|
R/V Suncoaster
The R/V SUNCOASTER is a 105-ft research vessel, built in 1962,
is owned and operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography on
behalf of the State of Florida and the State University System. It
is designated and certified as an Oceanographic Research Vessel by
the US Coast Guard and is inspected by NOAA Fleet Operations. The
normal operational areas for the SUNCOASTER are the Gulf of Mexico,
SE Atlantic, Bahamas and the Caribbean Sea, however the SUNCOASTER
has operated as far north as Maine in submersible operations.
Research disciplines supported are Biological, Physical, Seismic,
Geological, Environmental and Weather.
There are 420 square foot of air conditioned wet/dry
laboratories with scientific freezer space; 600 square foot
afterdeck area without the crane mounted; Additional storage for
scientific equipment on the 01 deck. Side boom-Port location,
extends 12 ft. for plankton/neuston tows, installed on request.
Crane-5 ton Hiab articulated boom crane can be installed on the aft
deck with advanced notice.
|