Press Releases


July 25, 2008
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

Cancellation for Public Open of
“NATSUSHIMA” and “HYPER DOLPHIN”
in Nago, Okinawa

The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC: Yasuhiro Kato, President) was planning the open house of our Research Vessel “NATSUSHIMA” and Remotely Operated Vehicle “HYPER DOLPHIN” at Nago Port Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture (Press release on July 1). Unfortunately, we have to announce cancellation of the event because of severe weather is expected since the tropical cyclone generated at the south eastern off the Okinawa’s main island is approaching.

Description

1.Date and time:
July 26 (Saturday) 14:00 to 19:00 (End of registration : 18:30)
(Welcoming ceremony: 13:45 to 14:00)
July 27 (Sunday) 13:00 to 19:00 (End of registration: 18:30)
2.Venue: Nago Port, eastern breakwater side
3.Open Facilities: The Research Vessel "NATSUSHIMA"
The Remotely Operated Vehicle "HYPER DOLPHIN"
4.Admission: Free. No pre-registration required.
5.Host: JAMSTEC, Nago City
Sponsor: Nago City Board of Education
Cooperation: Nago City Commerce and Industry Association
Nago City Tourist Association
6.Notes: 1) The event may be cancelled due to the bad weather or other factors.
2) For safety reasons, people who are wearing high-heels or sandals, under the influence of alcohol are not allowed, since the floors are not even and slippery inside of the ship.
3) Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contacts:

(For the public open)
Shozo Tashiro, e-mail: pr@jamstec.go.jp
Manager, Public Relations Division
Marin-Earth Data and Information Department
Tomiya Matsunaga,
Head of GODAC, Global Oceanographic Data Center (GODAC)
Marin-Earth Data and Information Department
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
(For Publication)
Noriyuki Murata, e-mail: press@jamstec.go.jp
Manager, Planning Department Press Office
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology