F G WALTON SMITH

F G WALTON SMITH (IMO: 8964501) sailing under the United States of America flag.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 367020910
• IMO: 8964501
• Call Sign: WDL9255
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel
• AIS Type: Pleasure/Research

Specifications

• Length: 35 meters (115 feet)
• Gross Tonnage: 197 GT
• Draft: 2.7 meters

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Hull Type: Steel monohull

Shipyard

• Builder: Marinette Marine Corporation
• Build Year: 1966
• Build Country: United States

Owner / Operator

• Owner: University of Miami
• Operator: Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science (RSMAS)
• Home Port: Miami, Florida, United States

Operating Region

• Primary Area: South Florida coastal waters, Florida Straits, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea
• Operation Type: Oceanographic and marine science research operations supporting University of Miami research programs

Vessel Description

The F G Walton Smith is a coastal research vessel operated by the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. The vessel supports a wide range of scientific disciplines including biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, marine geology, and fisheries research. It serves as a platform for faculty, graduate students, and visiting researchers conducting fieldwork in South Florida and surrounding waters. The vessel is named in honor of F. G. Walton Smith, a pioneering figure in marine science and a founding contributor to marine research in Florida.