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UAF research vessel begins ecosystem study in Bering and Chukchi Seas

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has begun a new, comprehensive ocean ecosystem study on the Bering and Chukchi Seas. From June 9th to 28th, the crew of the research vessel Sikuliaq collected preliminary data through observations of marine mammals, birds, weather conditions and much more. It was the first “research cruise” of its kind funded by UAF; while the Sikuliaq has sailed in sub-Arctic waters before, the June sailing was its “maiden voyage” as a research vessel for UAF. http://www.alaskapublic.org/2017/07/03/uaf-research-vessel-begins-ecosystem-study-in-bering-and-chukchi-seas/

Innovative A-Frame Crane for RV Sikuliaq

Recently installed aboard the R/V Sikuliaq was Allied Marine Crane’s innovatively redesigned A-Frame crane, which aims to improve the safety and capability of the marine research industry. Built at Allied Systems’ 250,000 sq. foot mfg. facility in Sherwood, Ore., the A-Frame was installed aboard 261-foot oceanographic research ship at the Bay Ship & Yacht Co. in Alameda, Calif. Delivery and installation was completed just about one year from the receipt of order. “We expect the A-Frame to do everything we designed it to do. We came up with a great product,” explained Mark Chryss, Port Engineer for the Seward Marine Center. http://www.marinelink.com/news/innovative-sikuliaq404325.aspx

R/V Sikuliaq Commissioned in Seward

With the magnificent new 261-foot oceanographic research vessel moored just outside at the far end of cruise ship dock, a couple hundred people filled the Dale R Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal in Seward Saturday March 7th, 2014 for a Commissioning Ceremony establishing the R/V Sikuliaq ship in its official home-port, Seward. An on-screen performance of “Song of the Sikuliaq,” a symphony written for its christening by graduate music student Emerson Eads in honor of the vessel’s mission, welcomed participants at the start of the ceremony. It was a historic day for Seward. Having a world-class research vessel of its caliber call Seward its home port is a great claim to be able to make, and the ship’s importance to the future of global ocean research and to document the effects of climate change is immeasurable.