CHAPTER I, SECTION 1 Figure 1-11. Southern Half of Fred MARINE OPERATIONS. A marine facility was operated and main- tained for intra-atoll water transportation of men, materials and equipment and for other marine services such as cable laying, house- boats and those connected with the movement and mooring of the Zero barges. During the peak of operational activity the boat pool con- sisted of 101 floating craft, such as landing boats, DUKWS, water taxis, tugs and barges. These were augmented for operations in Bikini Atoll by craft from the TG 7.3 boat pool. Close liaison with the Navy Boat Pool Officer was ef- fective in meeting all water transportation Ground and at Wotho, Ujelang and Utirik. The plants at the weather station islands were operated by TG 7.4 personnel but service calls were made by Contractor men via aircraft at scheduled intervals. Of particular significance in power generation was the operation, refueling and other services required for approximately 150 small generators used for scientific purposes. In general, the requirements for continuity of powerthroughzero timefor varioustest facilities were met. To meet peak demands for power and fresh water at Elmer and Fred it was necessary to temporarily install additional units to aug- ment the existing plants. requirements. LAND TRANSPORTATION. POWER AND WATER. Available land transportation vehicles were allocated to the various sites according to their actual needs. Except at Elmer, vehicles were permanently assigned to individuals. In addition to permanently assigned vehicles at Elmer a motor pool furnished vehicles required for Utilities for the production of power, distil- lation of water, and for disposal of sewage were important components of service operations. The Contractor operated and maintained the power and water plants at all camps in the Proving Page 1-26