Edison Chouest’s Vessel Sets Sail On High-Tech Imaging Expedition To Titanic Wreck Site

The multi-purpose offshore vessel M/V Dino Chouest, operated by C-Innovation, has set sail from Port Fourchon, Louisiana, for Providence, Rhode Island, to support a groundbreaking expedition to the RMS Titanic wreck site.

This expedition, led by RMS Titanic, Inc., intends to obtain the most detailed images of the Titanic wreck with cutting-edge equipment.

The vessel, part of the Edison Chouest Offshore group, departed at 6 a.m. on July 3 and is expected to arrive in Providence on July 10.

After mobilizing the expedition team and restocking supplies, the Dino Chouest will proceed to the wreck site, where it will spend 20 days before returning to Port Fourchon.

The 2024 Imaging and Research Expedition, announced by RMS Titanic, Inc. in April, intends to use high-resolution imaging technology to capture the most advanced images of the wreck site and debris field.

The expedition is scheduled for July to take advantage of the ideal climate for research.

The Dino Chouest is outfitted with two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), which will be utilized to create the first-ever end-to-end mapping image of the wreckage and debris field.

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These ROVs have a purpose-built structured array of high-resolution cameras and specialized lighting, generating 65K high-quality imagery that provides unprecedented insights into the wreck’s state and the risk of artifact loss.

Jessica Sanders, president of RMS Titanic, Inc., stated that the 2024 expedition would offer the most advanced and detailed examination of the current state of the wreck site and debris field and will also assess which artefacts may be at risk of becoming lost forever.

By utilizing the latest images and deep-sea technologies, we will get a precise evaluation of some of the most treasured artifacts, including the Marconi Radio, to uncover new artifacts.

The expedition’s objectives involve examining the wreck site to determine its historical significance, identifying and protecting at-risk artifacts, conserving the environment, promoting scientific research, engaging the global community, and inspiring future explorers.

Marine Imaging Technologies, a key expedition partner, is eager to bring the finest quality camera systems yet deployed at the site to uncover new insights about the Titanic.

The founder and Senior Director of Photography at Marine Imaging Technologies states that Titanic is one of the most studied shipwrecks to date.

They are excited to deploy the highest-resolution camera systems ever deployed at the site to provide new insights about the ship to the community.

The expedition, led by C-Innovation’s Dino Chouest, is a huge step forward in underwater archaeology and maritime history, promising to improve our understanding of the Titanic and its artifacts.

Reference: C-Innovation

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