Web Directory

» Belgian National Research Ship: Belgica
   The oceanographic research ship Belgica belongs to the Belgian State and is managed by MUMM, which is also responsible for planning and organising scientific campaigns at sea. The Belgian navy provides the crew and takes care of the operational aspects as
   http://www.mumm.ac.be/EN/Monitoring/Belgica/index.php

» CSIRO Marine Research
   Operates two research vessels. The 55 metre oceanographic research vessel Franklin is operated as a national facility and is available to all scientists on the basis of competitive proposals. The larger Southern Surveyor has the capacity to carry out a wi
   http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/

» Geophysical Survey Company
   Offers geophysical and hydrographic survey services to clients around the world. Includes information on vessels, equipment, surveys, pipleline inspection and the technologies used.
   http://marinegeophysicalsurveycompany.com

» IfM Research Vessels
   The Institut fuer Meereskunde operates four vessels and one boat of different sizes, capacities and ranges. The Poseidon is deployed predominantly for longer research cruises in the north Atlantic Ocean, R.V. Alkor is used for missions in the North Sea, R
   http://www.ifm-geomar.de/index.php?id=schiffe&no_cache=1&L=1

» Marine Institute: Research Vessel Operations
   The Marine Institute is the national agency in Ireland responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation. Provides information on several marine research vessels available for charter.
   http://www.marine.ie/home/Research+Vessels.htm

» NERC: Research Ships and Supporting Facilities
   The NERC operates two general purpose oceanographic research vessels, the RRS Charles Darwin and RRS Discovery. These vessels are equipped specifically for deep sea oceanographic research and study and are UK registered Class VII cargo vessels.
   http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/sites/facilities/marine/facilities.asp

» NIWA Vessel Management Ltd.
   Owner and operator of a fleet of research vessels in New Zealand. NIWA's research vessels are used for oceanographic, fisheries and coastal research as well as for marine engineering and environmental studies.
   http://www.niwavessels.co.nz

» NOAA Marine Operations
   The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates a wide assortment of hydrographic survey, oceanographic research, and fisheries research vessels. These vessels are operated by the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. The ship's
   http://www.moc.noaa.gov/

» National Marine Facilities: Sea Systems
   Sea Systems, based at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK supports over 30 research cruises every year, including many on the Sea System operated vessels, RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook.
   http://www.noc.soton.ac.uk/nmf/sea_sys_index.php

» Otter Works
   Offers vessel maintenance and repair services and charters M/V Eomaia for marine research charters.
   http://otterworks.biz/

» RV Prince Madog
   Information on this research vessel based in Anglesey, UK, available for charter. Includes specifications and case studies of projects in which it has been used.
   http://www.princemadog.com/

» Van Hussen B.V.
   Specialist in propulsion shaft alignment of ships in operation, using a hydraulic jack for pushing shafts up and down.
   http://www.vhussenbv.com

» Zephyr Marine
   Provides vessels and equipment for hydrographic surveys throughout the West Coast and Southeast Alaska.
   http://www.zephyrmarine.com/