Well we're feeling both a strong sense of relief as well as pride as our grand re-power project was put to the test yesterday in the official sea trial administered by Cummins Marine. The result? Absolutely flawless operation of all systems with both engines delivering results well within the expected parameters. The best news was no surprises. We definitely don't like those; especially when it comes to testing new systems and equipment. After driving up and down San Diego bay at full throttle and a wide spread of other velocities for several hours yesterday and Monday I can report that Royal Star is running smoother in every respect. Every system is now exactly how we want it with no after thoughts marring our clean installation. With the major portion of the project completed and our time line well in hand, our focus is now on tying up the many remaining loose ends in preparation for our final inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday the sixth and the upcoming Revillagigedo tagging voyage departing on April 12th. Rest assured that we will be ready and looking forward to a good shakedown voyage with the brand spanking new machinery we had the pleasure to install.

Tim

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