Daily Reports for R/V KILO MOANA: 2013

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KM 13-04-01, Departure Report, Friday, March 1, 2013

Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana departing
Honolulu March 1st 2013 on KM 13-04

Departure was delayed to Harbor Traffic

0650 EDG tested
0756 Completed gear test
0855 Last line
0925 Passing “H” Buoy out bound
00935 Science safety briefing
1111 Completed drills

Noon Position 21 16 .8N  157 52.3W Station SWAC-1
Wind ESE 18 kts
Swell E 3 ft
Barmo. 1022.0
Temp 75

Fuel Oil  on board:  58,686 gal

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KM 13 03 09 Arrival Report, Wednesday, February 27, 2013

0530 EDG Tested
0650 Gear Testing Completed
0703 Passing “H” Buoy in bound
0745 1st Line P.45
0756 All Fast Port side to.
0758 FWE

Total Distance KM 13 03,  721.3 NM
Total Time 4D 23H 47m
Fuel Consumed 11,187 gals

Fuel Oil Remaining O/B 59,061 gals.

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KM 13-03-8 Noon Report, Tuesday,  February 26, 2013

Pos. 23 51.6N  159 59.7W
Wind ESE at 18-20kts.
Swell SE 8-10 Ft.
Barom. 1024.1
Temp. 73
Fuel Oil Consumed, 2,372 gals.
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 61,800 gals.

At 0125, we had completed our acoustic survey of mooring array, and
departed site for Honolulu, Hawaii, ETA “H” Buoy, 0700 Feb. 27th 2013.

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KM 13-03-6 Noon Report Monday, February 25, 2013

Pos. 25 36.1N  161 11.7W
Wind E at 18-20kts.
Swell E 8-10 Ft.
Barom. 1025.0
Temp. 73
Fuel Oil Consumed, 1,439 gals.
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 64,172 gals.

As stated in my previous message we completed Drag operation #1
with unsuccessful results.  We started Drag #2 Sunday morning at
0804 and completed Drag #2 at 1742.  Drag #3 commenced at 1915
on Sunday and completed this morning at 0700.  At 1045 we
commenced Drag #4, which most likely be our last attempt for the
mooring recovery as 0030 Feb 26th is our departure time for
Honolulu, ETA “H” Buoy 0700 Feb. 27th.

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KM 13-03-5 Noon Report, Sunday, February 24, 2013

Pos. 25 35.9N  161 12.7W
Wind E at 16-20kts.
Swell E 8-10 Ft.
Barom. 1024.7
Temp. 73
Fuel Oil Consumed, 1,394 gals.
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 65,611 gals.

Within the next 30 mins (1240) we will commence hauling in our
second attempt at dragging for the array, wish us luck.

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KM 13-03-3 Noon Report, Saturday, February 23, 2013

Pos. 25 35.7N  161 11.8W
Wind E at 20kts.
Swell E 8-10 Ft.
Barom. 1025.2
Temp. 74
Fuel Oil Consumed, 3,243 gals.
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 67,005 gals.

We have arrived on station and have just started acoustic survey, nothing
heard at this time.

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KM 13-03-2 Noon Report, Friday, February 22, 2013

Pos. 21 34.5N  158 25.9W
Wind NE at 22kts.
Swell NE 6-8 Ft.
Barom. 1020.6
Temp. 77
Fuel Oil Consumed, 933 gals.
Fuel Oil remaining on board, 70,248 gals.

We are just clearing the lee of the island, ETA sta. 1200hrs.
on Sat. Feb 23rd.  All is going well, considering sailed short 2nd
cook and Mess attendant is confined to bed rest due to Flu
symptoms, everyone is chipping in to assist Ch. Stewart in the galley.

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KM 13-03 Departure Report, Friday, February 22, 2013

Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving
Honolulu Feb 22 on KM 13-03

0620 EDG tested

0748 Completed gear test

0758 Last line

0828 Passing “H” Buoy out bound

0835 Science safety briefing

0935 Completed drills – full dress fire and boat

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KM 13-02 006 Arrival Report, Friday, February 15, 2013

Following are the particulars of Kilo Moana arrival at Honolulu February 15 
and the conclusion of KM 13-02:

0520  EDG test
0530  Arrived vicinity of “H” buoy
0620 Completed all pre-arrival tests and inspections
0700  Passing “H” inbound
0736  1st line ashore port side to
0742  Securely moored port side to / FWE

Total Time:  3d 22h 42m
Total Distance:  348.1

Fuel Consumed: 6337 gal
Fuel On Board:   51615 gal (by sounding)

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KM 13-02 005 Noon Report, Thursday, February 14, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Feb 14:

Noon Position:  22-48.4N  157-54.7W
Winds are from 070 at 11 kts  
Swell is from  315 at 4-5 ft
Barometer is  1020.9 mb 
Temperature is 71 F

Total Distance Travelled:  222.1 nm
Distance Travelled (24 hr):  46.6nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1281 gal 
Fuel On Board:  53083 gal

Vessel is continues conducting operations per the HOT 249 Cruise Plan at Aloha
Station.  ETA “H” buoy is 0700 tomorrow morning.  Ship, crew and science all
doing very well.

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KM 13-02 004 Noon Report, Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Feb 13:

Noon Position:  22-48.0N  157-59.8W
Winds are from 090 at 14 kts  
Swell is from  090 at 4-5 ft
Barometer is  1021.8 mb 
Temperature is 70 F

Total Distance Travelled:  44.1 nm
Distance Travelled (24 hr):  175.5 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1339 gal 
Fuel On Board:  54364 gal

Vessel is at Station Aloha conducting operations per the HOT 249 Cruise Plan. 

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KM 13-02 003 Noon Report, Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Feb 12:

Noon Position:  22-45.0N  157-59.9W
Winds are from 070 at 15 kts  
Swell is from  090 at 3-5 ft
Barometer is  1023.4 mb 
Temperature is 75 F

Total Distance Travelled:  103.1 nm
Distance Travelled (24 hr):  131.4 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1883 gal 
Fuel On Board:  55703 gal

Vessel is at Station Aloha conducting operations per the HOT 249 Cruise Plan. 
This morning at 0845 the outboard split acme nut (travelling spindle) associated
with the level wind and worm gear worked itself loose and propelled the level
wind proper to the inboard stop.   After re-attaching the acme nut the CTD
continued.  There was no damage to wire or associated components of the level
wind.  Time lost was approximately 30 min.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-02 002 Noon Report, Monday, February 11, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Feb 11:

Noon Position:  21-20.6N  158-16.4W
Winds are Light Airs kts  
Swell is from  315 at 4 ft
Barometer is  1023.4 mb 
Temperature is 75 F

Total Distance Travelled:  28.3 nm
Distance Travelled (dep):  28.3
Fuel Consumed (dep): 366 gal 
Fuel On Board:  57586 gal

Vessel is at Station Kahe conducting scheduled ops.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-02 001 Departure Report, Monday, February 11, 2013

Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Honolulu
Feb. 11 on KM 13-02:

0645 EDG tested
0819 Completed gear test
0848 Last line
0920 Science safety briefing completed
0924 Passing “H” Buoy out bound
1017 Completed drills – full dress fire and boat

Fuel Oil  on board:  57,952 gal

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KM 13-01 029 Arrival Report, Thursday, February 07, 2013

Following are the particulars of Kilo Moana arrival at Honolulu,
February 7  and the conclusion of KM 13-01:

0500  EDG test
0530  Arrived vicinity of “H” buoy
0537 Completed all pre-arrival tests and inspections
0636  Passing “H” inbound
0724  1st line ashore port side to
0742  Securely moored port side to / FWE

Total Time:  27d 23h 18m
Total Distance:  5300.9 nm

Fuel Consumed: 66341 gal
Fuel On Board:  57,952 (by sounding)

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KM 13-01 028 Noon Report, Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Feb 06:

Wind is from  090 at 15 kts  
Swell is from  090 at 4-5 ft
Barometer is  1021.0 mb 
Temperature is 78 F

Total Distance Travelled:  5140.2 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  100.8 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1030 gal 
Fuel On Board: 60231 gal

Vessel has has completed science operations with science packing up.
ETA “H” buoy remains 0700 tomorrow morning.  Ship, crew and
science all doing well. 

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KM 13-01 026 Noon Report, Monday, February 04, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Feb 04:

Wind is from  090 at 12 kts  
Swell is from  315 at 5 ft
Barometer is  1026.7 mb 
Temperature is 68 F

Total Distance Travelled:  4775.9 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  289.4
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 3271 gal 
Fuel On Board: 64507 gal

Vessel is southbound towards Aloha Station with a cast scheduled
\for 1800 this evening.  Ship,  crew and science all doing well.

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KM 13-01 025 Noon Report, Sunday, February 03, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Feb 03:

Wind is from  200 at 22 kts  
Swell is from  270 at 5-6 ft
Barometer is  1028.8 mb 
Temperature is 70 F

Total Distance Travelled:  4486.5 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  182.5
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1867 gal 
Fuel On Board: 67778 gal

Completed noon and 0400 CTD.  Vessel heading SSE’ly enroute to Aloha
Station with another CTD scheduled for mid afternoon tomorrow.  Ship
 crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-01 024 Noon Report, Saturday, February 02, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Feb 02:

Wind is from  180 at 25 kts  
Swell is from  290 at 7-8 ft
Barometer is  1021.4 mb 
Temperature is 69 F

Total Distance Travelled:  4304.0 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  119.6
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1288 gal 
Fuel On Board:  69645 gal

Noon and 0400 cast completed on schedule.  Due to a possible conflict with
PMR activity, vessel adjusted science tracks and will proceed via a circuitous
route to the east and south for Aloha Station and home.  Ship, crew and
science all doing well.

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KM 13-01 023 Noon Report, Friday, February 01, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Feb 01:

Wind is from  180 at 12 kts  
Swell is from  290 at 11-13 ft
Barometer is  1026.8 mb 
Temperature is 63 F

Total Distance Travelled:  4184.4 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  160.2
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1648 gal 
Fuel On Board:  70933 gal

Conducted noon, 2000 and 0400 cast in hefty swells as we transit westward
following specified temperature gradient.   Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-01 022 Noon Report, Thursday, January 31, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 31:

Wind is from  315 at 18 kts  
Swell is from  337 at 18 ft occasionally 22-23 ft
Barometer is  1021.1 mb 
Temperature is 64 F

Total Distance Travelled:  4024.2 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  100.6nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1305 gal 
Fuel On Board:  72581 gal

Maintained the noon station throughout the day and conducted a
0400 cast this morning.  Vessel is presently underway following the
temperature gradient in a westerly direction.  We’ll continue with our
noon and 0400 cast routine.  Swell has increased substantially over
the past 6 hours.  Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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KM 13-01 021 Noon Report, Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 30:

Wind is from  180 at 11 kts  
Swell is from  Confused 6-8 ft
Barometer is  1019.6 mb 
Temperature is 67 F

Total Distance Travelled:  3923.6 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  225.3 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2817 gal 
Fuel On Board:  73886 gal

Arrived up north yesterday evening, conducted CTD at the specified station
and proceeded south again for continuation of data collection.  Noon cast
is in the water.   Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-01 020 Noon Report, Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 29:

Wind is from  225 at 9 kts  
Swell is from  270 at 10-11 ft
Barometer is  1020.3 mb 
Temperature is 64 F

Total Distance Travelled:  3698.3 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  162.9 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1746 gal 
Fuel On Board:  76703 gal

Conducted noon and 0400 cast in a goodly swell.  A total failure of the RAD Van
transformer necessitated hardwiring ship’s power to the van’s supply panel as
a temporary solution.  Vessel underway for the badlands once again to attempt
recovering the lost station up north – with another storm bearing down.    Ship,
crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-01 019 Noon Report, Monday, January 28, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 28:
    
Wind is from  Light Airs  
Swell is from  Confused at 12 ft
Barometer is  1019.0 mb 
Temperature is 65 F

Total Distance Travelled:  3535.4 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  164.3 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1998 gal 
Fuel On Board:  78449 gal

Spent the day and night continuing south at reduced speed in hefty seas
and high winds – up to and including 50 kts.   Stopped at 0400 to assess
conditions and found them unsatisfactory for science so continued
toward 32-00 for the next phase of data collection.  Looks like the noon
cast is on.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-01 018 Noon Report, Sunday, January 27, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 27:

Wind is from  160 at 37 kts gusting to 40+  
Swell is from  135 at 14-15 ft
Barometer is  1010.7 mb 
Temperature is 63 F

Total Distance Travelled:  3371.0 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  151.3 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2114 gal 
Fuel On Board:  80447 gal

Completed noon cast yesterday.  Experienced an OTG RAD Van electrical
issue as a result of heavy seas and spray covered under separate
correspondence.  Due to wind and sea state, cancelled the 0400 cast this
morning and constrained by weather, continued southbound at reduced
speed with the intent of returning to complete lost station.  Ship bouncing
around with crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-01 017 Noon Report, Saturday, January 26, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 26:

Wind is from  185 at 24 kts  
Swell is from  185 at 7-8 ft
Barometer is  1030.6 mb 
Temperature is 49 F

Total Distance Travelled:  3219.7 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  209.7 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2448 gal 
Fuel On Board:  82561 gal

Conducted noon cast yesterday and deployed the final ARGO.  Proceeded
to specified station at reduced speed to accommodate 0400 cast this morning. 
Southbound in sloppy weather towards 32-00.0N for east-west transect and
conducting noon/0400 casts as possible enroute.  Ship, crew and science doing
well.

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KM 13-01 016 Noon Report, Friday, January 25, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 25:

Wind is from  290 at 5 kts 
Swell is from  295 at 8-9 ft
Barometer is  1030.6 mb 
Temperature is 49 F

Total Distance Travelled:  3010.0 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  251.2 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 3319 gal 
Fuel On Board:  85009 gal

Scrubbed the noon cast yesterday due to sea state and  continued our
trek north towards 41-30 in search of frigid water.   Arrived this morning
at 0600 and conducted final cast on that leg.  Southbound toward approx
lat 32-00 to conduct an east-west transect and will  deploy the final ARGO
enroute.  Expect some sloppy weather getting out of here but will
continue science as possible.  Turkey for dinner last night which always
means we’re over the hump and on the downhill slide.  Ship, crew and
science doing well. 

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KM 13-01 015 Noon Report, Thursday, January 24, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 24:

Wind is from  315 at 24 kts 
Swell is from  315 at 18-22 ft with 25/26 ft on occasion
Barometer is  1022.8 mb 
Temperature is 56 F

Total Distance Travelled:  2758.7 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  241.9 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2973 gal 
Fuel On Board:  88328 gal

Completed 0400 cast in marginal conditions this morning.  Due to sea state,
we’ll skip the noon cast and continue onward towards 41-30.0N with a
0400 cast in the works for tomorrow morning.  Plan is to hove to on arrival
at 41-30 and conduct a noon and 0400 cast on the morning of 26 January
before heading back south – weather permitting.   Ship, crew and science
doing well.

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KM 13-01 014 Noon Report, Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 23:

Wind is from  225 at 30 kts 
Swell is from  315 at 8-10 ft
Barometer is  1017.6 mb 
Temperature is 64 F

Total Distance Travelled:  2516.8 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  246.2 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2873 gal 
Fuel On Board:  91301 gal

Completed the noon cast yesterday and changed the mix to a 0600 and
0800 cast this morning.  We’re skipping the noon CTD and will continue
our trek north with the next CTD scheduled for 0400 tomorrow morning.
Deployed 2 Argo floats in the past 24 hours.  Keeping folks on their toes
with a little  variety on this long, strenuous, international sea voyages.
Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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KM 13-01 014 Noon Report, Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 22:

Wind is from  180 at 8  kts 
Swell is from  315 at 8 ft
Barometer is  1024.2 mb 
Temperature is 68 F

Total Distance Travelled:  2270.6 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  200.4 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2171 gal 
Fuel On Board:  94174 gal

Completed noon and 0400 cast as scheduled.  Northbound after the 0400
cast towards 40-30N 153-30W.  Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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KM 13-01 013 Noon Report, Monday, January 21, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 21:

Wind is from  000 at 11 kts 
Swell is from  315 at 8-11 ft
Barometer is  1022.6 mb 
Temperature is 65 F

Total Distance Travelled:  2070.2 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  170.9 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1514 gal 
Fuel On Board:  96345 gal

Completed 0400 cast.  Weather has moderated considerably with a goodly high
swell still running.   We should be headed north to the badlands again sometime
tomorrow.  Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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KM 13-01 012 Noon Report, Sunday, January 20, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 20:

Wind is from  270 at 28 kts 
Swell is from  337 at 8-12 ft
Barometer is 1010.4 mb 
Temperature is 64 F

Total Distance Travelled:  1899.3 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  148.2 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2057 gal 
Fuel On Board:  97859 gal

Completed the noon cast yesterday and underway to specified station at 33-45N
latitude for the 0400 cast followed by a 0900 repeat before continuing SE’ly.  No
noon cast scheduled for today.   Experiencing 25-30  kts winds at our current
location  600 mi off the low we run south for.  Science is busy.  Ship and all doing
well.

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KM-13-01 011 Noon Report, Saturday, January 19, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 19:

Wind is from  350 at 10 kts 
Swell is from  290 at 9-12 ft
Barometer is 1013.2 mb rising
Temperature is 54 F

Total Distance Travelled:  1751.1 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  230.7 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2915 gal 
Fuel On Board:  99,916 gal

Beautiful day north of the islands.  Yesterday noon and this morning 0400 CTD
completed during weather evasion south.  At 36N reduced speed to 6 kts to
accommodate added sampling stations for science and deployed 1st of 7 ARGO
floats.  Revised, new, better, and  improved science trackline is on the chart.
Ship, crew and science doing well. 

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KM 13-01 010 Noon Report, Friday, January 18, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 18:

Wind is from  337 at 10 kts 
Swell is from  270 at 12-16 ft
Barometer is 1001.6  mb 
Temperature is 50 F

Total Distance Travelled:  1520.4 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  135.2 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2126 gal 
Fuel On Board:  102,831 gal

Completed noon CTD yesterday afternoon although it was a “repeat” station. 
Weathered the night at 40N 160W with sustained winds of between 32-37 kts.
At 1st light, underway SxE at maximum speed to avoid encroaching low from the
west of serious significance.  Vessel is riding well in transit with a hefty beam sea
and will stop for a noon CTD if possible.   Tomorrow we’ll hopefully be far
enough south to re-evaluate science requirements and the latest weather
conditions.  Ship, crew and science all doing well.

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KM 13-01 009 Noon Report, Thursday, January 17, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 17:

Wind is from  180 at 24  kts
Swell is from  270 at 9-11 ft
Barometer is 1003.5  mb dropping 
Temperature is 56 F

Total Distance Travelled:  1385.2 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  120.2nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 1678 gal 
Fuel On Board:  104,957 gal

Completed 0400 cast as scheduled and have hove to for weather.  Lot of
complex convoluted weax activity up here right now.    Looks like our present
position is about as good as it gets – which isn’t going to be all that comfortable
but we’ll hunker down.  Anticipating a delay of at least 92 hours.  Will continue
doing CTD work on this location as weather permits and the noon CTD is in the
water.   Ship, crew and science all well.

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KM 13-01 008 Noon Report, Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 16:

Wind is from  180 at 14 kts
Swell is from  000 at 7-9 ft
Barometer is 1017.6 mb  
Temperature is 54 F

Total Distance Travelled:  1265.0 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  203.9 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2547 gal 
Fuel On Board:  106635 gal

Beautiful day right now.  Vessel reached 40N for the 0400 cast this morning with
weather conditions deteriorating on all sides.  Due to encroaching lows, prudence
dictated suspending our northbound transit and vessel is now southbound at a
reduced speed in an effort to accommodate increasing the possible number of science
stations.    2nd leg also had to be adjusted for weather and will not terminate at the
requested latitude due to the PNMN boundary limits.  With the arrival of Mackerel skies,
it’s totally unlikely we’ll  be avoiding all the weather brewing out here and there will be
down time in the days to come.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-01 007 Noon Report, Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 15:

Wind is from  305 at 12 kts
Swell is from 135 at 6-9 ft
Barometer is 1011.8 mb  
Temperature is 53 F

Total Distance Travelled:  1061.1 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  240.1 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 3013 gal 
Fuel On Board:  109123 gal

CTD work continues on schedule with modest sea state (confused)  and easy weather
conditions - thanks to a little help from SOEST.  The SOEST Department of Meteorology
website has been most helpful in finding “agreeable” conditions up here in the
hinterlands – particularly the Numeric Models.  Ship, crew and science all doing well
despite the bitter cold.

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KM 13-01 005 Noon Report, Sunday, January 13, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 13:

Wind is from 180 at 20 kts
Swell is from 130 at 10-12 ft
Barometer is 1010.0 mb  
Temperature is 69 F

Total Distance Travelled:  674.8 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  251.1 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2927 gal 
Fuel On Board:  115564 gal

Vessel had to cancel the 0400 CTD op this morning due to heavy seas and winds.  We’ve
proceeded west to 158-45 in the hopes of finding better conditions as we continue north. 
Presently conducting CTD ops in marginal conditions.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-01 004 Noon Report, Saturday, January 12, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 12:

Wind is from 135 at 20 kts
Swell is from 090 at 8-10 ft
Barometer is 1017.8 mb  
Temperature is 74F

Total Distance Travelled:  423.7 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  240.6 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2985 gal 
Fuel On Board:  118,491 gal

Vessel is on station conducting CTD work.  Weather conditions still holding but seas are
getting a bit rough.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-01 003 Noon Report, Friday, January 11, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 11:

Wind is from 090 at 14 kts
Swell is from 090 at 8 ft
Barometer is 1016.8 mb  
Temperature is 74F

Total Distance Travelled:  155.3 nm
Distance Travelled (24hr):  183.1 nm
Fuel Consumed (24 hr): 2411 gal 
Fuel On Board:  121476 gal

Vessel is on station conducting CTD work.  Ship, crew and science doing well.

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KM 13-01 002 Noon Report, Thursday, January 10, 2013

Following are the Kilo Moana noon particulars for Jan 10:

Wind is from 135 at 14 kts
Swell is from 135 at 4 ft
Barometer is 1015.5 mb  
Temperature is 75F

Total Distance Travelled:  27.8 nm
Distance Travelled (dep):  27.8 nm
Fuel Consumed (dep): 406 gal 
Fuel On Board:  123,887 gal

Vessel on station off the lee side conducting tests and training.  Expect to be
underway for Aloha Station and points north later this afternoon.  Ship, crew and
science doing well.

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KM 13-01 001 Departure Report, Thursday, January 10, 2013

Following are the departure particulars for Kilo Moana leaving Honolulu Jan 10
on KM 13-01:

0630 EDG tested
0736 Completed gear test
0806 Last line
0836 Passing “H” Buoy out bound
0840 Science safety briefing completed
1015 Completed drills – full dress fire and boat

Fuel Oil  on board:  124.293 gal

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