Supports procurement, conversion, upgrade, enhancement, and operation of oceanographic platforms and equipment for shared use in ocean, coastal, near-shore waters, and Great Lakes research. Funding covers technical services, instrumentation, and shipboard scientific support equipment to improve scientific productivity and safety for federally funded investigators and educators. Proposals must support multiple projects and are typically submitted by institutional managers or superintendents.
Eligibility is open to others as specified in additional information. Specific eligibility details are not fully provided in the listing and should be confirmed with the funding organization.