that the Liktanur II is being employed exclusively in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or exclusively in oceanographic research." I end my quotation of the letter at that point and I would like to make it perfectly clear that Brookhaven Medical Survey team is in no way involved in oceanographic or limnographic research, or that this ship is used exclusively in an oceanographic research pro- gram. The BNL medical program is basically a passenger carrying program, the passengers being the medical survey team and such patients and passengers as are deemed necessary for completion of our assigned mission by the Department of Energy. To label what we are doing "oceanographic work" is a complete misnomer. Therefore, under the intent of this letter I would say the Liktanur II couid not be considered an oceanographic research vessel and would request that Commander Utara reevaluate the requirements for the operation and manning of this vessel." Dr. Pratt's May - June, 1979 Trip Report (with photos) "It had been my opinion since the original contract negotiation that this ship was marginal for support of the medical program. Even with the partial correction of the prior deficiencies, the habita-~ bility of the spaces assigned to the medical survey party was unsatisfactory. We had a number of small epidemics of upper respiratory infections and viral gastro-intestianl illnesses during the trip due primarily to crowding in the berthing areas (please see Enclosure V). With the inevitable expansion of each succeeding medical survey this problem will quickly become the limiting factor. I agreed to an interim renewal of the ship's contract for this year while some more suitable means of support was obtained with the understanding that the present ship will compromise the medical mis- sion during the remainder of calendar 1979 and early 1980. The reasons for, and characteristics of, the replacement support system should be discussed at the Department of Energy as soon as possible." “A few minor problems in ship support developed during the voyage. They were: 1) The cook was very susceptible to seasickness and very little food was provided while the ship was underway. His cooking at anchor or at dockside was superb. 2) The main hatch dog for the watertight hatch between the medical berthing area and the head was fabricated from light strap aluminum. It bent as soon as the ship ‘began to roll heavily and the weight of the door, smashing against the insulated bulkhead dented it badly. Again, the hatch presented a hazard to the medical party in the berthing area. 3) A second watertight hatch leading from the forecastle to the well deck was also secured inadequately with a light hook. This heavy hatch again broke loose during heavy rolling and was finally secured by a line (Please see Enclosure V, photographs of latches and bulkheads). 4) The cargo containers (vans), that had been converted into the médical examina-~ tion rooms developed a number of severe leaks during the heavy rains. Page 9 of 13 ENCLOSURE I