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Rainier Live Research Ship Tracker | Free Real-Time Tracking of Rainier - Cruising Earth

Rainier Research Ship Tracker

Rainier Real-Time Research Ship Tracking

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Rainier Research Ship Details

Homeport: Newport, Oregon
In Service:1967 | 59 years
Last Refurb:NA
Class:Fairweather
Builder:Aerojet-General Shipyards
Build Location:Florida
Call Sign:WTEF
Flagged Country:United States
Scientists:4
Crew:49
Gross Tons:1,591 GT
Length: 231.0 ft
Beam: 42.0 ft
Draft: 17.0 ft
Speed: 13.0 knots / 15.0 mph
Staterooms:NA

The Fairweather class research vessels were built in 2003 and 2004 for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They are highly capable vessels used for coastal mapping and scientific surveys with advanced survey equipment. The ships feature comfortable facilities for research teams and excellent seakeeping qualities. The class supports detailed hydrographic and oceanographic missions.

Fairweather Class Sister Ship

Ship NameLine Name
FairweatherNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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