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R/V Falkor (too) Working Decks and Deployment Systems The vessel provides a tremendous amount of space and tools for deploying systems to study the ocean. The 900 square meter (9,678 square feet) aft deck hosts the large moon pool, and winches and frames for over-the-side deployments. The vessel's 20.9 meter diameter helideck can support vertical … Continued
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Length Overall 110.6 meters Length between perpendiculars 97.8 meters Beam, overall 20.0 meters Height above water 33.0 meters Freeboard 2.9 - 3.5 meters Draft (gondola) 8.5 meters Draft (air) 32.4 meters Depth (moulded) 9.81 meters International Gross Tonnage 7,257 GRT Net Tonnage 2,250 NRT Fuel Capacity 1715 m3 / 453,100 gallons Mess Seating … Continued
Some of the most striking features of the deep sea are the amazing oases of life found at sites of hydrothermal venting. Elsewhere in the deep ocean, there is a low density of animals due to the fact that food is less abundant with depth, and thus, there is not enough energy to sustain a … Continued
Although we were able to collect the missing ROV part this morning, there is yet another obstacle to clear before we can explore the Canyon for the first time. As soon as we headed back out to the open ocean, we were met with strong winds and swell that persisted throughout the day. This wild weather … Continued
Kiribati Language (English Below) Imwain tokau n te kaibuke ni ira te kamatebwai ae e karaoaki ni marawa aika a kakaoro ao e nang uarereke au atatai ibukin bwain taari ma manina nako. I ataia ae iai ikana n aron te bakoa ao a maiti riki ao n aki nangn ataia bwa bukin tera raoi … Continued
Hello there. Did you miss me? I’m afraid I have been feeling rather disoriented. Last night (or was it the night before) I was having a weird dream – I had got up in the middle of the night for a Nereus launch but then the dive went wrong and the vehicle had to come … Continued
I have always been interested in art and its role in starting conversations and challenging our way of thinking. I studied art and art history at high school and am a regular visitor to art galleries and exhibitions, especially when travelling. As a marine scientist, I find plankton, deep-sea creatures, and rocks (especially thin sections) … Continued
As we start our transit back to the port of Brisbane, we continue collecting seafloor mapping data from the multibeam sonar and magnetic signature data from the towed magnetometer while observing seabirds along the way. But it is time now to reflect on the voyage as a whole and all the scientific data we have … Continued
My name is Kyra, and I was chosen as the student opportunities participant for the “Listening For Cryptic Whales Species” cruise. Being a recent graduate from Hawaii Pacific University, this was a huge opportunity for me. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology, so this specific cruise was perfectly placed for my main … Continued
Join me, Dana Yoerger on my first journey aboard R/VFalkor to Loihi Seamount. With over 70 oceanographic expeditions under my belt, I still get excited for the unknown adventure that awaits mapping underwater seamounts and volcanoes, who knows what discovery is just around the corner. July 1st, 2014 We had a good dive with Sentry … Continued
