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Delayed at Dutch

It is Wednesday and we are still docked at Dutch Harbor. The expedition has been delayed until a coffer dam has been built and installed. This repair on the starboard shaft will stop water from entering the ship.

Repair discussion about the shaft at Dutch Harbor
Discussion and decisions by the heads of the repair

There have been several attempts to install the coffer dam but adjustments continue to be needed. Installing the coffer dam requires divers to enter the water and work several hours under the ship.

Shaft repair at Dutch
Lowering 1/2 of the coffer dam into the water

Late last night the team was able to successfully fit the piece into the shaft. Spirits are higher today amongst the scientists and Coast Guard as we may be under sail later tonight.

Video cam picture on the Healy
Video cam picture of the shaft after the coffer dam installation. It appears to have stopped the water!

Diver to repair shaft on Healy
Repairs by diver

Graduate student Austin Fox shared this short video of the diver jumping in to repair the shaft.

http://youtu.be/W5PUaVON0iU

Details
Author
Deanna Wheeler
Date
Expedition
Ecosystem Study of the Chukchi Shoal
Weather Summary
overcast, misty

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