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The updated Research Vessel Safety Standards, including Appendix A, have been published.

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UNOLS COVID-19 Updated Guidance

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HOV ALVIN reaches 6,453m below sea-level!

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RV MARCUS G. LANGSETH REGIONAL PLAN

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Now Available: Fostering a Respectful Work Environment - Module II

Now Available: Fostering a Respectful Work Environment - Module II
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Welcome to UNOLS

The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is a consortium of 59 academic oceanographic institutions collaborating with U.S. Federal Government agencies to ensure widespread access to advanced research vessels, submersibles, and related facilities crucial for robust research and educational programs in ocean sciences. 
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The UNOLS Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) application is the gateway for initiating ship time requests and ship scheduling for UNOLS vessels. 

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UNOLS hosts and assists in the coordination of several early career programs each year. The goal of our early career programs is to nurture the next generation of sea-going scientists. 

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The American Security Drone Act of 2023 How will this affect Drone use on the US ARF Vessels? The...

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STEMSEAS - Special Opportunity!

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