News & Announcements
NOAA ships sailing toward energy efficiency
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations is taking several steps towards achieving more energy efficient platforms and reducing greenhouse gas pollution for its ship fleet by 2050.

NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler returns to New Castle, New Hampshire after 18 month mapping mission
NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler and its crew of 14 have returned to their homeport in New Castle, New Hampshire following a successful 18 month hydrographic survey mission.

Surveyor and Navigator, NOAA’s newest research ships
In 2023, NOAA announced it would be adding two new charting and mapping vessels to the NOAA fleet. These two research ships will be named Surveyor and Navigator.

NOAA breaks ground on renovations to pier facility in North Charleston, South Carolina
On July 30, NOAA officials were joined by regional partners to break ground on renovations at the agency’s pier facility in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Meet the Crew: Jason Dlugos, Second Assistant Engineer
NOAA's professional mariners play a key role in NOAA's scientific research by directly participating in the operation and handling of scientific gear in the tumultuous ocean environment. Meet Jason Dlugos, Second Assistant Engineer NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette.

Meet the Crew: Garret Mayer, Hydrographic Senior Survey Technician
NOAA's professional mariners play a key role in NOAA's scientific research by directly participating in the operation and handling of scientific gear in the tumultuous ocean environment. Meet Garret Mayer, Hydrographic Senior Survey Technician on NOAA Ship Fairweather.
