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Bill Rall

Port Facilities and Vessel Operations

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Port Facilities and Vessel operations topics include policies and procedures that apply to UW vessels, directions and information about the UW dock, and contact informaiton for the port staff and marine technicians. 

Clifford A. Barnes and Thomas G. Thompson specific information links are to the upper left. 

Updated 2013 Jan 20

RV Thomas G Thompson

Thursday, September 22, 2011

The R/V Thomas G. Thompson is owned by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and operated under a Charter Party agreement by the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington as part of the UNOLS fleet (University National Oceanographic Laboratories System). The R/V Thomas G. Thompson (AGOR-23) was constructed by Halter Marine and was delivered to ONR on 8 July 1991.  The Thompson is 274 ft in length, 52.5 ft. beam, and at full load has a 19 foot draft. The normal cruising speed is 11 knots, and offers a ships complement for 21 officers and crew, 2 marine technicians and berthing for up to 36 scientists.

This web site provides information on the operational capabilities of the vessel and guidance on various policies, regulations, procedures, safety, and lifesaving precautions. The intent is to assist the chief scientist and members of the scientific party, as well as marine technicians, crew and shore staff, in preparing for a cruise and successfully accomplishing the scientific mission, while maintaining a harmonious relationship with all of your shipmates.

In summary:  Clean and Safe Science

Updated 2013 Jan 20 by Port Captain

 

RV Clifford A Barnes

Thursday, September 22, 2011

The R/V Clifford A. Barnes is owned by the National Science Foundation and operated under a Charter Party agreement by the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington as part of the UNOLS fleet. It is intended for use primarily in the sheltered waters of Western Washington and British Columbia.

R/V Clifford A. Barnes began life as USCG BITT WYTL 65613. She was built in 1965 at Western boat in Tacoma Washington. There were 15 of her class built, most of the class still in Coast Guard service until 1995. The class's major missions were: Ice Ops, Search/Rescue and Pollution Response. BITT's first duty station was Bellingham, WA. Her last duty station was Valdez, AK. She was decommissioned in 1982 and surplused to the National Science Foundation.

Updated 2013 Jan 20 by Port Captain