"The R/V Annika Marie is a versatile, efficiently designed and operated coastal vessel ideal for shallow and deep water oceanographic research in the Beaufort Sea.  I have used the vessel for hydrographic surveys, mooring deployments and recoveries, dive operations, and for the launch and recovery of autonomous underwater vehicles.  The vessel operator has extensive experience in these waters, which was extremely helpful in planning and executing our activities."

Dr. Tom Weingartner, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK

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The R/V Annika Marie has been chartering to scientists conducting research in the Beaufort Sea for more than 30 years.  Berthed in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska (AK) it has worked from Barrow, AK to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canada.  The vessel is outfitted for working in the Arctic Ocean/Beaufort Sea and is capable of providing support for all types of research projects.  Due to its shallow draft the vessel can operate in shore and has worked 40- 50 miles offshore.   It is fully equipped with an experienced crew and available this summer for charter.  She is 43 feet (13.2 meters) in length, draws 3.5 feet (1.1 meters) of water and cruises at 15 knots.

The US Coast Guard has approved this vessel as an "Oceanographic Research Vessel" according to Title 46 United States Code 2101 (18), subpart 3.05-3.  As per these requirements, designation is renewed every two years and the vessel is maintained to the specified requirements of the US Coast Guard.

There are four bunks forward and a fifth bunk in the main cabin.  A diesel stove provides both heat and is an excellent cook stove with an oven.  The boat carries 300 gallons of fresh water, a hot water heater, and shower.  During past projects we have lived on board for up to six weeks.

The vessel has a full array of navigation electronics, radios, fathometers, GPS plotter, and radar for working offshore. The vessel accommodates up to five people for sleeping, hot water, shower, and cooking facilities.  The stern work area is 12 feet (3.7 meters) by 15 feet (4.6 meters), has an A-frame that articulates forward and a removable transom for diving, deploying and recovering large instruments.  The hydraulic system operates the deck winch and a capstan.  The interior cabinetry includes a seven foot long work bench for scientific instruments and large storage cabinets beneath.  The vessel is capable of working 24 hours a day.  During the winter months it is stored on a trailer and can be trucked to any location.

 The vessel has worked on a wide variety of projects;

• • Oceanographic studies including; CTD, ADCP, towing instruments (ACROBAT), deployment and recovery of instrument moorings and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV)

  • Environmental studies using trawls, bottom grabs, and SCUBA diving

  • Geophysical surveys using side scan sonar, multi-beam sonar, shallow hazard surveys, drop core and vibracore

  • Oil spill drills   

                                                                                                                                                          15 Jan 2015