May 31,2007
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

"NATSUSHIMA" and "HYPER DOLPHIN"
Open for Public in Naha, Okinawa

The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC: Mr. Yasuhiro Kato, President) is pleased to announce that our Research Vessel "NATSUSHIMA" and Remotely Operated Vehicle "HYPER DOLPHIN" will be open to the public as part of the events for the "21st Pacific Science Congress" (Appendix) at Naha Terminal of Naha Port in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture.

Description

1.Date and Time:

June 17 (Sun.), 2007 10:00~15:30 (End of registration 15:00)

2.Venue:

No.1 Berth, Naha Terminal, Naha Port (Tondou-chou, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture) see map (in Japanese)

3.Facility:

The Research Vessel "NATSUSHIMA" The Remotely Operated Vehicle "HYPER DOLPHIN" (see reference)

4.Admission:

Free.No pre-registration required

5.Host:

21st Pacific Science Congress Secretariat (c/o University of Ryukyus)

Co-host:

The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

6.Others:

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)

Mr. Shouzou Tashiro, e-mail: pr@jamstec.go.jp
Manager, Public Relations Division
Marine-Earth Data and Information Department
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

(For Publication)

Mr. Shinji Oshima, e-mail: press@jamstec.go.jp
Manager, Planning Department Press Office
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology