Greenwater Marine Sciences Offshore Inc.
Empowering Exploration, Advancing Knowledge
GMSO’s globally-dispersed fleet of research vessels serve three critical missions:
advancing science and exploration,
fostering international science diplomacy, and
enhancing global rapid response capabilities.
This privately-owned research fleet empowers scientists and explorers worldwide with affordable access to research platforms, driving groundbreaking discoveries. By employing locally-integrated crews and partnering with regional universities, NGOs, and governments, GMSO strengthens international relationships while building scientific capacity globally. These versatile vessels can also serve as vital assets for responding to emergencies, including evacuations, natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and search and rescue operations, providing non-military solutions to global challenges.
Photo credited to G. Mark Miller.
“During my time as Deputy Under Secretary for Operations at NOAA, it became clear that there was a real gap in the availability of mid-sized and smaller support vessels. GMSO researched this problem during that time and has now provided the solution.”
-David Kennedy, Former NOAA Deputy Under Secretary for Operations
Oceanographic Research Vessels
Efficiently Sized, Professionally Staffed
As the U.S. fleet of research vessels has grown in tonnage and complexity, so have their operational costs. Too few vessels, of the wrong size, and in the wrong places, means ballooning costs for marine research, if scientists are even able enough to reserve ship time. GMSO makes ocean field studies accessible for even the smallest of budgets by offering a variety of vessel sizes, locations, and capabilities.
Right-Sized Ships
Research vessels of all sizes, with a focus on smaller ships (60′-120′)
Smaller Crews
2-5 ship’s crew.
3-12 science crew.
Highly Capable
5+ days of continuous operations offshore
Science mission experienced crew
Efficient
Efficiently designed and operated vessels equipped appropriately
Support
Most science equipment can be supplied, as well as specifically qualified scientific crew
“Understanding our oceans has never been more important for our prosperity, security, and well-being. Advancing science at sea is critical to this, and Mark has charted a course to do this in the most efficient and affordable way possible.”
– Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D., Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy NOAA Administrator
Expanding Ocean Research
Creating opportunity
A critical shortage of U.S. research vessels hinders our ability to advance ocean science, discovery and response—all essential for economic prosperity, national security, and safeguarding lives and livelihoods. GMSO addresses this challenge by providing comprehensive vessel solutions and support through our globally-dispersed research fleet, empowering our science partners to undertake vital projects across disciplines, foster international collaboration, and respond effectively to emergencies.
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Photo credited to G. Mark Miller.