NOAA Ship NANCY FOSTER

Small Boats Operations

NANCY FOSTER carries four small boats which may be used for a wide range of activities including personnel and cargo transfer, rescue operations, and diving.

  • NF1: Rescue Boat
    • AMBAR 550 SOLAS approved
    • Length: 17.5 ft (5.5m)
    • Weight: 2,950 lbs .
    • Motor: 90 hp 4-stroke outboard
    • Capacity: 7 Persons
    		NF 1 lowerd NF 1 water
  • NF2: Mercury 570
    • Length: 17.5 ft. (5.5m)
    • Weight: 1,700 lbs.
    • Motor: 90 hp Outboard.
    • Capacity: 7 Persons
    		NF2 NF 2 water
  • NF3: RHIB AMBAR 550
    • Length: 17.5 feet (5.5m)
    • Weight: 3,500 lbs
    • Motor: Diesel 100hp inboard, Jet Drive
    • Capacity: 6 Persons
    		NF 3 hoisted NF 3 water
  • NF4: SeaArk
    • Length: 23 feet (7.0m)
    • Weight: 7,000 lbs.
    • Motor: Twin 150hp HPDI Outboard
    • Capacity: 10 Persons
    		NF4 Cradle NF 4 water

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    Updated: April 7, 2008