2018 programme
The assignment in 2018 was the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's (NPD) first expedition to map the potential for seabed minerals.
The survey was conducted as a sole NPD mission without partners, but utilised experience from previous cooperation with the University of Bergen.
The expedition involved detailed mapping of the seabed associated with the northern areas of the Mohns Ridge.
Contractor
Swire Seabed
Tool
AUV: 1 x Hugin 3000
Sensors: HISAS, MBES, SSS, SBP, SAS, Mag, SP, pH/ORP, Meth
ROV: Schilling (HD23)
Result
750 line km of AUV data, 10 x ROV dives collecting geological samples. Discovered a new and partially active sulphide deposit ("Fåvne").
Detailed map of the mapping area
White lines indicate the collected data area.
Updated: 24/07/2024