Welcome Aboard R/V Falkor (too) - Waypoint 1 - Q&A with Senior Director of Operations Eric King

Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from Eric King, Senior Director of Operations as he discusses the ins and outs of SOI’s state-of-the-art research vessel Falkor (too).
During this session, Eric and Allison respond to questions:
• How differently-abled persons can access the vessel - 2:30
• How a variety of dietary restrictions can be accommodated by the culinary team - 4:51
• What the resolution is of the multibeam system and more information about mapping systems available - 6:38
• If there are plans to add more robotic systems on board - 9:44
• Tips for scientists who want to bring new technology on an expedition that Falkor (too) does not currently have - 12:15
• Capabilities to launch/recover in challenging areas such as Antarctica-including the use of the moonpools - 15:43
• The use of low earth orbiting satellites and its impact on communication capabilities - 19:42
• Information on mobilizations/demobilizations with the new ship, including advanced mobilizations - 22:27
• The new microplastic system on the vessel.
Helpful links referenced in the Welcome Aboard Research Vessel Falkor (too) sessions:
• The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project seabed2030.org/
• Falkor (too) virtual tour my.matterport....