e Ww FWD 1. Charter-Contract Ship-Safety Crew DOE/PASO Liason Medical Team Problems Charter-Contract A, I have discussed at some length the problem with the lack of "walk on capability" offered by U.S. Oceanography in their proposal (enclosure I), H.8., C.0., and I discussed an alternative method of patient transfer via the DOE Boston Whalers, (The ship had failed to bring their two whalers - listed as ship's equipment in their proposal,) The DOE Whalers, I had been informed by the Glcbal marine department, were in "bad shape" yet they were the only available Loats for patient transfer, I indicated that if at anytime I felt the operation was hazardous, I would stop the transfer - and if necessary avort tne trip - or move operations to tne isiana - a very poor aiternative, since one of our prime goals on this survey was chest x-rays, After vigorous urging, the ship fabricated a raft to fit under the gangway so tnat the patients could step from the boat to a semi-stable 8x8 platform before they climbed up the gangway, the bow, On shore the boat was beached and the patients handec in over At low tide this was a difficult task, B, When we reached Rongelap ~- and it began to rain - I asked repeat-- edly for a tarpaulin to protect the patients and the medical staff - a series of make-shift pieces of canvas were rigged but they were barely adequate especially with the high winds, I repeatedly asked if they had spare canvas and a grommet machine and was told they had one - but I never saw it used, The user's dining area - aft on the 0-1 level was completely open, I had commented on this in San Diego and was told a series of canvas panels would be fabricated to protect this area from the wind and rain when we needed it,