General Information For Scientists

The links and information provided on this page are applicable to all ships in the NOAA fleet. Detailed information on a specific ship can be found on that ship's Science User Page.

These links are provided to aid in planning for a project on a NOAA ship.

• Pre and Post Cruise Procedures - Where to start (i.e. where to obtain/submit forms, deadlines, who to talk to) and what is expected at the end of the project.
• Project Instructions - Specific instructions to the Marine Operations Center and the ship about objectives and work to be performed on the cruise.
• Hazmat - Chemicals and Hazardous Materials.
• Medical Clearance - Medical information and forms needed before boarding the ship.
• Foreign National Visitors Access to OMAO Facilities and Platforms - Information for Foreign Nationals.

See the "General Policy Information Page" for information on:

• Possession or Use of Alcohol or Illegal Drugs
• Sexual Harassment
• Smoking Restrictions
• Underway Shipboard Emergencies
  • Fire
  • Abandon Ship
  • Man Overboard
• Drills at Sea
• Working on deck
• Medical
  • Seasickness
• Firearms and Other Weapons

Link to the "Science User Page" for the NOAA ship:

• ALBATROSS IV
• RONALD H. BROWN
• JOHN N. COBB
• DELAWARE II
• NANCY FOSTER
• MILLER FREEMAN
• GORDON GUNTER
• THOMAS JEFFERSON
• DAVID STARR JORDAN
• KA‘IMIMOANA
• McARTHUR II
• OREGON II
• RAINIER
• RUDE
• OSCAR ELTON SETTE