We are in transit. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_023]
While the captain is getting us to Site SATL-25A, the technicians in the laboratories test and prepare instruments for coring operations. Here, Randy Gjesvold (Marine Instrumentation Specialist, IODP JRSO) is setting up the APCT-3 (Advanced Piston Corer Temperature) tool. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_024]
Aaron Mechler (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) and Aaron DeLoach (Assistant Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO) discussing the process of headspace sampling. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_025]
Alejandro Santis Avila (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO), Beth Novak (Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO), and Brittany Stockmaster (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) receiving training on the GC (gas chromatograph). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_026]
Mark Higley (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) is running one of the whole-round core logging tracks. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_027]
Alyssa Stephens (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) is learning to measure thermal conductivity at the TCON station. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_028]
Sandra Herrmann (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) operating the SHIL (Section Half Imaging Logger). (Credit: Randy Gjesvold, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_029]
As the laboratories get set up, the seas are calm. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_030]
The towed magnetometer deployment – a multistep job. Here, Mark Higley (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) and Aaron DeLoach (Assistant Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO) are lowering the magnetometer into the water. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_031]
We had our first BBQ this week! The Entier staff pictured did a great job. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_032]
As we keep up our speed during transit, we get treated with views like these! (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_033]
A view of the bridge during the night in transit. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_034]
The moonlight outside highlights the dimmed interior of the bridge. The lights are kept at a minimum to adjust the human eye to the dark and see traffic. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_036]
We arrived on site and started tripping pipe. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_019]
Siem personnel working on the top drive. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_037]
Siem personnel working in the derrick. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_038]
Fast forward a few hours and we have FIRST “Core on Deck!” The technicians on the catwalk clean the core before cutting it into sections. (Credit: Beth Novak, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_039]
Core keeps coming from the rig floor. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_040]
Mark Higley (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) is pressing the core catcher sample out of the cutting shoe while the other technicians measure the core into sections. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_041]
A sea turtle trapped in fishing nets was spotted this week. Crew took time to rescue and release the turtle as seen in this series of images. (Credit: Mitchell Sheppard, Siem) [Photo ID: exp395E_042]
Greetings and until next week from Siem personnel and IODP JRSO on the JOIDES Resolution. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_043]