Priority: 2
Position: 29°22.5'S, 13°59.4'E
Water Depth: 1726 m
Sediment Thickness: >1000 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 600 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: High-resolution MCS survey, seismic Lines GeoB/AWI
96-009 and -011
Objectives: The objectives of MCB-A are to:
1. explore early history of the Benguela Current in the southern Cape
Basin, and
2. detect possible Angola Current influences.
Drilling Program:
Hole A: APC, XCB to refusal
Holes B and C: APC to refusal
Logging and Downhole*: Triple-combo, GHMT, FMS
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Hemipelagic calcareous silty mud.
*Note: It is anticipated that this site may not be drilled, or only drilled for APC, depending on time available. In the event that there is less than 250 m penetration, no logging or other downhole measurements will be attempted.
Priority: 1
Position: 31°25.0'S, 15°17.0'E
Water Depth: 1350 m
Sediment Thickness: >1000 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 600 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: High resolution MCS, Lines GeoB/AWI 96-003 and
-008
Objectives: The objectives of SCB 1 are to:
1. explore early history of the Benguela Current in the southern Cape
Basin, and
2. detect possible Angola Current influences.
Drilling Program:
Hole A: APC, XCB to refusal
Holes B and C: APC to refusal
Logging and Downhole: Triple-combo, GHMT, FMS
Nature Of Rock Anticipated: Hemipelagic calcareous silty mud.
Site: SCB-A
Priority: 2
Position: 31°54.4'S, 15°14.1'E
Water Depth: 2234 m
Sediment Thickness: >1000 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 600 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: High-resolution MCS survey, seismic Lines GeoB
96-001 and -004
Objectives: The objectives of SCB-A are to:
1. explore early history of the Benguela Current in the southern Cape
Basin, and
2. detect possible Angola Current influences.
Drilling Program:
Hole A: APC, XCB to refusal
Holes B and C: APC to refusal
Logging and Downhole*: Triple-combo, GHMT, FMS
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Hemipelagic calcareous silty mud.
*Note: It is anticipated that this site may not be drilled, or only drilled
for APC, depending on time available. In the event that there is less than
250 m penetration, no logging or other downhole measurements will be
attempted.
Site: SCB-B
Priority: 2
Position: 31°47.1'S, 15°30.0'E
Water Depth: 1507 m
Sediment Thickness: >1000 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 600 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: High-resolution MCS survey, seismic Lines GeoB
96-001 and -008
Objectives: The objectives of SCB-B are to:
1. explore early history of the Benguela Current in the southern Cape
Basin, and
2. detect possible Angola Current influences.
Drilling Program:
Hole A: APC, XCB to refusal
Holes B and C: APC to refusal
Logging and Downhole*: Triple-combo, GHMT, FMS
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Hemipelagic calcareous silty mud.
*Note: It is anticipated that this site may not be drilled, or only drilled for APC, depending on time available. In the event that there is less than 250 m penetration, no logging or other downhole measurements will be attempted.
Priority: 2
Position: 31°41.4'S, 15°41.9'E
Water Depth: 887 m
Sediment Thickness: >1000 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 600 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: High-resolution MCS survey, seismic Lines GeoB
96-001 and -006
Objectives: The objectives of SCB-C are to:
1. explore early history of the Benguela Current in the southern Cape
Basin, and
2. detect possible Angola Current influences.
Drilling Program:
Hole A: APC, XCB to refusal
Holes B and C: APC to refusal
Logging and Downhole*: Triple-combo, GHMT, FMS
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Hemipelagic calcareous silty mud.
*Note: It is anticipated that this site may not be drilled, or only drilled for APC, depending on time available. In the event that there is less than 250 m penetration, no logging or other downhole measurements will be attempted.
Priority: 2
Position: 31°21.3'S, 15°36.5'E
Water Depth: 778 m
Sediment Thickness: >1000 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 600 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: High-resolution MCS survey, seismic Lines GeoB
96-003 and -006
Objectives: The objectives of SCB-D are to:
1. explore early history of the Benguela Current in the southern Cape
Basin, and
2. detect possible Angola Current influences.
Drilling Program:
Hole A: APC, XCB to refusal
Holes Band C: APC to refusal
Logging and Downhole*: Triple-combo, GHMT, FMS
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Hemipelagic calcareous silty mud.
*Note: It is anticipated that this site may not be drilled, or only drilled for APC, depending on time available. In the event that there is less than 250 m penetration, no logging or other downhole measurements will be attempted.
