Overview

BRIDGE DECK
Science office
Technical support office
Operations office
Nitrogen generator

CORE DECK
Core receiving
Core splitting/sampling
Core description
Microscopy
Paleomagnetism
Paleontology prep
Petrophysics
Stratigraphic correlation
Downhole measurements
Electronics shop
Science container
Lab chemicals

FO'C'S'LE DECK
Chemistry
Microbiology
Thin section
X-ray
Sample preparation
Conference room
Imaging office
Publications office
Staff office
Hospital
Lab chemicals

MAIN DECK
Mess hall, galley, laundry

'TWEEN DECK (forward)
Recreation

'TWEEN DECK (lower)
Computer & data services

HOLD DECK
Core storage

FANTAIL
Underway geophysics

Accommodations

Ship's systems

Facilities

Sleeping quarters are distributed on most decks, with the scientific and technical staff usually occupying the Core through Main decks. The ship has 130 berths, 60 of which are reserved for the science party and technical support staff.

• All staterooms are single or double occupancy
• There is direct access between laboratories and accommodations areas
• New staterooms with an additional 10 science berths
• Improved noise reduction

Virtual Tour

Cabin panorama (Quicktime VR). Click and drag to pan around. Use the Shift and Control keys to zoom in and out.