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Upcoming UNOLS Meetings
Research Vessel Technical Enhancement Committee Meeting- RESCHEDULED for February 11-15, 2013
Research Vessel Operators Committee Meeting- April 22-25, 2013, Solomons Island, MD
Fleet Improvement Committee (FIC) Meeting - March 5 - 6, La Jolla, CA
Council Meeting - March 6 - 7, La Jolla, CA

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Announcements and Important Information

new -NSF Selects Oregon State University to Coordinate the Design and Construction of New Regional Class Vessels!
new - Introducing the 2013 Chief Scientist Training Cruise Workshop!
UNOLS 2012 Election Results
The newest addition to the UNOLS Fleet, R/V Sikuliaq, launched!
The Navy Announces Research Vessel to be Named in Honor of Neil Armstrong (This Ocean Class vessel is currently under construction and will be operated by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
Invitation to Submit Letters of Interest for Participation in the DSV Alvin Science Verification Cruise - Deadline: October 31, 2012
NSF/ONR 2013 US Academic Fleet Operations Support Findings and Recommendations
Links to Non-UNOLS Research Vessel Scheduling Information (EPA, OMAO, USAP, USCG)
A New U.S. Polar Research Vessel (PRV): Science Drivers and Vessel Requirements - Final Report of the UNOLS PRV SMR Refresh Committee
UNOLS Greening the Fleet Workshop (held January 2012) Presentations and Other Information
Revised Ship Classes - August 2011
Follow the Activities of the most recent Chief Scientist Training Cruise Participants
Upgraded DSV Alvin Slated for Operations in 2013; Proposals Encouraged
Updates to the Research Vessel Safety Standards
Follow the ARRV R/V Sikuliaq Construction Efforts
Rolling Deck to Repository (R2R) Initiative - Program details
UNOLS Cruise Opportunity Website

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The UNOLS office gratefully acknowledges the support from the following federal agencies: