Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s new research vessel

The primary mission of the Institute’s fleet is to provide inshore and offshore work platforms for the support of fisheries related oceanographic research projects. JMS Naval Architects photo

Matane, Quebec, Canada-based Meridien Maritime Reparation delivered the 93’x28’x12.7′ research vessel Virginia to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, Va.

Designed by JMS Naval Architects, Mystic, Conn., the vessel operates as an uninspected research vessel with an ABS Loadline. The design offers flexibility in science outfitting allowing for high utilization and affordable operating day rates. The vessel is easily adaptable to evolving scientific research areas such as...

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