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Application for Consent to Conduct Marine Scientific Research in Fiji

Date: May 12, 2009

Revised 7/30/09

1. General Information

1.1 Project name and/or #: Collaborative Research: Assessment of T-wave Processes and Hydroacoustic Monitoring Capabilities in the Lau Basin

1.2 Undertaking institution: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Name: Elizabeth Brenner/ Rose Dufour/ Address: University of California

9602 La Jolla Shores Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858-534-2841 [email protected]

Name of Director: Dr. Tony Haymet

1.4 Scientist in charge of the project: Name: DelWayne R. Bohnenstiehl Address: 2800 Faucette Dr. Rm 1125 Jordan Hall

MEAS – NC State University Raleigh, NC 27695-8208

Telephone: 919-515-7449 Telex: Telefax: 919-515-7802 E-mail Address: [email protected] 1.5 Scientist(s) from Fiji involved in the planning of the project: None Name(s): Address:

2. Description of Project (Attach additional pages as necessary)

2.1 Nature and objectives of the project: This cruise will deploy the last of ten autonomous underwater hydrophone

1.3 Government Agency Responsible for Supervising the Project: Name National Science Foundation Address 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington,

Virginia 22230

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moorings (21° 30’ S/176° 30’W) along the Eastern Lau Spreading Center. The other moorings associated with this project were deployed during cruise MGL-0902 in January of 2009. It will also deploy four hydrophone moorings near the submarine West Mata volcano 15° S/174° W. The goal of this study is to monitor earthquake generated sounds (T-waves) within the Lau Basin. Since T-wave location accuracy and signal characteristics may depend on seafloor depth, morphology and faulting style, the morphologic and tectonic diversity within the Lau back-arc system provides an ideal and unique environment for our experiment. The lessons learned from this experiment have the potential to significantly impact the interpretation and processing of future hydroacoustic datasets, enhancing our ability to extract quantitative information regarding earthquake source parameters and processes. In addition to the analysis of T-wave signals that are the motivation of this study, the array will record a range of natural and man-made sounds. For example, hydroacoustic data can be used to estimate the distribution and migration pattern of large baleen whales and monitor trends in anthropogenic noise within the Lau Basin. 2.2 Relevant previous or future research cruises: Most of the instrumentation associated with this project was deployed during the MGL-0902 cruise in January 2009. All instruments will be recovered on a yet-to-be scheduled cruise during the summer of 2010. 2.3 Previously published research data relating to the project: None 3. Methods and Means to be Used

3.1 Particulars of vessel: Name: R/V Roger Revelle Nationality (Flag state): USA Flag Owner: U.S. Navy Operator: University of California, San Diego, Scripps

Oceanography Overall length (meters): 84 m. [275'] Maximum draught (meters): 17' Displacement/Gross tonnage: 3,180 long tons Propulsion: Tow 3000 hp Propulsion General Electric Bow

Thruster: 1180 hp Azimuthing jet Tyupe Elliot Gill Model 50T 35 Propulsors: Two 3000 hp Z-Drives Lips Type FS 2500-450/1510BO

Cruising & Maximum speed: 12 knots

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Deleted: deploy in January 2009 in response to a seafloor

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Deleted: Nationality (Flag state):

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Deleted: Overall length (meters):

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Deleted: Maximum draught (meters):

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Deleted: Displacement/Gross tonnage:

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Call sign: KAOU Method and capability of communication (including emergency frequencies):

Email, [email protected] Inmarsat-B, Telephone, Indian, 011-873-336780030 Alternate, 011-873-336780020 Fax, Primary, 011-873-336780031 Alternate, 011-873-336780021 Telex, Primary, 336780033 (AnsBk=KAOU) Alternate, 336780022 (AnsBk=KAOU) Inmarsat-C, 436780010 Radio, Vessels guard standard GMDSS frequencies for calling, distress and dissemination of marine safety information. MMSI #, 367800100 SELCAL #, 71410 Telex, Primary, 336780033 (AnsBk=KAOU) Alternate, 336780022 (AnsBk=KAOU) Inmarsat-C, 436780010 Radio, Vessels guard standard GMDSS frequencies for calling, distress and dissemination of marine safety information. MMSI #, 367800100 SELCAL #, 71410

Name of master: Tom Desjardins Number of crew: 22 Number of scientists on board: No more than 37

3.2 Aircraft or other craft to be used in the project: No aircraft. 3.3 Particulars of methods and scientific instruments Types of samples and data Methods to be used Instruments to be used

Bathymetry Multibeam EM120, 12 kHz 120 deg. swath, bathymetry and sidescan

Gravity Shipboard Bell BGM - 3 Magnetics Surface towed Geometrics G-886 Seafloor measurements Moored hydrophone NOAA-PMEL Designed

Autonomous Hydrophone

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Deleted: Method and capability of communication (including emergency frequencies):

Deleted: HF/SSB Radio, F77 voice 011 872 763452498

Deleted: Name of master:

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Deleted: Number of crew:

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*Indicate type and specification of instruments (e.g. length and number of cables towed) 3.4 Indicate whether harmful substances will be used: None 3.5 Indicate whether drilling will be carried out: None

3.6 Indicate whether explosives will be used (Type and trade name, Chemical content, Depth of trade class and stowage, Size, Depth of detonation, Frequency of detonation, and Position in latitude and longitude): None 3.7 Indicate whether the project involves catching, taking, or exploration of marine animal and plants: None

4. Installations and Equipment

Four subsurface hydrophone mooring near 15°S, 174°W One subsurface hydrophone mooring near 21°30′S 176°26.6′W

5. Geographical Areas

5.1 Indicate geographical areas in which the project is to be conducted (with reference in latitude and longitude): Suva 18°7′ S, 178°25′ W (start port) Northern mooring sites near 15°S, 174°W Southern mooring site 21°30′S 176°26.6′W Nuku‘alofa Tonga 21°08′S 175°12′W (end port) Ship will transit from Suva to 15° S/174° W and then to 21° 30’ S/176° 30’W (Tongan waters) and return to Nuku‘alofa Tonga. The ship will collect multibeam bathymetry, gravity and magnetic data while in route to deployment sites. 5.2 Attach chart(s) at an appropriate scale showing the geographical areas of the intended




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work and, as far as practicable, the positions of intended stations, the tracks of survey lines, and the locations of installations and equipment.

6. Dates

6.1 Expected dates of first entry into and final departure from the research area of the research vessel: 08 - 16 December 2009 for deployment leg, scheduled on R/V Roger Revelle. A recovery cruise will be needed 6-months later, ship and dates to be determined.

7. Port Calls

7.1 Dates and names of intended ports of call: 08 December 2009, Suva 15 or 16 December 2009, Nuku‘alofa, Tonga . 7.2 Name/Address/Telephone of shipping agent (if available): Port: Suva, Fiji Ship's Agent: Pacific Agencies (Fiji) Ltd Street Address Level 2, Gohil Complex Toorak Road Toorak Suva, Fiji Postal Address PO Box 15832 Suva, Fiji

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Tel: (+ 679) 331-5444 Fax: (+ 679) 330-2754 Web: http://www.pacificagenciesfiji.com/Welcome-to-Pacific-Agencies.html General Email: [email protected] POCs Rajesh Prasasd, [email protected] Feroz Shah, [email protected] Bradley Bower, [email protected] Note: include all three POCs on all email correspondence regarding ROGER REVELLE at Suva. Port: Nuku'alofa, Tonga Ship's Agent Eckington Ltd. T/A PFL Tonga Street Address Suite 1-5, South Building Fakafanua Centre, Cnr Vuna Rd and By Pass Road Nuku'alofa, Tonga Postal Address PO Box 1346 Nuku'alofa, Tonga Tel: (+ 676) 23-012 / 24-341 Fax: (+ 676) 23-345 Web: www.pflnz.co.nz POCs Captain Latu Lui, Operations Manager, [email protected] Derek Leonard, General Manager, [email protected] Agency Oversight by: [email protected] Note: include all three POCs on all email correspondence regarding ROGER REVELLE at Nuku'alofa.

8. Participation

8.1 Extent to which Fijian scientists or officials will be enabled to participate or to be represented in the research project: All data collected can be accessed by Fijian scientists. 8.2 Proposed dates and ports for embarkation / disembarkation: 08 December 2009 Suva 15 or 16 December 2009 Nuku‘alofa Tonga

9. Access to data, samples and research results

9.1 Expected dates of submission of preliminary reports and data which should include the expected dates of submission of the final results: Preliminary reports shall be delivered no more than 60 days from the end date of the cruise. 9.2 Proposed means for access by Fiji scientists or officials to samples: CD or DVD provided. 9.3 Proposed means to provide assessment of data, samples and research results or provide assistance in their assessment or interpretation: Will work with Fijian scientists upon request.

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Postal AddresPublishsPO Box 15832Suva, Tonga

Tel: (+ 679) 331-5444Fax: (+ 679) 330-2754

Web: http://www.pacificagenciesTonga.com/Welcome-to-Pacific-Agencies.htmlGeneral Email: [email protected]

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9.4 Proposed means of making results internationally available: Data will be released via the Marine Geoscience Data System (MGDS) www.marine-geo.org

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