Our Vessels

MLML Vessels

R/V John H. Martin

Description: The research vessel JOHN H. MARTIN was donated to Moss Landing Marine Laboratories by Mr. Jeff Meyer. The 56-foot vessel was built in 1985 by Westport Boat Builders for charter fishing. The JOHN H. MARTIN has been equipped as an oceanographic research vessel capable of trawling, bottom sampling, hydrographic sampling, side scanning, limited geophysical surveying, dive operations and bird/mammal surveys.

Features: The outstanding feature of the JOHN H. MARTIN is its speed, enabling rapid transit to and from work sites in and around Monterey Bay. The conversion has added an A-frame, winch, flying bridge observation platform, and a dive ladder. The cabin area can accommodate computers and other dry scientific equipment. The JOHN H. MARTIN is equipped with a Seabird thermosalinograph, a Seabird flurometer, an underway data acquisition system, a Teledyne Workhorse acoustic doppler current profiler, Simrad EK 60 Echo Sounder, and NEMA 2000 and 183 networks.

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R/V Sheila B.

Description: The R/V Sheila B. is a 30’x10’ PackCat aluminum hull landing craft built by the William E. Munson Co. in 2001. She has been in service since as a multi-purpose research platform.

Features: The unique hull design allows this vessel to work in the shallow waters of Elkhorn Slough as well as open-ocean, ranging from Pt. Lobos to San Francisco Bay. The removable seating atop the cabin is ideal for visual surveys of birds and mammals and a hydraulic actuated bow door allows easy transfer of gear, personnel and divers. The cabin area provides good weather protection and includes a head enclosure.

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R/V Tombolo

Description: The R/V Tombolo is a 24' outboard powered platform built by Munson Boats, the same company that made our R/V Sheila B. This platform is located in the San Juan Islands of Puget Sound, and the boat will remain in those waters for the foreseeable future.

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MLML RHIB

Description: 1988 Zodiac Hurricane Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) 5.8 meter with 2010 115 hp Yamaha 4 Stroke outboard.

Features: Center console with hydraulic steering, dual batteries, Furuno NavNet2 10.5” display chart plotter/radar, automatic bilge pump, deck light, 12v power sockets (3), SOLAS grade marine distress signal package, built in 35g fuel tank. 30 kt top speed (light ship).

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White Whaler

Description: 1974 16 Ft. Boston Whaler hull and 2003 60 hp. 4-Stroke Yamaha outboard.

Features: Remote steering and engine controls, with power tilt and trim. Center mounted console with compass, 12 volt power outlet, safety gear and some storage space.

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Navy Whaler

Description: 16 Ft. Boston Whaler hull (on loan from U.S. Navy) and 2007 60 hp Yamaha outboard.

Features: Remote steering and engine controls with power tilt and trim. Center mounted console with compass, engine gauges, running lights, VHF radio, 12 volt power supply, offshore style safety gear and minimal covered storage space.

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Blue Whaler

Description: 1972 16’ Boston Whaler hull with 2004 25 hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboard.

Features: Remote steering and engine controls with power tilt and trim. Aft mounted console with transducer (depth sounder), compass, tachometer, VHF radio, 12 volt power socket, safety gear and covered storage space.

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Small Inflatable

Description: 10'8" Achilles inflatable, solid panel aluminum floor,  3 separate air chambers + air keel.

Maximum capacities: 5 persons or 1060 lbs.

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Large Inflatable

Description: 13'2" Achilles inflatable, solid panel aluminum floor,  4 separate air chambers + air keel.

Maximum capacities: 6 persons or 1430 lbs.

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Two-Stroke Outboard Motor

Description: 15hp Yamaha 2 Stroke outboard motor

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Four-Stroke 20hp Outboard Motors

Description: 2013 (#6) and 2014 (#5) 20hp Yamaha 4 Stroke outboard motor.

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