The research cruise was carried out with the 105 meter R/V Gelendzhik, owned and operated by R/V Gelendzhikhttp://www.cggeinternational.com (Fig.6)CGGE and leased to PNRA for this expedition. The R/V Gelendzhikis normally used for geological, geophysical and oceanographical work in the whole Ocean, including Arctic and Antarctic. Ship is equipped with DGPS positioning system single-beam and multibeam bathymetry and integrated geophysical and oceanographical data acquisition systems, including more Sonar Equipment, other than water and seabed sampling. Additional equipment can be accommodated on the keel or towed.
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