R/V Oceanus, Voyage #464 (OC464) 23 June 2010 - 27 June 2010 The research objective is to evaluate acoustic communications performance in a continental shelf environment. Planned scientific activities include deployment of up to four moorings and then tow an acoustic source using a V-fin depressor. CTDs will be required up to several times each day. The operations area will be south of Martha's Vineyard about 50 nautical miles at 40° 28.78′ N / 70° 48.13′ W.

Planned scientific activities include deployment of up to four moorings and then tow an acoustic source using a V-fin depressor. CTDs will be required up to several times each day.

 

The operations area will be south of Martha's Vineyard about 50 nautical miles at 40° 28.78′ N / 70° 48.13′ W.

 

Scientific marine research within the exclusive economic zone of any foreign nation is strictly prohibited.

 

The scientific personnel participating on this leg under the direction of Mr. Lee Freitag, Chief Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will be:

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Mr. Lee Freitag, Chief Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Mr. Peter Koski, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Mr. Keenan Ball, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Mr. Scott Hiland, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Mr. Neil McPhee, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Mr. James Dunn, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Mr. Rameez Ahmed Rasheed Ahmed, Northeastern University

Mr. George Tupper, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications. It is requested that shipment information of any equipment be communicated to the Agent and WHOI contacts.

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Please note: nbsp; At the completion of this voyage, both the Captain and Chief Scientist should complete a Post-Cruise Assessment form. nbsp; The form is online at the following web site: http://www.gso.uri.edu/unols/pcarform.htm

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Please advise the Port Office of all personnel changes prior to departure and maintain the daily SITREP via INMARSAT C or other means as required.

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Please advise the Port Office of all significant expenses incurred, particularly the quantity, price and source of fuel oil. nbsp; Also, at each port stop please advise the Port Office the gallons of fuel on board stating the date the inventory was taken.

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I wish you a pleasant and successful voyage.

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Very truly yours,

Robert Munier

Vice President for Marine Facilities

nbsp; and Operations

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RM/kag

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