
R/V ROGER REVELLE
Global-Class, general-purpose research vessel capable of long-duration missions in extreme environments worldwide.

R/V SALLY RIDE
Ocean-Class, general-purpose research vessel.

R/V ROBERT GORDON SPROUL
Regional general-purpose research vessel serves research and education missions offshore California and the US West Coast.

R/V BOB AND BETTY BEYSTER
A purpose-built coastal research vessel designed for efficient operations offshore Southern California and throughout the Channel Islands.
Emeritus Vessels

FLIP
The Floating Instrument Platform is a 355-foot-long manned spar buoy designed as a stable research platform for oceanographic research.

Emeritus vessel: R/V MELVILLE
After a distinguished 45-year service life, R/V Melville was retired from the U.S. Academic Research Fleet following her final cruise in September 2014.

Emeritus vessel: R/V NEW HORIZON
Intermediate-Class, general-purpose research vessel capable of working throughout the Pacific Ocean.
Research Vessels
- R/V Sally Ride
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R/V Roger Revelle
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Handbook
- Section 1: Welcome Aboard
- Section 2: Specifications
- Section 3: Vessel Layout Description
- Section 4: Ship's and Scientific Equipment Description
- Section 5: Technical Services and Special Equipment
- Section 6: Navigation and Communications Capability
- Section 7: Safety
- Section 8: Ship Organization
- Section 9: Scientific Berthing Plan
- Specifications
- Schematic Drawings
- Berthing Plan
- Scientific Equipment
- Major Shipboard Equipment
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Handbook
- R/V Robert Gordon Sproul
- R/V Bob and Betty Beyster
- Emeritus: R/V Melville
- Emeritus: R/V New Horizon
- Research Platform FLIP (FLoating Instrument Platform)
- Preventing harassment and discrimination
- Alcohol and illegal drugs: Zero tolerance
- Departure & arrival times
- Pregnancy and Lactation at Sea
- Accommodating Disabilities
- Minimum Age At Sea
- Isotope Use on Scripps Ships
- Geophysical survey requirements in California waters
- Export controls and compliance
- Scientific shipments to Scripps vessels
- Ship to Shore Communications
- Internet use policy
- Winch and Wire Regulations
- Ship Usage Rates
- Data and Sample Distribution Policy
- Stable Isotopes on SIO Ships
- Carryforward of Ship Time
- Using non-UNOLS vessels
- Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Naval Clearances
- Notice to mariners
- Volunteering Aboard Scripps Ships
- USCG Rules for Buoys