Site: SWPAC-16A
Track line SWPAC-16A
Seismic line SWPAC-16A

Priority: 2
Position: 42°25.22'S, 167°30.58'W
Water Depth: 4616 m
Sediment Thickness: ~2000 m
Target Drilling Depth: 480 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 480 m
Seismic Coverage:

Objectives: The objectives of SWPAC-16A are the same as for SWPAC-9B and 5B

Drilling Program: Double APC, XCB

Logging and Downhole Operations: Triple combo, FMS/Sonic, GHMT

Nature of Rock Anticipated: Terrigenous mud with variable carbonate and biosiliceous content

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