Japanese Research Vessel Chikyu
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Detailed Description
The deepwater D/S Chikyu as deployed during NGHP-02 was designed by the Japanese government for international scientific drilling operations (photo courtesy JAMSTEC).
The deepwater D/S Chikyu as deployed during NGHP-02 was designed by the Japanese government for international scientific drilling operations (photo courtesy JAMSTEC).