GMSO Research Vessels
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Empowering Exploration, Advancing Knowledge - A global fleet of affordable, pro-crewed research vessels providing critical access for ocean discovery & innovation.
🚢 Meet the R/V Aurora Dubai, strength, range, and global reach.
At the top of our size range, this 311-ft JS Maritime partner vessel delivers major endurance, a full helideck, extensive deck gear, and berthing for 140. Currently in SE Asia and available worldwide.
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At the top of our size range, this 311-ft JS Maritime partner vessel delivers major endurance, a full helideck, extensive deck gear, and berthing for 140. Currently in SE Asia and available worldwide.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🚢 Meet the R/V Aurora Dubai, strength, range, and global reach.
At the top of our size range, this 311-ft JS Maritime partner vessel delivers major endurance, a full helideck, extensive deck gear, and berthing for 140. Currently in SE Asia and available worldwide.
🌐 gmsoresearchvessels.com
At the top of our size range, this 311-ft JS Maritime partner vessel delivers major endurance, a full helideck, extensive deck gear, and berthing for 140. Currently in SE Asia and available worldwide.
🌐 gmsoresearchvessels.com
🌊 R/V Cosmo Update
We’re getting closer every day — hull paint is nearly finished and work on her name and logo is underway. Launch is just ahead, and soon we’ll start her journey south to Panama, where she’ll bring much-needed, mission-ready capacity to the region. More updates soon!
We’re getting closer every day — hull paint is nearly finished and work on her name and logo is underway. Launch is just ahead, and soon we’ll start her journey south to Panama, where she’ll bring much-needed, mission-ready capacity to the region. More updates soon!
November 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
🌊 R/V Cosmo Update
We’re getting closer every day — hull paint is nearly finished and work on her name and logo is underway. Launch is just ahead, and soon we’ll start her journey south to Panama, where she’ll bring much-needed, mission-ready capacity to the region. More updates soon!
We’re getting closer every day — hull paint is nearly finished and work on her name and logo is underway. Launch is just ahead, and soon we’ll start her journey south to Panama, where she’ll bring much-needed, mission-ready capacity to the region. More updates soon!
Meet R/V Bajau a versatile partner research and dive support vessel operating across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Solar-augmented & efficient, supports diving, tender operations & marine mammal observation in near-silent conditions ideal for acoustic studies
www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
November 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Meet R/V Bajau a versatile partner research and dive support vessel operating across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Solar-augmented & efficient, supports diving, tender operations & marine mammal observation in near-silent conditions ideal for acoustic studies
www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
Meet R/V Fay Slover, a fast and stable 55 ft U.S. research vessel operating in the Chesapeake Bay. Equipped for rapid coastal sampling and environmental monitoring, she supports projects spanning hydrography, water quality, and instrument deployment.
Learn more www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
Learn more www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
November 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Meet R/V Fay Slover, a fast and stable 55 ft U.S. research vessel operating in the Chesapeake Bay. Equipped for rapid coastal sampling and environmental monitoring, she supports projects spanning hydrography, water quality, and instrument deployment.
Learn more www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
Learn more www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
🌊 Heading to sea? This one's for you. 160+ oceanographers share real-world advice on everything from seasickness & shift work to life aboard. Whether it’s a first cruise or you’re mentoring the next gen, it’s a must-read.
https://wrs.umn.edu/sites/wrs.umn.edu/files/2025-03/lifeandscienceatsea.pdf
https://wrs.umn.edu/sites/wrs.umn.edu/files/2025-03/lifeandscienceatsea.pdf
October 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
🌊 Heading to sea? This one's for you. 160+ oceanographers share real-world advice on everything from seasickness & shift work to life aboard. Whether it’s a first cruise or you’re mentoring the next gen, it’s a must-read.
https://wrs.umn.edu/sites/wrs.umn.edu/files/2025-03/lifeandscienceatsea.pdf
https://wrs.umn.edu/sites/wrs.umn.edu/files/2025-03/lifeandscienceatsea.pdf
⚙️ R/V Cosmo is getting closer to launch! A new deck extension just went in, and Founder & CEO G. Mark Miller joined marine engineer Lonnie to fine-tune her slow-speed prop, key for ultra-steady survey work. One step closer to mission-ready. 🚢💪
#GMSO #RVCosmo #OceanAccess #ResearchFleet
#GMSO #RVCosmo #OceanAccess #ResearchFleet
October 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
⚙️ R/V Cosmo is getting closer to launch! A new deck extension just went in, and Founder & CEO G. Mark Miller joined marine engineer Lonnie to fine-tune her slow-speed prop, key for ultra-steady survey work. One step closer to mission-ready. 🚢💪
#GMSO #RVCosmo #OceanAccess #ResearchFleet
#GMSO #RVCosmo #OceanAccess #ResearchFleet
GMSO CEO G. Mark Miller recently joined reps from 26 countries in Bergen 🇳🇴 for the IRSO Annual Meeting — sharing ideas shaping the future of ocean access. 🌊
Highlight: a visit to the ROVS control station, where ships can be piloted remotely from anywhere on Earth! 🚢
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Highlight: a visit to the ROVS control station, where ships can be piloted remotely from anywhere on Earth! 🚢
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October 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
GMSO CEO G. Mark Miller recently joined reps from 26 countries in Bergen 🇳🇴 for the IRSO Annual Meeting — sharing ideas shaping the future of ocean access. 🌊
Highlight: a visit to the ROVS control station, where ships can be piloted remotely from anywhere on Earth! 🚢
🔗 gmsoresearchvessels.com
Highlight: a visit to the ROVS control station, where ships can be piloted remotely from anywhere on Earth! 🚢
🔗 gmsoresearchvessels.com
🚢 R/V Robert Gray — A 125-ft GMSO partner vessel with 5,000 nm range & 30+ days endurance. Outfitted with labs, moonpool, workboat & A-frame, she supports science, history & exploration across North America.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
October 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
🚢 R/V Robert Gray — A 125-ft GMSO partner vessel with 5,000 nm range & 30+ days endurance. Outfitted with labs, moonpool, workboat & A-frame, she supports science, history & exploration across North America.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
🚢 R/V S.A. Agulhas. Proud to partner with J*S Maritime in bringing the Agulhas into the GMSO fleet. Berths for 94 scientists, labs, winches, small boats & a flight deck, making her a legendary platform for expeditions, including polar regions.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
September 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🚢 R/V S.A. Agulhas. Proud to partner with J*S Maritime in bringing the Agulhas into the GMSO fleet. Berths for 94 scientists, labs, winches, small boats & a flight deck, making her a legendary platform for expeditions, including polar regions.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
🚢 R/V Western Shore. Operates the Western North America, 90 ft vessel was built in 1989 as a commercial fishing boat & is now certified as a Near Coastal Class I research platform. With 4,000+ nm range, 10+ days endurance, labs, thrusters, stern platform & tender. www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
September 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
🚢 R/V Western Shore. Operates the Western North America, 90 ft vessel was built in 1989 as a commercial fishing boat & is now certified as a Near Coastal Class I research platform. With 4,000+ nm range, 10+ days endurance, labs, thrusters, stern platform & tender. www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
🚢 R/V Bajau — A 91 ft partner vessel in Indonesia & SE Asia, dedicating off-seasons to research.
With solar-augmented power, Bajau offers rare silence for sound studies and supports diving, marine mammal observations & oceanographic work.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
With solar-augmented power, Bajau offers rare silence for sound studies and supports diving, marine mammal observations & oceanographic work.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
September 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🚢 R/V Bajau — A 91 ft partner vessel in Indonesia & SE Asia, dedicating off-seasons to research.
With solar-augmented power, Bajau offers rare silence for sound studies and supports diving, marine mammal observations & oceanographic work.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
With solar-augmented power, Bajau offers rare silence for sound studies and supports diving, marine mammal observations & oceanographic work.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
🌊 Great footage from the R/V Searcher in Hawaii!
This 96-ft all-steel partner vessel is built for versatility — with a 3,500 nm range, 10+ days endurance, crane, dive support & two tenders for remote ops. Berths for 8 overnight / 12 daytrip.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
This 96-ft all-steel partner vessel is built for versatility — with a 3,500 nm range, 10+ days endurance, crane, dive support & two tenders for remote ops. Berths for 8 overnight / 12 daytrip.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
September 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🌊 Great footage from the R/V Searcher in Hawaii!
This 96-ft all-steel partner vessel is built for versatility — with a 3,500 nm range, 10+ days endurance, crane, dive support & two tenders for remote ops. Berths for 8 overnight / 12 daytrip.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
This 96-ft all-steel partner vessel is built for versatility — with a 3,500 nm range, 10+ days endurance, crane, dive support & two tenders for remote ops. Berths for 8 overnight / 12 daytrip.
👉 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
🚢 R/V Cosmo Progress Update. G. Mark Miller, stopped by during preparations with Lonnie, our new marine engineer fine-tuning the slow-speed auxiliary propeller. Every step gets us closer to putting Cosmo to work as a capable platform for research and exploration.
www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🚢 R/V Cosmo Progress Update. G. Mark Miller, stopped by during preparations with Lonnie, our new marine engineer fine-tuning the slow-speed auxiliary propeller. Every step gets us closer to putting Cosmo to work as a capable platform for research and exploration.
www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
🚢 R/V Bellows-From the U.S. East Coast to the Gulf & Caribbean, this 70 ft research vessel is built for versatility. With lab space, A-frame & U-frame gear, and berths for 10 scientists, Bellows supports oceanography, fisheries surveys, diving ops & more.
👉 www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
👉 www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
August 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🚢 R/V Bellows-From the U.S. East Coast to the Gulf & Caribbean, this 70 ft research vessel is built for versatility. With lab space, A-frame & U-frame gear, and berths for 10 scientists, Bellows supports oceanography, fisheries surveys, diving ops & more.
👉 www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
👉 www.gmsoresearchvessels.com/fleet
🚢 First research expedition (or first in a while)? This guide, authored by Meg Yonder, distills insights from 160+ oceanographers—covering packing, seasickness, safety, shift work & life onboard.
📖 Life and Science at Sea
🔗 https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/2608
#GMSO
📖 Life and Science at Sea
🔗 https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/2608
#GMSO
August 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🚢 First research expedition (or first in a while)? This guide, authored by Meg Yonder, distills insights from 160+ oceanographers—covering packing, seasickness, safety, shift work & life onboard.
📖 Life and Science at Sea
🔗 https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/2608
#GMSO
📖 Life and Science at Sea
🔗 https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/2608
#GMSO
🚢 Meet R/V Searcher — a GMSO partner vessel based in Hawai‘i. With 3,500 nm range, twin tenders, and dive/gear ops capability, it’s built for reaching remote atolls and doing the hard work.
Available now.
🔗 gmsoresearchvessels.com/fle...
#RVSearcher #GMSO #OceanAccess #BuildTheFleet
Available now.
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#RVSearcher #GMSO #OceanAccess #BuildTheFleet
July 31, 2025 at 10:08 PM
🚢 Meet R/V Searcher — a GMSO partner vessel based in Hawai‘i. With 3,500 nm range, twin tenders, and dive/gear ops capability, it’s built for reaching remote atolls and doing the hard work.
Available now.
🔗 gmsoresearchvessels.com/fle...
#RVSearcher #GMSO #OceanAccess #BuildTheFleet
Available now.
🔗 gmsoresearchvessels.com/fle...
#RVSearcher #GMSO #OceanAccess #BuildTheFleet
From D-Day to deep tech, ocean science has shaped our world. But today, access is the bottleneck. GMSO is changing that with lean, global research vessels—built for those who need to be at sea.
Learn more at:
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Read more at:
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#OceanAccess #GMSO
Learn more at:
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Read more at:
📰 apple.news/AnevmxgHtQme...
#OceanAccess #GMSO
July 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
From D-Day to deep tech, ocean science has shaped our world. But today, access is the bottleneck. GMSO is changing that with lean, global research vessels—built for those who need to be at sea.
Learn more at:
🌐 gmsoresearchvessels.com
Read more at:
📰 apple.news/AnevmxgHtQme...
#OceanAccess #GMSO
Learn more at:
🌐 gmsoresearchvessels.com
Read more at:
📰 apple.news/AnevmxgHtQme...
#OceanAccess #GMSO
📰 Did you know? GMSO shares monthly updates from the frontlines of ocean access—shipyard progress, global partnerships & more.
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July 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
📰 Did you know? GMSO shares monthly updates from the frontlines of ocean access—shipyard progress, global partnerships & more.
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🔒 No spam. Just one email a month.
#GMSO #BuildTheFleet #OceanAccess #OceanNews
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#GMSO #BuildTheFleet #OceanAccess #OceanNews
🚧 Progress at sea starts on land—R/V Cosmo is coming to life!
USCG pre-inspection ✔️
Deck extension underway ✔️
Soon she’ll be ready for marine science, exploration & more.
🌊 Stay tuned: gmsoresearchvessels.com...
#RVcosmo #GMSO #OceanAccess #BuildTheFleet
USCG pre-inspection ✔️
Deck extension underway ✔️
Soon she’ll be ready for marine science, exploration & more.
🌊 Stay tuned: gmsoresearchvessels.com...
#RVcosmo #GMSO #OceanAccess #BuildTheFleet
June 23, 2025 at 3:04 AM
🚧 Progress at sea starts on land—R/V Cosmo is coming to life!
USCG pre-inspection ✔️
Deck extension underway ✔️
Soon she’ll be ready for marine science, exploration & more.
🌊 Stay tuned: gmsoresearchvessels.com...
#RVcosmo #GMSO #OceanAccess #BuildTheFleet
USCG pre-inspection ✔️
Deck extension underway ✔️
Soon she’ll be ready for marine science, exploration & more.
🌊 Stay tuned: gmsoresearchvessels.com...
#RVcosmo #GMSO #OceanAccess #BuildTheFleet
🌊 GMSO showed up strong at #CHOW2025 with Erin Seiler & Suzanne Garrett on the ground in DC.
From the Blue Economy to deep-sea tech, The Next Wave echoed our mission: making the ocean more accessible, when and where it’s needed.
#GMSO #OceanAccess #MarineInnovation #NextWave
From the Blue Economy to deep-sea tech, The Next Wave echoed our mission: making the ocean more accessible, when and where it’s needed.
#GMSO #OceanAccess #MarineInnovation #NextWave
June 15, 2025 at 4:51 AM
🌊 GMSO showed up strong at #CHOW2025 with Erin Seiler & Suzanne Garrett on the ground in DC.
From the Blue Economy to deep-sea tech, The Next Wave echoed our mission: making the ocean more accessible, when and where it’s needed.
#GMSO #OceanAccess #MarineInnovation #NextWave
From the Blue Economy to deep-sea tech, The Next Wave echoed our mission: making the ocean more accessible, when and where it’s needed.
#GMSO #OceanAccess #MarineInnovation #NextWave
🌊 LIVE this Thurs, June 5 at 6:30 PM ET!
GMSO CEO G. Mark Miller joins Victor Vescovo, Vicki Ferrini & Craig McLean for “The Future of Ocean Exploration” at The Explorers Club.
📍 Watch on explorers.org, YouTube & Facebook
#WorldOceansWeek #GMSO #OceanExploration #SeafloorMapping #ExplorersClub
GMSO CEO G. Mark Miller joins Victor Vescovo, Vicki Ferrini & Craig McLean for “The Future of Ocean Exploration” at The Explorers Club.
📍 Watch on explorers.org, YouTube & Facebook
#WorldOceansWeek #GMSO #OceanExploration #SeafloorMapping #ExplorersClub
June 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
🌊 LIVE this Thurs, June 5 at 6:30 PM ET!
GMSO CEO G. Mark Miller joins Victor Vescovo, Vicki Ferrini & Craig McLean for “The Future of Ocean Exploration” at The Explorers Club.
📍 Watch on explorers.org, YouTube & Facebook
#WorldOceansWeek #GMSO #OceanExploration #SeafloorMapping #ExplorersClub
GMSO CEO G. Mark Miller joins Victor Vescovo, Vicki Ferrini & Craig McLean for “The Future of Ocean Exploration” at The Explorers Club.
📍 Watch on explorers.org, YouTube & Facebook
#WorldOceansWeek #GMSO #OceanExploration #SeafloorMapping #ExplorersClub
🌍 Big ideas. Bold explorers. An unforgettable night—and an inspiring weekend at HQ!
Team GMSO had an amazing time at #ECAD2025 surrounded by legends of land, sea, sky & space. Honored to be part of this global community pushing exploration forward. 🚢🌊
🔗 www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
Team GMSO had an amazing time at #ECAD2025 surrounded by legends of land, sea, sky & space. Honored to be part of this global community pushing exploration forward. 🚢🌊
🔗 www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
May 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
🌍 Big ideas. Bold explorers. An unforgettable night—and an inspiring weekend at HQ!
Team GMSO had an amazing time at #ECAD2025 surrounded by legends of land, sea, sky & space. Honored to be part of this global community pushing exploration forward. 🚢🌊
🔗 www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
Team GMSO had an amazing time at #ECAD2025 surrounded by legends of land, sea, sky & space. Honored to be part of this global community pushing exploration forward. 🚢🌊
🔗 www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
Mathews, VA — May 13
Meet the Chesapeake Bay expedition team!
Join us at Williams Wharf to hear how we’re updating the 1954 Gilbert Klingel study.
6:30–8PM | Free & open to the public
#GMSO #HopeForTheBay #ChesapeakeBay #GilbertKlingel #MeetTheTeam
Meet the Chesapeake Bay expedition team!
Join us at Williams Wharf to hear how we’re updating the 1954 Gilbert Klingel study.
6:30–8PM | Free & open to the public
#GMSO #HopeForTheBay #ChesapeakeBay #GilbertKlingel #MeetTheTeam
May 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Mathews, VA — May 13
Meet the Chesapeake Bay expedition team!
Join us at Williams Wharf to hear how we’re updating the 1954 Gilbert Klingel study.
6:30–8PM | Free & open to the public
#GMSO #HopeForTheBay #ChesapeakeBay #GilbertKlingel #MeetTheTeam
Meet the Chesapeake Bay expedition team!
Join us at Williams Wharf to hear how we’re updating the 1954 Gilbert Klingel study.
6:30–8PM | Free & open to the public
#GMSO #HopeForTheBay #ChesapeakeBay #GilbertKlingel #MeetTheTeam
Say hello to Anuanua Moana 🚢 —the newest vessel in GMSO’s partner fleet! 61m | DP1 | deepwater ROV | full sonar & lab capabilities. Built for bold missions in remote waters.
🔗 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
#GMSO #AnuanuaMoana #OceanExploration #MarineTech #ResearchFleet
🔗 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
#GMSO #AnuanuaMoana #OceanExploration #MarineTech #ResearchFleet
May 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Say hello to Anuanua Moana 🚢 —the newest vessel in GMSO’s partner fleet! 61m | DP1 | deepwater ROV | full sonar & lab capabilities. Built for bold missions in remote waters.
🔗 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
#GMSO #AnuanuaMoana #OceanExploration #MarineTech #ResearchFleet
🔗 Meet the fleet: www.gmsoresearchvessels.com
#GMSO #AnuanuaMoana #OceanExploration #MarineTech #ResearchFleet
What happens when maritime autonomy meets future fleet design? A lot of inspiring conversations! We discussed integrating autonomy into crewed vessels to boost safety, cut costs & improve efficiency. Great connecting with James Keane & Harry Hubbert of Greenroom Robotics at GMSO HQ 🚢🌊
April 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
What happens when maritime autonomy meets future fleet design? A lot of inspiring conversations! We discussed integrating autonomy into crewed vessels to boost safety, cut costs & improve efficiency. Great connecting with James Keane & Harry Hubbert of Greenroom Robotics at GMSO HQ 🚢🌊