How Does Deep Water Drilling Work

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How does the deep sea drilling vessel Chikyu drill into the sea floor? When the vessel arrives at the drilling site it receives a satellite signal that helps the vessel moves into the exact position required. The vessel has six propellers that rotate a full 360 degrees and keep the vessel in one position preventing it from drifting due to the wind, waves or sea current.

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