Research vessels – Professional Mariner

18 Nov

R/V Sikuliaq embarks on its first journey to Antarctica

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, Research vessels

(SEWARD, Alaska) — The research vessel Sikuliaq began a long journey to Antarctica last week, marking a new era for the Seward-based ship and its crew. Sikuliaq, which has been owned by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) since 2014, has largely been used in…

22 Sep

R.I.-based research vessel retiring after half-century of duty

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsResearch vessels, shipbuilding

(NARRAGANSETT, R.I.) — After nearly 50 years of continuous operation, the research vessel Endeavor will be retired from service upon completion of its final mission this month. Owned by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated by the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography under a charter party agreement, the 185-foot ship was first launched in 1975. Over…