These vessels provide support and assistance to on water recovery and containment operations.
Locations of Support Vessel
| Site | Quantity (Each) |
|---|---|
| Benicia, CA | 4 |
| Eureka, CA | 1 |
| Martinez, CA | 2 |
| Portland, ME | 1 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 1 |
| Total: | 9 |
Types of Support Vessel
12' Punt Boat
This type of boat is typically used to help deploy and connect boom below piers and in shallow water areas along shorelines.
32' Munson Support BoatThis 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.
9M RHIB BoatThe 9M RHIB Boat is typically used as a logistics vessel to shuttle crews to other vessels and for site assessment and characterization.
Jon BoatJon Boat
Shallow Water Push Boat (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.
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.
SkiffSkiff
Skim SledA 21 ft. workboat that is used to support on water recovery and containment operations.