R/V Fay Slover is a fast, stable platform operates in the Chesapeake Bay and estuaries, conducting coastal research providing rapid sampling for physical, biological, chemical, and geological oceanographic projects and water quality. Fay Slover's capabilities and versatility allow for exploration, hydrography, meteorological monitoring (including air quality) and instrumentation deployment.
Specifications
- Vessel class
- USCG Oceanographic Research Vessel
- Flag
- USA
- Operational region
- Chesapeake Bay
- Length
- 55 ft/ 16.7 m
- Weight (GT)
- 52
- Range (nm)
- 500
- Endurance (days)
- Dayboat, no overnights
- Cruising speed (kts)
- 15
- Berths / scientists
- 8
- Capabilities
- 12-bottle rosette w/ CTD, A-frame and oceanographic winch, flow-through seawater system, lab, independent electronic chart system