Daily
Report for R/V Kilo Moana September, October and November 2007
KM 0721 011 Noon Report 1200(W) November 26, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-26.9N 158-12.8W
Fuel on board: 117340 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1395 gal
Potable water on board: 5481 gal
WX Wind-Lt&Var, Swell 350 2-4ft Seas calm
Barometer 1018.0, Temp 79F, scattered cloud cover
Deep dive completed yesterday without problems and everyone is quite content with results. Vsl presently in relatively shallow water conducting added HROV tests. Vessel, crew and science doing well.
ETA “H” buoy inbound 0700 27 Nov.
Rick
KM 0721 010 Noon Report 1200(W) November 25, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-18.5N 158-27.3W
Fuel on board: 118735 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1443 gal
Potable water on board: 5590 gal
WX Wind 110@ 14kts, Swell 350 4-6ft Seas 1-2ft
Barometer 1015.7, Temp 80F, scattered cloud cover
Completed another shallow water dive yesterday afternoon. HROV deployed this morning for 2k dive and all appears to be operating satisfactory. Anticipate recovery sometime this afternoon. Vessel, crew and science doing well and feeling satisfied.
Rick
KM 0721 009 Noon Report 1200(W) November 24, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-25.7N 158-16.8W
Fuel on board: 120178 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1648 gal
Potable water on board: 5632 gal
WX Wind 040@ 17kts, Swell 350 5-7ft Seas 1-3ft
Barometer 1018.6, Temp 82F, scattered cloud cover
HROV deployed this morning for 2k dive but surfaced after short time down. Vessel recovered the unit and underway for another close in station with shallower water. Ship, crew and science doing well.
Rick
KM 0721 007 Noon Report 1200(W) November 22, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-26.7N 158-12.9W
Fuel on board: 123237 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1494 gal
Potable water on board: 4323 gal
WX Wind-Lt & Var, Combined Sea & Swell-Slight to calm
Barometer 1017.8, Temp 80F, scattered cloud cover
HROV team continues with various tests and inspections. Ship, crew and science doing well.
Rick
KM 0721 006 Noon Report 1200(W) November 21, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-26.8N 158-12.4W
Fuel on board: 124731 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1204 gal
Potable water on board: 4190 gal
WX Wind-000 @9-12 kts, Combined Sea & Swell-Slight to calm
Barometer 1016.8, Temp 85F, scattered cloud cover
HROV team continues with various tests and inspections. Unit deployed yesterday afternoon and this morning off the tether with rescue boat in attendance. Everything progressing nicely and team is happy with results so far. Anticipate starting to work further offshore in deeper water tomorrow.
Rick
KM 0721 005 Noon Report 1200(W) November 20, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-27.1N 158-12.6W
Fuel on board: 125935 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1117 gal
Potable water on board: 5224 gal
WX Wind-015 @7-9 kts, Combined Sea & Swell-Slight to calm
Barometer 1013.7, Temp 84F, scattered cloud cover
HROV team continues with various tests and inspections. Unit deployed this morning but remained tethered to vessel. Expect free vehicle tests later today.
Rick
KM 0721 004 Noon Report 1200(W) November 19, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-27.1N 158-12.6W
Fuel on board: 127052 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1101 gal
Potable water on board: 6490 gal
Added Science Party Participant:
Patty Fryer
Particulars since yesterday noon November 18 as follows:
1740 Completed all pre-departure tests and inspections
1752 Last line
1818 Passing “H” buoy outbound
0700 On station in DP mode
1045 HROV deployed for testing
WX Wind-Light & Variable, Combined Sea & Swell-Slight to calm
Barometer 1015.2, Temp 82F, scattered cloud cover
HROV team conducting various tests and inspections with unit deployed but tethered to vessel. Similar to a child learning to walk. Everyone seems content. Weather conditions appear quite good for the work envisioned over the next couple days. Ship doing well.
Rick
KM 0721 003 Noon Report 1200(W) November 18, 2007
Noon Position is: Pier 45 Honolulu
Fuel on board: 128153 gal (per revised sounding)
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 303 gal
Potable water on board: 8000 gal
Particulars for yesterday afternoon November 17 as follows:
1302 Completed fueling
1400 Last line
1442 Passing 1&2 outbound from Pearl Harbor
1549 Passing “H” buoy inbound to Honolulu
1618 1st line
1630 FWE/SM
Work continues on HROV and a 1230 “dip test” is expected shortly. Present plans are to be underway at 1400.
Rick
KM 0720 012 Arrival Report November 10, 2007
Following are the particulars of Kilo Moana arrival at Honolulu:
0445 Completed all pre-arrival tests and inspections
0600 Abeam “H” buoy
0654 1st line
0706 FWE/SM
Fuel on board: 55758 gal
Total consumed: 22254 gal
Total miles steamed: 1579.1
Total cruise time: 9d 22h 54m
Detention (Jason): 7h 35m
KM 0720 011 Noon Report 1200(W) November 09, 2007
Noon Position is: 19-30.6N 156-21.5W
Fuel on board: 58037 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1443 gal
Potable water on board: 5978 gal
WX Wind 300 @ 15 Kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE’ly 2-3 foot
Barometer 1016.4, Temp 85F, scattered cloud cover
Jason recovered on board yesterday evening at 2353 after locating OBS anchor at Station #25 with no OBS. Enroute Honolulu for 0600 arrival tomorrow morning. Science is happy, all is well.
Rick
KM 0720 010 Noon Report 1200(W) November 08, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-41.2N 154-54.8W
Fuel on board: 59480 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2151 gal
Potable water on board: 6440 gal
WX Wind 070 @ 15 Kts, Combined Sea & Swell E’ly 3-4 foot
Barometer 1017.1, Temp 83F, scattered cloud cover
Jason deployed late evening at 2351 and recovered 0548 this morning along with components of OBS. Vessel underway for last station near vicinity of South Cape Big Island. Anticipate longer dive time as OBS site is unsurveyed. To date, 7 stations visited, 7 OBS units found. All is well. Ship, crew and science looking forward to finishing up. ETA “H” buoy is 10 Nov 0600 inbound.
Rick
KM 0720 009 Noon Report 1200(W) November 07, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-29.6N 152-49.5W
Fuel on board: 61631 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2044 gal
Potable water on board: 6970 gal
WX Wind 090 @ 16 Kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE’ly 3-5 foot
Barometer 1017.0, Temp 83F, scattered cloud cover
Jason recovered at 1443 yesterday afternoon followed by OBS and u/w 1456 for next station. Jason deployed early this morning at 0557 and recovered with OBS components this afternoon at 1236. Underway for next station. Ship, crew and science all happy.
Rick
KM 0720 008 Noon Report 1200(W) November 06, 2007
Noon Position is: 20-36.2N 152-10.8W
Fuel on board: 63675 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1919 gal
Potable water on board: 7482 gal
WX Wind 115 @ 17 Kts, Combined Sea & Swell E’ly 5-7 foot
Barometer 1015.3, Temp 84F, mostly cloudy
Jason recovered at 1529 yesterday afternoon followed by OBS at 1543. Vessel transitted to next station and Jason deployed this morning at 0808. Expecting an early afternoon recovery. All is well.
Rick
KM 0720 006 Noon Report 1200(W) November 04, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-57.5N 149-16.6W
Fuel on board: 67469 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2246 gal
Potable water on board: 8000 gal
WX Wind 080 @ 15 Kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE’ly 4-5 foot
Barometer 1014.9, Temp 79F, overcast cloud cover
Jason recovered early this morning at 0121 followed by OBS recovery at 0146 attached to link line. Vessel arrived at next station at 1300 and Jason deployed 1324. Vessel, crew and science doing well. Weather conditions have moderated considerably.
Rick
KM 0720 005 Noon Report 1200(W) November 03, 2007
Noon Position is: 16-27.1N 149-19.7W
Fuel on board: 69715 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1546 gal
Potable water on board: 8000 gal
WX Wind 060 @ 16 Kts, Combined Sea & Swell NE’ly 5-6 foot
Barometer 1016.0, Temp 82F, overcast cloud cover
Jason deployed shortly after evening meal and located OBS in the early morning hour of 03 Nov. There was extensive damage to the unit as a result of floatation component and lithium battery failure(s). After inspection and photography, a link line to Medea was attached for recovery and Jason brought back on board at 0613. OBS unit failed to surface attached to the link line and inspection of the link line hook indicated failure of the safety catch for unknown reasons. Vessel underway for next station. Ship, science and crew doing well.
Rick
KM 0720 007 Noon Report 1200(W) November 05, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-54.8N 150-54.9W
Fuel on board: 65594 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1875 gal
Potable water on board: 7849 gal
WX Wind 130 @ 25-27 Kts, Combined Sea & Swell E’ly 4-6 foot
Barometer 1012.1, Temp 75F, overcast w/torrential downpours
Jason recovered at 2055 last evening followed by OBS at 2108. Vessel departed for next station at 2126, arriving 0528 this morning. Jason deployed at 0901 with an early afternoon recovery anticipated. All is well.
Rick
KM 0720 004 Noon Report 1200(W) November 02, 2007
Noon Position is: 15-43.3N 149-46.7W
Fuel on board: 71261 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 3058 gal
Potable water on board: 7796 gal
WX Wind 085 @ 22 Kts, Combined Sea & Swell NE’ly 6-8 foot
Barometer 1015.2, Temp 82F, scattered cloud cover
Jason deployed at 1220 02 Nov and recovered on deck 1246 due to mechanical fault. Repair efforts in progress.
Weather conditions modest. Ship, science and crew doing well.
Rick
KM 0720 003 Noon Report 1200(W) November 01, 2007
Noon Position is: 17-43.3N 153-42.9W
Fuel on board: 74319 gal
Fuel Consumed (from departure): 3619 gal
Potable water on board: 6971 gal
WX Wind 080 @ 15 Kts, Combined Sea & Swell ENE’ly 3-5 foot
Barometer 1017.5, Temp 82F, scattered cloud cover
ETA 1st station at present speed 02 Nov 1030. Weather is moderating and expect fair condtions for 1st operation. Ship, crew and science doing well.
Rick
KM 0720 002 Noon Report 1200(W) October 31, 2007
Noon Position is: 20-48.8N 157-28.6W
Fuel on board: Per Departure
Fuel Consumed (24hr): N/A
Potable water on board: Per Departure
WX Wind 100 @ 18 Kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE’ly 5-6 foot
Barometer 1016.0, Temp 79F, scattered cloud cover
Underway for 1st recovery station. ETA 02 Nov 0930 at 12 knots. All is well.
Rick
KM 0719 017 Arrival Report October 27, 2007
Following are the particulars of Kilo Moana arrival at Honolulu:
0630 Completed all pre-arrival tests and inspections
0643 Abeam “H” buoy
0730 1st line
0754 FWE/SM
Fuel on board: 78,076 gal
Total consumed: 26368 gal
Total miles steamed: 999.8
Total cruise time: 16d 00h 30m
Detention (Fueling): 4h 50m
Detention (Motor): 5h 55m
KM 0719 016 Noon Report 1200(W) October 26, 2007
Noon Position is: 19-23.6N 156-02.3W
Fuel on board: 80013 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1510 gal
Potable water on board: 4149 gal
WX Light Airs, Calm Seas, Slight Swell
Barometer 1014.6, Temp 84F, scattered cloud cover
Completed all science objectives at last evening following recovery of Jason and all 4 units of the transponder net. Presently enroute Kona to disembark a portion of the science party before returning to Honolulu. ETA “H” buoy inbound is 0700.
KM 0719 015 Noon Report 1200(W) October 25, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-55.0N 155-14.9W
Fuel on board: 81523 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1379 gal
Potable water on board: 4240 gal
WX Wind 050 @ 22-28 kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE’ly 5-8 ft
Barometer 1016.3, Temp 83F, scattered cloud cover
Jason and 4 transponders slated for recovery immediately after lunch. All is well.
Rick
KM 0719 014 Noon Report 1200(W) October 24, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-54.1N 155-15.5W
Fuel on board: 82902 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1218 gal
Potable water on board: 4037 gal
WX Wind 080 @ 25-30 kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE’ly 5-7 ft
Barometer 1015.3, Temp 83F, scattered cloud cover
Completed Jason recovery yesterday evening at 2007. Elevator on board at 2200. Jason re-deployed this morning at 0804. Anticipate one possible additional dive after this one. Science, ship and crew doing well and looking forward to weekend. .
Rick
KM 0719 013 Noon Report 1200(W) October 23, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-54.4N 155-15.4W
Fuel on board: 84120 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1747 gal
Potable water on board: 4119 gal
WX Wind 050 @ 15-17 kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE’ly 3-5 ft
Barometer 1016.2, Temp 85F, scattered cloud cover
Completed elevator and Jason deployment at 1615 yesterday afternoon. Anticipate recovery later this afternoon on both. Looking at another dive tomorrow morning early. All is well.
Rick
KM 0719 012 Noon Report 1200(W) October 22, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-43.2N 155-12.3W
Fuel on board: 85867 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1537 gal
Potable water on board: 4245 gal
WX Wind 070 @ 11-13 kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE’ly 2-4 ft
Barometer 1016.0, Temp 80F, scattered cloud cover
Jason recovered this morning without problems at 0458 after experiencing electrical issues while operating below. Deployed elevator brought on board at 0757. Expect Jason and elevator to be re-deployed this afternoon at or around 1600. Vessel mapping in the interim. All is well.
Rick
KM 0719 011 Noon Report 1200(W) October 21, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-54.2N 155-23.3W
Fuel on board: 87404 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1367 gal
Potable water on board: 4184 gal
WX Wind 030 @ 10-12 kts, Combined Sea & Swell E’ly 2-4 ft
Barometer 1015.2, Temp 80F, scattered cloud cover
Jason recovered 0357 this morning. Two transponders recovered 1st light followed by mapping work which will continue until Jason is redeployed mid afternoon. All is well.
Rick
KM 0719 010 Noon Report 1200(W) October 20, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-42.5N 155-11.0W
Fuel on board: 88771 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1357 gal
Potable water on board: 4409 gal
WX Wind 075 @ 13-15 kts, Combined Sea & Swell E’ly 3-4 ft
Barometer 1014.3, Temp 81F, scattered cloud cover
Jason recovered again last night at 0010. CTD work and mapping has taken up the morning hours and expect to deploy Jason shortly after lunch with another recover late this evening.
Rick
KM 0719 009 Noon Report 1200(W) October 19, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-54.9N 155-15.6W
Fuel on board: 90128 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1279 gal
Potable water on board: 4707 gal
WX Wind 055 @ 20 kts, Combined Sea & Swell E’ly 3-6 ft
Barometer 1017.9, Temp 78F, scattered cloud cover
Jason recovered last night at midnight. Conducted CTD this morning and recovered elevator at 1145. Expect to deploy Jason again this afternoon at 1300. Minimal impact resulting from loss of #4 M/E due to modest weather conditions. Science, Ship and Crew doing well
Rick
KM 0719 008 Noon Report 1200(W) October 18, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-54.4N 155-15.4W
Fuel on board: 91407 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2121 gal
Potable water on board: 5910 gal
WX Wind 055 @ 17 kts, Combined Sea & Swell E’ly 3-5 ft
Barometer 1017.6, Temp 82F, scattered cloud cover
Vessel arrived Kailua Kona 1510 17 Oct for personnel transfer with following particulars:
Vessel underway at 1600 for return transit to Loihi station.
Arrived vicinity Loihi station at 2251. Deployed elevator at 2349 and Jason at midnight. Science doing well and seem content with what they’re finding. Ship and crew fine.
Rick
KM 0719 007 Noon Report 1200(W) October 17, 2007
Noon Position is: 19-02.3N 155-57.0W
Fuel on board: 993528 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1671 gal
Potable water on board: 6595 gal
WX Wind 100 @ 27 kts, Combined Sea & Swell SE 3-6 ft
Barometer 1016.5 , Temp 79F, scattered cloud cover
Jason deployed at 2003 yesterday evening and recovered aboard again this morning at 0808. Due to weather concerns and personnel timing issues, personnel transfer slated for Punalu’u changed to Kona to insure completion today. Expect to be back on station this evening and re-deploy Jason by midnight. Ship, crew and science doing well.
Rick
KM 0719 006 Noon Report 1200(W) October 16, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-42.6N 155-10.5W
Fuel on board: 95199 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1485 gal
Potable water on board: 6757 gal
WX Wind 055 @ 22-24 kts, Combined Sea & Swell NE 3-6 ft
Barometer 1015.8 , Temp 85F, scattered cloud cover
Jason deployed at 2013 yesterday evening and recovered aboard this morning at 0804. Conducting CTD work and expect to deploy Jason this evening again at 2000. Personnel transfer slated for tomorrow morning at Punalu’u Hbr – weather and sea state permitting. All is well
Rick
KM 0719 005 Noon Report 1200(W) October 15, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-54.2N 155-15.3W
Fuel on board: 96684 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1393 gal
Potable water on board: 7524 gal
WX Wind 050 @ 21-23 kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE 3-7 ft
Barometer 1016.8 , Temp 80F, scattered cloud cover
With Jason working below, vessel experienced an engineering casualty to stbd motor from 1645-2240. Jason operations suspended, but the unit remained deployed, for duration of casualty. Resumed normal operations after engineering corrected the problem and motor tested satisfactory. Recovered Jason this morning with ample samples at 0907 followed by elevator recovery with even more samples at 1115. All is well.
Rick
KM 0719 004 Noon Report 1200(W) October 14, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-54.4N 155-15.4W
Fuel on board: 99041 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1427 gal
Potable water on board: 7176 gal
WX Wind 060 @ 15 kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE 3-5 ft
Barometer 1016.3 , Temp 80F, scattered cloud cover
Recovered Jason at 1605 yesterday afternoon. 2nd transponder net laid out and surveyed during the evening hours. An elevator was deployed in the early morning hours followed by Jason deployment at 0409. Expect Jason to remain below for 36 hours. Weather has been most favorable. Science, crew and ship doing well
Rick
KM 0719 003 Noon Report 1200(W) October 13, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-42.5N 155-11.0W
Fuel on board: 100468 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1338 gal
Potable water on board: 7140 gal
WX Wind 050 @ 15 kts, Combined Sea & Swell ESE 4-6 ft
Barometer 1013.4 , Temp 84F, scattered cloud cover
Completed transponder survey and CTD ops late yesterday evening. Jason deployed at 2357. Science, ship and crew doing well.
Rick
KM 0719 002 Noon Report 1200(W) October 12, 2007
Noon Position is: 18-39.5N 155-10.7W
Fuel on board: 101806 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2638 gal
Potable water on board: 6686 gal
WX Wind 045 @ 22 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 4-6 ft from 090
Barometer 1013.9.5 , Temp 84F, scattered cloud cover
Completed transit to Loihi area this morning and conducted brief bottom survey followed by deployment of 2 transponders for Jason navigation. Presently engaged in transponder survey that is expected to be completed mid evening. CTD station scheduled after this survey. Anticipate deploying Jason late this evening.
Rick
KM 0718 030 Noon Report 1200(W) October 7, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-45.4N 158-59.3W
Fuel on board: 51557 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1442 gal
Potable water on board: 2993 gal
WX Wind 070 @ 18 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 3-6 ft from 090
Barometer 1017.5 , Temp 83F, scattered cloud cover
Jason deployed 1252 yesterday afternoon for final dive this cruise. Looking to recover the unit at or around 2030 this evening and proceed to Honolulu directly. Final BBQ on the 02-deck in the works. Science, Jason team and crew all doing well and content. ETA Honolulu as before. All is well.
Rick
KM 0718 029 Noon Report 1200(W) October 6, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-40.8N 158-58.8W
Fuel on board: 52999 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1839 gal
Potable water on board: 3089 gal
WX Wind 075 @ 24 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 4-6 ft from 090
Barometer 1018.2 , Temp 80F, broken cloud cover
Jason recovered at 0016 this morning. Anticipate final deployment this cruise after lunch today.
ETA Honolulu as before. All is well.
Rick
KM 0718 028 Noon Report 1200(W) October 5, 2007
Noon Position is: 22-00.1N 158-53.9W
Fuel on board: 54838 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2065 gal
Potable water on board: 3403 gal
WX Wind 085 @ 19 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 4-6 ft from 090
Barometer 1017.0 , Temp 83F, broken cloud cover
Jason deployed at 2104 yesterday evening. Expect to recover late tonight and re-deploy after survey lines tomorrow afternoon. ETA “H” buoy confirmed for 0545 arrival Oct 8. All is well.
Rick
KM 0718 027 Noon Report 1200(W) October 4, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-25.4N 159-41.3W
Fuel on board: 56903 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1857 gal
Potable water on board: 3657 gal
WX Wind 070 @ 22-25 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 4-7 ft from 110
Barometer 1018.0 , Temp 81F, broken cloud cover
Jason recovered at 0603 this morning. Anticipate deployment this evening after meal hour. Presently conducting survey lines. All is well.
Rick
KM 0718 026 Noon Report 1200(W) October 3, 2007
Noon Position is: 21-32.4N 160-25.8W
Fuel on board: 58760 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2164 gal
Potable water on board: 3500 gal
WX Wind 080 @ 17-20 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 3-6 ft from 090
Barometer 1018.0 , Temp 84F, overcast
Jason deployed at 0035 this morning for 9th dive. Two additional dives slated to follow before heading home. Jason, science, crew and ship all doing well.
Rick
KM 0718 025 Noon Report 1200(W) October 2, 2007
Noon Position is: 22-46.4N 160-48.4W
Fuel on board: 60924 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1419 gal
Potable water on board: 3828 gal
WX Wind 080 @ 23-25 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 4-7 ft from 090
Barometer 1018.7 , Temp 82F, overcast
Jason recovered at 1142 and intend to re-deploy late this evening. All is well.
Rick
KM 0718 024 Noon Report 1200(W) October 1, 2007
Noon Position is: 22-46.8N 160-42.9W
Fuel on board: 62343 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2187 gal
Potable water on board: 4035 gal
WX Wind 090 @ 20 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 5-7 ft from 090
Barometer 1017.4 , Temp 84F, scattered clouds
Jason deployed at 0902 this morning and is working away diligently. Recovery and reposition slated for tomorrow a.m. Science and ship doing well.
KM 0718 023 Noon Report 1200(W) September 30 2007
Noon Position is: 22-31.3N 159-18.5W
Fuel on board: 64530 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1333 gal
Potable water on board: 3898 gal
WX Wind 100 @ 21 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 5-8 ft from 065
Barometer 1017.1 , Temp 81F, scattered clouds
Jason is deployed recovering treasures from the below. Expect to recover unit mid-afternoon with an early deployment tomorrow morning. Weather building. All is well.
Rick
KM 0718 021 Noon Report 1200(W) September 28 2007
Noon Position is: 22-34.5N 159-21.3W
Fuel on board: 67413 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1911 gal
Potable water on board: 4187 gal
WX Wind 105 @ 16 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 5-6 ft from 045
Barometer 1016.2 , Temp 82F, scattered clouds
Jason recovered aboard 0439 this morning and anticipate deployment later this afternoon. Weather moderating somewhat and all is well with science, ship and crew.
Rick
KM 0718 020 Noon Report 1200(W) September 27 2007
Noon Position is: 22-36.4N 160-44.5W
Fuel on board: 69324 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1415 gal
Potable water on board: 4749 gal
WX Wind 060 @ 25 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 7-9 ft from 045
Barometer 1017.6 , Temp 82F, scattered clouds
Jason deployed yesterday afternoon at 1313 and is presently working away below decks. All is well with ship crew and science.
Rick
KM 0718 019 Noon Report 1200(W) September 26 2007
Noon Position is: 22-35.9N 160-34.8w
Fuel on board: 70739 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1406 gal
Potable water on board: 5024 gal
WX Wind 080 @ 24 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 6-8 ft from 070
Barometer 1016.2 , Temp 80F, scattered clouds
Jason recovered yesterday evening at 2245 and expect to deploy early afternoon. All is well with weather picking up. .
Rick
KM 0718 018 Noon Report 1200(W) September 25 2007
Noon Position is: 21-49.5N 160-40.9W
Fuel on board: 72866 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1406 gal
Potable water on board: 5063 gal
WX Wind 040 @ 8 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 3 ft from 045
Barometer 1014.7 , Temp 81F, scattered clouds
Jason remains deployed happily gathering lava from below. Expect to conduct recovery early this evening and re-deployed early am. All is well with ship and crew content.
Rick
KM 0718 017 Noon Report 1200(W) September 24 2007
Noon Position is: 21-51.0N 160-45.7W
Fuel on board: 73832 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1979 gal
Potable water on board: 5274 gal
WX Wind 065 @ 15 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 4 ft from 045
Barometer 1015.0 , Temp 82F, scattered clouds
Jason deployed at 2040 yesterday evening. Anticipate recovery tomorrow a.m. Science content, Jason content, Jason crew content, ship and crew doing well.
Rick
KM 0718 016 Noon Report 1200(W) September 23 2007
Noon Position is: 21-22.7N 160-02.3W
Fuel on board: 75811 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1614 gal
Potable water on board: 5320 gal
WX Wind 055 @ 18 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 4-5 ft from 045
Barometer 1017.2 , Temp 81F, scattered clouds
Jason recovered at 0901 this morning and anticipate deployment 2000 this evening. Presently conducting survey. All is well.
Rick
KM 0718 015 Noon Report 1200(W) September 22 2007
Noon Position is: 21-23.0N 159-31.4W
Fuel on board: 77425 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2069 gal
Potable water on board: 5740 gal
WX Wind 065 @ 15 kts, Combined Sea & Swell 4-5 ft from 090
Barometer 1016.1 steady , Temp 82F, scattered clouds
Jason deployed at 0018 this morning. Recovery slated for tomorrow late. Jason doing well, science doing well, ship doing well.
Rick
KM 0718 013 Noon Report 1200(W) September 20 2007
Noon Position is: 21-04.9N 159-21.2W
Fuel on board: 80746 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2034 gal
Potable water on board: 5760 gal
WX Wind 070 @ 12 kts, Swell 5-7 ft from 045
Barometer 1016.2 steady , Temp 81F, scattered clouds
Jason deployed last night at 2346 with anticipated recovery time of Friday afternoon. Everything going well.
Rick
KM 0718 012 Noon Report 1200(W) September 19 2007
Noon Position is: 21-56.9N 159-41.9W
Fuel on board: 82780 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1727 gal
Potable water on board: 5612 gal
WX Wind 060 @ 21 kts, Swell 5-6 ft from 045
Barometer 1017.3 steady , Temp 81F, scattered clouds
Jason recovered at 0851 this morning with more treasure. Completed personnel transfer at Kikiaola Boat Harbor with Karen Harpp departing vessel. U/W to conduct survey lines before deploying Jason later this evening.
Rick
KM 0718 011 Noon Report 1200(W) September 18 2007
Noon Position is: 21-31.5N 159-52.8W
Fuel on board: 84507 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1822 gal
Potable water on board: 6197 gal
WX Wind 070 @ 27 kts, Swell 7-9 ft from 045
Barometer 1017.0 steady , Temp 83F, scattered clouds
Jason deployed at 1815 yesterday afternoon and working diligently. Anticipate recovery tomorrow morning early. Vsl will transit to Kikiaola Boat Harbor for personnel transfer. Jason doing well, science doing well, ship doing well.
Rick
KM 0718 010 Noon Report 1200(W) September 17 2007
Noon Position is: 21-37.4N 159-41.3W
Fuel on board: 86,329 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1223 gal
Potable water on board: 6198 gal
WX Wind 080 @ 18 kts, Swell 4-5 ft from 045
Barometer 1016.7 steady , Temp 84F, scattered clouds
Jason recovered at 0834 this morning without incident and carrying many gifts from the ocean floor. Vessel is currently mapping. Intend to deploy Jason for 2nd dive after meal hour this afternoon. Science appears happy. Vessel is happy.
Rick
KM 0718 09 Noon Report 1200(W) September 16 2007
Noon Position is: 21-38.0N 159-02.5W
Fuel on board: 87,552 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1651 gal
Potable water on board: 5809 gal
WX Wind 060 @ 17 kts, Swell 4-5 ft from 045
Barometer 1017.2 steady , Temp 83F, scattered clouds
Jason remains deployed with all shipboard systems operating well. Anticipate recovery of Jason tomorrow a.m.
Jason doing well
Rick
KM 0718 08 Noon Report 1200(W) September 15 2007
Noon Position is: 21-30.4N 159-00.8W
Fuel on board: 89,203 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2067 gal
Potable water on board: 7014 gal
WX Wind 080 @ 4 kts, Swell 3-4 ft from 045
Barometer 1017.0 , Temp 84F, scattered clouds
Jason deployed at 0612. Anticipated extended bottom time. All shipboard systems operating. Jason doing well
Rick
KM 0718 06 Noon Report 1200(W) September 14 2007
Noon Position is: Securely moored Pier 45 Honolulu
Fuel on board: 91270 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 710
Potable water on board: 7000 gal
Vsl is loading .680 wire. ETD 1400-1600
Rick
KM 0718 05 Noon Report 1200(W) September 13 2007
Noon Position is: Honolulu Harbor Bound For Pier 45
Fuel on board: 91980 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 3299 gal
Potable water on board: 6850 gal
1126 Passing “H” buoy inbound
1206 1st line ashore
1224 FEW/SM
Vsl returning to Honolulu for .680 wire loadout.
Rick
KM 0718 04 Noon Report 1200(W) September 12 2007
Noon Position is: 21-40.8N 160-40.1W
Fuel on board: 95,279 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 3126 gal
Potable water on board: 6850 gal
WX Wind 060 @ 17 kts, Swell 5 ft from 065
Barometer 1015.6 dropping , Temp 81F, Humidity 63% and scattered clouds
Vsl conducting survey lines. ETA “H” buoy as presently planned: Thursday Sep 13, 1130. All is well.
Rick
KM 0718 03 Noon Report 1200(W) September 11 2007
Noon Position is: 21-55.2N
Fuel on board: 98,405 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 3185 gal
Potable water on board: 7400 gal
WX Wind 150 @ 7 kts, Swell 4 ft from 112
Barometer 1015.5 , Temp 85F, Humidity 64% and scattered clouds
Vsl conducting survey lines. All is well.
Rick
KM 0718 02 Noon Report 1200(W) September 10 2007
Noon Position is: 21-24.7N 158-28.5W
Fuel on board: Per departure
Fuel Consumed (24hr): -
Potable water on board: Per departure
WX Wind 130 @ 12 kts, Swell 3 ft from 135
Barometer 1014.1 , Temp 88F, scattered clouds
Vsl is conducting survey lines per science direction.
Rick
Following are the particulars of Kilo Moana arrival at Honolulu 05 September 2007:
0615 Completed all pre-arrival tests and inspections
0620 Abeam “H” buoy
0706 1st line
0718 FWE/SM
Fuel on board: 103,883 gal (by sounding)
Total consumed: 7272
Total miles steamed: 430.6
Total u/w time: 3d 22h 06m
Rick
KM 0716 05 Noon Report 1200(W) September 04 2007
Noon Position is: 22-39.9N 157-56.0W
Fuel on board: 105,394 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 1856 gal
Potable water on board: 7050 gal
WX Wind 085 @ 17 kts, Swell 6 ft from 045
Barometer 1017.8 steady, Temp 82F, RH 60%, scattered clouds
Vsl on station conducting science ops per HOTS general cruise plan. Science and ship doing well.
Rick
KM 0716 03 Noon Report 1200(W) September 02 2007
Noon Position is: 22-44.9N 157-59.9W
Fuel on board: 108,746 gal
Fuel Consumed (24hr): 2359 gal
Potable water on board: 7191 gal
WX Wind 070 @ 10 kts, Swell 4 ft from 045
Barometer 1018.4 steady, Temp 80F, RH 55%, scattered clouds
Vsl is on station conducting science ops per HOTS general cruise plan. Science going well. Ship going well.
Rick
KM 0716 02 Noon Report 1200(W) September 01 2007
Noon Position is: 21-20.6N 158-16.5W
Fuel on board: Per departure
Fuel Consumed (24hr): -
Potable water on board: Per departure
WX Wind 070 @ 6 kts, Swell 3 ft from 135
Barometer 1016.8 steady, Temp 89F, RH 75%, scattered clouds
Vsl is on station conducting tests per general cruise plan. All is well.
Rick
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