RCRV Part 2: Designed for Science at Sea

The Regional Class Research Vessels are under construction at Bollinger Shipyards in Houma, LA. These 3 vessels have been designed to serve the oceanographic community’s needs and aspirations to answer some of the world’s most pressing questions about climate, pollution, ocean acidification, the deep sea, and much more.

Building a ship anytime is challenging, but building ships for research has added requirements for facilitating science at sea –this means designing a floating laboratory that is stable, reliable, efficient, and equipped with advanced instruments for studying the ocean today and into the future.

Watch as engineers, naval architects, and program leads unite to ensure the next fleet of vessels meet the needs of the research community.