Henry B Bigelow News

Newport, R.I. has been chosen as the future homeport for a new NOAA oceanographic research vessel being built for the agency. Discoverer will be a state-of-the-art ship that operates around the nation and the world to study and explore the ocean.“Discoverer will be one of the world’s most advanced research vessels,” said Rear Adm. Nancy Hann, deputy director for operations for NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) and deputy director of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps.

Texas-based Gulf Copper and Manufacturing said it has been awarded a $3.9 million dry docking and refurbishment of the NOAA research vessel Henry B. Bigelow. The work will be performed at Gulf Copper's Galveston yard.Commissioned in 2007 and homeported in Newport, R.I., Henry B. Bigelow is a fisheries survey vessel that studies a wide range of marine life and ocean conditions along the U.S. East Coast, primarily from Maine to North Carolina. The ship's main mission is to study and monitor fish stocks…

NOAA has awarded a lease to Massa Industries, LLC for office space in Middletown, R.I., that will temporarily house a new marine operations support facility for Rhode Island-based NOAA ships Henry B. Bigelow and Okeanos Explorer.The Middletown facility will also support NOAA personnel engaged in the design and construction of a new pier for the two ships and a permanent NOAA marine operations support facility at Naval Station Newport. NOAA expects to occupy the interim facility in the fall of 2020 and relocate it to the naval station in 2023.“With an expanded presence in Rhode Island…

NOAA Capt. Anne K. Lynch has assumed command of the agency's Marine Operations Center-Atlantic in Norfolk, Va., which manages the day-to-day operations of the nine research and survey ships in NOAA's Atlantic fleet. Each year these ships conduct dozens of missions to assess fish and marine mammal stocks, conduct coral reef research, collect seafloor data to update nautical charts, and explore the ocean. Lynch relieves NOAA Corps officer Anita Lopez, who has served as the center's commanding officer since June 2012.

Krill Systems Inc., a provider in advanced Vessel Fuel Measurement and Monitoring Systems (VFMMS), is pleased to announce successful installation and sea trial of two systems on-board the NOAA research vessels Henry B. Bigelow and Pisces. NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow and NOAA Ship Pisces represent the first two fittings of a multiple vessel NOAA contract awarded in a competitive bid, on an unrestricted basis, to Krill Systems to implement VFMMS (Vessel Fuel Measuring and Management Systems) within their fleet. The Bigelow and the Pisces are 208’ LOA NOAA fisheries survey vessels operating as part of the NOAA Atlantic Fleet. They are both actively engaged in research missions.

On August 3, National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. Admiral Allen reported on preparations for the static diagnostics test, or “static kill,” which BP has since conducted. While the static diagnostics test will provide more information about well integrity and improves the probability of success for the relief well, Allen stressed the importance of the relief well to ultimately kill the well.

Henry B. Pascagoula, Miss. most technologically advanced fisheries research vessels, VT Halter Marine Inc. at VT Halter Marine’s Moss Point shipyard today. NOAA is an agency of the U.S. of Commerce. be engraved on the keel plate. welding arcs on a steel plate to complete the spelling of their names. incorporated into the ship during construction. Mrs. shipyard. this new ship,” said retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C. commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. significant for NOAA in several respects. aging fleet of NOAA research vessels. contest. 2003 through January 2004. was opened to students in kindergarten through 12th grade in the six New England states. selection of a ship name honoring a distinguished oceanographer from New England.

Marine science is making great strides forward due in large measure to several new vessels that have delivered recently and others under construction Headlining this news is the Oscar Dyson, the first of four vessels loaded with scientific gear that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is having built at VT Halter Marine, Pascagoula, Miss. The first vessel was completed in September of 2004 and as the Oscar Dyson was being completed, the contract for the second vessel, Henry B. Bigelow was announced. These 208-ft. by 49-ft. vessels have cutting edge capabilities to gather scientific information on fish populations and the water quality of their habitat.

the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA). foundation - the backbone and strength of a ship. The keel laying ceremony officially commences the construction of ‘Island Home’ a 254-ft. ferry that will carry up to 1200 passengers and 76 vehicles (cars and semi-trailers). Martha’s Vineyard route. allowing for more flexibility in the loading configuration. engines, it has a top speed of about 16 knots. head efficiently into a slip without ever having to turn around. The sponsor of ‘Island Home’, the late Kathryn A. fiancé Mr. contributions to the project. will be incorporated into the ship during construction. in-depth, detailed design process. vessel it will be replacing. of military and commercial ships to different segments of the newbuilding market.

VT Halter Marine, Inc. launched the second of four planned NOAA fisheries survey vessels. christened Henry B. N.H., on behalf of the ship’s sponsor, Mrs. Hampshire. vessels in the world when placed in operation in late 2006. Mrs. but designated Silver as her representative. Winnacunnet High School who won a regional NOAA contest in 2004 to name the ship. students also participated in the ship’s keel laying ceremony in May 2004. environment as well as to generate a greater interest in scientific studies. “The christening of Henry B. our NOAA fleet,” said retired Navy Vice Admiral Conrad C. secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. appreciate the contribution Mrs. that Ms. mission to assess and protect the nation’s living marine resources. Henry B.

The newly constructed National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fishery survey vessel Henry B. Bigelow has exceeded international standards as an acoustically quiet vessel, according to a report released by the U.S. Navy. NOAA received the results from a battery of underwater acoustic tests done by the Navy on the ship at the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center on Andros Island in the Bahamas. “Henry B. Bigelow is one of only a handful of research ships in the world that have met this high standard as a quiet research vessel,” said retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher Jr., undersecretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. The noise radiated by the 208-ft.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently took delivery of Henry B. Bigelow, one of a new class of fisheries survey vessels being built under contract with VT Halter Marine Inc., in Pascagoula, Miss. Henry B. Bigelow will support NOAA research efforts in conservation and management of fisheries and marine ecosystems primarily in northeastern U.S. waters, replacing the 45-year old Albatross IV. The ship will be home ported in New England, although a permanent base has not been named. The ship will be based temporarily at Naval Station Newport, in Newport, R.I. U.S. Senator and Mrs. Judd Gregg attended the keel-laying ceremony with students from Winnacunnet High School, who submitted the winning vessel name through a NOAA educational outreach contest. Mrs.

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. million to build the fourth planned vessel under an existing contract. begin in 2006 with delivery planned during the second half of 2008. VT Halter Marine designed the 208-ft. for acoustic quieting set by the International Council for Exploration of the Seas. first ship in the class—Oscar Dyson—was delivered to NOAA on Jan. one of the most technologically advanced fisheries ships in the world. Kodiak, Alaska. The second ship—Henry B. and is expected to be delivered to NOAA in mid-2006. England. ship, yet to be named, is expected to be delivered in late 2007. ported in Pascagoula, Miss. signatures, will have the ability to perform hydro-acoustic surveys of fish. in the private sector. specific location has not yet been determined.