b'recently commissioned research vessel MEMBER NEWS Storm Petrel built for NOAA.Powered by twin Cummins QSC8.3 engineswithtwinpropellers,this researchvesselwillnavigateinland waterways and offshore ocean routes, accommodating up to 16 passengers and 2 crew. Its twin-engine speed and fuel efficiency are pivotal in achieving NOAAsresearchobjectivesofcom-prehensive exploration and analysis of the vital coastal and marine regions in the Southeast. MEMBER NEWS We are beyond excited to put the R/V Gannet to work, and with greater range All American Marine Launchesand deck space, this vessel will trans-form scientific research and long-term Research Vessel for NOAA monitoring capabilities at Grays Reef NationalMarineSanctuary,stated, Sanctuary Superintendent Stan Rogers. A ll American Marine (AAM)located 19 miles off Sapelo Island, Ga.With 250 square feet of working space announcedthelaunchofThis research vessel was constructed R/V Gannet for the NationalinsidePVAmemberAAMsfacilityon the aft deck the vessel has a complete OceanicandAtmosphericAdmin- on Bellingham Bay, Wash. The 52 complement of working gear and a grid istrations(NOAA)GraysReefNa- x 19 semi-displacement aluminum of deck sockets spaced every two feet to tionalMarineSanctuary(GRNMS)catamaran hull vessel is based on theallow equipment and gear to be secured, moved, or removed from the working deck.Thereisacoveredflybridge on the upper deck, as well as a winch and crane. The main deck features an adjustable A-frame for launching scien-tific equipment. Included are a wet lab-oratory for examining specimens and a dry laboratory for processing data. The main deck has a fully equipped galley and comfortable dinette with a settee/bunk, kitchenette, and wet head.We tech careWe are thrilled to deliver another ves-sel for NOAA. This new addition will of the ocean significantlyenhanceGraysReefs PHOTO: ALL AMERICAN MARINEeco-consciousresearchinitiatives, further bolstering their conservation endeavors in the Southeastern United Kongsberg MaritimeTechnologies for sustainable oceansStates,saidAllAmericanMarine Explore more at kongsberg.comPresident & COO Ron Wille. FOGHORN 40'