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moon pool

n
(Mining & Quarrying) (in the oil industry) an open shaft in the centre of the hull of a ship engaged in deep-sea drilling through which drilling takes place
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Drill ships that are used for offshore upstream operations are equipped with a drilling derrick and moon pool. In addition, drill ships also have extensive mooring and a helipad.
One particular standout project for Kirsten was fitting a moon pool to the supply ship, Toisa Vigilant, to allow submarines to be lowered and raised.
But for the ultimate Instagram bragging rights, the Moon Pool (yes, that's the one you've seen pictures of...), situated at the very edge of the promontory -- making its infinity edge appear to blend seamlessly into the ocean -- is truly breathtaking.
A vertical shaft going through the ship is a unique feature called a 'moon pool' which will allow scientists to explore under the water once the ship has broken up the ice.
With a large deck area, working moon pool, work-class ROVs and a 400Te offshore crane, the vessel will provide diverless construction activities.
Subsea Innovation, established in 1985, delivers specialist products and engineering services including pipeline repair, moon pool systems and remotely operated marine vehicles.
The vessel is designed for a variety of survey and inspections duties including light geotechnical work, environmental baseline surveys, monitoring and inspection, and moon pool deployments.
Inside the lodges there are two bedrooms, a moon pool and kitchen/bathroom facilities.
THE MOON POOL A Merritt FIRST published in 1918, this classic of speculative fiction has been released to cash in on new found interest created by the TV show Lost, which drew inspiration from The Moon Pool.
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