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| 1. A pingo can be seen in the distance. (Steve Lambert, WHOI) |
| 2. The port side anchor is set. (Steve Lambert, WHOI) |
| 3. The massive anchor chain. Each link is about a foot long and weighs about 20 lbs. (Steve Lambert, WHOI) |
| 4. The starboard anchor at the ready. Each anchor weighs at least as much as a bicycle. (Steve Lambert, WHOI) |
| 5. The RIB is ready for action. (Steve Lambert, WHOI) |
| 6. The Zodiac RIB ready to go in the water in the blink of an eye. Who wouldn't want one of these? (Steve Lambert, WHOI) |
| 7. The fire control team: Chief Officer Whitty (front) reviews station details with (l-r) Seaman Oram, Winchman Bridgeman, Seaman Hann, and Boatswain Amamio in preparation for the helicopter's return. (Steve Lambert, WHOI) |
| 8. The helicopter pad is cleared for landing. The guard rails around the perimeter are lowered during take off and landing. (Steve Lambert, WHOI) |
| 9. Helicopter Pilot Chris Swannell gently sets the helo down on deck. (Steve Lambert, WHOI) |
