7 weeks 6 days
FAQ
How big is the JOIDES Resolution?
143 m long.
.jpg)
What does JOIDES stand for?
It stands for Joint Oceanographic Institutions for Deep Earth Sampling.
Who runs the ship?
The U.S. Implementing Organization, which consists of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, Texas A&M University and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University. National Science Foundation provides the funding.
Where does the ship go?
All over the world’s oceans. The JR has no home port.
How many people can go on the ship?
It can hold about 100 people, half of which are crew running the ship and the others are the science party members for a particular expedition.
Can I get on the ship?
When The JR has a U.S. port call, we try to make opportunities for students over 13 and adults to take guided tours of the ship. Email us at deepearthacademy@oceanleadership.org to be notified of these opportunities. If you are an educator, look for our Educator at Sea/On board Education Officer opportunities.
Who goes on the ship for expeditions?
The science party members for each expedition are selected based on their qualifications and the relevance of their research to the major goals of the expedition. Applications for each cruise are accepted from anyone and reviewed by a team of scientists who understand the science of that cruise.
.jpg)
How long has the JR been operating?
Since 1985.
What is the deepest hole the ship has drilled?
About 1.3 miles into the earth, or 6,924 feet.
Is The JR the only scientific ocean drilling ship in the world?
No. The Japanese run a ship called the Chikyu and there are other ships that do some scientific drilling or can be outfitted to do it for a particular mission. But The JR is the only American ship dedicated completely for this purpose.
