Trusted Platforms for Scientific and Environmental Missions

CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) operates a versatile fleet of high-specification research vessels configured to support a wide range of marine geophysical, geotechnical, and environmental surveys. Our vessels are equipped with advanced instrumentation and survey systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations from shallow nearshore environments to deepwater deployments.

Each vessel is designed to meet rigorous health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and can be mobilized quickly to support domestic and international projects—either as fully integrated platforms or in coordination with client equipment and crews.

R/V Dolphin

Articulating A-frame with dual J-frames (1,500 lb safe working load (SWL)
Dual geophysical winches with 500 m cable & 6-pass slip rings
Dual tugger winches (10,000 HP rated) and side pole mounts
Server rack, moving vessel profiler (MVP) mount, and sea chest for transducer integration
Up to 11 display monitors and 5 workstations (on/offline)
Closed-circuit camera system for 360° operational oversight

The R/V Dolphin is a 15-meter aluminum multipurpose and single-pass survey vessel custom-built to support nearshore and coastal geophysical operations. Its advanced capabilities, large aft deck, and shock-mounted systems provide stability and efficiency for complex data collection efforts.

Length	Draft	Beam
49 ft (14.9 m)	3.5 ft (1.1 m)	15 ft (4.6 m)

R/V Hawksbill

Twin 240 HP diesel engines | Top speed: 22 knots
5 kW onboard generator | 200-gallon fuel capacity
Hydraulic winch with 1,000+ m coaxial cable
Supports side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, multibeam, magnetometry, towed video, and more

The R/V Hawksbill is a custom 8.5-meter aluminum catamaran optimized for hydrographic, geophysical, and environmental surveys. Its stable platform and high mobility make it ideal for coastal to continental shelf operations.

Length	Draft	Beam
28 ft (8.5 m)	3.5 ft (1 m)	9.5 ft (3 m)

R/V Orca

Twin inboard diesel engines
Galley, sleeping quarters, dive platform, and large aft deck
Tier III-compliant low-emission diesel engines and dual 40 kW generators
A-frame, davits, and slip-ring winches for heavy-duty deployment
Meets international MARPOL emission standards

The R/V Orca is a 20-meter aluminum-hull, former US Navy vessel reconfigured to support offshore and coastal survey operations. It is equipped for long-range missions, including single-pass geophysical, geotechnical, and environmental assessments.

Length	Beam
65 ft (20 m)	20 ft (6 m)

CSA Parker

Outboard: Yamaha 225 or 300 HP 4-stroke engines
Speed: Up to 35 knots | Fuel capacity: 200 gallons
Equipped with portable 2 kW generators and electric winches
Flexible deck layout for customized survey setups

CSA operates two 7.7-meter Parker vessels, highly mobile platforms designed for rapid response and transport to project sites across the US. These vessels are trailerable and well-suited for coastal and shallow water geophysical surveys, environmental sampling, diving support, and sensor deployment.

Length	Draft	Beam
25 ft (7.7 m)	9.5 ft (3 m)	1.5 ft (0.5 m)

Expert Support for Seamless Operations

CSA’s vessels are available with or without crew and equipment packages. When fully mobilized, they are supported by highly trained marine technicians, geophysicists, environmental scientists, and field engineers. We recognize that each project presents unique challenges—from weather windows and site access to tight scheduling demands. With logistical agility and global deployment capability, CSA stands ready to support your marine operations wherever they’re needed.

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