SSS is known for providing the most advanced undersea equipment available on the market.
That reputation also holds up above the waters surface. When it comes to our research vessels we understand that safety, reliability, seaworthiness, practicality, speed and comfort can make or break a marine project. Our highly experienced and motivated crews are there to meet any challenge with expertise and professionalism. Service 24 Hours/Day - 7 Days/Week.





Vessels/Platforms:
  • 18' to 90' aluminum twin jet, shallow draft research vessels w/ a-frames, davits, knucklebooms & heave compensated cranes
  • Sectional barges with drive-on ramps and moonpools
  • Shallow draft aluminum pontoon barges
  • 50 ton to 250 ton crane barges
  • Differentially positioned barges (DP2)

Vessel Services:

  • Support all sampling and surveying activities
  • Towing and Ferry Services
  • Floating Labs
  • Floating processing platforms in remote locations
  • Site Tours

Systems:
  • Class 1, 2, and 3 vessels 18'-90'
  • Vessel Speed: 40 knots
  • Bow Thruster
  • All downflooding points equipped
    with water tight hatches
  • Full berthing
  • Head and shower
  • Full galley and mess area
  • Heat and air conditioning

Anchoring and Mooring:
  • Hydraulic driven anchor winch
  • Plow anchors
Life Saving Equipment:
  • GPS integrated EPIRB
  • Survival craft
  • Distress signals
  • Immersion suits
  • Throwable floatation devices
  • Personal flotation devices
  • First aid equipment
  • Fire fighting equip (Halon)
  • Redundant alarm systems


Navigation Aids:

  • Radar: Furuno, 24 mile
  • Trimble GeoXT DGPS
  • GPS: Furuno model GP-70
  • Laptop w/ Nobeltech Nav
  • Depth sounder: Furuno FCV-600
  • Auto pilot: Com Nav, 1001
  • Compass: Plastimo Model 135 Airguide on flybridge
  • Search Light: Vector Supersport 1,000,000 candlepower
  • Charts and tidetables

Communications:
  • SSB radiotelephone
  • VHF radio
  • Loudhailer
  • CB radio
  • Weather Monitoring:
  • Barometer
  • Sea temperature
  • Ships clock
  • Thermometer