Sock for a floating vessel

A method of using a sock on a floating platform, comprising:

• disposing a sock having a catcher, a stop flange having an aperture, and a plurality of orifices at least partially in a body of water, wherein the catcher is maintained in a first position by a plurality of shearable members;
• releasing the catcher from the first position by shearing the plurality of shearable members in response to an impact of a dropped joint with a portion of the catcher;
• displacing a column of water from a bore of the sock through at least one of the plurality of orifices and the aperture in response to the catcher descending in the bore;
• engaging the catcher with the stop flange.

A sock for a core storage, comprising:

• a first portion including one or more tubulars;
• and
• a second portion including:
• a first tubular having an unobstructed bore configured to receive a coring tool, a upper end, and a lower end, wherein the upper end is open and the lower end is closed, and wherein the unobstructed bore extends from the upper end to the lower end;
• a coupling connected to the upper end configured to couple the second portion to the first portion;
• at least one sealing member configured to seal the coupling between the first portion and the second portion;
• and
• a valve coupled to the lower end, the valve configured to selectively allow fluid communication with an interior of the first tubular.