Methods in mooring deep sea sediment traps

Abstract

The experience gained during the process of deployment and retrieval of nearly 39 sets of deep sea sediment trap moorings on various ships like FS Sonne, ORV Sagarkanya and DSV Nand Rachit are outlined. The various problems encountered and the remedies to tackle them are described. Based on the past experience, a methodology is proposed to conduct successful and efficient deep sea mooring operations.