GRNMS_RV Gannet.pdf
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This document is an informational brochure describing the RV Gannet (R5202), a 52-foot research vessel recently commissioned by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS). The vessel, custom-built by All American Marine and commissioned in January 2024, is designed to support marine research, diving operations, and scientific surveys throughout the South Atlantic Bight region. The RV Gannet accommodates up to 15 passengers and a crew of 3, with key specifications including twin Cummins QSC8.3 engines rated at 500 MHP, a maximum speed of 23 knots, a 600-gallon fuel capacity, and a 5-foot draft suitable for both inland waterways and offshore routes. The vessel features approximately 250 square feet of aft deck working space, a wet laboratory for specimen examination, a dry laboratory with data processing capabilities, and a 12-foot skiff stored on deck.
The RV Gannet is equipped with advanced navigation and scientific systems, including a LENOVO navigation computer running Nobeltec Time Zero, dual Seatronx pilot house displays, Simrad autopilot, Furuno weather station, and vessel monitoring systems. Additional features include an adjustable A-frame with 3,500-pound capacity, dual drum winches capable of reaching 200-meter depths, scuba storage for 18 dive tanks, a Morgan 300.4 crane, and state-of-the-art communication systems. The vessel supports multiple mission types including deploying ocean monitoring equipment to 200 meters, ocean acidification research, expanded scuba dive capabilities, contaminant and marine debris monitoring, multi-day missions, and long-term ecosystem monitoring. The RV Gannet operates in conjunction with the RV Sam Gray to serve Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, the only protected natural reef between Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and Cape Canaveral, Florida, located 19 miles offshore from Georgia's coast.
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R/V Gannet (R5202)
RV Gannet underway during sea trials in Bellingham, WA. Photo: All American Marine
52’ Research Vessel Joins GRNMS Fleet
The 52’ RV Gannet, custom-built by All American Marine, will be joining the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS) vessel fleet in January 2024. The vessel is based on design elements from the recently commissioned RV Storm Petrel, another All American Marine custom-build for Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. RV Gannet is built to navigate inland waterways and offshore ocean routes, primarily serving as a research and dive platform for GRNMS and partners throughout the South Atlantic Bight. This vessel can accommodate up to 15 passengers and a crew of 3. Its twin engines provide speed and exceptional fuel efficiency to achieve NOAA’s missions while bolstering the stewardship and conservation of the marine ecosystems it serves.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary stands as the only protected natural reef between Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, to Cape Canaveral, Florida. The sanctuary is situated on the mid-continental shelf 19 miles from Georgia’s coast in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a rare gem in the broader expanse of the ocean. The sanctuary has a long legacy of scientific research from regional connections to coastal rivers and marshes, to ocean-wide migrations of marine life.
Vessel Specifications
Length 52’
Beam 19’
Draft 5’
Passengers 15 + 3 crew
Engines 2 Cummins QSC8.3
Rating 500 MHP/2,600 RPM
Fuel Capacity 600 Gallons
Propulsion Twin Fixed Pitch Propellers
Speed 23 Knots
Mission Research, Dive, Survey
Design Teknicraft Hull, Fuel Efficient, Long Range
Features 12 ft Skiff, Dive Bench, Wet Lab, Dry Lab w/ Furuno Data Display
Berthing 3 berths for Crew
Scuba storage 18 Dive Tank Racks
Adjustable A-frame 3,500 lbs. Capacity, 12 ft Clearance from Deck
Dual Drum Winch Hauling Winch & Scientific Winch with 200 m Depth Capabilities
Crane Morgan 300.4
Wet lab space allows for examining specimens while dry laboratory provides space for data processing and controlling deployed technologies.
On board the vessel’s main deck is a wet head, kitchenette, and comfortable dinette with a settee.
Aft view of RV Gannet during sea trials, displaying storage of skiff and custom dive bench. Photo: All American Marine https://graysreef.noaa.gov
Navigation Suite
The RV Gannet comes equipped with state-of-the-art electronics to include:
LENOVO Nav Computer running Nobeltec Time Zero
2 Seatronx Pilot House Displays
Furuno Loud Hailer w/ 2 hailer horns & 4 station intercoms
Simrad AP70 MK2 Autopilot Package
Airmar 220WX Ultrasonic Weather Station
Simrad FU80 Follow Up Remote Unit
Maretron TSM810C Alarm & Vessel Monitoring System
Cradlepoint Wifi and Weboost Office 100 Cell Booster
Sanctuary Science
The RV Gannet accompanies the RV Sam Gray in the sanctuary’s vessel fleet. With approximately 250 square feet of working space on the aft deck, the RV Gannet can support:
Deploying ocean monitoring equipment up to 200 m deep
Ocean acidification research
Expanding scuba dive capabilities
Monitoring contaminants and marine debris
Multi-day missions Education-focused expeditions Future seafloor mapping capabilities Long-term monitoring and emerging threats
RV Gannet’s capabilities will transform how science is conducted across the South Atlantic Bight. Partner researchers can benefit from the RV Gannet’s equipment and versatility to study the connection from our rivers and coastal marshes to offshore habitats.
About the Northern Gannet
The northern gannet (Morus bassanus) is a large seabird known for its striking appearance, long-distanced flights, and exceptional diving abilities. With a distinctive white plumage, yellowish head, and long, pointed wings, these birds are expert fishers, plunging from great heights into the ocean to catch their prey with remarkable precision.
Ample workspace in the main deck for data collection & processing.
Photo: All American Marine
Top view of RV Gannet showing winch, A-frame & crane. Photo: All
View of navigation suite from inside the bridge. Photo: All
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