These vessels provide support and assistance to on water recovery and containment operations.
Locations of Support Vessels
| Site | Quantity (Each) |
|---|---|
| Benicia, CA (Bay Area Ship Services) | 4 |
| Eureka, CA (Eureka Public Marina) | 1 |
| Martinez, CA (Martinez Marina) | 2 |
| Portland, ME | 1 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 1 |
| Total: | 9 |
Types of Support Vessels
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12' Punt Boats
This type of boat is typically used to help deploy and connect boom below piers and in shallow water areas along shorelines.
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32' Munson Support Boats
This support boat is stored on the aft deck of the MSRC Responder Class OSRV and is deployed for site assessment and characterization, on water recovery operations either to tow the leading edge of the boom when using the J configuration for on water recovery or the tow line for a buster when using the Fast Advancing Encounter System.
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9M RHIB Boats
The 9M RHIB Boat is typically used as a logistics vessel to shuttle crews to other vessels and for site assessment and characterization.
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Jon Boats
Jon Boat
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Shallow Water Push Boats (28' Munson)
These boats are typically used to push a Shallow Water Barge (non-self propelled) and to help deploy boom and support larger assets with on water recovery and containment.
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Shallow Water Push Boats (26' Munson)
These boats are typically used to push a Shallow Water Barge (non-self propelled) and to help deploy boom and support larger assets with on water recovery and containment.
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Skiffs
Skiff
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Skim Sleds
A 21 ft. workboat that is used to support on water recovery and containment operations.