FEMA WILL CHARTER THE VESSEL CARNIVAL FASCINATION TO SERVE AS A "FLOATING HOTEL" FOR A FOUR MONTH PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. THE VESSEL WILL PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR FEMA PERSONNEL, OTHER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS SUPPORTING THE DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS IN ST. CROIX. CARNIVAL WOULD REMAINED DOCKED IN PORT IN ST. CROIX DURING THE CHARTER PERIOD AND PROVIDE "TURN-KEY" HOUSING FOR RELIEF WORKER, INCLUDING ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES, WATER, AND WASTE STREAM REMOVAL.