William Stanley May 12, 1978 Participants: (Continued) Page Two Agency Maj. R. Brown BNL 3/25 D. Clareus BNL No 4/11 §. Shoniber T.T. 3/25 3/30 3/30 4/41 - N, Zetkeia T.T. 3/30 " L. Elanjo T.T. " Gidion T.T. rE K. Kwa}. 3/30 4/11 Utirik Rong. 4/12 4/18 4/17 " 4/25 nN nN t " " " " u 4/22 4/22 " " Bikini " " 4/22 4/29 4/22 4/25 Ww " " Logistic support: The program was completed within two days of the pre-planned itinerary. However, the actual day-to-day logistic support plans required frequent and drastic changes. The Caroline Islands, supplied under a lease agreement with the Trust Territory, proved to be unsuitable for a medical survey of this type. The discrepancies were discussed, at length, with Roger Ray, Harry Brown and Jim Miller in the PASO office on 4/26/78, and a two-page typewritten list of deficiencies and hazards identified by our chief engineer and first mate was submitted to them at that time. The major problems encountered with the Caroline Islands were: (A) Unreliability - Immediately prior to the beginning of the trip, the Caroline Islands (C.1I.) was inoperative for a prolonged period due to a severe problem with a main reduction gear. It required the services of a Japanese engineer flown in from Japan-to repair the problem. Spare parts - flown in from Japan - were discovered to be the wrong parts and were reordered — again with a significant loss of operational capability. Both diesel engines have major mechanical problems - requiring frequent operation on one engine; cutting the cruising speed to 10 knots or less. Since the ship was built in Japan, the human engineering aspects of maintenance and repair were designed for small Orientals. In other words, Occidentals would have a very difficult time reaching many important areas - and would be unable to reach some critical areas without cutting an access way. During the survey, we repeatedly lost supercharger assistance on one or both engines. Luckily, one engine was always functional. A review of their operational history reveals that it has not been unusual for the C.I., in 14 months of service, to be unable to operate due to a variety of mechanical problems. This survey depends upon the voluntary efforts of a number of nationally-known physicians who donate their time without pay to assist DOE/BNL in this effort. They usually come from a practice with a very tight schedule and are able to commit a limited and structured period of time to the study. For example, Dr. John Nicoloff was committed to a speaking engagement in Hawaii - half-way through the survey necessitating air transport from Rongelap at a significant additional cost to DOE/BNL. If the original schedule had been maintained, this additional cost would have been avoided. IGi 3246