
6 April 2005

Captain George Silva
R/V Atlantis, Voyage #11, Leg XXV
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Mail Stop #27
Woods Hole, MA  02543
 
Dear Captain Silva:
 
On or about 9 April 2005, your vessel being ready for sea and weather
permitting, you will depart Easter Island, Chile, on Voyage # 11, Leg
XXV.  This leg shall carry the vessel in transit to Manzanillo, Mexico.
You may transit at your discretion to arrive in Manzanillo, Mexico, on or
before 19 April 2005.

Scientific marine research within the exclusive economic zone of any
foreign nation is strictly prohibited.

There will be no scientific activities during this transit.
R/V Atlantis
Voyage #11, Leg XXV
9 April 2005 &#8211; 19 April 2005
Easter Island, Chile &#8211; Manzanillo, Mexico

The ship&#8217;s agent in Easter Island, Chile is:
A.J. Broom & Cia S.A.C.
Blanco St. 951
Casillar 910
Valparaiso
CHILE

Contact: Jean Michel Aguila/Francisco Malinarich
tel. 56-32-268200
fax: 56-32-213308

The ship&#8217;s agent in Manzanillo, Mexico is:
Continental Maritime SA de CV
75 Calle Colhuas, Centro 28200
Manzanillo, Colima
MEXICO

Contact: Daniel Romo/Vasile Tudoran
tel/fax: 011 52 314 100 8862
cell: 011 52 314 33 21223
24 hr emergency tel (USA): 562 882 5590
In Mexico: 011 562 882 5590
email: VTudoran@aol.com

Please note:  At the completion of this voyage, both the Captain and
Chief Scientist should fill out a Post-Cruise Assessment form.  The form
is on-line at the following web site:
http://www.gso.uri.edu/unols/pcarform.htm

Please advise the Port Office of all personnel changes prior to departure
and maintain the daily SITREP via INMARSAT C or other means as required.

Please advise the Port Office of all significant expenses incurred,
particularly the quantity, price and source of fuel oil.  Also, at each
port stop, please advise the Port Office the gallons of fuel on board,
stating the date the inventory was taken.

I wish you a pleasant and successful voyage.

Very truly yours,
Approved and Signed by
Robert B. Gagosian
President and Director

