| Brief description of purpose of cruise |
| Shelf. Sampling gas/fluid and sediment at pockmarks and seeping sites |
| Name: | Celtic Explorer |
| Nationality: | Irish |
| Call. sign: | EIGB |
| Dates of cruise: | From 26 July to 14 August 2009 |
| Operating authority: | Leibniz-Institut für Meereswissenschaften, Kiel, Gemany |
| Owner: | Marine Institute of Ireland |
| Name of master: | Denis Rowan |
| Scientist in charge: | Peter Linke, Leibniz-Institut |
| Geographical area: | Around 56°29,88’ N - 02°59,80’ E |
| Date of application: | 27 April 2009 |
| Date granted: | 5 May 2009 |
