~ CHARLES T. CarL COMPANY : DJB SKF INSURANCE 348 WEST MARKET na pg SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92101 401798 (714) 236-9633 JES WMM Po’ PASE CABLE ADDRESS: CARLSD April 17, 1979 Mr. D. J. Brush, Holmes & Narver, P. O. Box 29939 Honolulu, Hawaii General Manager Inc. 96820 Re: Dear Mr. U. S. Oceanography - "Liktanur II" Brush: This will acknowledge your April llth, 1979 letter for information concerning the owner and our qualifications of the above captioned vessel. On every report to us, the surveyor makes the comment that "Housekeeping and general appearance is above average for commercial vessel of this class", see page 1 of 11 December 1978 survey. In this same report, see pages 3, 4, and 5, the list of sophisticated electronics and navigational equipment, added for this particular contract, reflect, along with the surveyor's housekeeping comments (above) the meticulous perfection with which Charles Otterman approaches any move whatsoever. He is known for his perfectionist characteristics. This demanding attitude reflects in the selection and supervision of his crews. Without his supervision and involvement and crew selection we would not be interested in the insurance program for this contract. His excellent academic training and professional experience, dating from 1961, support the above. | If you wish any additional information we will be pleased to provide it. Sincerely, crejef cc: \ . Charles otterman Charles T. Carl