2007 October 15 (Day 25)
Weather: Overcast
Site: C0002(NT3-01) (33°18’ N, 136°38’ E)
Science Operations on Deck: Drilling continued to the 790.5 meter below seafloor (mbsf). At the half-way to 1400mbsf Target Depth, wiper trip was proceeded up to 8 stands with sweep and spot Hi-Vis gel, re-log at data missing zone. Due to strong ocean current (3.5 knot, today), equipment check was carried out on HPS, guide horn, loose bolts and couplings.
Science Operations in Labs: Continue monitoring C0002 real-time data. Final Site Summary Meeting was held and discussed for reporting of each scientist groups' results and plan for figures for the Site C0001. Reviewing reports will begin this week on site summary 1st drafts. Lab technicians continued setting up instruments in the core processing and lab street decks.