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All cruise planning will now be done through the Marine Facilities Planning website .
That said, this Sikuliaq Science Operations website will continue to be a central source for cruise planning information. Please contact the Marine Superintendent and Science Operations Manager if you have any questions.
1+ Years Out
1+ Years Out
Make sure you have submitted a SME request through the MFP website or contact the Marine Superintendent
Seek Clearance to work in Foreign Waters
Explore the Alaska Sikuliaq Program
Become familiar with the UNOLS Research Vessel Safety Standards Manual
Request Additional Internet Bandwidth to support your cruise. Internet Access aboard Sikuliaq is limited. Email the Science Operations Manager for information on expandability options and cost.
Additional Items For Arctic Operations
Additional Items For Arctic Operations
Please visit the Arctic Operations page if your project will operate in arctic waters.
6+ Months Out
6+ Months Out
Please contact the Marine Superintendent and Science Operations Manager to schedule your first pre-cruise planning meeting.
Will you have participants sailing for the first time on any research ship? This Document may be helpful.
Learn about Mapserver, a Web-based, GIS Mapping and Data Tool available aboard Sikuliaq.
Some data products need to be requested and can require lengthy lead times.
Science party members apply for a TWIC card, if required by port(s) of call.
Please contact the Science Operations Manager to request UNOLS supported facilities (Vans, Winches, or other specialized support)
If you plan to fly Unmanned Aircraft, notify the Science Operations Manager during your pre-cruise planning meeting.
A FAA Part 107 Certification is required. Please see the UNOLS UAS Operator Handbook.
Review information about Export Controls especially if your project will be sailing in or through foreign waters or your project has foreign national science party members.
R2R Eventlogger (ELOG) is available to all science party members via the ship's local website. Contact the Science Operations Manager with any questions. Sikuliaq's Marine Science Techs can help with questions/setup when aboard.
2+ Months Out
2+ Months Out
If your cruise will involve/require any of the following items please click on the links below:
Portable Winches/Handling Systems, not supplied by Sikuliaq
Remote Network Access, i.e VPNs
Complex science operations using the Green-Amber-Red (GAR) Model
2+ Weeks Out
2+ Weeks Out
Please submit the following to the MFP website:
Science Project Waypoints:
Please use this spreadsheet.
Note: Sikuliaq's average transit speed is 10 knots.
You will be asked to provide Medical Information via MFP.
Please read the required Chapter 1 from the UNOLS RVOC Safety Training Manual
Please read the mandatory R/V Sikuliaq Cybersecurity Awareness Document
If you have not viewed the UNOLS Shipboard Civility and Safety Videos, in the past 12 months, it is mandatory to view them before you board Sikuliaq.
Sailing Aboard R/V Sikuliaq
Sailing Aboard R/V Sikuliaq
Moving aboard: Science members may move aboard on the first mobilization day (and are encouraged to be aboard no later than the night before departure), and move off by 1630 on the last de-mobilization day. Science party personnel may eat aboard starting with lunch of the first mobilization day through lunch of the last de-mobilization day. Contact the Marine Superintendent or Science Operations Manager if you have questions.
The Sikuliaq Safety Presentation will be presented during your required Orientation and Safety Brief before or soon after the ship departs.
Life aboard Sikuliaq - What to expect, pack, policies, etc.
Will you have participants sailing for the first time on any research ship? This Document may be helpful.
All cargo off-loading and the cleaning of rooms/science spaces should be complete by 1630 on the last de-mobilization day. Deviations from this schedule must be arranged in the pre-planning of the cruise.
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