Great Lakes Shipyard gets dry-docking contract for EPA research vessel

The following is the text of a news release from Great Lakes Shipyard:

(CLEVELAND) — Great Lakes Shipyard has been awarded a contract for the United States Environmental Protection Agency's R/V Lake Explorer II. The research vessel was hauled out using the 770-ton capacity marine travelift at Great Lakes Shipyard. The repair contract that started on Aug. 14 includes dry docking, routine repairs and maintenance, upgrades and the design, fabrication and installation of a new bulbous bow.

The 90-foot research vessel has been stationed in its home port of Duluth, Minn., since 2009, and is the newest addition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's fleet on the Great Lakes.

The R/V Lake Explorer II is used for Great Lakes research and specializes in developing a comprehensive environmental assessment of coastal conditions. This research is conducted using cutting-edge technologies for sampling aquatic life, water quality and sediments, including state-of-the-art in-situ environmental sensing systems.

By Professional Mariner Staff