Vessels
The Division of Marine Operations maintains a fleet of vessels for research, training, transportation, and recreational purposes in the Boston Harbor. This fleet ranges from the 6- passenger Landing Craft, to the state-of-the-art 110 passenger M/V Columbia Point.
M/V Columbia Point
The M/V Columbia Point is an all-weather, 110 passenger, 64ft, U.S. Coast Guard-certified vessel used to provide support in the areas of academic research, K-12 educational programs, and marine transportation charters.
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R/V John F Looney
The R/V Looney is a 46 ft stern loading buoy tender. She is ideal for coastal research projects, mooring work and recovery. This vessel is a steel construction; with a beam of 16’2” draft of 5’1” and a cruising range of 440 nautical miles.
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Landing Craft
The Landing Craft is available for charter seasonally for groups up to 6 persons. Ideal for drop-off/pick-up in Boston Inner Harbor or Harbor Islands. Includes operator, fuel and all safety equipment.
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M/V Head of the Harbor
The M/V Head of the Harbor is a 31ft boat available to provide support in the areas of on-call pump-out operations, education and research, harbor site visits, and outreach.
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