A Mid-Life Refit of the R/V Cape Hatteras

Cape Hatteras研究船（R/V）是一艘通用的区域级船只，由美国国家科学基金会所有，由杜克大学/北卡罗来纳大学海洋联合会运营。自1981年建造和交付以来，该船一直在北卡罗来纳州博福特的杜克大学海洋实验室的母港运营。在过去的20年里，这艘船支持了由国家科学基金会、海军研究办公室、美国地质调查局、海军海洋学办公室、能源部和北卡罗来纳州资助的各种海洋学研究。要求在本提案中提供经费，以提高和加强哈特拉斯角号的能力。翻新和改造将使科学家能够利用最先进的仪器和设备；在安全现代化的平台上工作；并允许该船在北大西洋沿岸地区再运营大约10年。这种中期改造将包括所有小屋、实验室和室内空间的翻新和升级；将尾吊移至绞车甲板；增设两个科学泊位；更换所有舵和发动机控制装置；更换大部分室内管道；并更换所有内外涂料

The Research Vessel (R/V) Cape Hatteras is a general purpose Regional Class vessel, owned by the National Science Foundation and operated by the Duke University/University of North Carolina Oceanographic Consortium. Since its construction and delievery in 1981, the vessel has operated from its homeport at Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, North Carolina. For the past 20 years, the vessel has supported a variety of oceanographic research funded by the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, United States Geological Survey, Naval Oceanographic Office, the Department of Energy, and the State of North Carolina. Funds in this proposal were requested to upgrade and enhance the capabilities of the R/V Cape Hatteras. Renovations and modifications will enable scientists to utilize state of the art instrumentation and equipment; to work on a safe and modern platform; and allow the ship to operate for approximately another 10 years in the North Atlantic coastal region. This mid-life refit would include the renovation and upgrading of all cabins, labs, and interior spaces; relocation of the aft crane to the winch deck; the addition of two science berths; the replacement of all helm and engine controls; the replacement of most interior plumbing; and the replacement of all exterior and interior coatings.***