Vessel Services

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• Zephyr Marine Provides vessels and equipment for hydrographic surveys throughout the West Coast and Southeast Alaska.
• Belgian National Research Ship: Belgica The oceanographic research ship Belgica belongs to the Belgian State and is managed by MUMM, which is also responsible for planning and organising scientific campaigns at sea. The Belgian navy provides the crew and takes care of the operational aspects as well as the moorage in Zeebrugge.
• NOAA Marine Operations The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates a wide assortment of hydrographic survey, oceanographic research, and fisheries research vessels. These vessels are operated by the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. The ship's officers and crew provide mission support and assistance to embarked scientists from various NOAA laboratories as well as the wider academic community.
• CSIRO Marine Research Operates two research vessels. The 55 metre oceanographic research vessel Franklin is operated as a national facility and is available to all scientists on the basis of competitive proposals. The larger Southern Surveyor has the capacity to carry out a wide variety of marine research activities and operates throughout Australian waters and is available for commercial charter.
• Otter Works Offers vessel maintenance and repair services and charters M/V Eomaia for marine research charters.
• National Marine Facilities: Sea Systems Sea Systems, based at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK supports over 30 research cruises every year, including many on the Sea System operated vessels, RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook.