b'MEMBER NEWSIncat Crowther-Designed Research Vessel Now Under Construction C onstructionhasbegunona new, bespoke 85 research ves-sel designed by PVA member Incat Crowther for a college in Wilm-ington, N.C. The vessel boasts an aluminum struc-tureallowingittobeusedbythe colleges marine technology program forextendedmulti-dayandweek-long on-water research and education activitiesthroughouttheCapeFear River system and up to 100 nautical miles offshore.Operationalflexibilityofthenew vesselisenhancedviatheinclusion of a heavy-duty retrieval system com- The vessels upper deck features twotimizes daily operations and provides prising an A-frame capable of lifting afour-person berths, a large bathroomthevesselscaptainwithexcellent wide range of research equipment upandthevesselsergonomicallyde- vision,includingwingstationsfor to8,000lbs(3,629kg).Atelescopicsigned bridge. The vessels bridge op- maximum visual maneuverability.davitandheavy-dutywinchesare also included for further operational efficiency across the upper and main decks. The vessel also boasts a stern platform for providing quick access to the water for divers or for researchersWe take the heat, taking water samples. so you dont have to.Cool. Because you need it. We deliver cool based on Themultifunctionalvesselcanac- your reality. So no matter where you operate, hot days commodateupto24personnelonand heavy loads will never slow you down. multi-daymissionsor40personnel onsingle-daymissionsacrosstwo spacious and cleverly designed decks. Thevesselsmaindeckfeaturesone four-personberth,twosix-person berths, three bathrooms, a large galleyGRIDCOOLERWEKA Omegaand mess area as well as large dry andKeel Cooler Boxcooler Laser PlatePHOTO: INCAT CROWTHERwet labs for scientific and educational activities.Amplestoragelockersarefernstrum.com| 1.906.863.5553| sales@fernstrum.com also available on the vessels foredeck. ISO 9001:2015 2023 R.W. Fernstrum & Company. All rights reserved. FERNSTRUM and GRIDCOOLER are registered trademarks of R.W. Fernstrum & Company. All other trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners.53 OCTOBER 2025'