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UNOLS is pleased to announce that we will be holding a MSROC Community Meeting the Sunday before AGU, 06 Dec 2026.
The meeting will take place in San Francisco, CA. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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San Francisco, CA
UNOLS is pleased to announce that we will be holding a DeSSC New User Program and Community Meeting the weekend before AGU, 05 & 06 Dec 2026.
The meeting will take place in San Francisco, CA. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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Scripps Seaside Forum, La Jolla, CA
We are excited to announce that the 2026 UNOLS Annual Meeting and Fall Council Meeting will be at the Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, CA, November 9 & 10.
2026 UNOLS Annual Meeting - November 9 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm)
2026 UNOLS Fall Council Meeting - November 10 (8:30 am to 12:00 pm)
We will post more information as it becomes available.
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The Marine Seismic Research Operations Committee (MSROC) Virtual Spring Meeting, will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET.
Here is the link to register for the zoom meeting and to receive the link to the virtual meeting: Zoom Link
We look forward to connecting with everyone this spring!
Meeting Minutes
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| 2026 MSROC Spring Virtual Meeting - Minutes | 238.675 KB |
Meeting Agenda
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| 2026 Spring MSROC Meeting Agenda_2.pdf | 363.091 KB |
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University of Miami - Coral Gables Campus - Lakeside Village
2026 UNOLS RVTEC Meeting
November 16–20, 2026 | University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) invites you to the annual Research Vessel Technical Enhancement Committee (RVTEC) Meeting, hosted at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. This key gathering will take place Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20, 2026.
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Purpose & Highlights
The RVTEC (Research Vessel Technical Enhancement Committee) Meeting brings together marine technicians, engineers, and vessel operators from the U.S. Academic Research Fleet (ARF) and partner agencies to share knowledge, advance best practices, and collaborate on technical solutions. The meeting focuses on vessel operations, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and innovation, and provides workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities that support safe, efficient, and high-quality oceanographic research.
This week-long event typically includes:
- Plenary sessions featuring updates from UNOLS, affiliated programs, facilities, committees, and initiatives
- Technical breakout sessions, panels, workshops, and trainings focused on core marine technician skills and shipboard systems, including instrumentation troubleshooting, maintenance best practices, data quality and integrity, vessel network and cybersecurity basics, multibeam and acoustic systems, deployment and recovery operations, and other hands-on operational topics relevant to at-sea technical support.
- Opportunities for hands-on learning, peer networking, and exchange of operational experience and best practices
Held at the University of Miami, the meeting will benefit from a dynamic oceanographic research environment and strong regional marine science community, fostering both formal sessions and informal collaboration.
Audience
This meeting is ideal for:
- Marine technicians, engineers, and technical staff supporting research vessels and oceanographic platforms
- Fleet operations managers and policy-makers within UNOLS and associated institutions
- Researchers and technical leads interested in vessel operations, instrumentation, and emerging best practices
Hotel - Thesis Hotel Miami
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Thesis Hotel Miami. You can make reservations using the link: RVTEC or by calling the Reservations Department at 305-667-5611. The last day to make reservations is September 29, 2026. Please make your reservations before this date. If you have any questions about the hotel please contact Bridget at bridget@unols.org.
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UNOLS 2026 Summer AICC Meeting will be held virtually on June 25th, 2026 from 10:00 to 1:00 Pacific Time.
Zoom link here: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Dd3RYYyMTUuweIiz0f5oxg
Meeting Agenda
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| 2026 AICC Summer Meeting Agenda | 327.392 KB |
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| AMRCC Update | 8466.386 KB |
| HEALY 2026 Operations Overview | 33679.598 KB |
| STARC Report | 20722.129 KB |
| Arctic Surface Capability Update | 3901.969 KB |
| 2027 HEALY Potential Projects | 66.941 KB |
| UNOLS Report | 5511.57 KB |
| STARC – Coriolix data presence | 9971.757 KB |
| SIKULIAQ Tech Update | 827.701 KB |
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The Seafloor Sampling Working Group (SSWG) will have its Spring meeting on April 21, 2026 at 1:30 to 2:30pm eastern time.
Contact Maureen Walczak at mwalczak@uw.edu for the zoom link.
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Austin, Texas
OBSIC-OS will be holding the annual meeting at University of Texas Institute for Geophysics in Austin, Texas on June 10 & 11, 2026.
A block of hotel rooms has been arranged for the per diem rate ($173.00 per night). Please use this link to make your reservations: Lone Star Court Hotel.
Meeting Location: Meeting Room 2.201
Institute for Geophysics
J.J. Pickle Research Campus
10601 Exploration Way, Bldg. 196 (ROC)
Austin, TX 78758-4445
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If you have any questions please reach out to Tara Clemente at tara@unols.org.
Meeting Agenda
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| OBSIC-OS Spring 2026 Meeting Agenda.pdf | 61.261 KB |
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University of Washington, 309 Madrona Hall
Meeting Minutes
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| OBSIC-OS Fall 2024 Summary Minutes.pdf | 106.802 KB |
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Virtual Meeting
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| OBSIC-OS Spring/Summer 2024 Summary Minutes.pdf | 128.173 KB |