AWARE

AWARE (IMO: 9214408) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 125 feets and a beam of 43 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 366779430
• IMO: 9214408
• Call Sign: WCZ7336
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel
• AIS Type: Pleasure/Research

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 997 GT
• Length Overall: 68.2 m (224 ft)
• Beam: 13.1 m (43 ft)
• Draft: 4.6 m (15 ft)
• Year Built: 2001

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuthing thruster / Z-drive
• Dynamic Positioning: Equipped with Dynamic Positioning System

Shipyard

• Builder: Halter Marine
• Country: United States
• Year Delivered: 2001

Owner / Operator

• Owner: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Operator: NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO)
• Home Port: Seattle, Washington, USA

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Transponder: Class A
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Navigation Radar: Installed
• Satellite Communications: Equipped

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Pacific Ocean, including coastal and offshore waters of the western United States and Alaska
• Secondary Area: Arctic waters, as required for NOAA survey missions
• Ocean Service Zone: NOAA-designated research corridors along the US West Coast

Vessel Description

NOAA Ship Aware is a fisheries survey and oceanographic research vessel operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the United States flag. The vessel is purpose-built to conduct fisheries stock assessments, hydrographic surveys, and oceanographic data collection in support of NOAA's scientific mission. Equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system and dynamic positioning capability, the vessel is well suited for precise station-keeping during survey and sampling operations. The ship is homeported in Seattle, Washington, and regularly operates throughout the northeastern Pacific Ocean and Alaskan waters, supporting critical environmental monitoring and marine resource management programs administered by NOAA.