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Vessel Operations

Vessel Operations

The Department of Marine Sciences Vessel Operations offers a variety of maritime and research related support. Our fleet includes the R/V Connecticut, the R/V Lowell Weicker, the R/V Osprey, and our fleet of small boats. The R/V Connecticut is a custom designed 90′ steel single screw research vessel. The R/V Lowell Weicker is a custom designed 39′ twin screw research vessel. The R/V Osprey is a 23′ Parker with a 250 HP Yamaha 4 Stroke Outboard. Our small boat fleet includes a variety of skiffs and open hull boats design to support near shore research activities. Vessel Operations personnel support all users of both large and small vessels by scheduling cruises, training small boat operators, logistical support and acting as vessel operators. The vessels are available for use to all Marine Sciences program staff, faculty, and students. In addition to vessel operations, Marine Sciences personnel manage the day to day activities of the Avery Point Campus waterfront which provides dockage for university, municipal, and state owned vessels.

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Contacts

Staff

J. Turner Cabaniss

Manager of Marine Operations
turner.cabaniss@uconn.edu
860.405.9178

Marc Liebig

Captain
marc.liebig@uconn.edu
860.405.9178

Jeff Godfrey

Dive Safety Officer
jeff.godfrey@uconn.edu
860.405.9137

David Cohen

Electronics Design Technician
david.cohen@uconn.edu
860.405.9070

Location

Campus Address

NURTEC
Avery Point Campus

Mailing Address

1080 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340

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R/V Connecticut

The R/V Connecticut is a 90′ steel single screw research vessel that was designed and built for the University of Connecticut in 1998 and is outfitted for year-round coastal service. The vessel underwent a mid-life refit in 2017 that include installation of 14’ mid body extension. The R/V Connecticut can accommodate 18 people for overnight and extended science missions of 10-14 days duration. The vessel design favors stability and precise low speed handling and positioning.

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R/V Lowell Weicker

The 36-foot R/V Lowell Weicker is an aluminum research vessel. Equipped with laboratory space, and open deck for small moorings, a large instrument well, and an A-frame and winch that can handle 1,500 pounds, the vessel’s initial primary mission is to support the LISICOS program in studying the coastal environment of the Long Island Sound.

Osprey

R/V Osprey

The 23' R/V Osprey is one of the small vessels offered by Vessel Operations.

Zostera

R/V Zostera

The 18' R/V Zostera is one of the small vessels offered by Vessel Operations.

DOT Whaler

The 17' DOT Whaler is one of the small vessels offered by Vessel Operations.

R/V Outrage

The 18' R/V Outrage is one of the small vessels offered by Vessel Operations.

Physalia

R/V Physalia

The 16'7" R/V Physalia is one of the small vessels offered by Vessel Operations.