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OSCAR DYSON Recognized for Record-Breaking Marine Weather Data Contributions
While sailing the waters of Alaska, NOAA Ship OSCAR DYSON-–like other ships in the fleet—adds value to her mission by participating in the National Weather Service’s Voluntary Ship Observing (VOS) program. OSCAR DYSON recorded and distributed an all-time NOAA fleet record of 1,897 valuable marine weather observations in 2007, aiding in the weather service’s timely and reliable services to mariners. As a result, the NWS has honored OSCAR DYSON with a USA 2007 Voluntary Observing Ship award for excelling in her contributions to the VOS program.
But those aboard the ship aren’t satisfied with breaking the NOAA record. They want OSCAR DYSON to be the top VOS contributor in the world. OSCAR DYSON has begun ramping up its observations by supplementing manual observations with automated ones. Significantly increasing the number of observations will provide an invaluable service to others transiting the often stormy waters of Alaska as well as add to the treasure trove of data supporting global climate research. Read more...
 NOAA Issues New Small Boat Standards and Procedures
NOAA’s Small Boat Program, which is managed by OMAO has achieved a significant accomplishment with the official release of the new Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual and NOAA Administrative Order 209-125, which replaces NAO 217-103. These new policies, standards, and procedures will enhance the safe operation of all NOAA small boats (i.e. boats less than 300 gross tons) and encourage a corporate culture that values the skilled small boat operator, encourages the distribution of information, seeks a quality approach, shares commitment, and seeks to manage operational risk.
The manual will be maintained by the Small Boat Safety Board, which has representation from organizational components across NOAA. Presently NOAA owns or operates 417 small boats ranging from kayaks to 85-foot research vessels. These boats are operated by nearly 800 small boat operators in diverse regions such as American Samoa, Antarctica, and Long Island Sound. For complete details, please visit the NOAA Small Boat Program Web site to view the NAO, manual, and the many other links and tools for NOAA's small boat community.
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