Outline of scientific ocean drilling and specifications of riser drilling vessel Chikyu |
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Authors: | Yusuke Yano Shinichi Takagawa Kazuyasu Wada |
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Institution: | (1) Japan Marine Science and Technology Center, OD21 Program Department, 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka 237-0061, Japan, JP |
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Abstract: | The Japan Marine Science and Technology Center (JAMSTEC) has been, and is now promoting the “OD21” program (i.e., “Ocean
drilling in the 21st century”). This is the first plan in the world to utilize deep-water riser-drilling technologies for
scientific drilling. One of the important factors for the success of this program is the development of a high-performance
drilling vessel. Since 1990, JAMSTEC has been continuing a technological study of a riser-drilling vessel for scientific studies
with an operational capability in waters up to 4000 m deep. It was decided to start the construction with a two-phase plan:
a vessel with a riser operation for waters up to 2500 m deep will be constructed in the initial stage, and then the vessel
will be modified to a 4000-m depth capability. In the development process of the vessel, named Chikyu, many new technical developments have taken place, such as drilling/coring equipment, a dynamic positioning system, etc.
Thus, the Chikyu is expected to contribute to ocean engineering and other work, in addition to scientific advances.
Received: June 15, 2002 / Accepted: November 11, 2002
Address correspondence to: Y. Yano (e-mail: yanoy@jamstec.go.jp) |
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Keywords: | Riser Mud circulation IODP OD21 Chikyu |
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