Two new oceanographic vessels will join the NOAA fleet
NOAA is in the process of acquiring two new oceanographic ships as part of the agency’s fleet rebuilding effort. Once in service, the new ships will support a wide variety of missions, ranging from general oceanographic research and exploration to marine life, climate and ocean ecosystem studies. The first ship, to be named Oceanographer, will be homeported in Honolulu. The second ship, to be named Discoverer, will be assigned a homeport at a future date.![NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer tied up to the pier](/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/media/NOAA%20Ship%20Okeanos%20Explorer%20alongside_NOAA%20photo.jpg?itok=3u3pZ9EF)