The 32-day cruise proved uneventful, and the tanker dropped anchor in Finschhafen, New Guinea, on 15 October only to receive orders to move to Hollandia that day. She arrived at Humboldt Bay on 18 October and was assigned to Service Squadron 9, Service Force, 7th Fleet. From 19 October through 21 November, she supplied fresh water to fleet units and merchantmen.
The tanker spent 32 days at sea with no significant events. She arrived in Finschhafen, New Guinea on October 15th and was ordered to move to Hollandia that day.  She reached Humboldt Bay on October 18th and joined Service Squadron 9 of the 7th Fleet. From October 19th through November 21st, she provided water support for fleet units and merchant ships.