Transocean Explorer, August 2006

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The Transocean Explorer is a submersible oil platform and was in the Cromarty Firth for repairs, it's now back in use again. It was out with the comedy access routine as the one that was easiest to access was crawling with workers for 24 hours of the day

DSCF8452 640x480 (43Kb) Rig sunrise	DSCF8463 640x480 (44Kb) Out to sea	DSCF8466 360x480 (42Kb) Measurements	DSCF8508 640x480 (56Kb) No need for that today, our transport was a touch more primitive
DSCF8512 640x480 (44Kb) Battery room	DSCF8518 640x480 (56Kb) Controls	DSCF8523 360x480 (47Kb) Tower	DSCF8527 640x480 (66Kb) Lifeboats
DSCF8529 640x480 (52Kb) Inside one of the lifeboats, I didn't put my full weight on it in case it decided to part with its mountings	DSCF8548 360x480 (36Kb) Control room - sadly couldn't get this door open	DSCF8556 640x480 (59Kb) Zero's new stealth ninja exploring gear	DSCF8557 640x480 (61Kb) Our fine sea-faring craft
DSCF8558 640x480 (71Kb) Giant ruler