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In addition to the two marine operations centers (MOA and MOP), NOAA operates five port offices to provide support to vessels home ported at these locations. A Port Captain of the facility, a NOAA Commissioned Officer, and staff provide logistical support and liaison to the vessels.
Northeast Marine Support Facility, Woods Hole, Massachusetts
The Northeast Marine Support Facility, co-located with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northeast Fisheries Center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts provides two piers, capable of accommodating vessels up to approximately 200 feet in length; a warehouse, and a fully equipped shop. All staging for research cruises is performed from the Woods Hole facility. The Northeast Marine Support Facility is managed by the Marine Operations Center - Atlantic.
Northeast Marine Support FacilityThe Northeast Marine Support Facility's telephone numbers are:
166 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Charleston Marine Support Facility, Charleston, South Carolina
The Charleston Marine Support Facility is located on the former Charleston Naval Base and is located with the USCG Naval Engineering Support Unit Charleston, in Charleston, South Carolina. The facility is the home port of the NOAA Ships Ronald H. Brown and Nancy Foster.
The Charleston Marine Facility consists of an 800 square ft. warehouse, a 650 ft. Pier and associated parking. The former naval facilities are of good quality and room exists for an increased NOAA presence in Charleston. The Charleston Marine Support Facility is managed by the Marine Operations Center - Atlantic.
The Charleston Marine Support Facility address is:Charleston Marine Support FacilityThe Charleston Marine Support Facility telephone numbers are:
1050 Register Street
Charleston, SC 29405-2421
Gulf Marine Support Facility, Pascagoula, Misssissippi
The Gulf Marine Support Facility is co-located with NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service Mississippi Laboratory in Pascagoula, Misssissippi. It is the home port of the NOAA Ships Gordon Gunter and Oregon II.
The Mississippi Laboratory employs 65 personnel and, with cooperation from the NOAA Ships Gordon Gunter and Oregon II, they conduct the following surveys: Seaman Bottomfish, Sabre, Ichthyoplankton, Marine Mammal, Summer Groundfish, Coastal Shark Assessment, Oculina Habitat, and Small Pelagic/acoustic. The Gulf Marine Support Facility is managed by the Marine Operations Center - Atlantic.
The Gulf Marine Support Facility's address is:Gulf Marine Suport FacilityThe Gulf Marine Support Facility's telephone numbers are:
151 Watts Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567-4102
Honolulu Marine Support Facility, Honolulu, Hawaii
The Honolulu Marine Support Facility in Honolulu serves as home port to the NOAA ships Hi'ialakai, Ka'imimoana and Oscar Elton Sette.
The Honolulu Marine Support Facility's address is:Honolulu Port OfficeThe Honolulu Marine Support Facility's telephone numbers are:
1897 Ranger Loop
Building 184 Ford Island
Honolulu, HI 96818
Attn: Port Captain
• Updated: October 17, 2012
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