IV TRANSPORTATION The major, locally owned and directed transportation activity is the Wetak II, Enewetak's motor sail vessel. This 53 ft. schooner-rigged, fiberglass constructed ship was a gift of the U.S. Government in 1983 and was intended to provide the driEnewetak with a means of inter-atoll transportation and trading. It is unique in that it is the only sail assisted trading vessel operating in Micronesia. In addition to sails, the vessel is equipped with a GMC 371 series diesel engine. Voyages are pianned this with speed an cannot anticipated be speed maintained of six under sail, uscally in conjunction with the sails. knots the (6.9 engine mph). is If used, The vessel was launched and delivered to Enewetak in 1983. In crder to operate the vessel on the hich seas, maintain it, and manage finances, passenger operaticns as well as crew training programs, captain and engineer was hired. in May receive of 1984. There "hands on” were five instruction an During FY 1987, traveling functions, management team of The present team joined the boat in Enewetak maintenance, engine maintenance, seamanship, and safety procedures. voyages, and procurement initial, crew members sailing, boat navigation, cargo the vessel made eighteen 11,120 nautical miles, and roughly 300,000 pounds of cargo 1986). Typical trips were as follows: carrying (100,000 and handling, they and handling, "extra atoll" 111 passengers pounds more ; than Ujelang TO procure passengers. coconuts, transport cargo, carry mail and transport vegetables), transport kKosrae To purchase cargo, fresh produce pick up supplemental passengers. (fruits and food order of sardines, and transport Kwajalein To pick ship. 200 ious up supplemental food, kerosene and diesel fuel for the ~