Table Mountain during sunrise, viewed from the JOIDES Resolution. The tablecloth is being spread out. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_083]
Morning fog over the water in the harbor. (Credit: Yuhao Dai & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_084]
It’s time to leave again. Steve Midgley (Operations Superintendent, IODP JRSO) watches the crew haul in the lines. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_085]
From left: Yuhao Dai (Geochemist, Lund University, Sweden), Kevin Gaastra (Paleomagnetist, Rice University, USA), and Mbili Tshiningayamwe (Petrologist/Observer, University of Namibia, Namibia) watch the tugboats from the bridge roof. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_086]
Hi Carel! – our Curatorial Specialist (IODP JRSO) waves happily. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_087]
The Siem crew haul in the heavy lines that tied the JOIDES Resolution to the dock. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_088]
The Captain and harbor pilot keep a close watch over the dock workers. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_089]
The crowd gathers to watch the departure from various spots on the ship. From top left: Arianna Del Gaudio (Micropaleontologist, University of Graz, Austria), Fabricio Ferreira (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO), Tobias Höfig (Expedition Project Manager/Staff Scientist, IODP JRSO), Maya Pincus (Outreach Officer, Bushwick Leaders High School, USA), Ethan Petrou (Physical Properties Specialist, University of Oxford, UK), Wendy Nelson (Petrologist, Towson University, USA), Jesse Scholpp (Petrologist, University of Tennessee, USA), Kevin Gaastra (Paleomagnetist, Rice University, USA), and Mbili Tshiningayamwe (Petrologist/Observer, University of Namibia, Namibia). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_090]
Did you know that a single harbor tugboat engine produces up to 3400 horsepower (2500 kW)? Pictured here is one of the two that pulled the JOIDES Resolution out of the Cape Town harbor. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_091]
Siem crew watch the ship departure from the Focsle (forecastle) deck. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_092]
A pod of humpback whales surrounded the vessel as we transited into deeper water. (Credit: Yuhao Dai & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_093]
Good bye, Cape Town! (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_094]
The first sunset back at sea. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_095]
The Southern night sky. (Credit: Jesse Scholpp & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_096]
Planning meetings continue: Claire Carvallo (Paleomagnetist, Sorbonne Université, France) with William Sager (Co-Chief Scientist, University of Houston, USA) in the background. (Credit: Maya Pincus & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_097]
Mbili Tshiningayamwe (Petrologist/Observer, University of Namibia, Namibia) in the Core Lab. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_098]
Change of scenery – planning meetings are held on the catwalk as well: Yuhao Dai (Geochemist, Lund University, Sweden) and Mike Widdowson (Sedimentologist/Volcanologist, University of Hull, UK). (Credit: Maya Pincus & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_099]
Like feathers drifting in a lake, the stratus clouds fill the sunset sky over a calm ocean. (Credit: David Buchs & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_100]
Mbili Tshiningayamwe (Petrologist/Observer, University of Namibia, Namibia) “holds” a drilling platform in the distance. (Credit: Kathrine Potter & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_101]
A flock of birds during sunset. (Credit: Ethan Petrou & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_102]
The sun sets behind us as we look forward to a new year. (Credit: David Buchs & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_103]
New Year’s Eve on the JOIDES Resolution. Pictured is the ball drop over the bow. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_104]
Happy 2022 from all of us here on the JOIDES Resolution. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_105]
It is tradition of the vessel that the oldest rings out the old year and the youngest rings in the new year. This time it was an honor to have John Shervais (Petrologist, Utah State University, USA) and Sharmonay Fielding (Physical Properties Specialist/Observer, University of Namibia, Namibia) happily perform the duty. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_106]
The new year ahead needs to start off on the right foot. Siem and Entier staff worked together to create an amazing feast. Here, Siem personnel roast two pigs. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_107]
From elaborate butter sculptures to bacon-wrapped, juicy meats to cakes – the feast was served. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_108]
A variety of beautiful and tasty bakery items. How can you resist? (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_109]
The people that make the magic in the galley happen – thank you Entier team! (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_110]