Fremantle to Site 1165
The 2676-nmi sea voyage to proposed site PBD-12B was accomplished at
an average speed of 9.6 kt in 12 days. Several severe (force 10/12) gales
were encountered en route. The storms led to several course changes and
speed reductions that were due to sea state. At times the vessel was
rolling 10°-15° and pitching 6°-8°. Seas of 12 m and swells as high as
3 m were not uncommon. Conditions began to improve considerably near
60°S latitude.
At 0930 hr on 28 January 2000, the vessel slowed down to 6 kt while the seismic equipment was deployed. The objective was to conduct a single-channel seismic survey to confirm the precruise survey line. The seismic survey was concluded by 1400 hr on 28 January, and the seismic equipment was retrieved.
*The Operations and Engineering personnel aboard the JOIDES Resolution during Leg 188 were ODP Operations Manager Michael Storms, ODP Operations Engineer Derryl Schroeder, Schlumberger Engineer Steven Kittredge, and Anadrill Engineer Peter Sammann.