IODP Forum: Meeting #3(Búzios, Brazil)
James A. Austin, Jr. - IODP Forum Chair
Senior Research Scientist/Associate Director, International Relations
University of Texas/Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Institute forGeophysics

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General Purpose
The IODP Forum is custodian of the Science Plan and a venue for exchanging ideas
and views on the scientific progress of the “program”. As occasion warrants, theForum Chair will also provide advice to IODP Facility Boards on Platform Provider
activity:• No specified budget (but with some support from the SSO); attendance byrepresentatives of partner countries/consortia at scheduled meetings is voluntaryand supported by those members.
• Philosophical rather than political clout.
• HOWEVER, this phase of scientific ocean drilling is “collaborative”; in such a form,
important “program” aspects (e.g., responsiveness to submitted proposals from theinternational scientific community, seeking new partners,…) can get lost. The
Forum helps to prevent that from occurring.
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The Forum meets once/year. Our most recent meeting (#3) took place in
Búzios, Brazil, on 21-22 September, 2016:• All Forum decisions are by consensus; items arising from the last
meeting can be found at www.iodp.org/iodp-forum.
• Here, I present progress on relevant 2015 and 2016 consensus items.

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Forum Consensus 15-04: The IODP Forum recommends that all IODP Platform Providers
coordinate their actions towards the development of joint activities at the occasion of theInternational Geological Congress which will be held on August 27th-September 4th,
2016 in Cape Town, South Africa. Activities should include the organization of an IODPICDP booth and (possibly) an IODP-related science session, membership drive for South
Africa.

• An IODP-ICDP booth was manned and often visited.
• Multiple IODP sessions were run by Austin, Camoin, Becker (1st Forum Chair).
• More than 20 IODP-related abstracts were presented (oral and poster).
• While in Cape Town, IODP personnel met with members of the South African
scientific community and with personnel from DeBeers Marine, to discuss future
involvement of South Africa and Namibia in IODP. (The Forum Chair has been incontact with DeBeers Marine personnel since. Additional feedback from them has
been received. Adverse market conditions prevent them from participating rightnow, but the channel of communication remains open.)
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Forum Consensus 15-05: A thorough review of education and outreach activities across
IODP should be a major agenda item for each future Forum meeting, with the aim ofbetter coordination of these activities and identifying opportunities for collaboration.

• Carl Brenner, head of the U.S. Science Support Program (USSSP), presided over aninaugural “Program Management Organization” (PMO) meeting on 23 September,
2016, following the Forum meeting.
• This meeting was viewed by all attendees as successful; such a meeting will likely
take place after each Forum meeting from now on.

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Forum Consensus 15-06: The Forum appreciates and seconds the SEP statement on marine
seismic site survey data importance and acquisition challenges, and stresses the vital importanceof the linkage between seismic data and drilling in IODP.
Forum Action Item: Progress toward addressing the challenges related to international coordination
and acquisition of IODP-related seismic data will be an important focus at the 2016 Forum meeting.

• In Búzios, a group of seismic and drilling experts discussed this topic, with Forum
members, resulting in the following consensus:
Forum Consensus 16-06: The international marine seismic imaging community has moved
toward conducting IODP site surveys in more cooperative ways with combined resources. The
IODP Forum endorses that trend and encourages that community to explore options for more
efficient and cost-effective use of existing seismic imaging assets and survey funding across all
IODP partners. The Forum suggests that the initial steps should include a formal meeting of theinternational seismic imaging stakeholders within the next year to develop a framework andjustification for utilizing existing resources more efficiently in support of IODP, ICDP and otherscientific requirements. (That “formal meeting”, of a small but international group, washeld at L-DEO on November 21. A white paper has been prepared and recently been
submitted to NSF and other appropriate stakeholders.)
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Forum Consensus 16-02: The IODP Forum expresses its undivided support for the enthusiasm displayed by
China in its stated intention to expand its participation in IODP through both an increased investment andpotential provision in the future of both additional drilling platforms and shore-based facilities (e.g., acore repository).
Forum Consensus 16-03: The IODP Forum endorses the unique contribution brought to scientific ocean
drilling by Japan and the Chikyu. The Forum enthusiastically supports the internal campaign of the CIB toseek continued funding from the government of Japan for Chikyu operations both for the next ~2 years
and for the next phase of IODP (2018-2023). Chikyu continues to deliver world-class science, withtremendous ongoing impact for IODP Science Plan challenges and for societally relevant goals in Japan,
involving primarily sub-seafloor biosphere and natural hazard objectives.
Forum Consensus 16-04: The IODP Forum enthusiastically supports the stated initiative from India to
conduct IODP planning in the Andaman Sea and adjacent subduction zone. The Forum notes theimportance to IODP of continuing cooperation with prospective member states and other countries in thisregion, and will support India’s engagement of relevant scientific communities in all such planning efforts.
Forum Consensus 16-05: The Forum supports the continuing efforts of Brazil to develop a range ofscientific ocean drilling proposals for addressing Science Plan challenges in the western South
Atlantic. The Forum recognizes the challenges of implementation of the IODP structure within theBrazilian scientific community and is pleased to see plans for site survey data acquisition as well as
continued proposal development. The Forum is also encouraged by ongoing outreach to students in Brazil
through short courses and related activities.
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Forum Consensus 16-07: The Forum endorses the suggestion that a workshop be organized
to review the results of the extensive drilling by three IODP expeditions that took place in the
Izu-Bonin-Mariana (IBM) convergent margin region during 2014. Those expeditions tackled
several challenges posed in the decadal Science Plan relating to subduction initiation andgeneration of continental crust. The workshop should integrate the expeditions’ collective
results, with a focus on those goals that were achieved, implications of new and surprising
results, goals that were not achieved but could be with available and emerging technology, andthe relevance of understanding gained in the IBM system to other convergent margins.

• That workshop is now being planned for northern Japan, ~spring 2019.

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Forum Consensus 16-09: The Forum enthusiastically accepts the invitation from our Chinesecolleagues to hold the next meeting of the Forum (#4) in Shanghai in September 2017 (exact
dates TBD).

• That meeting is now scheduled for the week following Labor Day (a major holiday
in the U.S.). Confirmed dates: September 11-13, 2017.
India has offered to host Forum #5 in Goa in September 2018. The Forum accepts that
invitation with equal enthusiasm.

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Questions? Comments?

Búzios, Brazil
JRFB – Arlington, VA
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JOIDES Resolution Facility Board

15 March, 2017

Anthony Koppers
JR
Facility
15 March
2017, CIB Board, Chair

JOIDES Resolution Facility Board
Update by Anthony Koppers

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Outline
1

JOIDES Resolution Schedule FY’17-19

1A
1B

Five Expeditions in FY’17-19 (one extra per year)
Two Antarctic Expeditions

2

Long-term JR Track and Update on Proposal
Pressure in the broader Atlantic Region

3

Dealing with Site Survey Data Requiring
an Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

4

Miscellaneous JRFB Updates

4A
4B
4C

Looking ahead to FY’22-23
JOIDES Resolution operator Mid-Term Reviews
New SEP co-chair, JRFB and CAB members, 897-APL
Southern Ocean Cretaceous Anoxia, next EPSP meeting

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1A. New JR Schedule FY’17-19 *Fiscal Year

Proposal
Expedition

Title

FY’17

P832

Tasman Frontier Subduction

FY’18

E369 + 897-APL

Australia Cretaceous Climate and Tectonics and OAE2 Black Shales

FY’18

P841-APL +P781A (1 of 2)

Combined Expedition Creeping Gas Hydrate Slides and LWD portionof Hikurangi Observatory

FY’18

P751 **

West Antarctic Ice Sheet Climate (Ross Sea)

FY’18

P781A (2 of 2)

Hikurangi Observatory (CORK installations)

FY’18

P818

Brothers Arc Flux

FY’18

Non-IODP

Mandatory 5-year Inspection JOIDES Resolution

FY’19

P567

South Pacific Paleogene

FY’19

Non-IODP, JR100

Short 2-4 weeks (move from Tahiti to Punta Arenas, Chile)

FY’19

P839 **

Amundsen Sea Ice Sheet History

1 Oct - 30 Sept

* Subject to funding being available for ship operations in FY’18-19** Subject to the availability of an ice-breaker in support of
JOIDES Resolution operations around Antarctica (if required)

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1B. New JR Schedule FY’17-19█ █ Antarctica’s Cenozoic ice and climate history …

 Three JRFB proposals form a coherent West

Antarctic Margin transect illuminating spatial andtemporal variations of past ice sheet dynamics
 Pursueing a scenario with 3
expeditions in 3 seasons Improved understandingof underlying processes,
thresholds and magnitudes
of previous West Antarctic
Ice Sheet (WAIS) retreats
and collapses, with implycations for sea level rise
848 Weddell
Sea (at SEP)

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2. Long-Term JR Cruise Track
UPDATED MAP (calendar years) FOLLOWING JRFB MEETING OF MAY 2016

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2. Long-Term JR Cruise Track
INCLUDING PROPOSALS REVIEWED DURING SEP1606 + SUBMITTED 1-OCT-16

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2. Long-Term JR Cruise Track█ █ Proposal Pressure is improving in the Atlantic (!)

 In the South Atlantic the vast majority are now

OCT
2016

PROPONENTACTIONIODPPANELS

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JAN
2017

FULL1

APR
2017

JUN
2017

FULL2

OCT
2017

JAN
2018

MAY
2018

JUL
2018

SEPT
2018

> APR
2019

SAILING
EXPEDITION

in the FULL1 (not revised yet) stage
 If these do well in SEP, EPSP and JRFB, thenthey can develop into an expedition by > April
2019 (mid-late FY19) at the earliest

SafetyPackage

PRL

SEP

SEP

SEP

JRFB

EPSP

Ask for
Revision

Send
Out forExternal
Review

Approve,
Rate andForwardto JRFBMay put
Proposal on
Expedition
Schedule

Approve
Sites

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2. Long-Term JR Cruise Track█ █ Following SEP1701 the following happenedin terms of proposals for the JR:

 Forwarded to JRFB Moved into Holding Bin
 Send to External Review
 Revise Full Proposal Develop into Full Proposal Deactivate

⓿
❷
❸
❹
❸
❸

 Fast-tracked Proposals❷ Full + ❶ APL

 Potentially Ready by May ’17❺

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3. Non-Disclosure Agreements█ █ IODP Proposal Confidentiality Policy (approvedby JRFB in February 2015)

 Proposals are confidential throughout the entire
review process up to scheduling at the JRFB All SEP members/participants agree that they
will not disclose or disseminate proposal
contents or discuss the proposal outside thecontext of their role with IODP Proponents are responsible for identifying …
any confidential information (through labeling) Proponents are responsible for ensuring
removal of confidential information prior torelease of the proposal document
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3. Non-Disclosure Agreements█ █ However, in some cases, some proposals cannot
proceed without Industry Data requiring an
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Proponents are responsible to bring the need for
an NDA to the attention of the SSO/SEP Proponents need to show that the standard
IODP Proposal Confidentiality Policy is notadequate for their proposal
 Proponents need to engage the company legal
department and provide a template for the NDA█ █ So far, we successfully have worked with three
proponent teams, who required NDA’s to use
industry data in their IODP proposals
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4A. Looking Ahead to FY’22-23█ █ SEP proposal process for regional planning of JR
ship track works very efficiently and is agile Need to keep stimulating timely submissions for
FULL/REVISED proposals in the South Atlantic Need to wake up community to start submitting
PRELIM/FULL proposals for the North Atlantic,
Arctic and the adjacent seas
█ █ Circumnavigation requires new Indo-Pacificproposals for 2022-23

 This was a consensus statement from the very

first JRFB meeting in May 2013
 Generate sufficient proposal pressure post-2013
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4B. JRSO Mid-Term Reviews█ █ JRSO FY2015 review panel (chair B. John) met inFebruary 2016 following a two-day long co-chief
scientist review (chair C. Fulthorpe)
Both NSF and the JRFB have been very pleased withthis 3rd year status report, showing that the facility is
being operated efficiently, expediently and economically█ █ JRSO FY2016 “mid-term” review panel (chair M.
Torres; co-chair L. Krissek) will meet end of
February 2017 again in conjunction with a
two-day long co-chief scientist
review (chair L. McNeill)

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4C. Miscellaneous JRFB Updates█ █ Sean Gullick (Univ. of Texas) new SEP co-chairfor site characterization (replacing D. Mallinson)█ █ Wolfgang Bach (Germany) and Liping Zhou
(China) new JRFB science members(replacing A. Roberts and R. Anma)█ █ Beth Christensen (US) and Dick Arculus (ANZIC)
are new Curatorial Advisory Board (CAB)
members; Mike Lovell (ECORD) is the new chair█ █ 897-APL Southern Ocean Cretaceous Anoxia wasadded to Expedition 369 (forwarded SEP1606)█ █ Next EPSP meeting 2-3 May 2017 to deal withproposal 877-CPP2 (Flemings) site review
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ECORD News

Gilbert CAMOIN
Director of the ECORD Managing Agency
INSU-CNRS, CEREGE, Aix-en-Provence, France
camoin@cerege.fr

Exec ECORD Council members :E. Humler - F
ECORD Council( Funding agencies )G. Lüniger - G
M. Sacchi - I
Chair : G. Lericolais - F
G. Früh-Green - CH
G. Uenzelmann-Nieben - G
E. Thomas - USA
ECORD FB
S. Gallagher - ANZIC( MSP scheduling
F. Inagaki - JPN
committee )Chair : M. Webb - UK (> 12/17)
Vice-Chair : M. Friberg - SVE (> 06/17)

EMA( Managing Agency )MagellanPlus
Workshop Series(ECORD – ICDP)

ESO

ESSAC

( Implementing
Organisation )( ScientificCommittee )Education

Vision/ OutreachTask Force

Task ForceECORD ILP
( Industry Liaison )Ad Hoc committee

Germany>FY18

France

>FY18

UK

>FY18

Norway>FY18

Switzerland>FY18

Sweden>FY18

Netherlands

>FY18

Italy

>FY18

Spain

>FY18

Denmark>FY18

Ireland>FY18

Austria>FY18

Portugal>FY18

Finland>FY18

Canada>FY17

Negociations : Turkey ; Discussions : Russia

Lost members in 2016 : Belgium, Israel and Poland (2016)15 ECORD members

ECORD Membership> Potential newcomers :ECORD post FY18 renewal

ECORD renewal will mostly rely on :
 science results measured against the Science Plan over the first phase of

IODP (2013-2018)
 the success of ECORD’s financial model for platform operations during thefirst phase of IODP the operational plans defined for mission-specific platforms (MSP), JOIDES

Resolution and Chikyu during the second phase of IODP (2019-2023)

ECORD post FY18 renewal

ECORD External Review
Nominees

Country

Expertise

Eystein Jansen
Katherine Richardson
Helmut Weissert (Chair)
Maria Ask
Patrick Pinet
Adrian Immenhauser
Ralf Littke
Johan Robertsson

NorwayDenmark
Switzerland
SwedenFranceGermany
Germany
Switzerland

Palaeoclimatology
Biological Oceanography
Palaeoceanography
Geochemistry
Astronomy, Planetary Sciences
Sedimentology, Geochemistry
Energy and Mineral Resources
Geophysics, Exploration

 Feb.-June 2017 : Review of documents sent to the EEC members
 6-8 June 2017 : 3 days general meeting @ MARUM (EEC + ECORD

representatives) : science, operations, management,
education, outreach June 2017 : Final report sent to EMA which will distribute it to

the ECORD funding agencies

Mandate Review of achievements of ECORD within IODP Review of the impact of MSPs in particular Review of the effectiveness of ECORD entities,
especially EMA (CNRS) & ESO (BGS)JR Facilities & ECORD renewal processes

US FY2017
Feb

May

Facility
Review

Aug

Backup
Info
Item

Nov

U.S.
Community
Workshop

X364 RC
Chicxulub

ECORD
external
reviewNSB
Action
Item

NSB
Info
Item

US FY2018

U.S.
Community
Workshop
Report2018

May

US FY2019

Facility
Review
ReportAug

Prepare Partner Memoranda

X 381
CorinthNov

Noticeto JR
Owner

Renewal/End
of
Cooperative
Agreement

Backup
Action
Item

2019

May

FormalMemoranda
Review by
Agencies

Aug
Sign
MOUs

X 377
ArcticMoUs Review
ECORD MoU update& agreement
by funding agencies

MoUs
signature

ECORD MSP Operational Plan

2013-14

2015

2016

2017

2018

347
BalticSea

357
Atlantis
Massif364
Chicxulub

381
Corinth377
ArcticLift boat(L/B
Myrtle)Drillship

Drillship

LC

MC

MC

Reviewed
Oct. 2016

To be reviewed
Jun 2017

Seabeddrills(MeBo& RD-II)

2019

2020

N.N.

373
Antarctic
Seabeddrill(RD-II)

IKC +cofunding

IKC

Reviewed
Nov. 2014

HC

LC

MC

LC = low-cost (<$8M) MC = mid-cost ($8-15M) HC = high-cost (>$15M)

Exp

357

“A t l a n t i s

Massif”

Operational

ReviewCommittee
Bremen, 24-25 October, 2016
Ext reviewers: C. McLeod (UK); B. Barker Jorgensen (Den)EFB reviewers: G. Lericolais, K. Gohl, S. Gallagher
General evaluation - The panel acknowledges the extraordinary complexity of thisexpedition compared to previous expeditions and congratulate all parties forachieving this remarkable success despite exceptionally difficult circumstances.

Exp 364 “Chicxulub K-Pg Impact Crater” Operational
Review Committee
Lisbon, 20 June, 2017
Ext reviewers: K. Miller (USA); TBN
EFB reviewers: G. Lericolais, G. Uenzelmann-Neben, F. Inagaki

2013-14

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

347
BalticSea

357
Atlantis
Massif364
Chicxulub

381
Corinth377
ArcticN.N.

373
Antarctic

N.N.

N.N.

N.N.

Drillship

Drillship

Seabeddrills(MeBo& RD-II)

Seabeddrill(RD-II)

Lift boat(L/B
Myrtle)

IKC

Seabeddrill ?
(MeBo
prebooking)

IKC +cofunding

LC

MC

HC

LC

MC

LC

LC

MC
/ HC

MC

 Scientific excellence Diversity of science themes
 Diversity of drilling/coring systems ... Suited to scientific objectives
 Budget constraints .... As other platform providers

Future MSP expeditions

Mission-Specific Platform (MSP) proposals at EFB2015 MSP expedition
2016 MSP expedition
Scheduled MSP expeditions
MSP proposals in EFB waiting room
708

637

716

548
Exp. 364

879
758
Exp. 357

730

813

.... A specific call for MSP proposals will be issued shortly

ECORD-ICDP MagellanPlus

 All IODP platforms & ICDP 15,000 € max. / workshop
 1 c a l l / y r ( d e a d l i n e J a n . 1 5 th) Amphibious Drilling Proposals welcome
 Since 2014: 14 workshops and 11 drilling
proposals
http://www.ecord.org/science/magellanplus/

MagellanPlus Workshops 2017

Conveners

Dates

Venue

V. Spiess (G)Feb. 25-28, 2017

Naples, I

S.L. Jørgensen (N)TBD - Fall 2017

TBD

T. Druitt (F)TBD

Athens, GR

Australasian Regional Workshop for building new IODP proposals

D. Mueller (OZ) /K. Gohl (G)TBD – June 2017

Sydney, Oz

Tyrrhenian Magmatism & Mantle Exhumation (TIME)

N. Zitellini (I)June 5-7, 2017

Bologna, I

Structure and Evolution of Magmatic and Hydrothermal Volcanic
Systems in offshore collapse/resurgent calderas. Developmentof an IODP Drilling Proposal at Campi Flegrei linking to active
ICDP Drilling Initiatives

Carbon Cycling at the Ultraslow Arctic Spreading Ridge System

Volcanic, tectonic and hydrothermal processes in an island-arc
caldera environment: Initiation of a proposal to drill at theSantorini-Kolumbo marine volcanic system in GreeceDeveloping the MSP concept

Sea Floor Drills
deployed from conventional R/V
MARUM – Bremen / G
MeBo-1 (75 m) MeBo-2 (200 m)

BGS – Edinburg / UK
50m rockdrill

Land drilling
GFZ – Potsdam / G
InnovaRig

U. Lund / SVE

Atlas Copco CT20

Long Piston coring
IPEV – Brest / F
IFREMER – Brest / F

Distributed European Drilling Infrastructure(DEDI - 2)

(35 to 75 m)

Observatories

Core repositories
Data management&
Lab facilities
Logging tools

GeniusPlug (MARUM)

BCR - MARUM

ISOR(Iceland GeoSurvey)

EMSO underwater node

 a sustainable European distributed infrastructure associated withresearch drilling, logging, while-drilling monitoring, core curation anddata management
 to foster collaboration between geothermal drilling, ice coring,

continental and ocean drilling communities

Distributed European Drilling Infrastructure (DEDI - 2)

Membership & key relationships tousers/stakeholders

25 Participants(5 ECORD key stakeholders : MARUM,

BGS, CEREGE, ULEIC, U. Montpellier)

16 countries(12 ECORD)

portfolioofscienceandeducational

activities

which- ECORD Summer Schools- ECORD Scholarships- ECORD Training Courses- ECORD Research Grants

ECORD
educational- ECORD Training
Courses- ECORD Distinguished
Lecturer Programme

activities

Teachers

Early career
scientists

have proved their attractivity and their efficiency

Scientists

ECORD educational activities

 A- ECORD School of Rock- JR Teachers at Sea- MSP Teachers at Sea

150 students and early career scientists trained in 2016

ECORD Distinguished
Lecturer Programme

ECORD 2016 Annual ReportFor more information, visit ourNEWwebsiteECORD @ EGU 201724-28 April 2017, Vienna, Austria

 ECORD/IODP-ICDP booth ECORD/IODP – ICDP Townhall
 IODP-ICDP session

EGU 2016 : 13,650 participants

13-18 August - Goldschmidt 2017, Paris

Sponsorship of the workshop« Communicating science »11-15 December 2017 –New Orleans« Scientific Drilling » booth
IODP-ICDP science sessions ?

ECORD Council-ESSAC #5, location TBD, UK
H o s t : M . We b b
Oct. 23, 2017 (aft.) - ESSAC meeting
Oct. 24-25 : Council-ESSAC meeting

E C O R D Fa c i l i t y B o a r d # 5 , l o c a t i o n T B D , I t a l y

Host : M. Sacchi
March 6-7, 2018

#5 CIBMEXT Renewal Plans

Eisho Sato
MEXT

Today’s Presentation Items
I. Personal change in MEXT

II. Japanese Renewal Plan on IODP
III. JAMSTEC Budget Allocation since FY2011
IV. Activities of Ocean and Earth Division, MEXT

V. Ocean in G7 meeting in 2015, 2016, and 2017

I. Personal Change in MEXT
• Director of Ocean and Earth Division waschanged in January 2016
from Takashi KIYOURA
to Takahiro HAYASHI.

II. Japanese Renewal Plan
• National research organization plans are reviewed every
5 years. The plans are designated by the Ministers.
• Current term of JAMSTEC’s five-year-plan was started in
April 2014, and will close in March 2019 (Current term isthe 3rd term).
• By the end of FY 2018, JAMSTEC’s five-year plan will betechnically reviewed in the light of Chikyu/IODP
operations by the committee that are designated by
MEXT.
• Minister of MEXT makes a decision for the renewal.

Contents of the current JAMSTEC’s Five-year Plan
1. Focus on fundamental and strategic research based on
general public needs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Research on Marine Resources
Research on global environmental change
Research on seismo-genic zones
Research on life science and technology
Research on leading-edge engineering developments

2. Effective and efficient operation of infrastructures
3. Information sharing and it’s management
4. COE of brain circulation and capacity building
5. Create marine science and technology innovations bycollaborations with industries and academies

Review Process in JAMSTEC• JAMSTEC evaluates 5-year plan by its own
review committee every year and sends reportto Minister of MEXT.
• Science and technology achievements of thecurrent term will be reviewed by 2018.
• Financial closing must be due by 31 March
2019. No budget shall be carried overbetween current term and the next term.

III. JAMSTEC Budget Allocation(Unit: billion Yen)40
SupplementarybudgetOthers30

20

SupplementaryBudgetDrilling

10

Subsidy
Original
budget0
FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014

FY2015 FY20162017

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - Japan

Minister
Senior Vice Minister

Vice Minister

Administrative Vice Minister○Charges in Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology○2,000 People○5.3 trillion yen ( FY 2018）

Minister’s Secretariat

Deputy Minister (2)Japan Sports Agency

Agency for Cultural
Affairs

Lifelong Learning
Policy Bureau
Elementary andSecondary Education
BureauHigher Education
BureauNational Institutefor Educational
Policy Research

National Institute of
Science andTechnology Policy

The Japan Academy

Private Education
Institution Department

Ocean and Earth
Division

LegendResearch andDevelopment Policy
Division
Earthquake andDisaster-Reduction
Division
Environment andEnergy Division

Science and Technology
Policy Bureau

Space Development
and Utilization Division

Research Promotion
BureauAtomic Energy Division

Research andDevelopment Bureau

Space and Aeronautics
Division

Science andTechnology
Education

SportsCultureOur activities 1: Promotion of JAMSTEC’s Research
During the third mid-term plan, JAMSTEC sets and addresses seven R&D issues with all its
strength to promote strategic and focused R&D
based on the national and societal needs.

Submarine Resources

Ocean and Global
Climate Change
Seismogenic Zone
Marine Bioscience

Promotion of
integrated ocean
drilling science
The cutting-edge
integrated
information science
Construction of research baseto explore the ocean frontier

Our Research Vessels (managed by JAMSTEC)
GT: Gross tonnage

R/V YOKOSUKA

R/V KAIREI

R/V MIRAI

GT 4,439 t

Support vessel for“SHINKAI6500”

R/V KAIMEI

GT 8,687 t

Large vessel able to perform
observation over wide areas

R/V HAKUHOMARU
G 5,747t

Multipurpose research vessel for
wide-area seabed research

D/V CHIKYUGT 56,752 t

Drilling vessel with world-classscientific drilling capacity

GT 3,991 t

Multipurpose research vessel
with long-term cruise

GT 4,517 t

Surveys the structure of sub-bottoms
mainly with MCS

R/V SHINSEIMARU
GT 1,629 t

Operation from 2013
Multipurpose R/V focusing on
the survey off the coast of Tohoku region

Observation and survey of the change in the crustal
movement
Survey area: Nankai TroughD/V CHIKYU

R/V KAIMEI
Drilling &Coring

3D images

Installation ofLong-term
observatory

Reduction of damages from earthquake and tsunami

Our activities 2: Development of widespread research of seafloor mineral resources
Hydothermal vent

Overview

Co-rich curst Ocean mineral resources exist in Japanese territorial waters, exclusive economic zone,
continental shelf, etc..
 Understanding accurate distribution and quantity of resources is necessary to mine
commercially.
 Developing new method of efficient, effective and wide-scale resource survey is important by
the newest science technology.
 We integrate element technologies developed as a part of Advance exploration technique ofmarine mineral resources and promote development for practical realization in ocean.

Implementation structureCore institution
Integration of advanced technologies andimplement development of efficient wide-scale
survey system

BrunchinstituionＡ

BrunchinstituionB

BrunchinstituionC

9 Sub-Subjects

・・・ Core institution（Tokyo university）○Ensuring opportunity survey on ocean in
responding to developmental status○Mutual adjustment of research plan on
ocean○Examine research methods combined
multiple technologies○Inquest of technology transfer to private
business
 Subordinate institution○ Advance of technologies for integration

Cooperation with other ministries
MEXT（Scientificresearch development)

Scientific researchdevelopment for
Exploration
Model developmentof hydrothermal
depositImplementation ofscientific research

Development of:① Acoustic survey on submarine hydrothermal areas （Tokyo Univ.）② Estimation for Cobalt-rich Crust abundance（Tokyo Univ. and Kyushu Institute of Technology）③ In-situ chemical measurement （Kyoto Univ., Tokyo Univ. and JAMSTEC）④ Exploration and structural analysis of submarine hydrothermal ore（Kyushu Institute of Technology and Tokyo Univ.）⑤ Electromagnetism method（Waseda Univ. and Kyoto Univ.）⑥ Subsea gravity survey system （Tokyo Univ., NIED and JAMSTEC）⑦ Chemical measurement for hydrothermal ore deposits（Kochi Univ., Kyushu Univ., Tokyo Univ.）⑧ Submarine resource data（JAMSTEC）⑨ Effective vessel operation method（JAMSTEC）

METI（Technology development
for commercialization）

Implementation of resources
assessment
Implementation ofenvironmental impact
assessment
Development of mining
techniqueDevelopment of refining
technology

Our activities 3: Tohoku Ecosystem-Associated Marine Sciences
Overview
 Many rubbles were flowed out. Seagrass beds and tidal flats were lost. Fishery in Tohoku Pacific Ocean coastal areas were devastated by Great East
Japan Earthquake and its tsunami. It is important for disaster management to study long-term changes in fisheries, aquafarming environment and marine
ecology.
 As a networking for reconstruction conducted by the universities and research institutes, Tohoku Marine Science Base was established. It implements
survey of marine ecology cooperating with relative Ministries, local governments, local fisheries cooperative, etc..

Research on marine ecosystem （to 2020）
Acquisition and provision of information

3rd World Conference on Disaster
Risk Reduction (WCDRR)

 Research on rubble distribution andecosystem【機密性○（取扱制限）】

Recovery process of marine ecosystem
2

永久調査区の 5 水深帯で測定（1m 方形枠, n=20）86

水深1.5m
水深3.1m
水深4.7m
水深5.9m

アラメ成体

AORI in Tokyo
Univ.

4

Influence by interruption of stocking with salmon

06

Tohoku Univ.

ウニがアラ

キタムラサキウニ

Symposium was held in 3rd
WCDRR on March 2015.
A panel discussion was conductedwith junior high school and seniorhigh school students.

Great decrease in numberof young fishes by
Earthquake.

Iwate Univ.

2

密度(個体数/m )2

Outreach activity

メを摂食

Kitazato Univ.

4
深所でウニ
出現

2

JAMSTEC08月 1月
2011 2012

7月

1月
2013

Cooperation
Autonomy

University
research institute
Local Fisheries
Cooperatives

Local private
business

8月

2月
2014

26/65

39/65

Tokai
9月 1月 5月
Univ.
2015
• More than 100 researchers gather with a core ofresearch institute which has investigated the coast
since before earthquake occurred.
• They investigate mechanism of marine ecosystem andprovide scientific knowledge about fisheryreconstruction.

Organization
Tokyo University ofMarine Science andTechnology, Kyushu
Univ., Tohoku National
Fisheries ResearchInstitute, Hokkaido
Univ., Kyoto Univ.,
Tokyo University ofAgriculture andTechnology, etc.

Technical development toward solutions for fisheries problem

Debrief meeting for
related fisherman

Coverage It was featured in a number ofdomestic television, newspapers,
magazines, etc. and was also

Improvement of fishing method in fishing groundTohoku marine science takes advantage of decision of fisheryresumption and plan and study of the farm location.

interviewed from abroad.

Our activities
4: Arctic Research Arctic Challenge for Sustainability(ArCS)
・Understand changes in the Arctic holistically・Understand causes and mechanism of these changes
・Predict the changes occurring in future
・Deliver robust scientific information to stakeholders

5: Antarctic
Research○ 5 year project (2015-2019)○ 5.5 M US$○Activities- Support for International Joint Research- Research center/stations in Arctic States- Dispatch of young researchers

In 1955 Cabinet Decision○Participation in Antarctic research○Established of Headquarter of Antarctic ResearchInternational Geophysical Year [1957～58]
Initiation of Antarctic research（Participation in 2007-2008)
In 1976 Planery of Headquarter of Antarctic research
S&T in “Japan’s Antactic Policy”

V. “Ocean” in G7 Meeting
Germany 2015

April 2015
G7 Science Academies’
Statement“Future of the Ocean:
Impact of Human
Activities on Marine
Science・enhancing
international scientificcooperation to better
predict, manage andmitigates future changes
in the ocean, and theirimpact on humansocieties and theenvironment.

June 2015
G7 Summit
Leaders'
Declaration“Protection of
the Marine
Environment”
・Marine litter・Deep sea
miningOctober 2015
Communique on G7 Ministers of
Science“Future of the Seas andOceans”
・Research on Marine
litter・Research on
environmental impacts ofdeep sea mining
・Further cooperation ofinternational
science for the Future of
the Seas and Oceans

V. “Ocean” in G7 Meeting
Japan 201615-17 May 2016 Communique on G7 Ministers of Science
3: The Future of the Seas and Oceans:

In support of the achievement of the SDG14 and other relevant goals
and of the objectives of related conventions, we support taking thefollowing actions:i. Support the development of an initiative for enhanced global sea andocean observation;ii. Support an enhanced system of ocean assessment through the UN
Regular Process;iii. Promote open science and the improvement of the global data sharing
infrastructure;
iv. Strengthen collaborative approaches to encourage the development ofregional observing capabilities and knowledge networks; andv. Promote increased G7 political-cooperation.

V. “Ocean” in G7 Meeting
Japan 201626-27 May 2016 G7 Ise-Shima Leaders’ Declaration
Resource Efficiency and the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) :We reaffirm our commitment to address marine litter,recognizing that our efforts on resource efficiency and the 3Rs
also contribute to the prevention and reduction of marine
litter, particularly plastic, from land-based sources.
Furthermore, we support scientific work to enhance global
ocean observation and assessment for the science-based
management, conservation and sustainable use of marine
resources.

V. “Ocean” in G7 Meeting
Italy 2017

Agenda on G7 Science Minister’s meeting in Italy has
not decided yet.

I hope “Ocean” will be included in the agenda
items.

Thank you for your attention.

Eisho Sato
Director for Deep Sea Research
Ocean and Earth Division, Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology (MEXT)
eishosato@mext.go.jp

NSF Report

EFB and CIB
Hannover and Kobe
March, 2017

FY2017 Budget• Positive Financial Situation– US Government funded through Continuing Resolution until April 28– Dependent on receiving expected international contributions• FY2017 approved budget to JRSO is $62,666,074– 10.5 months operations over 5 expeditions• Expected FY2017 International Contributions to JR Operations– $14.8M base contributions– $12M CPP contributions ($6M available for support of future JR Ops)

• NSF goal is for 10 months/year JR operations through FY2019– JRFB has scheduled 5 expeditions for FY 18

JR100 Program• Announced in NSF Dear Colleague Letter August 24, 2016
• Program utilizes non-IODP NSF funds to conduct coring up to 100 mbsf for~2-4 weeks during JR tie-up periods and transits••

In geographic area of tie-up port or transit
Realistic start date as early as FY2019• Takes into consideration deep coring needs by US community, lack of long
coring capability in US, and availability of JR• 100 meter limit set by environmental assessment issues•

Deeper penetration considerations initiate EA concerns (drilling vs coring)• Coring period determined after JRFB sets the schedule• Non-IODP NSF funding includes NSF Ship Operations Program and Science
Programs• Science staffing similar to typical UNOLS cruise• Science requirements and funding will be drivers

JOIDES Resolution NSF non-IODP Coring Program
FY 0
J

F M A M

FY +1
J

J

A

S

JRFB sets schedule for FY +2
and determines tie-up period

O N

D

J

F M A M

JRSO develops
FY+2 APP

NSF sends DCL announcing
opportunity for use of JR

FY +2
J

J

A

S

O N

D

J

EXP1

EXP2

F M A M
EXP3

J

J

EXP4

Final Approval
Conditional
of FY+2 APP
approvalof FY+2 APP

Tie-upperiodMay
Panel Funding
Decision

Pre-cruise
meeting
JRSO Safety
Panel review

Finalize staffing,
medicals,
shipping, etc

S

EXP5

PI Interaction with JRSO
during proposal preparation

MGG Proposal
Deadline (Feb 15)

A

CruiseDefinition of “Expedition Data”• IODP Forum discussion: Traditionally described as dataacquired during actual expedition• Science sometimes greatly benefited by post-cruise,
extra data to achieve expedition goals– whole-core XRF scanning for splicing– whole-core CT-scanning– isotopes• Unaddressed question is who pays for it• Next-phase Memoranda issue?
– Initial JR “band-aid:” identify in annual Program Plan withapproval by JRFB
– New XRF scanner joins TAMU scanner at GCRNext Phase of IODP
2019 -2023• NSF goal remains at 10 months/year for JR operations• Partner contributions to increase to 1/3 of JR operation
expenses• CPP costs will most certainly increase– Currently at $6M/expedition– Increase to $8M?

• JR100 operations likely during tie-up periods if possible

JR Staffing
Through current phase• In response to Sea Change recommendations, NSF instructed the
JRSO to increase U.S. Science Party Members from 8 to 10 on JR
Expeditions• Those staffed under the Onboard Outreach Program are consideredmembers of the Expedition Science Party, with publishing
responsibilities– included in the 10-person staffing figure for US

Post 2019• All Onboard Outreach Program participants will be consideredwithin partner shipboard staffing quotasNext Phase of IODP
Facility
Review
ReportU.S.
Community
Workshop
ReportNSB
Action
Item

NSB
Info
Item
Backup
Info
Item

Feb

May

Facility
Review

FY2017

Aug

Nov

U.S.
Community
Workshop

2018

May

Aug

Prepare Partner Memoranda

FY2018

Noticeto JR
Owner

Renewal/End
of
Cooperative
Agreement

Backup
Action
Item

Nov

May

2019

FormalMemoranda
Review by
Agencies

Aug
Sign
MOUs

FY2019US Community Workshop Goals:
Evaluation of effectiveness of JR (as a facility) toward achieving Science Plan Challenges
How Essential is JR toward meeting remainder of Science Plan Challenges
Turning Regional Planning into Regional Syntheses

First JR Facility Review• 5-year Cooperative Agreement for JR operation requires
annual and mid-award (3rd-year) reviews• Reviews used in determination for renewal or recompetition of Cooperative Agreement, and for “midcourse” corrections– Are confidential and cannot be posted– NSF response is public• NSF Panel met at JRSO February 24-26, 2016 for FY2015
Review (only FY2015 operations)– U.S., European, Japanese, Australian, Canadian scientists served
as panel members– Received report from FY2015 co-chief review, held February 2223

NSF Response to First Facility Review• NSF was pleased to receive the determination that
“The JOIDES Resolution Science Operator Site Visit Panelconcludes that the facility is being managed exceptionallywell by the JRSO, and that it is also being overseen
effectively by the JOIDES Resolution Facility Board (JRFB)
and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to meet the
IODP Science Plan.”• NSF accepts all Panel recommendations, and has asked
JRSO to implement or consider them.
– Important for implementing 10 months operation model– Have modest budget implications– Reduce operational risk
– Improve program visibility

Second JR Facility Review• NSF Panel will meet at JRSO
– Review of FY16 operations March 1-3, 2017 inCollege Station– European, Japanese, Chinese, Canadian scientists
invited as panel members• FY16 co-chief review February 27-28– Will make report to PanelOther IODP News• NSF MGG Program still considering proposals from
November 2016 Panel– IODP-related proposals have done very well in previous
2015 and 2016 MGG Panels• NSF Dear Colleague Letter regarding Provision ofSeismic Capabilities to the U.S. Research Community
published August 9, 2016
– NSF evaluating several responses to this DCL– NSF committed to providing seismic capability to the U.S.
community in the future

ANZIC-IODP Update
Report to CIB meeting in Japan, March 2017

Dr Andrew Heap – Geoscience Australia
Dr Neville Exon – Australian National University

ANZIC IODP 2 Membership
 ANZIC IODP Consortium of Australia and New Zealand:
Australian National University is lead agency
 Australian IODP consortium = 15 Universities and 2 Government agencies
 New Zealand IODP consortium = 3 universities and 2 Government agencies

 Membership → shipboard and panel positions, plus analyticalfunding Participants (2008-2016): 51 Australian, 11 New Zealand Three Australian co-chief s (Jody Webster – Leg 325, Richard Arculus – Leg 351, Stephen
Gallagher – Leg 356)

 ANZIC is very happy with its membership of IODP and our role
within IODPANZIC Budget• Secure until the end of 2020
– Australian Research Council $A2 million p.a.
– Australian partners $A875,000 p.a.
– New Zealand partner $US300,000 p.a.
• Total approximately $US 2.45 million p.a.
• Membership payment $US1.5 million p.a.
• We are comfortable with income and payment level, but
hope for an increase in the next phase of IODPRegional IODP expeditions• All expeditions chosen on value to global science: we are very
successful with regional expeditions. Great leverage!
• Six expeditions in our region under IODP 1• Ten IODP 2 regional expeditions completed, scheduled oragreed until late 2018
• ANZIC scientists leading most regional proposals• Gathering of site survey data is a huge task and many
countries contributed to gathering the data in our region

JOIDES Resolution 2004-2019

Completed, proposed
and approved IODP
Expeditions as of end
2016Drilling Program: 2017-2020
1. Tasman Frontier 371 (2017): Co-chief Rupert Sutherland, NZ
2. Australia Cretaceous Climate 369 (2017)
3. Hikurangi Gas Hydrates, 372 (2017): Co-chiefs Ingo Pecher &Phil Barnes, NZ
4. Antarctic Cenozoic Paleoclimate, 373 (2019-20)
5. Ross Sea Ice Sheet History, 374 (2018): Co-chief Rob McKay, NZ
6. Hikurangi Margin Subduction, 375 (2018): Co-chief Lara
Wallace, NZ
7. Brothers Arc Flux, 376 (2018): Co-chief Cornel de Ronde, NZ
8. Proposal 871: Chikyu Gondwana margin deep drilling (Underconsideration)

Value of Chikyu Expeditions• Chikyu can do things that other platforms cannot• Recent Nankai Margin Sub-seafloor Expedition 370 has great
potential• The IODP Proposal 871-CPP2 deep stratigraphic well
– Drill through a Cretaceous rift basin on the Lord Howe Rise
– Three themes will answer questions about:• Role of continental ribbons• Cretaceous oceans and climate• Limits to deep microbial life

– Excellent new site survey data now available– Proposal to be considered at this CIB meeting– Funding negotiations are underway with Geoscience Australia

ANZIC IODP Participants• ANZIC ranks its scientists on merit, taking account of thepotential of young scientists• In the period 2008-2016, 61 ANZIC scientists have joinedscience parties– Of these 21 (34%) early career; 10 (16%) doctoral students– Total of 13 (21%) women– Legacy funding to 41 scientist groups:• 32% led by early career scientists• 39% led by womenIODP Planning Workshop• Develop new proposals and strengthen existing ones
• Enable return of JOIDES Resolution in 2022-23– Eastern Indian Ocean, SW Pacific Ocean, adjacentSouthern Ocean and Antarctic margin– Format similar to hugely successful Indian Ocean (2011)
and SW Pacific Ocean (2012) workshops, which led to 15
regional JR expeditions• 13-16 June, Sydney University, Australia• Contact Neville Exon or Rob McKay if interested
Neville Exon@anu.edu.au; Robert.McKay@vuw.ac.nz

Conclusions• Exciting international geoscience: ANZIC is heavily involved
and greatly values all expeditions• ANZIC provides post-cruise funding, and also legacy funding• Always need new multinational science proposals: regional
planning workshop next year in Sydney in early June
– New seismic data very importantContact:• ANZIC web site iodp.org.au• Email address: Neville.Exon@anu.edu.au15 March 2017, CIB
Hiroshi Nishi, Tohoku University
Chair of IODP section, J-DESC

International Meetings○SEP (Science Evaluation Panel)#6 2016/6/21-23@Bremen, Germany： 7 members#7 2017/1/10-12@La Jolla, USA： 7 members○EPSP (Environmental Protection & Safety Panel)#3 2016/7/11-13@Callege Station, USA： 1 member○Chikyu IODP Board#5 2017/3/15-16@Kobe： 3 members, 3 observers○ECORD Facility Board#3 2016/6/15-16@Brussels, Belgium： 1 member, 1 observer#4 2017/3/8-9@Hannover, Germany： 1 member, 1 observer○JOIDES Resolution Facility Board#5 2016/5/17-18@ Arlington, VA, USA： 1 member, 1 observerInternational Members
SEP (7) : Hiroki Morono(JAMSTEC), Masanobu Yamamoto(Hokkaido
Univ),Natsue Abe(JAMSTEC), Ryota Hino(Tohoku Univ), Junichiro
Ashi(Tokyo Univ), Hajime Naruse(Kyoto Univ), Yusuke Okazaki(Kyusyu
Univ)
EPSP (1) : Jin-Oh Park (Tokyo Univ)
CIB (3) : Yoshiyuki Tatsumi(Chair, Kobe Univ), Hiroshi Kitazato (JAMSTEC),James Mori(Kyoto Univ)
JRFB (0) : None
ECORD (1) : Fumio Inagaki (JAMSTEC)

Cruise Contributions (JPFY)
2016 IODP Cruise (29 participants)
Exp. 362

Sumatra Seismogenic Zone

JR

4

Exp. 363

Western Pacific Warm PoolJR

3Exp. 364

Chicxulub Impact Crater

MSP

4Exp. 366

Mariana Convergent MarginJR

4

Exp. 367

South China Sea Rifted Margin A

JR

2

Exp. 370

Nankai Trough Temperature Limit

ChikyuShip:9
Shore:3

Applications
Exp. 369

Australia Cretaceous Climate andTectonics

JR

4

Exp. 370

Nankai Trough Temperature Limit

Chikyu20

Exp. 371

Tasman Frontier Subduction Initiation andPaleogene Climate

JR

4

Exp. 372

Creeping Gas Hydrate Slides andHikurangi LWD

JR

4Exp. 373

Antarctic Cenozoic Paleoclimate

MSP

5Exp. 374

Ross Sea West Antarctic Ice Sheet History

JR4Exp. 375

Hikurangi Subduction Margin

JR

7

IODP Expedition 370: Exploring the T-Limit of the Deep Biosphere off Muroto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-WgYZVYYWQ

2016.11.24
T-Limit of the Deep Biosphere off Muroto: all operation completed

IODP Cruise supports Sampling Party： 2 supports （359, 361）
 Pre-cruise Meeting： None 1st Post-cruise Meeting： None
 2nd Post-cruise Meeting： 3 cruise supports（350, 351, 352）
 Pre-Cruise Training： 5 cruise supports（362, 363, 364, 367, 368）
 After-Cruise training： None
 Post-Cruise supports： 9
 IODP feasibility support (Proposal support): 3

Symposium/Workshop
Date

Title

Venue

Lang.

May-2016

JpGU Sessions: Drilling Earth Sciences(M1S-16)

Makuhari, Chiba

J/E

May-2016

WS : Antarctica’s Cenozoic Ice andClimate History

College Station, Texas, USAE

Jul-2016

Chikyu Onboard School 2016

Chikyu at Shimizu port,
ShizuokaE

Aug-2016

35th International Geological Congress
Symposium

Cape town, South Africa

E

Sep-2016

日本鉱物科学会年会シンポジウム：ちきゅう掘
削鉱物科学
JAMS Annual Meeting Symposium

Kanazawa, ToyamaJ

Mar-2017

Symposium for IODP・ICDP activities

Tokyo

J

Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU) 2017:
Joint Meeting of JpGU-AGU
2017/5/21-25 Makuhari Messe, Chiba
We are planning to IODP session and International Town Hall Meeting.
Thank you for your cooperation!

J-DESC Core School
Date

Title

Venue

Lang.

Aug-2016

Micropaleontology course

Sendai, Miyagi

JAug-2016

Paleomagnetism course

Kochi

J

Oct-2016

Basic logging course

Tokyo

J

Mar-2017

Basic Core Analysis course

Kochi

J

Mar-2017

Core Isotope analysis course

Kochi

J

Outreach
Date

Title

Venue

Lang.

Aug-2016

Chikyu Special onboard tour @Ishinomaki port

Chikyu at Ishinomaki port,
MiyagiJ

Oct-2016

KCC Open seminar 「ちきゅう」が高知にやってくる！ ～地震の謎から海底下の生物
まで～

Kochi

J

Nov-2016

Chikyu Special onboard tour @ Kochi
port

Kochi port, Kochi

J

Core school 1. Basic Core Analysis, 2. Isotope analysis, 3. Micropaleontology,
4. Petrophysics, 5. Paleomagnetism, 6. Petrologic Description

Micropaleontology Course
Isotope Analysis Course

Basic Core Analysis Course

Petrophysics Course

International Short Course Taiwan-Japan Deep Drilling Science Symposium with Short
Course on Core & Logging Data Interpretation Exercises (1st-4th Feb
2016)International Chikyu Core school Chikyu Onboard School 2016/July/3-6
 13 students(6 countries, 35 applications) Funded by JAMSTEC with J-DESC

Chikyu Ship-tour
 2015/November/21-22: Yokohama, Kanagawa (10 participants)
 2016/August/20：Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture (15 participants)

Agenda H

Exhibitions
 Town Hall Meeting: Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU): 2016/May/23
 Exhibition booth: JpGU (May 22-26, Makuhari, Chiba),
 Goldschmidt (June 26-July 1, Yokohama), The Geological Society of Japan (September/10-12, Tokyo)

JpGU

Goldschmidt

The Geological Society of Japan

Publications
J-DESC news (in Japanese)

Japanese Scientific magazine

AgendaH
Website,Mailnews and Facebook
http://www.j-desc.org

https://www.facebook.com/JapanDrilling
EarthScienceConsortium/Ｉｍｐｏｒｔａｎｔ Ａｎｎｏｕｎｃｅｍｅｎｔ

JpGU IODP session
Discoveries from Subseafloor Sampling andMonitoring using Scientific Ocean Drilling
Kiyoshi Suyehiro, Jamie Austin, Keir Becker and Masafumi Murayama Date: 2017 JpGU-AGU joint meeting May 20 (Sat)-25 (Thu), 2017.
 This session date: May 22 (Mon).
 Town Hall Meeting : May 22 (Mon) Night This is an important meeting for the geoscience community in Asia,
Oceania, western Pacific and the whole world.
We hope that you will be able to attend the first JpGU-AGU joint meeting
and accept our invitation.

ICDP

Oman Drilling Project
Lead Proponents:
Peter Kelemen, Jürg Matter and Damon Teagle
Management:
Jürg Matter, Jude Coggon and Zahir Al Suleimani
Project Steering Committee:
18 scientists including K. Michibayashi and E. Takazawa

Chikyu meets Oman（ちきゅうでオマーン）
Headquarters in Japan:
Katsuyoshi Michibayashi (Shizuoka Univ)
Eiichi Takazawa (Niigata Univ)
Akihiro Tamura, Tomoaki Morishita (Kanazawa
Univ)
Natsue Abe, Yoshihiko Tamura (JAMSTEC)JAMSTECODS
CDEX
J-DESCICDPOman Drilling Project
Lead Proponents:
Peter Kelemen, Jürg Matter and Damon Teagle
Management:
Jürg Matter, Jude Coggon and Zahir Al Suleimani
Project Steering Committee:
18 scientists including K. Michibayashi and E. Takazawa

ICDP-IODP JOINTOMAN-CHIKYU PROJECT
Headquarters in Japan:
Eiichi Takazawa (Niigata Univ)
JAMSTEC
Yoshihiko Tamura (JAMSTEC)
ODS
Katsuyoshi Michibayashi (Shizuoka Univ)
CDEX
Tomoaki Morishita (Kanazawa Univ)
J-DESCOman Drilling Target by Japanese scientists
Drilling and coring the crust-mantle boundary toinvestigate the nature of the Moho transition zone.

Wadi Tayin
massifTarget & Drilling site Ｌation
Phase I : 2016 - 2017
Phase II: 2017 - 2018
Crustal Section
GT1, GT2 & GT3
Crust-mantle
MD1
MD (JSPS Hole)GT

Mantle section
BA1
Basal thrust
BT1

After Nicolas & Boudier (2000): Simplified geological map showing locations of proposed drill sites

Phase I (2016 -2017)
Complete and ongoing Drilling

Current status

Drilling
Phase

Duration

Drill Site

Wireline Coring

I

December
2016

GT2
Wadi Gideah
Mid-crustal section

1 x 400 m
HQ (2.5”) core
diameter)

GT1

I

January
2017

Wadi Gideah
Lower crustal section

1 x 400 m
HQ (2.5”) core
diameter)I

February
2017

GT3
Near Wadi Gideah
Dike-gabbro transition

1 x 400 m
HQ (2.5”) core
diameter

I

March
2017

BT1
Wadi Mansah
Basal thrust - listvenite

1 x 250 m
HQ (2.5”) core
diameterI

late 2017early 2018

BA1
Wadi Dima
Active alteration site

Full core characterization and description
on Chikyu in Summer 2017.

Rotary Drilling-1 x 400 m
Borehole O.D.
6-1/2”---2 x 400 m
Borehole O.D.
6-1/2”

Phase II (2017 - 2018)
Current Scheduling Plan & Permitting
Drilling
Phase

DurationIIlate 2017early 2018

MD1
1 x 400 m
Maqsad Diapir
HQ (2.5”) core
Crustal-mantle transition
diameterIIlate 2017early 2018

MD (JSPS Hole)1 x 400 mm
Maqsad Diapir
HQ (2.5”) core
Crustal-mantle transition
diameterIIlate 2017early 2018

Drill Site

BA1
Wadi Dima
Active alteration site

Full core characterization and description
on JOIDES Resolution (or Chikyu?).

Wireline Coring Rotary Drilling1 x 400 m
2 x 600 m
HQ (2.5”) core
diameter----2 x 400 m
Borehole O.D.
6-1/2”

ICDP-IODP JOINT

Oman-Chikyu ProjectOff-site core curation Phase I and II• Full core characterization and description
on JOIDES Resolution and Chikyu.

• Science party of 30 people• 2 shipboard science parties (each for 30days) per ship

• Four science parties in total

Phase I cores on Chikyu
in summer 2017• 24 hour operation with two shifts on board• 10 to 15 science staff members andremainder of party = students

JOIDES Resolution• Technical staff crew provided by
TAMU/JAMSTEC• Cost of room & board for participants
covered by ICDP funding.

Call for Young Scientists
joidesresolution.org

ICDP-IODP JOINT
Oman-Chikyu ProjectHard-Rock Curation
on CHIKYU
GT1/GT2 cores
now on shipping to
Shimizu port
GT2 cores

Team Coordinators
Team

Coordinators

Permiting, Drilling

Matter, Coggon, Al Rajhi, Al-Suleimani

Wireline logging, borehole testing

Matter, Goldberg

Core logging, liaison with IODP

Miller, IldefonseMicrobiology

Templeton, Schrenk

Water & gas sampling, analysis

Shock

Rock analysis

GodardIgneous petrology lower crust

KoepkeStructure & petrology middle crust,
sheeted dike

McLeodLiaison, student coordination Oman

Nasir

Oversight, allocation committee

TeagleLiaison JAMSTEC

Takazawa, Tamura

Contact Information

E-Mail: omandrillingproject@southampton.ac.uk
URL: www.omandrilling.ac.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/omandrillingproject
Twitter: h:ps://twi:er.com/OmanDrillProj

Takazawa: takazawa@geo.sc.niigata-u.ac.jp

IODP Science Support Office
Chikyu IODP Board
15 March 2017
Kobe, Japan
Holly Given, Executive Director
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
University of California San Diego

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Support Office Services
Currently in Y4 of a five-year Cooperative Agreement with NSF$1196K, 6 FTEs

Programmatic services:• JRFB, SEP, EPSP support• Proposal review process• Policies / documents

SW systems:• PDB• SSDB• www.iodp.org

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Proposal Submission History
35

New program
30

25

20

15

10

17 19

New

16
5 6

12 7

5

10 11 9 8 7 7 9

Apr-05
Oct-05
Apr-06
Oct-06
Apr-07
Oct-07
Apr-08
Oct-08Apr-09Oct-09Apr-10
Oct-10
Apr-11
Oct-11
Apr-12Oct-12
Apr-13Oct-13Apr-14Oct-14Apr-15Oct-15
Apr-16Oct-160

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RevisedSince International Discovery:• 82 NEW proposals• 48% de-activated• 36% still under active review• 16% forwarded to FBs– Half of these (6) scheduled / drilled

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Proposal Outcomes, Last 2 SEPs
• 5 sent to Facility Boards (3 JRFB, 2 CIB)
– 835 (JTRACK), 871 (LHR)• 5 sent to External Review (4 JR, 1 Chikyu)• 1 sent to Holding Bin (JR)• 6 revision requests (JR)• 7 Full Proposals invited (6 JR, 1 Ch)– 898 Fore Arc M2M (Michibayashi)• 10 de-activations (6 JR, 4MSPs)
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Chikyu proposals “in the system”

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Active proposals: 87
by science plan themes

Earth in Motion
19

Climate and Ocean
Earth Connections

39

22

Biosphere
7

Slides accessible at www.iodp.org/proposals/active-proposals

As of 8 February 2017

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Active proposal status: 87
by target ocean
Mediterranean:
Arctic: 5 5Southern:
10

Pacific: 36

Indian: 10
Atlantic: 21

As of 8 February 2017
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How many proposals address which challenges?

45

1 : CO2
2 : Ice sheets and sea level
3 : Precipitation
4 : Chemical perturbations

40

8 : Upper mantle
9 : Crustal architecture
10 : Chemical exchanges
11 : Subduction zones

35

12 : Earthquakes, landslides, tsunami
13 : Carbon storage
14 : Tectonic-Thermal-biogeochemical link

5 : Subseafloor communities
6 : Life limit
7 : Ecosystems

30

25

FB

20

SEP
15

10

5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

As of 8 February 2017
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Active proposal status:87
by review stage
Holding Bin:
4
EFB: 6
CIB: 8
JR-Chikyu Umbrella: 2

FB: 43

SEP: 40

JRFB: 27

As of 8 February 2017
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Active proposals: 87
by lead proponent’s member affiliation
Korea: 2

ANZIC:
8

China: 1

India: 1

Japan:
9

US
35
ECORD
31

As of 8 February 2017
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Active proponent distribution
Brazil: 14 Korea:18 India:7
China: 34

1068 unique proponents

Others:50

ANZIC: 65

US: 340

Japan: 130

ECORD: 410

As of 8 February 2017
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Drilling Platforms for 87 Active Proposals

MSP
12

JR

1

65

0
0

6

Multiple:
7

MSP: 11

Chikyu: 11

Chikyu17

JR: 58

As of 8 February 2017
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Latest Call for Proposals

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Chikyu IODP Board – March 15 & 16, 2017

IODP – CIBMarch 23-24, 2016

Science Evaluation Panel Report

Ken Miller & Sean Gulick
Co-Chairs(thanks to Holly Given)

横浜市

INTERNATIONAL OCEANDISCOVERY PROGRAM

International Ocean
Discovery Program

Panel Update
•
•
•
•
•

Reports to JRFB, services EFB and CIB
Great communication & relations with SSO, JRFB, Forum
Operated single science and survey panel for 7 meetings
January at Scripps; June: Rutgers/Brest/Bremen/Lisbon (2017)
Extremely effective and efficient to have both types of expertisein same room along with operators (5 Watchdogs [WD])International Ocean
Discovery Program

Review procedures:
Highlights from the SEP Terms of Reference• The SEP is responsible for selection of the best
and most relevant proposals for forwarding to the
JRFB or other Facility Board• The SEP also advises the FBs and Forum on any
shortcomings of the proposal pool with respect tothemes and challenges of the IODP Science
Plan, and makes suggestions for stimulating
proposal pressure in those areas (see also
Forum chair’s report)

Forward
to FB

Objective: to develop the data package so that the proposal may be
forwarded to the Facility Board (FB)
1

Holding Bin,
Revise or
Deactivate

2

3

4
5

Data reviewed by SEP are sufficient to support the scientificobjectives of the drilling effort and there are no further
concerns
Data reviewed by SEP are sufficient to support the scientificobjectives of the drilling effort, but minor concerns require
follow-up by proponents (specify in text)
Data reviewed by SEP are insufficient to support the drilling
effort, but other data are believed to exist; and/or data are notannotated or organized sufficiently to fully review, or there arescientific concerns
Data reviewed by SEP are insufficient to support the drilling
effort, and additional data are not believed to exist
No data have been reviewed by SEP“Insufficient“ indicates that the data package is not sufficient to convince the SEP that the scientific objectives can beaddressed. For example: 1) the data package may lack items that are fundamental to determining the correct site
location or target depth; 2) the data may be of insufficient resolution to demonstrate the existence of targeted strata; 3)
the data may not demonstrate unequivocally that the proposed locations are correct (e.g. sites are not plotted correctlyor mismatches exist between navigation files and proposed locations); 4) site locations are deemed to be inadequate
for addressing the objectives (e.g. missing critical sections, misinterpretations, science or safety concerns, etc.).
“Minor concerns” may include missing items or questions that do not affect the assessment that drilling is warranted at
proposed sites, meaning the objectives can be met based on existing data despite the concerns. Examples include: 1)
missing image files (e.g. bathymetry); 2) minor issues with velocity that may slightly affect the proposed depth ofpenetration; 3) minor navigation issues. These can be addressed while proposal resides at the FB.

SEP Outcomes 2016 meetingsfor 2017 FBs

Outcomes from June 2016 SEP
Proposal# Type

835
852
853
859
871
887
895
896
897
898
899
900
901
902
903
904
905
863A

PI

Title

Platform

Theme Result

NR-Chikyu EM
Shuichi KodairaJapan Trench Tsunamigenesis
Full2
CO
MSP
Heather Stewart
North Sea GlaciStore
CPP2
CO
JR
Rosalind Coggon
South Atlantic Transect
Full
CO
JR
Paul Baker
Amazon Margin Drilling
Full
EC
ChikyuRon Hackney
Lord Howe Rise Continental Ribbon
CPP2
EM
JR
Peter Flemings
Add (CPP2) Gulf of Mexico Methane Hydrate
JR
Rachel Flecker
Pre(ADP) Mediterranean-Atlantic Gateway Exchange
CO
MSP
Jacques GiraudeauNorth Atlantic Fjord Sediment Archives
Pre
CO
JR
Simon Holford
Southern Ocean Cretaceous Anoxia
APL
CO
Katsuyoshi Michibayashi JR-Chikyu EC
Fore Arc Mohole-to-Mantle
Pre
JR
Nevio Zitellini
Tyrrhenian Continent-Ocean Transition
Pre
EC
JR
Muriel Andreani
Rainbow Massif Hydrothermalism
Pre
BF
JR
Tim Byrne
Taiwan Arc-Continent Collision
APL
EC
JR
Michael E. Weber
Iceberg Alley Paleoceanography
Full
CO
JR
Argentine Margin Seaward Dipping Reflectors Denise K. Kulhanek
Pre
EC
JR
Julio Almeida
Sao Paulo Plateau Continental Rifting
Pre
EC
JR
Roger Buck
Goodenough Basin Subduction System
APL
EC
CO
MSP
Xavier Crosta
ISOLAT: Indian Antarctic PaleoceanographyPre: Came back from external review: Revised: New

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CIB -Excellent
Deactivate
ReviseReviseExternal Review
JRFB - Excellent
Full
Deactivate
JRFB - Exp369
Full
Deactivate
Full
Deactivate
External Review
Full
Deactivate
Deactivate
Deactivate

Outcomes from January 2017 SEP
Proposal# Type

Title

PI

Platform

Theme

Result833

Full2

Guaymas Basin Activity

Andreas Teske

JR

EM

External Review

853

Full2

South Atlantic Transect

Rosalind Coggon

JR

CO

External Review

864

Full

Equatorial Atlantic Gateway

Tom Dunkley Jones JR

CO

Revise871

CPP2

Lord Howe Rise Continental Ribbon

Ron Hackney

ChikyuEC

Forward to CIB

874

Full

Newfoundland Neogene Sediment Drifts

Oliver Friedrich

JR

CO

Revise875

Full

Brazilian Equatorial Margin Paleoceanography

Luigi Jovane

JRCODeactivate

882

Full

Brazilian Equatorial Margin Tectonics

Paola Vannucchi

JREC

Revise890

Full

Walvis Ridge Hotspot

Will Sager

JR

EC

Revise902

Full

Iceberg Alley Paleoceanography

Michael Weber

JR

CO

Holding Bin

906

Pre

Rio Grande Rise Formation

Christian Lacasse

JREC

Deactivate

907

Pre

Sunda Shelf Sea Level

Karl Stattegger

MSP

CO

Deactivate

908

APL

Costa Rica Megathrust Fluid-Pressure

Nathan Bangs

JR

EM

Addendum

909

Pre

NW Greenland Glaciated Margin

Paul Knutz

JRCODevelop Full

910

Pre

Continental Margin Methane Cycling: Rio Grande

Alberto Malinverno JR

EM

Develop Full

911

Pre

Argentine Margin Paleoceanographic Transects

James WrightJR

CODevelop Full

912

Full

Drake Passage Paleoceanography

Frank Lamy

JRCO

External Review

Came back from External Review
RevisedNew

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IODP – CIBMarch 15-16, 2017

Proposals at CIB• 537B-Full4: CRISP Stage 2• 603C-Full: NanTroSEIZE Drilling and Observatory Phase 3• 603D-Full2: NanTroSEIZE Observatories• 698-Full3: Continental Crust Formation at Intra-Oceanic Arc• 781B-Full: Northern Hikurangi Subduction Margin
above files were supplied in last year’s report appended here
We report here on two new proposals transmitted to the CIB• 835-Full2: Tracking Tsunamigenic Slips Across and Along the Japan Trench(JTRACK) Excellent• 871-CPP2: Lord Howe Rise Ribbon Excellent

Proposal 835 Full-2, JTRACK, PI - Kodaira
Tracking Tsunamigenic Slips Across and Along the Japan Trench(JTRACK): Investigating a new paradigm in tsunamigenic
megathrust slip with very deep water drilling using the D/V Chikyu+ 30 other proponents

WD1 - M.-A. Gutscher (Univ. Brest)
WD2 - J. Reece (Texas A&M Univ.)
WD3 - R. Flood (SUNY Stoney Brook)
WD4 - S. Krastel (Univ. Kiel)
WD5 - N. Eguchi (JAMSTEC)

Proposal 835 Full2, JTRACK, PI - Kodaira
Objectives:
Drill into the tsunamigenic fault zone, observe its structure and study:
A - physical properties (lithology, friction, grain size, porosity)

B - fluid chemistry and hydrology (fluid pressure, flow)**both within the sediment and across the fault zone**C - temporal variations of both (physical & hydrological properties)
D - observe fault healing following a megathrust earthquake (long-term
evolution of stress field)

Four sites (two transects) are proposed (primarysites in white, one alternate in italics):- JTCT-01A (6,930 m water depth; near C0019) – to 950 mbsf; 7880 mbsl; 0 m basement.
Continuously core frontal prism through fault zone and subducted plate to oceanic
basement in large slip area (near JFAST). Install long-term fault zone observatory. Est.
drilling, logging & observatory time: 31 days. (NB: 49 days at C0019)- JTCT-02A (6,945 m water depth) – to 450 mbsf; 0 m basement. Reference section on
incoming plate seaward of large slip area. Est. drilling & logging time: 15 days.
- JTNT-01A (7,400 m water depth) – to 980 mbsf; 8380 mbsl; 0 m basement. Continuously
core frontal prism through fault zone and subducted plate to oceanic basement in small slip
area. Est. drilling & logging time: 32 days.

- JTNT-02A (7,115 m water depth) – to 520 mbsf; 0 m basement. Reference section on
incoming plate seaward of small slip area. Est. drilling & logging time: 17 days.
- JTNT-04A (alt to JTNT-01A; 7,300 m water depth) – to 1080 mbsf; 8380 mbsl; 0 mbasement. Continuously core frontal prism through fault zone and subducted plate tooceanic basement in small slip area. Est. drilling & logging time: ?? (30+) days

CONCLUSION:• All sites Green• Proponent team has responded to January 2016 SEP
recommendations. Many questions have beenanswered and all of the 5 presented sites are ready todrill although some minor issues remain.
• Need to update JTCT-01A position to get desired offset
from bore-hole observatory at C0019.
• Structural interpretation should continue to be refined.
• Make a clearer statement about basement sampling.
• Clarify time estimates.
• Drilling strategy is weak regarding alternate sites.
ACTION: Forward to CIB as excellent

IODP Science Evaluation Panel Meeting – 10-13 January– San Diego, California

Proponents :Ron Hackney, Yasuhiro Yamada, Kliti Grice,
Junichiro Kuroda, Jessica Whiteside, Marco
Coolen, Fumio Inagaki, Richard Arculus , Dietmar
Mueller, Saneatsu Saito, Scott Bryan, Julien
Collot , Jun-Ichi Kimura, Nick Mortimer,
Yoshihiko Tamura, Takehiko Hashimoto, Clinton
Foster, Sean Johnson, William Orsi, Talitha
Santini
Keyw ords :Cretaceous, rifting, paleoclimate, microbiology, Gondw ana
Watchdogs :Bernard Coakley, Masanobu Yamamoto, Giles Guerin,
Dhananjai Pandy, & Nobu Eguchi•871-CPP2 is based on strong hypotheses andoutlines the drilling plan based on advice from
CDEX•

871-CPP2 complements other deep
Cretaceous sediment proposals (760scheduled, 840-Pre and 864-Pre)•

1 deep riser drill-hole (with 2 alternate sites) +2 shallow holes (with 2 alternate sites)•

The primary deep site DLHR-3A is in an areaof flat-lying sediments (to reduce risk ofelevated pore pressures in dipping strata)•

Geotechnical survey planned for April-May
2017

Australian ribbons• Earth: To define the role and importance ofelongate strips of unaccreted continental
crustal ribbons in plate tectonic cycles, riftingand continental evolution• Oceans/Climate: To recover new high-latitude
data to better constrain the timing and natureof Cretaceous paleoclimate and linked
changes in ocean biogeochemistry• Life: To test fundamental evolutionary
concepts of sub-seafloor microbial life over a
100 My timeframe, find biotic/abiotic limitZealandia

Site DLHR-4A - kr16-05 d1b-line12
SSW

NNE

Outcome

Forward to CIB as an Excellent proposal
This proposal is based on outstanding, testable scientifichypotheses
SEP strongly endorses the use of the Chikyu in this exciting
Expedition

Send to the
Chikyu IODP Board

For other proposal at CIB
see 2016 SEP reportto CIB

ありがとうございました
ありがとうございました
ArigatōgozaimashitaChikyu IODP Board #5 meeting
March 15-16, 2017
Kobe, Japan

9. Chikyu Operation/Status Updatea. Overall Chikyu Operation

1

Chikyu Operation (2005～2016)
JFY

April

May

June

=Commercial Operation
July

AugustSeptember

October

2005
R&M

2007

AnnualSurveyAustralia

Production of Azimuth Thruster Gear
Outreach Activity

2009

IODP Exp319/322
NanTro SEIZE

2012

Regular Inspection

IODP Exp.343(JFAST）

March

Japan

Exp343JFAST2

IODP Exp.337
Shimokita

Japan
IODP Exp.338
NanTro SEIZE C2Regular Inspection

MaintenanceTohokuEarthquake

Japan

Japan

MaintenanceOpen Ship
Ishinomaki

India

Open Ship
Yokohama

IODP Exp.370
SIP
Ship Okinawa III
T-Limit Open
Kochi

Shakedown
CruiseSIP
Okinawa II

Maintenance

365

Japan

IODP Exp.332
NamTro SEIZE

MaintenanceOkinawa

India
IODP
Exp.365

MaintenanceOperation Training

IODP Exp.348
NanTro SEIZE C2

SIPShakedown
CruiseConstruction of Azimuth Thruster Gear

IODP Exp.331
Deep Hot BiosphereJapan

Maintenance

AnnualSurveySri Lanka

Japan

2015
2016

IODP Exp.326
Shakedown
CruiseNanTro SEIZE C2

R&M

IODP Exp.314/315/316
NanTro SEIZE

Shakedown
CruiseConstruction of repairing ship’s bottom

2013
2014

February

Overseas Drilling Shakedown@KenyaShimokita Shakedown Cruise 2

2008

2011

January

Shakedown Cruise 1

2006

2010

November December

2

SIP: Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion ProgramSummary of Chikyu Operation
JPFY2016
4

2016

IODP
Exp.365
NanTro
C10

5

6

Japan

7

8

9

Maintenance★

Open Shipat Ishinomaki

10
IODP
Exp.370
T-Limit

11

12
SIP

Okinawa III

2017/1

2017/2

2017/3

Maintenance★

Open Shipat Kochi• IODP Exp. 365 (25 March – 25 April, 2016)“NanTroSEIZE Shallow Megasplay LTBMS”• Japan (Commercial operation)• IODP Exp. 370 (10 September – 10 November, 2016)“Temperature Limit of the Deep Biosphere off Muroto”• Expedition 909 (16 November – 15 December, 2016)“SIP Okinawa HOT III”
3

Outlook of Chikyu Operation
JPFY2017
4

2017

5

Japan

6

7

8

9

10

IODP Exp. 380
NanTro C6

Regulatory Shipyard Maintenance
ICDP

★

11

★

Workshop

12

2018/1

2018/2

2018/3

Commercial
Operation
WindowOpen Shipat Hachinohe (September)and at Shimizu (October)• IODP Exp. 380 (26 October – 5 December, 2017)“Frontal Thrust Long-Term Borehole Monitoring System”• Frontal Thrust Core-Log-Seismic Integration Workshop &Fieldwork at Sea（23 October – 5 December, 2017）• Japan (Commercial operation)• ICDP Oman drilling, core analysis onboard DV Chikyu （15 July –14 September, 2017）4• JAMSTEC/CDEX carried out two successful IODP expeditions,Exp. 365 and 370, in JFY 2016 (Agenda 9b, 9c).
• The expeditions received high valuations from TAT (Agenda10).
Also, the expeditions got a lot of media coverage (Agenda 11).
• JAMSTEC/CDEX is continuing our maximum efforts in making
budget for future IODP expeditions (details will be explained in
the following slides).
• Scientific and social impacts have been the most importantcriteria of executing IODP expeditions (Agenda 12, 13).

• Complementary Project Proposals (CPP) and new Chikyu
members are more than welcome to accelerate the executionof future IODP expeditions.
59. Chikyu Operation/status Updateb. NanTroSEIZE IODP Exp. 365
Shallow Megasplay Long-Term Borehole
Monitoring System (LTBMS)365 Science Party

Setting

IODP 365 Science Objectives• Install 2nd Long Term Borehole Monitoring

System (LTBMS) in NanTroSEIZE project• Recover GeniusPlug temporary observatory• Test Small-Diameter RCB coring system

DONET
seafloor
network

Wiring the Megathrust: a 3D monitoring
observatory• Borehole LTBMS part of larger DONET network• Seismic, strain, tilt, pore pressure, temperature

Observatories
GeniusPlug
LTBMS• 2 pressure transducers • Pressure ports (3)• Geochemical experiment • Volumetric strainmeter• Microbiology• Broadband
colonization experimentseismometer• Tiltmeter• 3-comp geophones• 3-comp accelerometers• Thermometer array

GeniusPlug
Pressure sensors

Osmosampler & FLOCS
Salt

Coil Assembly

F
L
O
C
S

Membrane

Summ-C-F2

GeniusPlug recovered• 1 April – Mie-ken Nanto Oki quake (M6)

• 3 April GP on deck & osmosampler recovered
to lab• EQ signal recovered from pressure sensors• Geochem and microbio analysis shows
success

Successful culture experiment

LTBMS Deployed• 13 April 2016

• June 2016 hook-up
to DONET• 22 exp days

Schedule• GeniusPlug recovered• LTBMS successfully deployed by 15 April• 8 expedition days left
• NEW target: core megasplay hanging walland footwall• SD-RCB test cancelled – full RCB coring

Coring operation
Hole

Operations

Drilled
Total
CoreTime onCores Interval
Recoveryinterval penetration
Recovered
Hole(N) Cored (m)(%)(mbsf)(m)(m)(days)(mMSL)
C0010A

2523.5 GeniusPlug Recovery

0.0

0.0

--

--

--

--

3

C0010B

Hole extension,
LTBMS deployment.
2525.5 Coring (RCB)

129

654

--

--

--

--

13.7

309.5

309.5

1

9.5

0.0

0.0

2.3

C0010C

2524.5 Coring (RCB)

300.0

395.0

12

95.0

52.6

55.4

2.7

C0010D

2526.5 Coring (RCB)

380.0

394.5

1

9.5

7.2

76.0

2

C0010E

2538.0 Coring (RCB)

360.0

391.0

4

31.0

22.1

71.2

1.5

1118.51753.0

18

145.0

81.9

56.5

25

Expedition 365 totals:

C0010 LTBMS connected to
DONET

19 June 2016

Shore-based sampling party
Shimizu quayside: 25 July – 5 August 2016
• Co-Chief Scientists and EPM• Alex Rösner

Next milestones• Preliminary report published 6 Oct 2016
• 1st Post cruise editorial meeting 5 Dec 2016

• Expedition Proceedings to be published in Spring 2017
• C0002 LTBMS paper published in JGR:
Near-field deformation and seismology of an offshore Mw 6.0

earthquake from an integrated seafloor and sub-seafloor borehole
monitoring network at the Nankai Trough, southwest Japan. L.M. Wallace,
E. Araki, D. Saffer, X. Wang, A. Roesner, A. Kopf, A. Nakanishi, W. Power, R. Kobayashi,
C. Kinoshita, S. Toczko, IODP Expedition 365 Science party 18 Nov 2016
DOI: 10.1002/2016JB013417• Slow slip paper being prepared for publishing.

365 Evaluations

Rate: Excellent (2), Good (1), Adequate (0). Not shown: Poor (-1), Unacceptable (-2)
5 of 10 scientists responding

Science Party: Happy• GeniusPlug recovery• LTBMS deployment• Coring• Lab support (MWJ)• Flexibility (CDEX, MQJ, MWJ)

Noted comments:• “The OSI…dedicated tremendous thought in pre-cruise
preparations and work(ed) hard on board to make everythinga success.”• “The lab curator was great. Very knowledgeable,
approachable and helpful.”• “Coring was rather unexpected, and we met understanding
personnel that enabled most flexible strategies to get allscientists their desired materials - bravo!”• “The curatorial support was wonderful. I was particularly
impressed by the safety procedures.”Science Party: Unhappy• Internet• Core (WH & AH) layout• Microbiology lab missing standard items• Lack of adequate PFC tracer

365 Core Processing Deck Work Areas
Cold
storage

XCT

XCT
image analysis

P-mag
Lab

MSCL-W

Core
Gas
Whole
round
splittinganalysis
Microbiology room
samplingLab

XRF-CLPhys. Prop.
Working half
sampling

Archive half
description

MSCL-IMSCL-C

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Noted comments:• “A better…internet connection would be very helpful. Some
programs need license server connections, which…(needstable)… internet...”• “Given…an era of deep Riser drilling with small onboard
parties and larger onshore science teams, we want to improve
communication and data transfer.”• “…it would have been nice if there were more PFC tracers on
board, and it would have been nice if PFC concentrations
could have been constant tank to tank”• “During the onshore sampling party for core descriptions,working space was split into two areas so that we had to go
and back frequently between the two areas, which was nottime-efficient.”Summary• Scientists VERY happy with services

aboard• Internet the ONLY exception• Better planning needed for lab layout

9. Chikyu Operation/status Updatec. NanTroSEIZE IODP Exp. 370
Temperature Limitof theDeep Biosphere off Muroto

CDEX Science Service Dept.

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IODP Expedition 370 tackles the question:“what is the vertical extent of the habitable zone on Earth,and by inference, the factors that limit life’s maximum
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Deciphering factors that constrain the extent of the deep biosphere in a
subduction zone

Sharp drop of subseafloor biomass implies thelower boundary of the biosphere
10-2

100

Cell concentration (cells/cm 3)
102
104
106

108

1010

10-3

10-2

Sediment depth (m)10-1

Off Shimokita
Equatrial Pacific
Bering Sea
South PacificNorth Paciric Gyre
South Pacific Gyre
ODP sites

100

101

102

The
bottom of the biosphere?
1032466 m (IODP Exp. 337)

104

MQL in 2016
(IODP Exp. 370)

MQL in 2000
(ODP Leg 190)

Inagaki et al., Science, 2015.

What controls the limit: nutrients, water, space, …?
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The biomolecule damage rates dramatically increase with depth, requiring
more energy and water for enzymatic repair and new biosynthesis.

DNA hydrolysis

amino acidracemization

biomolecule damage
Inagaki et al., Science, 2015.

If water and energy are present, is the deep and hot
sedimentary environment habitable for life?
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subduction zone

Drilling site:• Located in the proto-thrust zone of the
Nankai Trough accretionary prism• 16 Ma basaltic basement is covered with 1.2
km-thick sediment• Decollement zone expected at ~700 mbsf
• 3.2 km NNE from ODP Site 1174

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subduction zone
High heat flow regimes in this area result in
temperatures of about 130°C at the
sediment/basement interface (1210 mbsf),
encompassing the biotic/abiotic transition zone.
Previous data from ODP Leg 190 shows that cellabundance drops below detection limit at 600
mbsf (70ºC).
Keys for the success of the expeditionare• Quality core from accretionary prism• Analysis of low-biomass samples• Contamination control• Accurate temperature monitoring
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Expedition Time: 13 Sept to 12 Nov FY2016
•
•
•
•
•

Water Depth is 4775.5 mMSL (Deep Water)
Rotating Guide Roller, Diverter Guide Roller
Set 20” CSG running with Underreamer
Coring (Short HPCS, ESCS, RCB) Total 112 coresSet 15 ea. thermistor sensors with Completion

Total Depth

1180 mbsf

5984 mBRT

Total Coring length

761.7 mNumber of cores#112 Cores

Total Core recovery
length

577.85 m

Core recovery rate

75.9%

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Sand
Formation#39R-3614 mbsf

Sediment and Basalt
Decollement Boundary#110R-4#63R-11125 mbsf
758 mbsf

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Deciphering factors that constrain the extent of the deep biosphere in a
subduction zone

T-Limit operation achievements• Set 20-inch Conductor pipe to deeper depth (184 mbsf) thanprevious offset well (120 m & 150 m) successfully• Cut 112 cores, Total length 577 m good core recovery rate (75.9%)• Cut core at Basement.
• Hole stability issue was managed by setting 13-3/8-inch CSG andreached to Basement• Flatpack sensor cables were set successfully– Total 15 thermistor sensors were set with 4-1/2-inch Tubing

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subduction zonePlan
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Underreamer and Motor・Drill down from 180 to 300 mbsf
・Cut core from 300 to 550 mbsf
・Open hole to 17-1/2-inch from 180 to 550 mbsf
-1000
・Set 13-3/8-inch CSG at 550 mbsf
・Cut RCB core from 550 to 1,240 mbsf
・Set CORK head w/4-1/2-inch TBG
Inside: MTL
Outside: Thermister string
・Spot suspention Gel
To prevent convention flow outside-2000
・POOH Runing tool

RT - Sea level: 28.5m

IODP Expedition 370-1000

・Drill down from 184 to 300mbsf
・Cut 11-7/16-inch HPCS/ESCS core from 3

RT - Sea level: 28.5m

・Cut 10-5/8-inch RCB core from 409.5 to 87

・Open hole to 17-inch from 184 to 870mbsf
・Set 13-3/8-inch CSG at 858mbsf
・Cut 10-5/8-inch RCB core from 871 to 118
・Set CORK head w/4-1/2-inch TBG with Th
・Spot suspension gel to prevent conventio

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-2000

Casing & hole
-3000

Expedition 370(Plan)

Casing & hole

Seafloor

Seafloor

WD 4793.5mBRTWD 4804.0mBRT(Plan)(Actual)0

Riserless& Observatory
hole
5
10
15

Days
20

25

30

・MU & Run 20-inch Casing
・Set 20-inch Casing at 184mbsf-4000
・MU & Run 11-7/16-inch HPCS/ESCS BHA
・#16 Typhoon Evacuation after #1 S/HPCS Coring・Cut 11-7/16-inch HPCS/ESCS core from 189m to 409.5mbsf

4,900

Water depth: 4765m
4988.0mBRT(184mbs f)

180
mbsf
・Change
BHA (HPCS/ESCS -> RCB) @409.5mbsf

20-inch5,100

・Cut 10-5/8-inch RCB core from 409.5m to 717.5mbsf

13-3/8-inch

Transit,Deploy transponders-5000

Drill down to 300mbsf
Cut core to 871mbsf(Plan 550mbsf)

550 mbsf

Depth (mBRT)

5,200

13-3/8"5343.5mBRT(550mbsf)

5,300

・Check BHA, RIH RR3a
*Add 10-1/2"Coring stab.

・Move to site ODP11-47B
・Deploy 4ea xTransponders

Set 13-3/8-inch Casing

Cut 10-5/8-inch RCB core

Run Completion

・Cut RCB Core to 842.5mbsf
・Wiper Trip to shoe @842.5mbsf

・Cut RCB Core to 871.0mbsf

-7000

5,600

Total

days

Total

Transit from Shimizu to site ODP11-74B

1.50

1.50

1.73

1.73

Deploy transponders, Preparation

1.00

2.50

0.46

2.19

Run 20-inch Casing w/Underreamer & PDM BHA @low current area

1.00

3.50

2.02

4.21

Set 20-inch Casing at 184mbsf

2.00

5.50

0.40

4.61

0.50

6.00

0.04

4.65

1.50

7.50

0.75

5.40

MU & Run 11-7/16-inch HPCS/ESCS BHA

1.00

8.50

1.83

7.23

Drill down to 300mbsf (Plan 300mbsf)

0.50

9.00

2.34

Cut core to 871mbsf (Plan 550mbsf)

4.50

13.50 19.57 29.14

POOH to surface

1.00

14.50

0.76

29.90

MU & Run 17-inch Open hole BHA

1.00

15.50

1.35

31.26

Open hole to 17-inch

1.50

17.00

1.72

32.98

Wiper Trip (Hole cleaning)

13-3/8-inch
CSG: 858mbsf
1.00 18.00
4.49 37.47

POOH to surface

1.00

19.00

0.71

38.17

MU & Run 13-3/8-inch Casing, Set 13-3/8-inch Casing

17-inch hole: 870mbsf

2.00

21.00

POOH to surface

1.00

22.00

1.16

41.71

M/U & RIH 10-5/8-inch RCB (Plan 11-7/16-inch RCB)

1.00

23.00

1.20

42.90

Cut core from 871m to 1180mbsf (Plan 550m to 1240mbsf)

12.50 35.50

9.05

51.96

0.50

36.00

1.06

53.02

POOH to surface w/drifting

1.00

37.00

0.50

53.52

M/U & Run 4-1/2-inch Tubing, Install MTL

1.25

38.25

1.80

55.32

Run completion assembly

2.75

41.00

0.74

56.06

Run UWTV, Reentry, Set completion assembly

0.75

41.75

0.75

56.81

POOH to surface w/drifting

0.75

42.50

0.96

57.77

1.00

Corin
g

43.50

0.00

57.77

0.50

44.00

1.23

59.00

1.00

45.00

0.00

59.00

8.00

53.00

0.00

59.00

6.00

59.00

0.00

59.00

Recover Transponders

Recover Transponders

Transit to Kochi

Transit from site to Kochi
Mechanical Down Time (Operation x 2%)

Contingency

WOW (Typhoon evacuation 4days x 2)
9-5/8-inch Casing contingency

・MU & Run 17-inch BHA
・Open hole to 17-inch hole to 870mbsf
・RIH 17-inch Hole cleaning assy

5,700

5,800

Coring-7000

Actualdays

POOH to hole:
above seabedTD(Set ROV
Platform)
10-5/8-inch
1180mbsf

5,400

5,500

13-3/8-inch
5662.0mBRT(858mbsf)-6000

TD: 1,240 mbsf

Plan

Operation Description

22-inch hole: 189mbsf

Open hole to 17-inch-6000

Riserless& Observatory
50
5560hole45

Waterdepth:
4775.5mMSL
Set 20-inch
Casingto184mbsf
POOH running tool to above seabed(4804.0mBRT)
Drift
to low current area, POOH to surface

5,000

20-inch-5000

40

Main Operation

-4000

20"
4973.5mBRT(180mbsf)

35

4,700

4,800

Muddy sand, Silt turbidite

Expedition 370(Actual)

-3000

9.57

20-inch CSG: 184mbsf

4-1/2-inch
TBG: 862mbsf
2.38 40.55

・Abnormal TRQ was observed at 1,129mbsf
・POOH to wellhead and check BHA, RIH to Btm
・Drill down from 1129m to 1173mbsf
・Cut 10-5/8-inch RCB Core to 1180mbsf (TD)・MU & Run 13-3/8-inch Casing with 12-1/4-inch Bit
and 9-5/8-inch Mud Motor
・Set 13-3/8-inch Casing at 858mbsf

5,900

A lot of time for Cutting core.
Success cutting #112 Cores
with good recovery rate 75.9% !
Plan

・MU & Run 10-5/8-inch RCB BHA
・Cut RCB core from 871 to 1,129mbsf

・Move to Kochi port

6,000

ActualContingency
9-5/8"

6,100

・MU & Run 4-1/2-inch Completion assembly w/MTL & Thermister
・Set completion assembly at 862mbsf

Water depth: 4775.50mMSL

6,200

Plan: 59days (+3 days for Loading) / 1,240mbsf

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・Contingency
Mechanical down time
Typhoon evacuation
9-5/8-inch Casing Run

Actual: 59days / 1,180.0mbsf (5,984.0mBRT)

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subduction zone

Operation Risks and Considerations
expected before starting T-Limit operation
•

•
•

•

•

High Current
No damage to strings and equipmento Current Drago Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV)
Deep Water (Water depth 4775.5 mMSL)
No downtime w/UWTV trouble
o No ROV support, using improved UWTV
Encountered high excessive torque & drag. Successfully managed
Hole Stability
o Thick Loose Sand at Shallow Section (～180 mbsf)
20-inch Casing at 184 mbsf
o Semi-consolidated formation at middle section due to minor faults above thedécollement.
Covered with 13-3/8-inch CSG set to 858 mbsf
o Over-pressured fluid along the décollement zone.
No trouble due to over pressure
New Equipmento Diverter Guide Roller , Rotating Guide Roller
DGR and RGR, Short HPCS all successeso Short HPCS
Typhoon Impact
o Disturb the operation roughly 4 days with one typhoon approach.

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subduction zone

Operation topics & Major troubles•

Set 20-inch Conductor Casing successfully to 184 mbsf
o Rotation of 20-inch CSG during jetting was observed due to back torqueand countermeasures•

High Excessive TRQ was observed during 10-5/8-inch RCB Coring and Wiper
Trip
o Remove 10-5/8-inch Stabilizer from BHA,o Pump weighted High vis mud
o Run 9-5/8-inch Mud motor with 13-3/8-inch CSG and set successfully
although many tight spots•

Completion plano Completion plan was changed, due to bad open hole condition, after
discussion with scientistso Minimized the length of completion 4-1/2-inch Tubing in open hole.

•

MTL rope Trouble
o MTL rope broke and MTL hanger was accidentally recovered

Offset wells shallow issues

Many issues in Shallow section for offset wells.
Set 20-inch Conductor casing to 180 m± using 22-inch
Underreamer

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Final well schematic
subduction zone

Plan

No MTL hanger

ActualLogger (temperature)

To CORK valve (Hydralic)

WD: 4804.0mBRT
156.5mbsf (Broken)

20in CSG shoe: 184mbsf
17-1/2" hole: 189mbsf

299mbsf

MTL Rope broken
inside 4-1/2"TBG
WD: 4765mMSL

20-inch CSG @180mbsf

Temperature sensor depth
737mbsf
756mbsf
17"hole @550mbsf

13-3/8-inch CSG @550mbsf (Planned)

775mbsf
794mbsf

813mbsf

13-3/8”CSG Shoe: 858mbsf

Decollement around 800mbsf

4-1/2"TBG Btm: 862mbsf
17in hole: 870mbsf

784.5mbsf
803.5mbsf

812mbsf

822.5mbsf
841.5mbsf
860.5mbsf

859.5mbsf

Mini screen

Basement from 1200mbsf

11-7/16-inch hole @1240mbsf

10-5/8"Hole TD: 1180mbsf(5984mBRT)

After discussion with scientists,
completion plan revised
2017/03/15 *Minimize Completion 4-1/2-inch
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Scientific achievements
•

•
•
•
•
2017/03/15>13,000 samples were collected from 112 cores,
including décollement and sediment/basalt
interfaceFresh samples were transported to KCC for
shore-based microbiological analysis
Geochemical profiles along the hole
Preliminary temperature profile
Thermistor installation, with data logger to be
retrieved in 2018
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subduction zone

Expedition Evaluation by Science Party
2

1.5

1

0.5

0

Blue: Average through 12 IODP expeditions by Chikyu (2007 – 2013)
Red: Expedition 370 average
Rate: Excellent (2), Good (1), Adequate (0), Poor (-1), Unacceptable (-2)
21 votes from 31 eligible scientists (incl. 3 co-chiefs)
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T-Limit of the Deep Biosphere off Muroto (T-Limit)

Deciphering factors that constrain the extent of the deep biosphere in a
subduction zone•

Schedule：10 Sept to 10 Nov 2016
Shore-based science party: 24 Sept to 24 Nov•

Operation：o Drilling/coring to 1180 mbsf
o Installation of temperature observatory.

•

Science Party： Total of 31 scientists work concurrently shipboard and shorebased (@Kochi Core Center) teams, using samples directly shipped from Chikyu
by helicopter.

•Co-chief scientists
o Verena Heuer (MARUM)
o Fumio Inagaki (KCC)o Yuki Morono (shore-based, KCC)

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Deciphering factors that constrain the extent of the deep biosphere in a
subduction zoneo Preliminary Report: Published online in Januaryo First post-expedition meeting: 25 – 28 Apr 2017 @ TAMUo Expedition Report: To be published on 24 Nov 2017o Second post-expedition meeting (proposed)
May – June 2018 at Highland, Scotland
University of Aberdeen hosts the meeting
Joint activity with local industry meeting (e.g., Devex, AFES) to beplanned2017/03/15

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CDEX Technical Advisory Team Report to CIB #5
TAT Meeting #3,Yokohama, 21-22 February 2017
• Quick review of TAT purpose and membership• Special focus of TAT#3: Review of recent and future Chikyu science(IODP and SIP) operations and engineering development• TAT review directed both to CDEX Director General and to CIB#5
for use in our Chikyu IODP performance review• Overall, TAT was really impressed with recent CDEX operations andengineering developments.
• Eleven specific consensus statements/recommendations from TAT#3• Five for exp.-specific operations/engineering development reviews• Three relate to core lab redesign and other CDEX activities• Three relate to future riser projects. Of them, two (LHR and NTS
C0002 riser drilling) are long and detailed - in summary• Others are a bit long - shown in full with cyan highlights

TAT Purpose• Reports to and assists CDEX on achieving scientific goals of IODP
and other scientific Chikyu drilling through new/improved
technology + drilling practice• Provides advice to CDEX on achieving long-term engineeringdevelopments related to:• sampling, logging, coring• drilling and vessel infrastructure• borehole infrastructure• Advises CDEX about scientific measurements, equipment,
shipboard labs and procedures, and observatory measurements

TAT Participants• External members:- K. Becker, Miami (chair)- Chanh Cao Minh, Schlumberger, Houston- David Castillo, Insight Geo Mechanics, Australia- Tomio Mizuta, JAPEX, Japan- Clive Neal, Notre Dame
- Alister Skinner, ACS Coring Services, UK- John Thorogood, Drilling Global Consultant, U• CDEX participants:- Shin’ichi Kuramoto- Nori Kyo- Nobu Eguchi- Ikuo Sawada- Eigo Miyazaki- Kazuyasu Wada
- and many others- Additional participants (e.g., G. Kimura and S. Saito)

2016 TAT/CIB Discussion of Chikyu-STP Proposal• Prior to TAT#2, there was a proposal for a “Chikyu-STP”• TAT#2 saw too much overlap between TAT purpose andproposed Chikyu-STP mandate, both for engineeringdevelopment and also for shipboard measurements.
However, TAT also noted that they have no mandate forcommunication with the scientific community, but insteadreport to CDEX.
• In CIB Consensus 0316-05, CIB agreed that a new ChikyuSTP is not needed, but also encouraged “CDEX and TAT toprovide more transparency of the TAT activities to thescientific community.”• CDEX circulated TAT#3 agenda to J-DESC and JAMSTEC
ODS. Gaku Kimura (J-DESC) and Sanny Saito (ODS)
attended and actively participated in TAT#3.

TAT Consensus 0217-03: High Current Drill Pipe Support System
TAT are impressed with the technologicalinnovations in the guide roller drill pipe
support system engineered by CDEX insuch short time for drill=loor and moonpool
operations in high current states thatexceed the industry standard of 4.5 knots.
While this engineering marvel was carriedout in support of the Chikyu science
program, it will also give Chikyu acompetitive edge for future commercial
activities as it 1) enhances safety, 2)
reduces operational time and 3) allows
extended working windows in adverse
weather conditions. TAT advises worldwide
patent =iling instead of just in Japan and the
US as commercial attempts had beenplanned in Australia and South Africa
strong current prospects (but not drilled
due to the oil price collapse).

Two guide roller systems (oneat drill floor, the other on cart
at moon pool) replace guidehorn and are safer and much
more efficiently deployed.

TAT Consensus 0217-03: High Current Drill Pipe Support System
TAT are impressed with the technologicalinnovations in the guide roller drill pipe
support system engineered by CDEX insuch short time for drill=loor and moonpool
operations in high current states thatexceed the industry standard of 4.5 knots.
While this engineering marvel was carriedout in support of the Chikyu science
program, it will also give Chikyu acompetitive edge for future commercial
activities as it 1) enhances safety, 2)
reduces operational time and 3) allows
extended working windows in adverse
weather conditions. TAT advises worldwide
patent =iling instead of just in Japan and the
US as commercial attempts had beenplanned in Australia and South Africa
strong current prospects (but not drilled
due to the oil price collapse).

Two guide roller systems (one at
drill floor, the other on cart at
moon pool) replace guide horn
and are safer and much more
efficiently deployed.

TAT Consensus 0217-04: Expedition 365 Operational Review
TAT applauds the great operational successes of
Chikyu in riserless mode during IODP Expedition
365, NanTroSEIZE Shallow MegaSplay LTBMS
installation. These included successful recovery of
the temporary Genius Plug from and installation of
the LTBMS in C0010 in much less time than
expected, leaving 8 days of operational time for RCB
coring. Much of this success can be attributed to theoutstanding CDEX engineering development
associated with the high current drill pipe support
system described in TAT Consensus 0217-03. TAT
also applauds the CDEX operational team for an
excellent job of working with the Exp 365 scienti=ic
party to take advantage of the opportunity
represented by the 8 days of bonus operational time,in order to maximize the scienti=ic return from the
RCB coring of both hanging wall and footwall of themegasplay fault.

TAT Consensus 0217-04: Future Exp 380 Operational Review(C0006 LTBMS installation had been recommended by CIB week before TAT)TAT generally approved of the initial CDEX operational
plans for the NanTroSEIZE C0006 LTBMS installation
scheduled in late 2017. This plan also bene=its fromthe operational and cost ef=iciencies made possible by
the development of the high current drill pipe support
system described in TAT Consensus 0217-03. For
developing the =inal operational plan, TAT
recommends that CDEX conduct a risk/cost analysis of
the potential bene=its of using LWD to verify thedepths of the target formation for the LTBMS
installation. The C0006 site location is approximately
1 km from a cable connection to a DONET node, andtherefore will require CDEX to request an exemption
from normal JAMSTEC policy regarding drilling
operations near submarine cables. TAT also
recommends that CDEX consider contracting an
independent risk analysis of the potential impact ofdrillstring failure on the cable.

TAT Consensus 0217-06: Expedition 370 Operational Review
TAT commends the Chikyu riserless operational successes of IODP
Expedition 370, Temperature Limit of the Deep Biosphere off Muroto,
despite some unanticipated hole instability issues. TAT especiallycommends CDEX for being prepared with a decision tree for dealing withpotential issues and for communicating effectively with the scienti=ic party
to modify the operational plan to overcome these issues, produce a strong
coring program, and complete the hole with a temperature observatory.

TAT Consensus 0217-07: Expedition 909 (SIP) Operational Review
TAT also applauds the CDEX engineering and operational developments forthe high-temperature hydrothermal SIP “HOT” scienti=ic drilling program in
the Okinawa Trough. TAT especially commends the unique CDEX
engineering developments successfully prepared for these SIP expeditions
under unusually short timelines after approval of the SIP funding.

Monitoring System Installation in SIP
C9024A at Iheya

C9017B at Noho

C0014G at Iheya

C9017A at Noho

2nd Generation
Monitoring System

Simple Monitoring System

Temporary Flowmeter
Installation

Hybrid Monitoring
System

2nd Gene Cell

Temporary
Flowmeter

2nd Gene Cell
1st Gene Cell

3-way
manifold

ROV Platform

Temporary Flowmeter2nd Gene Cell
Temporary
Flowmeter

TripodTripod3-way
manifold20”Casing2” Injection Line

Flow Reducer

Inconel Overlay

5-1/2”Casing& Perforated Joint
Guide Shoe

Landing Seal

Flow Reducer

SeabedFlow Reducer

5-1/2”Casing& Slotted Joint

5-1/2”Casing& Slotted Joint

Set Depth: 22.46mbsf
5-1/2”Casing &Perforated Joint
Guide Shoe
Set Depth: 183.45mbsf

TD: 200mbsf

Hydrothermal Fluid
TD: 50mbsf

Guide Shoe

Set Depth:
117.6mbsf
TD: 136.7mbsf

Guide
Shoe
TD: 200mbsf

Set Depth:
181.1mbsf

TAT Consensus 0217-08: Core Processing Laboratory Redesign
The redesign of the Chikyu core processing laboratory to a modular andrecon=igurable layout is commended by the TAT, as this will allow more=lexibility and make core throughput more ef=icient. The Core Processing
Laboratory can be recon=igured depending on the goals of the speci=ic
expedition, but advanced communication between CDEX, the co-chiefs, and thescience team will be essential. Speci=ically, the time needed to recon=igure thelaboratory will need to be communicated early to the co-chief scientists andscience team so they can devise the best con=iguration for their expedition.

TAT Consensus 0217-09: [Other] CDEX Techologies
TAT was pleased to note that CDEX had ful=illed and found useful the 2016 TAT
recommendations concerning pre-Expedition 370 on-land testing of the shortlength HPCS system and evaluation of weak-link material for the MTL string.

TAT Consensus 0217-010: Future Project Planningand Operational Review
The use of a formal decision tree developed during the planning phase, andreviewed with the Chief Scientists before the operation is recognised as
excellent practice. We offer three suggestions for consideration by CDEX:
1. Use of the “pump and dump” technique, as used in other deep water
drilling operations as a means of managing instability in dif=icult holes,
such as encountered during Expedition 370.
2. When presenting histories of drilling and coring operations, include
symbols for events to aid understanding of the occurrence of downhole
problems.
3. In the absence of analysis of PWD, LWD or wireline log data, resist thetemptation to assign intuition-derived root cause mechanisms to downhole
problems. For instance, there may be several different rock failure
mechanisms capable of producing the observed drilling response (e.g.,tight hole, high torque, etc.). Each rock failure mechanism(s) may or may
not have the same remedial solution to prevent or control wellbore
integrity. If no data exists, it is best to identify the possible rock failure
mechanism(s) and the appropriate data set(s) to better converge on a root
cause solution.

TAT Consensus 0217-011: Lord Howe Rise Future Project
Organising the Project
In common with previous IODP EDP and TAT consensus statements, this is a complex project. In accordance with industry
practice, it is suggested that CDEX and Geoscience Australia recognise =ive major phases of this project: appraise, select,de=ine, execute and operate. The project should currently be considered as being in the Appraise phase, where the activity
is focused on =lushing out all potential possibilities, risks and opportunities with a clear objective to produce a deliverable
by a set date for presentation to stakeholders on which a decision for the next phase should be based.
Logistics Project
It is suggested that CDEX and Geoscience Australia view the proposed Lord Howe Rise expedition primarily as a logistics
project. The success of the drilling operation will be entirely determined by the quality of the logistics planning andorganisation. Ideally, it should be managed by a project manager with experience in remote area exploration projects.
Ultimately, it will involve a multi-disciplinary team, including permitting, safety, environmental, aviation, marine,
procurement of which the well engineering team will be a part. In terms of a =irst pass cost estimate to frame the overall
scope and cost, a nominal base case consisting of:• the drilling vessel itself, Chikyu• permanently moored logistics rig located between the logistics base and the location• a SAR-capable helicopter based on the logistics rig• suf=icient supply vessels to support both the logistics rig, the Chikyu and to provide standby functions.
Industry Participation
It is probable that the petroleum industry would be interested in the data from a stratigraphic test in such a remote area. In
addition to underwriting part of the costs of the expedition, they may also contribute to the costs of additional seismic
surveys. To further this aim, it is suggested that a prospectus is prepared and steps taken to solicit support from industry.
Statigraphic Modeling
To better position CDEX and Geoscience Australia to attract support from the petroleum exploration community, there may
be value in undertaking a =irst-order stratigraphic modeling effort based on the available high-resolution 2-D seismic data.
The associated results would help in the well planning designs and could serve as important information for the petroleum
exploration industry to better evaluate the potential bene=its of their support for the proposed Lord Howe Rise drilling
project. It would be our recommendation to contact Dr. Cedric Grif=iths at Stratmod in Perth, Western Australia to discuss
the possibilities of performing this =irst-order modeling with the available data.

TAT Consensus 0217-011:
Lord Howe Rise Future Project• LHR is a complex project that should beorganized using a standard industry five-stepprocess: appraise, select, define, execute, operate.
• LHR is now in “appraise” phase - need to
document all potential sites, possible operational
strategies, risks and opportunities.
• Given remoteness of LHR (750 km from Noumea,
800 km from Brisbane), this will mainly be a logistics project.
(Drilling itself is not expected to be unusually difficult.) Overall
scope and cost needs to include 4 elements: Chikyu, logistics rig
between site and Chikyu, helicopter based on logistics rig, supply
vessels for both Chikyu and logistics rig.
• Industry will be interested in stratigraphic test results and should beengaged by CDEX and GA for potential financial support.
• To attract industry support, a stratigraphic modeling effort based on
existing 2-D seismic data should be contracted.

TAT Consensus 0217-012: Mantle Drilling Future Project
1/5 scale prototype
TAT reiterates its two 2016 Consensus statements
regarding (1) the importance of the developmentof the CFRP riser for the ultimate goal of a full
crustal penetration, and (2) a staged approach
including initial development of drilling andcoring systems and veri=ication in appropriate test
holes, riserless pilot hole drilling at the actual site,and =inally riser drilling to full depth. TATcommends CDEX for the initial development
efforts of the CFRP riser carried out with only
modest funding, and supports the plan to continue
this effort with two speci=ic goals by the end of
JFY2018: developing a CFRP riser prototype with
suf=icient tensile strength and designing thecarbon =iber/seal structure for the auxiliary lines.

testing 2/5 scale prototype

TAT Consensus 0217-013: “Drill the Well on Paper” Exercise
before Resumption of NanTroSEIZE Deep Riser Drilling
It is suggested that CDEX undertake a Drill the Well on Paper (DWOP) exercise shortly before
operations on C00002 are due to resume. It should take place once all the detailed drilling
programmes, risk assessments (e.g., mud weight, mud type/additives, and casing depth points),
decision trees and contingency plans are nearly complete. Participants should include the onshore
planning team, co-chief scientists, all members of the rig’s offshore leadership team, and technicalrepresentatives of the key service providers.
A professional facilitator with an established track record should be contracted to facilitate thereview. David Taylor of RP-squared is recommended for this purpose. Aiming for a three-day
session, with David Castillo present, the agenda should involve breaking into separate workgroups with each group responsible for a section of the plan. A special emphasis should be placedon seeking input from the shipboard and shore-based, engineers and scientist and service
provider representatives on exactly what is required to ensure each activity is carried out=lawlessly.
The output from the DWOP will be a detailed sequence of operations, complete with check lists,
contingency responses due to unexpected geologic discoveries and consequential operational
responses, and a set of recommendations to be carried out to ensure that the operations orchanges in operations are carried out without any problems. The actions should then be
addressed, monitored on a tracker, and closed out prior to resumption of drilling.
Some of these actions may involve precise monitoring of the driller’s actions to preserve wellbore
integrity, manage dynamic losses and =luid in=lux events, or respond to inadvertent operational
mishaps. Consideration should be given to running some “drill the well on simulator” sessions at
the JOGMEC DS 600 facility to ensure that all the drillers and toolpushers are thoroughly refreshedand practised in procedures for dealing with dif=icult hole conditions.

TAT Recommendation 0217-13: “Drill the Well on Paper” Exercise
before Resumption of NanTroSEIZE C0002 Riser Drilling• A few months before actual operations, CDEX should conduct a

three-day DWOP exercise to test the drilling plans, risk assessments,
decisions trees, and contingency plans.
• Participants should include: onshore planning team, co-chief scientists,
Chikyu offshore leadership team, reps of service providers, aprofessional facilitator, and TAT rep D. Castillo.
• DWOP output should include detailed operational sequence, checklists, contingency operational responses for unanticipated geologicalissues, and recommendations to ensure that operations or changes tooperations are carried out without problem• After the DWOP, CDEX should consider contracting a drilling
simulator so the actual Chikyu drillers can conduct a “drilling the wellon simulator” to train for proper responses to unanticipated events.

1

Education and Outreach Activities#5 Chikyu IODP Board
Kobe, Japan
15-16 March 2017
CDEX Science Service Department
Nobu Eguchi

2

Education and Outreach Activities
 Open ship event
 Lecture/seminar, symposium/workshop
 Expedition outreach Onboard school Exhibition booth at scientific conference Media (TV, radio, magazine, news paper, internet etc.)
 Production and distribution of booklets

3Open ship event 19-21 August 2016, Ishinomaki port (one of the severely
damaged areas of Tohoku earthquake and resulting tsunami)
 2days special open ship event for VIPs, Scientists, and students
 1day open ship event for general public (2,601 visitors)

 12-13 November 2016, Kochi new port
 half day special open ship event for VIPs, Scientists, and students
 1.5 days open ship event for general public (5,399 visitors)

4

Lecture/seminar, symposium/workshop
 Upon request, CDEX/JAMSTEC conducted lectures/seminars about
D/V Chikyu and scientific ocean drilling for (junior) high schools,
private companies, and general public.
 4 schools at Ishinomaki (total 782 students)
 9 schools at Kochi (total 1,522 students)

 CDEX/JAMSTEC held symposia at Ishinomaki (153 attendees) andKochi (1,055 attendees).

 CDEX supported the CIB workshop “Bend-Fault Serpentinization”
at Royal Halloway.
 CDEX contributed to the DCO (Deep Carbon Observatory)
workshop regarding T-Limit (Exp. 370) onboard D/V Chikyu.
 With USSSP, ECORD, and ICDP, CDEX/JAMSTEC held an exhibitionbooth “Scientific Drilling” and with USSSP held town hall meetingat AGU.

5

Expedition outreach (1) Exp.365: NanTroSEIZE Shallow Megasplay
 Issued a press release at the beginning and end of the expedition
 Transmitted information via official webpage and Twitter account Created 4 episodes plus 1 LTBMS explanation video and posted on
YouTube (total 10,856 viewers as of 27 February 2017), exhibited adigest version of the video at the G7 Summit Japan 2016
International Media Center

6

Expedition outreach (2) Exp.370: Temperature Limit of the Deep Biosphere off Muroto Issued a press release and held a news briefing at the beginningand end of the expedition (total 26 media companies attended) Transmitted information via official webpage and Twitter account Created 1 video and posted on YouTube (total 1,575 viewers as of
27 February 2017)
 Provided an opportunity for filming onboard to NHK

7

Onboard School International Chikyu onboard school: 3-6 July 2016
 Lecturer from J-DESC and CDEX/JAMSTEC
 15 attendees were selected (Japan 7, US 4, ECORD 2, Taiwan 2)out of 33 applicants Ship tour, lectures, lab work (PP, Logging, VCD), reporting Ocean Innovation Consortium Seminar: 18-19 February 2017
 CDEX/JAMSTEC cooperated to the Nippon Foundation’s project aimed
to increase the number of engineers engaged in marine development 29 attendees were selected out of about 70 applicants Ship tour and lectures by CDEX/JAMSTEC, JDC and MQJ

8Exhibition booth at scientific conference Collaboration with J-DESC, CDEX/JAMSTEC provided
materials and/or exhibition booths at scientificconferences.
 EGU: 17-22 April, 2016
 JpGU (Japan Geoscience Union): 22-26 May, 2016
 Goldschmidt conference: 26 June-1 July, 2016 The Geological Society of Japan: 10-12 September, 2016
 AGU: 12-16 December, 2016

9

Media

(TV, radio, magazine, news paper, internet, etc.)
 Cooperation with JAMSTEC Public Relations Department, CDEX
provided information, photos, videos and made opportunity forfilming to mass media (total 72 coverages excluding media
companies that attended the Exp. 370 news briefings)

TV (NHK)

News paper (Chunichi)

Radio (FM Shimizu)

Internet (Abema TV)

Magazine (Newton)

10

Production and distribution of booklets
 CDEX produced and distributed booklets at several occasions,and updated the Chikyu English brochure.

Booklet of Newton
special Chikyu issue

English version of
JAMSTEC magazine“Blue Earth” vol. 145(distributed at AGU)

Chikyu English brochure11

Category

NumberDetails

Lectures/seminars

28

Including Ishinomaki (4 schools, total 782 students)
and Kochi (9 schools, total 1,522 students)

Media: interviews(International)

2

Thai PBS, Gemini (research news from NTNU and
SINTEF, Norway)

Media: interviews(Domestic)

70

NHK, TBS, BS Asahi, FM Shimizu etc.

Media: photos and movies(International)

13

Deep Carbon Observatory,
Bonnier Publications (Denmark) etc.

Media: photos and movies(Domestic)

42

Chunichi Shimbun, SHOGAKUKAN Inc. etc.

Chikyu homepage page view749, 025

April 2016 – February 2017

12

Collaboration within IODP Participate ECORD Outreach and Education TF meeting Joint Exhibition booth at AGU (USSSP, ECORD, ICDP,CDEX/JAMSTEC)
 Joint IODP Town Hall Meeting at AGU

Future Chikyu IODP Windows4

2017

End ofMid-Term

6

Japan

4

2018

5

5

7

5

9

10

6

7

8

6

9

11

12

IODP
Exp. 380
NanTro C6

Regulatory Shipyard MaintenanceCommercial Operation Window
R&M

4

10

11

7

8

9

2018/1Japan

12

2019/11011

12

2020/15

6

7Regulatory Shipyard Maintenance892018/3

Commercial
Operation
Window

2019/2

2019/310

2020/2

2020/3

Regulatory
Shipyard
MaintenanceCommercial Operation Window4

2018/2

IODP Window

R&M

2019

2020

8

11

12

R&M
2021/12021/22021/3

IODP Window=Commercial Operation

Key objectives for C0002
Riser extended drilling

Gaku Kimura
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

Overview• Political situation: societal relevance

extremely high, great interest in NanTrogoals• Budgetary realities: 2019 budget “barrier”
limits what can be done
• “NanTroSEIZE – the never-ending project”

Possible solution• Complete Hole C2 F/N/P to greatest depth
possible• Log, core, VSP• Install deep LTBMS• “Declare Victory”• Keep plate boundary target for future
possible Japanese CPP – new hole totarget.

Original targets• Sample & log transect from incoming
Philippine Sea plate to Kumano Basin• 5 borehole observatories: Kumano Basin (C0009)
 Shallow accretionary wedge (C0002)
 Deep plate boundary (C0002)
 OOST (C0010)
 Accretionary Toe (C0006)• Sample & log plate boundary interface

Accomplishments• Complete transect
 15 Sites
 104 Holes 14 km logging
 6700 m cored, 4400 m recovered (813 cores) 680 days at sea• 2 borehole observatories (+1 planned)

Science Targets• Clarify roles of deformation, diagenesis, andlithification• In-situ pressure and temperature estimates• Changes in phys conditions & material
properties of “upper plate host” zone
• Deep LTBMS installation (to TD)

Reprocessed 3D Seismic data I

Reprocessed 3D Seismic data II

Reprocessed 3D Seismic data III

12. Chikyu Proposals
b. Recommendation for Future Chikyu IODP
Window

CDEX Science Services
Sean Toczko

IODP Exp. 380• CIB_Consensus_0317-ｘｘ: IODP Exp. 380.
The CIB endorsed IODP Proposal 603D,
NanTroSEIZE shallow riserless LTBS, for Chikyu
IODP Exp. 380 that will be scheduled in October December 2017.
Scheduled: 23 October – 5 December 2017
Call for application had been sent to PMOs (24February 2017)

IODP Proposal 603D-Full2• 1 April 2005

• Updated & revised observatory needs• Proposed 2 accretionary toe observatories• Main: NT1-03A (Site C0007)• Secondary: NT1-03B (Site C0006)

Science Rationale (1):• Hypothesis #2: Within the frontal subduction zone ofKii-Kumano, turbidites from the Shikoku Basin facies
provide effective conduits for dewatering the deeper
underthrust sediments. Drainage through the
décollement zone is relatively insignificant.
• Hypothesis #3: The presence of interconnected sandy
turbidites allows partial drainage of fluid pressuresgenerated by loading and mineral dehydration at depth.
Plate boundary weakness along this transect is lesspronounced than along the Muroto transect to the SW
where weakness results from the combined effects of
low intrinsic frictional strength of clay-rich sediments andmoderately elevated pore pressure.

Science Rationale (2):• CORK monitoring at the toe of the accretionary
prism will isolate temperature and pressure
signals in the frontal décollement from signals inthe subducting turbidites. A second shallow
observatory at the prism toe will monitor microseismicity and strain.

Previous IODP Expeditions
NanTroSEIZE Stage 1 (314 & 316)
Sites C0006 & C0007:• 314 collected LWD logs (C0006)• 316 collected core samples (both sites)
HoleWD(mbsl)

TD(mbsf)

LWD

C0006A
C0006B
C0006C
C0006D
C0006E
C0006F
C0007A
C0007B
C0007C
C0007D

3875
3871.53880.53877.53875.83875.5
4081
4081
4081
4049

885.5
885.5
9.5
9.5
409.4
208
3.14
12.6
176.1
493.5

no
yes
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no

Core
Coringrecovery
(m)
(%)
no
n/a
no
n/a
9.5
108.0
9.5
107.4
409.4
80.7
208.0
27.2
3.1
100.0
9.5
105.6
163.5
36.3
318.5
27.6

314 LWD/Logging Units – C0006
SANDY, MUDDY DEPOSITS

Likelyfault
zone

MUD, OCCAISONAL SANDLAYERSSANDY DEPOSITS

TRENCH-FILL SEDIMENTS

316 Site C0006 summary

Drilling
sequence
C0006 Drilling sequence

Revised seismic image

DONET & NanTroSEIZEDONET network
and Sites C0006& C0007• Blue dashed lines = 3D seismic survey box• Black solid & dashedblack lines = DONET
power / backbone / linklines
• White stars = DONET
stations• Yellow stars = Sites
C0006/C0007

C-12

C-9
C0006

C0007

Drilling
point

DONET
point

Distance(m)

C0006B

C-09

4907.4

C0006B

C-11

3008.2

C0006B

Node C

836.3

Node C
C-10

Point

Location

Water
Depth (m)C0006B

136:47.6390
33:01.6350

3871.5DONET C-09

136:49.8790
33:03.5030

3511

DONET C-11

136:46.7390
33:00.1950

4378

C-11

Summary
Site C0006• Good logging and core data
• Good seismic images/targets• Target depth ca. 400 mbsf
• Close to DONET cable• UWTV needed (WD = ca. 3800 mbsl)• Need ROV survey

Concurrent Workshop• Educate graduate students in the research of core-log-seismic
integration in relation to each specific specialty: physicalproperties, downhole logging, structural geology, rockmechanics, sedimentology, geochemistry, and earthquake
seismology.
• Discover new scientific results through re-examination ofpreviously acquired data and samples, through additional
observation and analysis.
• Produce a new style of collaborative science using “state-ofthe-art” facilities in a workshop regime, combining
experienced and junior scientists in an international setting.

Workshop outline
Developing “Workshop & Fieldwork at Sea”
focused on Nankai Frontal Thrust• Workshopo Week-long activity• Fieldworko 3 weeks lab-based focus
o C0006 & C0007 coreso C0006 LWD• Actively recruiting early-career & young
scientists

Workshop issues• 30-40 days (dependent on 380 schedule)• Massive time investment for participants• Academic year conflicts• Staffing• HSE concerns

IODP core curation
at Kochi Core Center (KCC)KCC’s Role & Responsibility
As a member of CIB, we at the KCC conduct following tasks:• Curation of core samples as per IODP geographical model• Legacy & IODP cores, cuttings and DeepBIOS• Chikyu mirror site
• Complement sampling & measurements pending from Chikyu expeditions• Encourage intensive use of core and related information• Core inventory, Virtual Core Viewer, and Sample availability• Provide access to KCC analytical facility for IODP core study• Contribute in Pre-cruise training and J-DESC core school• Collaborate with 2 other IODP core repositories: BCR and GCR

Curation of core material in KCC
IODP Expedition  IODP core curation
Including Legacy (DSDP/ODP) core curation

Non-IODP Expedition  JAMSTEC core curation
including• Chikyu shakedown cruises• Chikyu domestic cruises by non-IODP budget• Sediment cores taken by JAMSTEC fleet

Kochi Core Center

Bremen Core Repository

Gulf Coast Repository

ASIA

KCC

Geographic model: 3 oceanic regions, 3 IODP core repositories

IODP & Legacy (ODP/DSDP) cores
Repository

Institution

Amount of core

BCR

University ofBremen154 kmGCR

Texas A&M
University

139 kmKCC

JAMSTEC & Kochi
University

121 km

NJ Geological
SurveyRutgers University

0.62 km
ODP Leg 150X

(as of Feb. 2017)

Curation of core material
IODP cores (including Legacy cores) : ca. 121 km of core
New IODP
17%

DSDP
19%

IODP
14%

ODP
50%

(as of Feb. 2017)

Curation of core material~1.5 m long core sections (AH & WH) whole rounds, minicores,
at +4˚C, ~80% humidity
etc. (DeepBIOS) at -80˚C
ca. 121 km
511 nos.

Cuttings
at +4˚C, ~80% humidity
1242 nos.

Shipboard sample residues and unused samples returned by sample requesters
Stored in +4˚C reefer and air-conditioned container(as of Feb. 2017)

IODP Sample Data & Obligation Policy
Implementation plan
• KCC implements the new IODP policy approved by the 3 FBs• Curatorial Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is available
through the KCC website

http://www.kochi-core.jp/en/iodp-curation/curation-sop.html

Sample requests
Legacy core

IODP core

ChikyuJR (Sampling party)

300

Exp.370
T-limit

250
200
150
100
50
0
2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

US FY
Total

(as of Feb. 2017)

1966

2017

Samples shipped
LegacyIODPJR (Sampling party)
Exp.353*

Exp.323
60000

45000

Exp.346

30000
Exp.354
15000

0
2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

US FY
Total

231,798*including additional samples taken by 2nd sampling party in April 2016 due to new splice(as of Feb. 2017)

Visitors
LegacyIODPJR (Sampling party)

100

Exp.346
Exp.354 Exp.353
75

Exp.323
50

25

0

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

US FY
Total

(as of Feb. 2017)469

Exp. 370 (T-Limit) onshore party

Supported onshore science party by receiving and curating the refrigerated and frozen
samples brought by helicopter from Chikyu, and by facilitating core observation

KCC Lecture (Oct. 15, 2016)

・Internet broadcast from Chikyu
・An audience of 1,055

IODP cores received
IODP Expedition

Exp. #

Core delivery in

Drilling
VesselIndonesian Throughflow

356*

May - June 2016

JR

Maldives Monsoon

359

June 2016, January 2017

JR

Sumatra Seismogenic Zone

362

November 2016

JRTransit / U1473 Remediation

362T

November 2016

JR

NanTroSEIZE Borehole…

365

November 2016

ChikyuT-Limit off Muroto…

370

November 2016

Chikyu*Archive Half yet to be received

IODP cores to be received
IODP Expedition

Exp. #

Core delivery in

Drilling
VesselSouthern African Climates …

361

March 2017

JRIndonesian Throughflow

356*

April 2017

JRMariana Convergent Margin

366

April 2017

JR

Western Pacific Warm Pool

363

July 2017

JR

South China Sea A & B

367, 368

November 2017

JR

NanTroSEIZE Borehole…

380

December 2017

ChikyuTasman Frontier Subduction

371

March 2018
*Working Half already received

JRDatabase for IODP Chikyu core samples
NEW

www.kochi-core.jp/Sample_data/
Sample data from the Legacy and JR IODP cores are being transferred to the LIMS

Education and Training
About IODP policy and shipboard measurements basics• Pre-cruise training for participants from Japan

IODP Expeditions: 362, 364, 367-368• J-DESC core school (Basic Core Analysis course& Core Isotope Analysis course)

Once every year
• Sakura Science Program (for Asian young scientists)

4 participants from Myanmar

Collaboration with BCR & GCR• Sample request evaluation• Multi-repository sample requests• Curatorial policy /procedure related discussions• Uniform policy and procedures across the repositories• Sample shipping coordination• Cores from JOIDES Resolution or GCR / MSP or BCR• Archive Half scanning by XRF core loggers in Europe / USA• Curatorial meeting – occasionallyAnalytical facility utilization
Open for IODP community outside Japan since June 2012

Logging equipment :XCT scanner
MSCL-S, -color, -NGR
XRF core scanner
Core Image Scanner

Some researchers showed interest in utilizing it; some have actually utilized it.
Two to three requests fulfilled annually.

Further actions
・Secure budget for curatorial activities
・Streamline the IODP and JAMSTEC core curatorialactivities for more simple implementation
・Transfer some Legacy cores from old to new reefer
・Promote utilization of cores and DeepBIOS in thescience community
・Discuss how to deal with the Nagoya Protocol on
Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) of genetic resources

Access
and benefit-sharing
The Nagoya
Protocol on ABS© IISD

What is the Nagoya Protocol ?
• A new international treaty on
access and benefit sharing(ABS) to support theimplementation of fair andequitable sharing of benefits
arising from utilization ofgenetic resources• In force since Oct. 12, 2014www.cbd.int/abs
Convention on Biological Diversity:
http://www.cbd.int/abs/

Implementations of ABS measure for IODP expeditions for Chikyu
Prior Informed Consent (PIC)
Japanese focal point has answered that NO PIC is required when providing Japanesegenetic resources to outside Japan.
Center for Deep Earth Exploration, JAMSTEC will seek PIC from other countries
when required.

Material Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Japanese focal point has also answered that agreement between provider and user isrecommended. JAMSTEC has prepared MTA (academic use) for providing genetic
resources from Japanese EEZ.
MTA was implemented for Exp. 370 samples for the first time, and also was used forsample requests to KCC.
Future :Our MTA is the first document for implementing the ABS measurement in the IODP.
We are willing to share information with other core repositories.
Japan is going to ratify the Nagoya Protocol (most likely in 2017)*. MTA for providing genetic
resources obtained by DV Chikyu may require revision to follow Japanese Regulations &Guidelines.
*Draft laws are currently being discussed in the Diet.

Expected activities in JPFY2017• Handle ~100 sample requests• Support core sampling/measurement for ~50 visitors• Take ~10,000 samples for requesters• Receive core materials from 6 JR and 1 Chikyu expeditions• Ship sample material including 1 cargo transfer• Support Chikyu expedition (Exp. 380)
• Rearrange core sections for optimal use of old and new reefers15. Chikyu Safety Review Committee Report

Safety Review Committee
Update1. Safety Review Committee recommendations for drill
pipe drop incident in 2016
2. Safety evaluation procedure of Chikyu activities (drilling,
engineering development test, commissioning...)5th Chikyu IODP Board (CIB) Meeting
15–16 March 2017@Kobe University
Shigemi Naganawa, PhD
Chair of Chikyu Safety Review Committee

Activities ::Chikyu Safety Review Committee and Sub-committee#

Description

1

Drilling Sub-Co reviewed the results of Operation Hazard Meeting of IODP Exp.370 T-Limit of the
Deep Biosphere off Muroto and provided the recommendations to the chair of CSR Co (July 26)

2

CSR Co did final safety evaluation of IODP Exp.370 T-Limit of the Deep Biosphere off Muroto
considering the recommendations of Drilling SubCo and approved the drilling plan (Aug. 2)

3

Drilling SubCo evaluated the shallow hazard of SIP HOT III and also discussed the technical cause ofDrill Pipe failure & drop incident during DCIS commissioning. (Oct. 17)

4Drilling SubCo approved the additional drilling sites for SIP HOT III and also reviewed the final result of
CDEX investigation for Drill Pipe failure & drop incident. (Nov. 18)

5

CSR Co accepted CDEX report of Drill Pipe failure & drop incident and provided therecommendations to President of JAMSTEC for prevention of recurrence (Dec. 7)
2016

2017

2018

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Drill Pipe Drop Incident in 2016
 On 16 January 2016 during DCIS (Drilling

Control Instrumentation System) offshorecommissioning test, drill pipe failure & drop
incident occurred and approximately 1,400 mof drill pipes lost in the sea
 First report was presented at the 4th CIB
meeting last year just after the incident
which included sequence of events, estimationof possible causes and recommendation for
future actions at the time Following the recommendation, detailtechnical investigation, analyses andsimulation work to specify the causes havebeen conducted3

Incident Circumstances in Detail

Top Drive

Photo after Hoist Up

Rotary Table

Uneven Contact/Wearinside the Insert Bowl
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Technical Causes—Material Testing and Analysis
 Fracture propagation processfrom surface observation

1. Crack initiation by heat effectand bending stress
2. Fracture growth by repeatedbending stress (A)
3. Ductile fracture mode (B)
4. Shear fracture mode, then shear
fracture (C) Total number of repeated stressbefore stress failure wasestimated as 3×104 fromnumerical simulation whichmatched well with the result ofmaterial testing and crack
propagation analysis

SEM Images of Fracture Surface

5Technical Causes—From DCIS Torque Record
 During the test, drillstring was being bent at the rotarytable by 3.5 degrees on average Drillstring was rotated for a few hours with little change invertical position being forced to push against insert bowl
 From the torque record, microcracks were estimated tooccur during the previous test with high pipe rotation
 The fracture had grown to break of drill pipe

Test #12 from 18:36 to 20:48hrs
on 15 January 2016

Test #13 from 00:10 to 02:08hrs
on 16 January 20166

Technical Causes—Heat EffectChanges in composition andstrength of pipe material byheat effect were observed on
the surface layer over thesection contacting with theinsert bowl

Vertical section of the parted drill pipe

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Identified Root Causes—Management Aspect Inadequate Test Plan CDEX did not fully evaluate the test plan and procedureregarding its practicability and safety even though it included
unusual operations
 In any case, CDEX should have carried out the test orcommissioning much carefully with more enhanced safetymeasure such as strengthening of operation monitoring
and reminding precaution to the crew for example
 Lack of Risk Recognition and Risk Communication

 Apart from the scientific drilling done by Chikyu, CDEX did

not have a firm method to make safety evaluation of theequipment technical test conducted on Chikyu
 Risk communication and reminding precaution wereinsufficient among the participants onboard includingcrew
8The Committee Recommendations
 Have more direct communication with crew at wellsite. It

is important to remind them verbally to follow the generalrule at the pre-job meeting Need to improve safety evaluation workflow of Chikyu
so that engineering development test and training
cruise (required no risk assessment before!) can beevaluated in the same manner as scientific drilling throughinternal and external safety review process Make efforts to share the knowledge and findings
obtained from root cause analysis with public and relatedindustry communities
 Share the information of operating plan and risk
assessment not only among the people in the offices(onshore) but also with the people on Chikyu (offshore) inorder to have successful operation
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Corrective Actions
 Revised the Chikyu
Planning Chikyu activity
Internal Safety Review(by CDEX)

Document submission
to the committee office
No

Revise & modify
the plan

Further safety
evaluation
required?

Yes

External Safety Review(by CSRC)
If the activity isapproved

Yes
Carry out the activity

No

Safety Evaluation Work
Flow so that Chikyu
Safety Review
Committee can review
not only the science
drilling cruise but also
the technical test to be
conducted on Chikyu
 Enhancement of CDEX
Internal Safety Review:
department in charge
conducts review with
 Risk assessment

 HAZID meeting10

Revised Chikyu Activity Approval Process

Chikyu Activity

In charge
Safety Evaluation
External Experts Review
CDEX
In charge
Internal
RepresentativeSubof activity
Experts Review
Committee
on board
Committee
CDEX

OSI(Opr Dept)

CDEX(Opr Dept)

EPSP
Drilling SC
Geohzrd SC

Equipment Test
(Sailing /Berthing)

CDEX

OSI
(Tech or Opr)

CDEX(Tech or Opr)

Chikyu Safety
Drilling SC
ReviewCommittee

Repair&Maintenance(in Sea/Port/Dock)

MQJ

Not required

MQJ or
Shipyard

Not required

Not required

JDC (MQJ)

Not required

Scientific Drilling(Expedition)

Commercial Drilling JDC (MQJ)

Chikyu Safety
ReviewCommittee

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