Roger Long was the principal designer for the concept and preliminary design phases of the R/V CONNECTICUT as part of a joint project between Roger Long and Elliot Bay Design Group. The R/V CONNECTICUT is a 76′ steel, single-screw, research vessel that was designed and built for the University of Connecticut and is outfitted for…
This vessel, an enlarged version of the R/V GULF CHALLENGER, was selected as one of the 10 most significant vessels of the year by “American Ship Review” in the 2003-2004 issue. The crew of the R/V FAY SLOVER is skilled in vessel operations with collective experience from the Corps of Engineers, NOAA, EPA, and private…
The R/V GULF CHALLENGER was designed and built for the University of New Hampshire and immediately demonstrated that a small, fast, research vessel can offer slow-speed efficiency and comfort that was equal to or better than heavier displacement vessels. Follow-on vessels in this series include the R/V FAY SLOVER selected as one of the 10…
“The TIOGA has turned out to be far more capable than we envisioned during the design process. We had a series of meetings with WHOI scientists to customize the design of the boat for maximum flexibility and Roger was able to incorporate many of their higher priority requirements into the design. The vessel’s speed and fuel performance…
The R/V RACHEL CARSON is based on the “CHALLENGER / TIOGA” hull form with extensive modifications to accommodate a water jet drive. It is one of the smallest dynamic positioning vessels in the world and has proven highly successful in service. The 81-foot, aluminum-hulled vessel was built by Hike Metal, and christened in November 2008….
The oceanographic research and fisheries assessment vessel ARCTICUS becomes the newest member of a 5-vessel fleet owned and operated by the Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. JMS completed the concept and contract design and provided all technical representation at the shipyard during construction. The vessel was constructed at Burger Boat Company of…
“…considered the most modern, most capable research vessel in its size class in the country.” ~ Virginia Daily Press ~ The 93-foot research vessel, R/V VIRGINIA, successfully completed sea trials and is currently transiting to its home port in Virginia. The new vessel was built by Meridien Maritime Reparation. JMS Naval Architects performed the concept…
