There is no other ship in the world with the same capabilities as the JOIDES Resolution. Outfitted with sophisticated technology that stabilizes the ship during drilling and coring, modern navigation equipment, and labs, the ship has drilling capabilities for 99.9 percent of the world's oceans. The derrick on the ship rises 61.5m above the water line and the drilling system can handle 9,150m of drill pipe.  

 
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