Updates
Cruise Update – SKQ202511S (May 25-26)
May 26, 2025
Sunday, May 25:With calmer seas and favorable weather, the team aboard the R/V Sikuliaq successfully recovered the HYPM-11 mooring. Acoustic checks the day before confirmed all systems were functioning, and the two-stage recovery design allowed for safe and efficient operations. By 14:00 local, all components were on deck and secured. The team also completed an acoustic data download at HYPM-12, confirming both profilers had completed their initial dives, and began…
Washington Offshore Profiler Moorings Deployed
May 25, 2025
The Spring 2025 Coastal Endurance Turn Cruise (SR2511) continues with successful profiler mooring deployments in the Washington Offshore region. The team aboard the R/V Sally Ride deployed the Washington Offshore Profiler Mooring CE09OSPM-00022 in full, followed by the deployment of CE09OSPM-00021, with all components in place except for the anchor.
Washington Inshore Operations
May 24, 2025
The Spring 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Turn Cruise (SR2511) continues to make solid progress during Leg 2 aboard the R/V Sally Ride. The team successfully recovered glider 1134, followed by the Washington Inshore Low Power Surface Mooring (CE06ISSM-00020)—with all components retrieved except for the anchor. Two new deployments were also completed: Washington Inshore Low Power Surface Mooring (CE06ISSM-00021) Washington Inshore Surface Piercing Profiler (CE06ISSP-00018) These platforms are key for monitoring…
Cruise Update – SKQ202511S (May 23-24)
May 24, 2025
April 23:After a bumpy overnight transit, the R/V Sikuliaq arrived at the glider box Friday morning. Sea conditions ruled out glider recoveries, but two gliders—380 (profiling) and 276 (open ocean)—were successfully deployed. A 1,000m CTD cast with water samples followed. That afternoon, the HYPM-12 mooring was deployed, with its anchor dropped around 19:30. A 4,100m CTD cast completed the day. April 24:A 4,100m CTD cast was completed near HYPM-11, but…
Oregon Inshore Deployments
May 23, 2025
As Leg 2 of the Spring 2025 Coastal Endurance Turn Cruise continues, the team aboard the R/V Sally Ride completed two successful deployments off the Oregon coast. Oregon Inshore Low Power Surface Mooring (CE01ISSM-00022) Oregon Inshore Coastal Surface Piercing Profiler (CE01ISSP-00025) These platforms play a key role in monitoring nearshore ocean conditions, supporting long-term observations of temperature, salinity, oxygen, and other vital parameters.
Cruise Update – SKQ202511S (May 22)
May 23, 2025
Following a smooth transit, the R/V Sikuliaq arrived early Thursday at the NOAA PMEL 2025 mooring site, about 4 nm east of the target location. After a pre-op briefing and GAR risk assessment, conditions were deemed safe, and the mooring—with its newly installed FDCHP sensor—was successfully deployed around 08:45. The anchor followed three hours later. A 500m CTD cast was completed before the ship transited ~20 nm southwest to the…
Turnaround in Newport
May 22, 2025
The R/V Sally Ride made a brief but efficient stop in Newport, Oregon, as the Coastal Endurance Array Spring 2025 Turn Cruise (SR2511) transitioned from Leg 1 to Leg 2. During the stop, the team offloaded recovered equipment from the first leg of the cruise and loaded gear needed for upcoming deployments. With a quick turnaround complete, the ship departed Newport and is now back at sea to continue operations…
Safety First: Drills Aboard the R/V Sikuliaq
May 21, 2025
Before setting sail from Seward, AK, the Papa 12 cruise team aboard the R/V Sikuliaq completed standard pre-departure safety training. These drills are a critical part of every research cruise, ensuring that both the science party and ship crew are prepared for emergency situations at sea. The safety procedures included survival suit practice and rescue boat drills—important refreshers even for seasoned mariners. Prioritizing safety from the start helps set the…
Shelf Mooring Recovery & Profiler Deployment
May 20, 2025
On May 19, the R/V Sally Ride team made solid progress in the Spring 2025 Coastal Endurance Array turn. The crew successfully recovered the Washington Shelf Surface Mooring (CE07SHSM-00019), retrieving a year’s worth of coastal ocean data. Later in the day, the team deployed the Washington Shelf Coastal Surface Piercing Profiler (CE07SHSP-00017). This profiler is designed to collect high-resolution vertical profiles of key oceanographic variables, contributing to long-term monitoring along…
Washington Offshore Recovery & Glider Deployment
May 19, 2025
The team aboard the R/V Sally Ride continued steady progress on the Spring 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Turn with two key operations completed on May 18. First, the crew successfully recovered the Washington Offshore Surface Mooring (CE09OSSM-00019). These recoveries are critical for retrieving a year’s worth of high-resolution ocean data and maintaining the long-term functionality of the array. Later in the day, glider 1134 was successfully deployed, where it will…