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Ship Operations of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet Vessels

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NSF 23-599

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Supports the operations of research vessels for oceanographic research funded by NSF.

Supports the operations of research vessels for oceanographic research funded by NSF.

Synopsis

The NSF Ship Operations Program provides support for costs associated with the operation and maintenance of vessels in the U.S. Academic Research Fleet (ARF). Allowable costs include salaries and related expenses of crew members and marine operations staff; acquisition of minor or expendable equipment; maintenance, overhauls, and repairs of the vessels; insurance; and direct operating costs such as fuel, food, supplies, travel, and pilot and agent fees. Shore-side facilities and support costs are provided only to the extent that they relate directly to ship operations. Ship Operations support requests must be directly attributable to NSF-sponsored science.

Program contacts

Name Email Phone Organization
Rose M. Dufour
rdufour@nsf.gov (703) 292-8811 GEO/OCE

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