The Ownership and Management of Fishery Research Vessels
The Ownership and Management of Fishery Research Vessels

Author: G. C. Eddie

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9789251013748

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The very high costs of owning fishery research vessels make it especially desirable to ensure that value is obtained for the money spent, in terms of sea time achieved and information produced. The authorities who own and manage such vessels face a number of peculiar problems in their design, procurement and operation which may not be easily solved by applying normal administrative principles and procedures. Factors affecting vessel availability and utilization, such as crew incentives and financial control of normal maintenance, are discussed, together with safety, insurance, legal matters, sale of catches and other methods open to the fisheries authorities for acquiring information and experience that do not involve the ownership of a specialized research vessel.

Science at Sea
Science at Sea

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2009-11-23

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 0309147980

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The U.S. academic research fleet is an essential national resource, and it is likely that scientific demands on the fleet will increase. Oceanographers are embracing a host of remote technologies that can facilitate the collection of data, but will continue to require capable, adaptable research vessels for access to the sea for the foreseeable future. Maintaining U.S. leadership in ocean research will require investing in larger and more capable general purpose Global and Regional class ships; involving the scientific community in all phases of ship design and acquisition; and improving coordination between agencies that operate research fleets.