Marine Geological Sampling Equipment

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Overview
Marine Geological Sampling Equipment consists of four major components: Piston Corer, Box Corer, Grab Sampler, Dredger.
Piston Corer
Piston corer collects marine geological samples. Piston Corer is operated on the side working deck by using special handling equipment called a corer bucket, corer davit. The head of the piston corer is locked up by the corer bucket. One(1) set of piston corer which is capable of taking undisturbed sediment shall be provided as follows.
Box Corer
Box corer collects marine geological samples. Box corer should be gathered un-disturbance sample and enable to control the quantity of sample by weight. Box corer is operated on the aft working deck by using an stern A-frame.
Grab Sampler
Grab Sampler is operated on the aft working deck by using an stern A-frame.
Dredger
Dredger collects marine geological samples and marine organisms. This equipment works by being towed behind the research vessel. Dredger is operated on the aft working deck by using an stern A-frame.