Our technicians assist in the success of MBARI's marine
operations, science, and engineering goals. They design, maintain and assemble the gear requested for science
missions, including hydrographic and ROV-based equipment. They also support
instruments such as CTDs and rosettes, homer
beacons, and coring and sampling equipment (such as detritus samplers,
suction carousels, water samplers.) Additionally, they provide support in
the planning, design and fabrication of new tools and electronic devices
in support of MBARI's scientific goals.
Who to contact:
Mike Conway assists in the development and fabrication of new devices for ROV-based experiments.
Mike Burczynski is the contact for institute CTD operations and maintenance, and homer beacon use.
Ken Heller for electronic instruments.
Frank Flores
is our fabricator and relief deckhand on the R/V Point Lobos.
Charlie Schafer is the dock foreman. He provides crane services, maintains the MBARI dock, provides vessel and ROV support, and monitors
small boats.
The group is led by Chris Grech, Deputy Director of Marine Operations.