Bermuda Biological Station News

Elliott Bay Design Group designed the modifications for the R/V Bank of Bermuda Atlantic Explorer; a 168-ft. research ship recently christened by the Bermuda Biological Station for Research (BBSR). Purchased as the R/V Seward Johnson from the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute by the non-profit BBSR, the vessel will be used in oceanographic research primarily off the coast of Bermuda; throughout the Atlantic Ocean and into the Caribbean. EBDG provided engineering guidance during the extensive modification. Work included the relocation and refit of the existing pilot house to serve as a new aft-facing scientific operations center; as well as the design, construction and installation of a new wheelhouse atop the scientific operations center.

Crowley Marine Services announced today that Elizabeth Caporelli will join the company's ship assist and escort services group as Manager of Tug Dispatch in Southern California. in San Diego. collection and analysis, and maximizing fleet utilization. Vice President and General Manager, Ship Assist and Escort. Caporelli graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in resource development. US National Science Foundation. Studies, and the Bermuda Biological Station for Research. environmental issues and she holds a U.S. near-shore coastal license.