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Research Vessel Yellowfin


Overview

SCMI’s R/V Yellowfin is a well equipped vessel that has the availability of meeting a variety of research and educational needs. It is often used for university and college marine science field trips and research cruises.

The R/V Yellowfin was built as a longline and bait boat that was modified for oceanographic research by the Ocean Studies Institute in 1987. This vessel is an all aluminum, transom stern, twin diesel with a semiplaning hull. The main deck has a galley and dining with seating for ten, a wet lab, captain’s quarters, and deck access head. Below deck there are two staterooms with showers supplying berthing for ten crew and scientists. Aft there are two ten ton insulated holds that provide additional storage space for live animal transport, ice/general storage as needed.

The R/V Yellowfin has a variety of equipment onboard and has the ability to adapt to your educational and research needs. For questions please contact Carrie Wolfe – carrie.wolfe@csulb.edu

R/V Yellowfin docked in Santa Barbara