Skip to content

Inside the Ship

Accommodations

Day Trips

  • 10 people (8 science party, 2 crew), Higher capacity in summer months
  • 10 Immersion (Survival) Suits aboard (more can be obtained from Jay Sisson)
  • 4 - Work Vests aboard
  • 4 - Hard Hats aboard

Berthing

  • 6 bunks, (4 science berths, 2 crew berths) Science parties will be expected to provide their own bedding.

Galley

  • Space has a sink, refrigerator, stove and microwave.
  • The facilities are available for everyone to use. Please be responsible and clean up after yourself, as this is a common area for everyone to use.
  • Food will not normally be provided.

Work Areas

Stern

  • 17 ft X 17 ft work area with 2 ft X 2 ft. 1” bolt down pattern - 1,200 lb pull out capacity

 Deck Lights (4 each)

  • 300 Watts each

Aft Covered Platform

  • 5/8” bolts, 1 ft X 1 ft. pattern

Dive Platform

  • Fold down platform with steps down from main deck and recovery ladder
The ability of a speedy transit to and from work areas allows Tioga to quickly slip in and out of port during a break in the weather. The aft work area of the Tioga is shown during this fast transit back to port (Chris Linder Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)