Start up propulsion system for maneuvering out of Honolulu Harbor. As soon as the sea buoy is cleared the propulsion is reconfigured for cruising at 13 knots. Check around the engine room and machine shop to make sure all gear is secured for heavy seas. Start up both reverse osmosis water makers, which make potable water from sea water at a rate of 300 gallons per hour. 1145 Debby is relieved by the second engineer.
Ship turns back to Honolulu.
A research buoy has come adrift in Hawaiian waters, and the University of Hawaii has requested that the Thompson recover it. 1600 Equipment and personnel from the University of Hawaii come on board. Make phone calls home. Debby is notified she will be sailing as second engineer. One of the engineers has to fly home.