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Tag: Chikyu

Natural Disaster Vessels and Equipment

Japan’s Drilling Vessel Chikyu Damaged By Tsunami

Dr. M March 21, 2011 ChikyuJapanSendaitsunami

Remember Chikyu? Japan’s monster ship also called “Godzilla-maru” because of its 210 m length and a drill derrick that rises 100 m off the deck.…

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Chikyu’s Quest to Drill the Mantle

Peter Etnoyer May 28, 2009 ChikyuJAMSTEC

BBC News carries a nice story on the JAMSTEC monster ship Chikyu, also called “Godzilla-maru” for obvious reasons. The ship itself is 210 m, but…

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