Safe Science at Sea
OSU Marine Operations is a centralized support hub for Oregon State University’s marine-related facilities, enabling and advancing research, education, and outreach Initiatives. The Office of Marine Operations (OMO) includes research vessel operations, associated shore-side infrastructure, marine technical services, as well as the small boat and scientific diving programs. The OMO provides guidance on the safe and effective use of university-operated and chartered vessels in support of the University and the broader oceanographic research community.
Vessel Operations
Facilities & Services
Boating & Diving
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) provides major support for federally funded research vessels within the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. Programs at OSU include Ship Operations, the West Coast Van Pool, Oceanographic Technical Services, and Ship-based Science Technical Support in the Arctic. R/V Taani is owned by the NSF and will be operated by OSU under a cooperative agreement.
The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is an organization comprised of 61 academic institutions and national laboratories that work cooperatively to support oceanographic research through coordinating the scheduling of and improving access to shared-use research facilities. OSU has been an active member of UNOLS since its inception in the 1970s.