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Bell M. Shimada Research Ship Details
Homeport: Newport, Oregon
In Service:2009 | 17 years
Last Refurb:NA
Class:Oscar Dyson
Builder:Halter Marine
Build Location:Mississippi
Call Sign:WTED
Flagged Country:United States
Scientists:NA
Crew:24
Gross Tons:2,479 GT
Length:
208.6 ft
Beam:
49.2 ft
Draft:
19.4 ft
Speed:
14.0 knots / 16.1 mph
Staterooms:NA
The Oscar Dyson class research vessels were built in 2005 for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and are dedicated to fisheries and oceanographic research with specialized sampling equipment. The ships operate in challenging marine environments with reliable performance and advanced laboratories. The class supports ecosystem monitoring with professional operations and reinforced hulls. The vessels feature modern scientific facilities for long-duration missions.
Oscar Dyson Class Sister Ship
| Ship Name | Line Name |
|---|---|
| Reuben Lasker | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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