To PBS-6A Line AGSO 186/0900
To PBS-6A Line AGSO 186/1300
Priority: 2 (alternate to PBS-2A should that hole be unable to reach total depth TD)
Position: 67°46.638´S, 072°11.529´E
Water Depth: 697 m
Sediment Thickness: 1400 m
Target Drilling Depth: ~294 mbsf
Approved Maximum Penetration: 294 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: AGSO 186/0900 SP 2939, AGSO 186/1300 SP 678
Objectives: Alternate to PBS-2A should that hole be unable to reach TD. PBS-6A is updip from
PBS-2A and intersects the lower part of the Cenozoic section to be drilled at PBS-2A.
Drilling Program: Same as for primary site
Logging Program: Same as for primary site
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Diamict, mud, mudstone, and sandstone
