Research Vessel Rachel Carson
The R/V Rachel Carson started her life as an oil field supply vessel (OSV) operating in the Gulf of Mexico. After a year-long search for a replacement vessel for the R/V Point Lobos and R/V Zephyr, MBARI purchased the OSV Odyssea Team on July 19, 2011. Following a 22-day transit from La Rose, Louisiana to Alameda, California and extensive refitting, she was christened by Julie Packard on July 21, 2012 at MBARI’s open house celebration. The R/V Rachel Carson is MBARI’s coastal vessel. This multipurpose vessel is capable of supporting the ROV Ventana, multiple Dorado class AUVs, launch and recovery of M-class moorings, and many sea surface and subsea instrument packages. The R/V Rachel Carson will support MBARI science and ocean engineering efforts for many years to come.
At Sea
- Ships
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- Research Vessel Western Flyer
- Research Vessel Rachel Carson
- Research Vessel Paragon
- Rates
- Marine operations policies
- Cruise planning
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- R/V Western Flyer cruise planning
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- Checklist of Supplies
- Cruises outside home port
- Data and video: formats and specifics
- Departure/arrival times
- early departure
- Hazardous materials
- Precruises and postcruises
- ROV dive time definitions
- RHIB operations
- ROV users checklist
- Safety Management System
- Science party guidelines
- Scuba diving
- Ship to shore communications
- R/V Rachel Carson cruise planning
- R/V Paragon cruise planning
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- Cabled observatory
- Moorings
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- Administration & planning