Support Vessel Needed
 Our
immediate plan is the acquisition of a Maine-built lobster
boat to carry our small and medium sized ROVs which will
be utilized in the research, design and testing aspect of
our OceansWide program. We will acquire a safe, sturdy and
able vessel such as the reputable Young Brothers boats from
Corea, Maine shown here.
For more information on these fine boats please have a look
at their website:
www.youngbrothersboats.com/young2.html
The next stage requires a much larger vessel. OceansWide
is proud to present Mr. Jake, which is an excellent example
of the optimal at-sea classroom and ROV support ship. At
44 meters long and 8.5 meters wide, this supply and crew
boat is capable of carrying 70 passengers in her current
configuration. The vessel has the capacity to house a full
ROV control room, sustain an at-sea class room for 30 students
and host a complement of science laboratories.
 Ideal
for meeting our mission, this style of ship assures that
OceansWide program researchers and students will spend maximum
time at the desired study site to enjoy the research opportunities
and educational adventures in the Gulf of Maine. Reaching
a top speed of 26 knots, aluminum hull ships like the Mr.
Jake are lightweight yet durable. Because consumption of
natural resources is reduced and both speed and efficiency
are increased, the design assures that OceansWide can keep
costs low and lessen the impact on our ocean environment.
For the use of this image, OceansWide thanks Gulf Craft
Inc., of Patterson, Louisiana, builders of Mr. Jake and other
fine vessels. www.gulfcraft.com
As always we need and sincerely appreciate your support.
Your gift toward the purchase of our support ship will hasten
the implementation of our program for scientists and students
across Maine. Please visit
our donation page and give generously.
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More about OceansWide
2008 Summer Camps
Registration is now open for the OceansWide 2008 Summer Camps.
More Info
For more information about OceansWide please email info@oceanswide.org or call 207-563-7774.
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