Deploying the re-entry cone

Here's a video hot off the press (just happened ~5 min ago) of the re-entry cone being deployed through the moon pool. Everything we deploy to the seafloor goes through this moon pool just like this. We were definitely running through the halls to grab our hard hat and glasses to see this! Enjoy! :)




And some pictures of us watching it.




All the scientists gathered on the balcony to watch the action!














Bubba, our "Toolpusher" and a fellow rig floorman supervise the deployment.










After deployment, the string is somewhat confined so it doesn't knock around when the boat rocks. (Don't mind the momentary change of direction - I forgot then quickly remembered to keep the orientation right so you didn't have to strain your neck.)