The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has taken delivery of Bell M. Shimada, the agency's newest high-tech fisheries survey vessel. Built by VT Halter Marine in Moss Point, Miss., the ship's primary mission will be to study, monitor and collect data on a wide range of sea life and ocean conditions, primarily in U.S. waters from Washington state to southern California. The ship will also observe environmental conditions, conduct habitat assessments and survey marine mammal, sea turtle and marine bird populations. The $45 million, 208-foot ship was launched in late 2008. (Source: NOAA, 02/02/10)
Shipbuilding and maritime related news from the Central Gulf Coast region
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
NOAA takes delivery of survey ship
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has taken delivery of Bell M. Shimada, the agency's newest high-tech fisheries survey vessel. Built by VT Halter Marine in Moss Point, Miss., the ship's primary mission will be to study, monitor and collect data on a wide range of sea life and ocean conditions, primarily in U.S. waters from Washington state to southern California. The ship will also observe environmental conditions, conduct habitat assessments and survey marine mammal, sea turtle and marine bird populations. The $45 million, 208-foot ship was launched in late 2008. (Source: NOAA, 02/02/10)
