast.

 

Recovered Gas Array at 0245 hours this morning.

 

All well.

 

Regards,

 

Bryon


KM 0627-1 HOTS 186

 

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 18 October 2006 ZD + 10 is 21-20.6 N  158-16.4 W.

 

CSE 310, rpms 120, speed 11.0 knots.

 

Time at sea 0 days, 3.0 hours. 

 

Day's run 28 nm.

 

Total distance run 28 nm.

 

Wind is 280 at 4 kts; slight seas and swell 180 4-6 ft.

 

Barometer 1011.7 and steady; Temp 85 F; partly cloudy.

 

En route first station.

 

All well.

 

Regards,

 

Bryon


KM0626 Transit to Hono Arrival Report.

 

Vessel arrived Honolulu 16 October 2006.  Following

are the particulars:

 

0747 Passing "H" Bouy Inbound

0831 First Line

0840 FWE

 

Fuel on board: 20,664 gal.

Potable Water:  4,900 gal.

 

Attached document is crew and science list.

 

Regards,

 

Bryon

 


KM 0626-12 Transit Honolulu

 

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 15 October 2006 ZD + 10 is 20-11.4 N  160-36.1 W.

 

CSE 067, rpms 103, speed 10.0 knots.

 

Time at sea 11 days, 15.25 hours. 

 

Day's run 232 nm.

 

Total distance run 3,206 nm.

 

Day's fuel consumed 2,174 gallons.

 

Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 23,086 gallons.

 

Water on board 6,700 gallons.

 

Wind is 085 at 6 kts; slight seas and swell 130 4-6 ft.

 

Barometer 1008.4 and falling; Temp 81 F; partly cloudy.

 

ETA H Buoy 0700 hours 16 October 2006 LT.

 

All well.

 

Regards,

 

Bryon


KM 0626-9 Transit Honolulu



Ahoy there!



Kilo Moana's Noon Position 12 October 2006 ZD + 12 is 15-08.1 N  171-42.1 W.




On Station conducting DP tests.



Time at sea 8 days, 17.25 hours.



Day's run 273 nm.



Total distance run 2,496 nm.



Day's fuel consumed 3,345 gallons.



Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 30,497 gallons.



Water on board 8,300 gallons.



Wind is 140 at 10 kts; slight seas and swell 070 4-6 ft.



Barometer 1011.6 and falling; Temp 85 F; partly cloudy, passing showers.



Vessel under way for Honolulu at 1350 hours, cSE 063, 120 rpms, 11.0 knots.



ETA H Buoy 0700 hours 16 October 2006 LT.



All well.



Regards,



Bryon

KM 0626-8 Transit Honolulu



Ahoy there!



Kilo Moana's Noon Position 11 October 2006 ZD + 12 is 13-02.1 N  175-51.4 W.




CSE 062, rpms 120, speed 11.2 knots.



Time at sea 7 days, 17.25 hours.



Day's run 268 nm.



Total distance run 2,223 nm.



Day's fuel consumed 3,299 gallons.



Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 33,842 gallons.



Water on board 8,000 gallons.



Wind is 315 at 6 kts; slight seas and swell 050 3-4 ft.



Barometer 1010.8 and falling; Temp 81 F; broken overcast, passing showers.



ETA H Buoy 0700 hours 16 October 2006 LT.



All well.



Regards,



Bryon

KM 0626-7 Transit Honolulu

 

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 10 October 2006 ZD + 12 is 10-54.5 N  179-52.3 W.

 

CSE 062, rpms 120, speed 11.0 knots.

 

Time at sea 6 days, 17.25 hours. 

 

Day's run 277 nm.

 

Total distance run 1,955 nm.

 

Day's fuel consumed 3,374 gallons.

 

Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 37,141 gallons.

 

Water on board 8,000 gallons.

 

Wind is 035 at 5 kts; slight seas and swell 055 3-4 ft.

 

Barometer 1012.2 and falling; Temp 88 F; partly cloudy.

 

ETA H Buoy 0700 hours 16 October 2006 LT.

 

All well.

 

Regards,

 

Bryon


KM 0626-6 Transit Honolulu



Ahoy there!



Kilo Moana's Noon Position 10 October 2006 ZD - 12 is 08-39.0 N  176-03.0 E



CSE 061, rpms 120, speed 11.4 knots.



Time at sea 5 days, 17.25 hours.



Day's run 262 nm.



Total distance run 1,678 nm.



Day's fuel consumed 3,206 gallons.



Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 40,515 gallons.



Water on board 7,450 gallons.



Wind is 050 at 9 kts; slight seas and swell 050 3-4 ft.



Barometer 1012.4 and falling; Temp 91 F; partly cloudy.



ETA H Buoy 0700 hours 16 October 2006 LT.



All well.



Regards,



Bryon

KM 0626-5 Transit Honolulu

 

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 9 October 2006 ZD - 11 is 06-00.2 N 172-34.0 E

 

CSE 050, rpms 120, speed 10.6 knots.

Time at sea 4 days, 18.25 hours.

 

Day's run 313 nm.

Total distance run 1,416 nm.

 

Day's fuel consumed 3,349 gallons.

Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 43,721 gallons.

Water on board 6,900 gallons.

 

Wind is 170 at 4 kts; slight seas and swell 270 3-4 ft.

Barometer 1012.1 and falling; Temp 83 F; partly cloudy.

 

ETA H Buoy 0700 hours 16 October 2006 LT.

 

All well.

Regards,

 

Bryon


 

KM 0626-4 Transit Honolulu

 

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 8 October 2006 ZD - 11 is 03-39.2 N 167-55.2 E

 

CSE 064, rpms 120, speed 13.1 knots.

 

Time at sea 3 days, 18.25 hours.

Day's run 314 nm.

 

Total distance run 1,103 nm.

 

Day's fuel consumed 3,322 gallons.

Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 47,070 gallons.

Water on board 6,400 gallons.

 

Wind is 195 at 6 kts; slight seas and swell 270 6-8 ft.

Barometer 1010.2 and falling; Temp 86 F; partly cloudy.

ETA H Buoy 0700 hours 16 October 2006 LT.

 

All well.

Regards,

 

Bryon


 

KM 0626-3 Transit Honolulu

 

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 7 October 2006 ZD - 10 is 01-13.2 N 163-16.2 E

 

CSE 059, rpms 120, speed 12.3 knots.

 

Time at sea 2 days, 18.25 hours.

 

Day's run 283 nm.

Total distance run 789 nm.

 

Day's fuel consumed 3,178 gallons.

Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 50,392 gallons.

Water on board 6,400 gallons.

 

Wind is 260 at 23 kts; moderate seas and swell 265 6-8 ft.

Barometer 1008.2 and falling; Temp 81 F; overcast with passing showers.

ETA H Buoy 0700 hours 16 October 2006 LT.

 

All well.

 

Regards,

 

Bryon


 

KM 0626-2 Transit Honolulu

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 6 October 2006 ZD - 10 is 01-11.1 S 159-13.4 E

 

CSE 059, rpms 120, speed 12.0 knots.

 

Time at sea 1 day, 19.5 hours.

 

Day's run 288 nm.

Total distance run 506 nm.

 

Day's fuel consumed 3,320 gallons.

Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 53,570 gallons.

 

Water on board 5,785 gallons.

Wind is 210 at 13 kts; slight seas and swell 230 3-5 ft.

Barometer 1009.6 and falling; Temp 81 F; overcast with passing showers.

 

ETA H Buoy 0700 hours 16 October 2006 LT.

 

All well.

Regards,

 

Bryon


 

KM 0626-1 Transit Honolulu

 

Ahoy there!

 

Kilo Moana's Noon Position 5 October 2006 ZD - 10 is 03-37.9 S 155-05.5 E

 

CSE 059, rpms 120, speed 11.5 knots.

 

Time at sea 0 days, 19.5 hours.

Day's run 218 nm.

Total distance run 218 nm.

 

Day's fuel consumed 2,648 gallons.

Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 56,890 gallons.

Water on board 5,275 gallons.

Wind is 230 at 10 kts; slight seas and swell 210 3-4 ft.

Barometer 1009.9 and falling; Temp 84 F; broken overcast.

 

ETA H Buoy 0700 hours 16 October 2006 LT.

 

All well

Regards,

 

Bryon


 

Ahoy there!

Kilo Moana has departed Rabaul, PNG, 4 October 2006 ZD -10. Particulars follow:

Vessel departure delayed for agent to complete travel papers for 1 A/E.

 

1630 Pilot aboard.

1649 Last Line.

1721 Pilot away, F/A at 120 rpms, en route Honolulu.

 

All well.

 

Bryon.


Ahoy there!

Kilo Moana has departed Rabaul, PNG, 4 October 2006 ZD -10.  Particulars follow:

Vessel departure delayed for agent to complete travel papers for 1 A/E.

1630 Pilot aboard.

1649 Last Line.

1721 Pilot away, F/A at 120 rpms, en route Honolulu.

All well.

Bryon.


KM 0625-43 Murray Cruise



Ahoy there!



Kilo Moana's Noon Position 1 October 2006 ZD - 10 is 04-43.4 S  149-36.6 E



CSE 069, rpms 120, speed 11.2 knots.



Time at sea 42 days, 18.5 hours.



Time on science 10 days 4.75 hours.



Day's run 164 nm.



Total distance run 8,912 nm.



Day's fuel consumed 2,561 gallons.



Fuel on board as of 1200 hours 13,703 gallons.



Water on board 7,750 gallons.



Wind is light airs; slight seas and swell 170 2-3 ft.



Barometer 1008.1 and falling; Temp 83 F; broken overcast.



ETA Rabaul Pilot Station 0700 LT.



All well.



Regards,



Bryon


 

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