SCRIPPS Institute of Oceanography Wave Rider Buoy
Underwater Research Glider recovery North of Coos Bay
1500 pounds of chain for buoy anchor
Wave hight /direction/timing monitoring buoy
Deployed and Recovered Oregon State University Bongo Net and Vertical Net for Fisheries Research
Offshore Delivery of Passengers/Crew, Equipment & repair parts
Recovering SCRIPPS Wave Rider buoy for battery replacement
Deployed and Recovered Oregon State University AWAK research equipment
Information / Reservations
Office 541-888-2128
Cell 541-290-3205
email us here
Miss Linda Charters
Research, Passenger, Dive & Supply Vessel
Serving the Entire Pacific Coast
From Charleston / Coos Bay Oregon
Miscellaneous Charters
                                                             ABOUT OUR SERVICES

OUR SERVICE AREA
We serve the entire Pacific Coast as needed.  We operate as a Research Vessel, Passenger Vessel, Dive
Vessel
and even an assist Tow Boat.  Our captains also Deliver Motor Vessels and Yachts.

SOME OF OUR CUSTOMER BASE
We mainly work as a Research Vessel, deploying and recovering Buoys, ROVs and a variety of other
research and test equipment
for Oregon State University (OSU), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), SCRIPPS Institute of
Oceanography (SCRIPPS), Teledyne and OCEANA.  
We have also served as a Diving platform for the US
Navy
Underwater Construction Diving Team. As a Passenger Vessel we have transported passengers/crew
and
freight to and from a number of ships near and offshore.(
(See Respective Charters Photos)

SOME OF OUR MAJOR FEATURES
We have a 22'X34' work deck with 2,500 lb tie downs on a 4'X4' pattern across the entire deck.  We have a
10,000 lb crane, an articulating stern A-Frame with 600' of 3/8" cable, a deck winch for recovery of moorings
etc, a starboard side
Power/Crab Block with an Articulating Davit, a port side Davit with a Capstan for CTD's
etc, and a capstan with vertical or horizontal capability.  We also have a
Bow Thruster for Station Keeping
while working with
ROVs and a large towing bit that will handle 200 gross ton vessels and small barges.  
(
See Outside Features Photos)

OUR CREW
Our US Coast Guard licensed Captains, Mates and Crew are First Aid and CPR Certified and also Coast
Guard Auxiliary members with security clearance and Homeland Security TWIC cards.
(
See Crew Photos)
Rescue of Record Breaking French Ocean Rower coming from Japan
Ship Alaska Ocean
Ship Seattle Enterprise
Ship Kodiak Enterprise
129 Days to cross the Pacific from Choshi, Japan to Coos Bay, Oregon, USA - November 1, 2005
Oregon State University - Oceanography and Fisheries
Long Range Glider recovery 90 mi. West of Newport
US Navy in Oregon and Washington States - SCUBA and Hard Hat Diving
SCUBA Diving in Oregon State Waters
SCUBA and Hard Hat Diving in Washington State Waters
See Photos Below
For Information or Reservations
Call
Office 541-888-2128
Captains Cell 541-290-3205
email us here
See Photos Below
Recovering the Video Lander System
Deploying the Video Lander System
Power Block, Landing Table and Line Coiler
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife