2024 Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar

Click to access HADS-May-2024-SM.pdf

Are you a SCUBA professional or educator? Join the Florida
Public Archaeology Network, the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary, and the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research
for our next Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar (HADS)!


HADS focuses on providing dive professionals and educators with
a greater knowledge of how to proactively protect shipwrecks,
artificial reefs, and other underwater cultural sites. Upon
completion, attendees will be able to teach the Heritage
Awareness Specialty Course (approved by NAUI, PADI, and SDI)
and will know how to promote sustainable underwater heritage
tourism in their area.


In-person course cost is only $250 and includes all teaching
materials and boat charter. Virtual course cost is $100 and
includes all teaching materials

Board Members: Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology

Are you an underwater archaeologist wondering: how can I contribute? How can I make this world a better place? How can I use my unique perspective to give back to my chosen profession and the public?

If so, join the ACUA! The ACUA is looking for someone like you to join the board (2025-2028) to do more to safeguard irreplaceable archaeological sites and promote a robust and inclusive narrative of maritime history.

Please send your suggestions to the Chair of the ACUA Board, Jennifer McKinnon (chair@acuaonline.org), by the close of business on Thursday, February 15.

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS): Project Coordinator

Jobs and Opportunities

What We Need

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, is seeking Project Coordinator, a position responsible for ensuring the continuity of critical operations and the achievement of top-priority resource protection projects connected to Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS). Projects include working with staff and partners on publicly accessible Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings, and an evaluation of the ecological and socio-economic performance of the Channel Islands marine reserves and marine conservation areas.

Part of the larger National Marine Sanctuary System, CINMS protects 1,470 square miles of ocean waters around the five of the Channel Islands off the southern California coast: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara islands. A special place for endangered species, sensitive habitats, historic shipwrecks, and cultural resources, the sanctuary provides protection through research, education, conservation, and stewardship.

This position is a one-year term position from February 2024 to February 2025. The duties may be primarily provided from any suitable working location (remote from or within the Channel Islands NMS office), with the exception of certain events. Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings must be set up and conducted in person, with locations ranging from venues in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Additionally, vessel-based research trips must be conducted in person.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is committed to a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, and welcome the contributions that you can bring to the dedicated team. With a diverse team of employees, we can grow and learn better together and achieve our mission to protect the health of the ocean, coasts and Great Lakes for current and future generations.


What You’ll Do

Support of Sanctuary Advisory Council

  • In coordination with the Sanctuary Superintendent and existing Program Support Specialist, plan for, organize, conduct, and follow-up on six bi-monthly hybrid public Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings (March 2024 through January 2025). This includes meeting agenda design, providing session facilitation when needed, consulting with the council’s Executive Committee, preparing and delivering presentations, professionally corresponding with council members and the public, and ensuring meetings are accessible to the public.
  • Assist and guide sub-groups of the Sanctuary Advisory Council, with an elevated focus on helping the Chumash Community Working Group to get started and find productive and appropriate first-year projects, and help launch meetings of the Commercial Fishing Working Group .
  • Assist with membership recruitment process for any 2024 open seats on the Sanctuary Advisory Council.
  • In coordination with the existing CINMS Program Support Specialist, provide onboarding support to fellows and interns, including the CINMS 2024 California Sea Grant Fellow. Throughout the year, provide guidance and training to these individuals related to supporting the needs of the Sanctuary Advisory Council and other projects.
  • Produce service records and an annual report of advisory council accomplishments for fiscal year 2024 (due October 2024), and an end-of-year accomplishments presentation for calendar year 2024 (due January 2025).


Evaluation of Channel Islands Marine Protected Areas

  • In coordination with the existing CINMS Resource Protection Coordinator, schedule and facilitate monthly meetings of the CINMS internal team working on evaluation of the Channel Islands MPA Network. For each meeting, prepare a productive agenda, keep notes, document action items, and track follow-up activities.
  • Closely review Channel Islands MPA change petitions that have been submitted to CINMS or the California Department Fish and Wildlife. Analyze these requests relative to the original goals set for the Channel Islands MPA Network. Consult with CINMS team members to assess (internally document) the merits of each proposal, identify and seek any additional information needed, and evaluate the credibility and feasibility of recommendations received.
  • Assist the Resource Protection Coordinator and Sanctuary Superintendent with progress reporting requirements for keeping ONMS leadership informed, and with information exchange sessions with the Sanctuary Advisory Council.


Research Program Support

  • In coordination with the existing Program Support Specialist, interact with Federal, state, and academic partners and collaborators to promote and track research efforts that meet site resource protection and management needs.
  • Provide logistical and scientific support, as needed, aboard NOAA vessels for a variety of science missions (e.g., seafloor mapping, ocean acoustics, deep sea coral studies, social science, and remotely operated vehicle projects).
  • Provide scientific diving, and field support for ocean acoustic and telemetry studies as well as general survey support. This may include, but not be limited to, deploying and retrieving hydrophones, VR2 receivers, and temperature loggers as well as collecting underwater still and video recordings. Divers are required to obtain a NOAA Dive Certification upon award.
  • Attendance and coordination as required at site, regional, national, and international meetings, workshops, and conferences.
  • Review and summarize literature, provide information syntheses in response to data calls, and information requests from both NOAA and non-NOAA partners.


Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

  • Specific knowledge of and familiarity with sanctuary advisory councils of NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuary System. Familiarity and experience effectively communicating with stakeholder groups represented on the Sanctuary Advisory Council, in particular native Chumash people, recreational fishermen, and commercial fishermen.
  • Experience designing effective and meaningful stakeholder group meetings.
  • Experience providing effective and efficient training and guidance to entry level team members.
  • At least one year of knowledge of and experience with local and California marine protected areas (MPAs), including: the design, purpose, goals, and legal/policy foundation of the Channel Islands MPA Network; and the process and reported outcomes to date of the State of California’s Marine Protected Area Decadal Management Review.
  • Experience and ability to research and document professional literature reviews and summaries relevant to the biological, ecological, and socio-economic effects associated with MPAs.
  • At least 6-12 months of experience effectively working with marine stakeholder groups on sensitive management and policy issues.
  • NOAA dive certification required prior to participating in NOAA diver operations
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the collection of underwater research and monitoring data.
  • Ability to collect biological, geological, and water quality samples and measurements.
  • Tracking and navigation capability to provide geo-referencing to all video and still imagery with expected accuracy of 5 meters to 200 m and within 20 m to 600 m.


Why You Will Love Us

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (“Foundation”) is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, working with communities to conserve and expand those special places for a healthy ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. The Foundation works in close partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to increase stewardship of our ocean and Great Lakes through on-the- water conservation projects, and education and public outreach activities, and by support for research. Together, we safeguard species and the places they call home, and support coastal communities and economies.

  • Dedicated and passionate staff committed to marine and Great Lakes Conservation
  • Generous leave policy, plus paid time off the week between December 25 and January 1; and 12 paid holidays
  • Health benefits: Medical with an FSA option; dental, and vision
  • Foundation paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Preparing for the Future: 403(B) with employer contribution after one year of service


Compensation and Benefits: $60,000 – $70,000 annually based on experience. The Foundation offers a competitive benefits package.

Apply through the Foundation’s online portal. A cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references are required. Applications received by February 12th, 2024, will be preferred.

Marine Geophysics Trainee

https://msdsmarine.com/opportunity-marine-geophysics-training-placement/

Position: Marine Geophysics Trainee

Location: Isles of Scilly

Length of training placement: 8 days

Closing day for applications: 28/02/2024

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Maritime Archaeology Society and MSDS Marine, will soon be undertaking a geophysical survey of a Protected Wreck site – HMS Colossus, which foundered in 1798. The survey has been supported by Historic England and will consist of magnetic and sidescan sonar surveys. The survey will be undertaken during the week 20-27 April 2024, and be based in the Isles of Scilly.

CISMAS are offering a sponsored training place on the team to a student, licensee or interested individual to act as assistant to the geophysics supervisor.  The placement includes transport between Penzance and Scilly, and shared accommodation on Scilly.

The placement is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain hands on experience in marine survey techniques.

Please send a brief CV and statement of why we should choose you (maximum 500 words) to kc@cismas.org.uk  – or contact Kevin Camidge at the same address if you would like further details.

Closing date 28th Feb 2024

4-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Instability and Pollution Potential Mapping of Irish Shipwreck Sites for a National Risk Assessment Database (I-PoINt).

Earth and Ocean Lab, Department of Geography, University College Cork

https://www.earthworks-jobs.com/marine/ucc23121

The Earth and Ocean Lab, at the Department of Geography, University College Cork wishes to appoint a Post-Doctoral researcher to undertake the I-POINT project. Shipwrecks are anthropogenically derived seafloor features with important cultural heritage that may form biodiversity ‘hotspots’ in otherwise barren parts of the seabed. In recent times, their presence has typically been considered a hazard to trade and navigation (shipping routes), energy (renewable energy development) and marine resources (trawling). However, a relatively lesser studied hazard is the pollution potential of shipwrecks given their composition, cargo and long-term exposure to the marine environment that can up-concentrate shipwreck-derived pollutants akin to placer deposits. The I-POINT project is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional research project that: i) identifies, maps and ranks the distribution of polluting shipwrecks around Ireland, and; ii) quantifies the impacts of the most intensely polluting shipwrecks. To do this, we propose a data-driven assessment of online archives, historical records, peer-reviewed literature using a Python-based automatic web-scraping method. Subsequent machine-learning analysis will rank shipwrecks pollution potential, their pollutants and distribution. A follow up multisensory survey will map the most intensely polluting wrecks (multibeam, magnetometry, side scan sonar, sediment sampling and ROV-based photogrammetry) and provide high-resolution multiscale (5 cm to 2 m) 3D models for input to hydrodynamic modelling using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. This assessment will determine the controls on pollution, the distribution of pollutants and their variance under changing marine environmental conditions, as well as assisting with scour studies to determine wreck site stability. On a broader scale, the real impact of this research will be the creation of a legacy report aimed at informing policy makers and other stakeholders at how to best manage and remedy shipwreck-based pollution on the short (5 years) and long term (50 years). The project is funded through the Marine Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship.

Experience and knowledge in any of the following areas would be highly valued: seafloor mapping and imaging (ROV-derived photogrammetry acquisition and processing, multibeam sonar); data mining/web-scraping; sediment analysis (geochemical and particle size); CFD modelling; Irish shipwreck (heritage and policy). The appointee will work directly with PI’s at University College Cork and University College Dublin, and will be expected to engage with a range of external stakeholder organisations.

For an information package including further details of the post and to apply see: https://ore.ucc.ie/ (Job ID: 073372).

Application can only be accepted through at the above link.

The deadline for applications is 02-Feb-2024 12:00.

CFP: State of the Art in Underwater Cultural Heritage: Policies in the Era of Blue Economy and Incorporation into Maritime Spatial Planning

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/heritage/special_issues/A6HXIZBZUM

Dear Colleagues,

Underwater cultural heritage (UCH) refers to human-made structures and artifacts submerged underwater, including sunken cities, shipwrecks, and submerged ruins. UCH research is crucial for understanding humanity’s past, cultural heritage, and the evolution of maritime technology. This field focuses on UCH-related policies in the era of blue economy and on its incorporation into marine/maritime spatial planning endeavors worldwide. The focus of this Special Issue will also be on the diagnostics, conservation, and monitoring of UCH through advanced scientific techniques and technologies. Preserving cultural legacies, promoting sustainable tourism, and generating blue economic benefits while safeguarding the marine environment and preventing unauthorized looting and exploitation are key priorities. Harmonious co-existence with other maritime uses (e.g, tourism, nature conservation, offshore wind infrastructure, etc.) is also a key priority of this Special Issue.

The goal of this Special Issue is to collect papers (original research articles and review papers) to provide a comprehensive platform for showcasing cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of underwater cultural heritage. This Special Issue seeks to bring together contributions that highlight policies and strategies acknowledging UCH as a contributor to blue economy and as a distinct maritime use in maritime spatial plans from all over the world. Contributions focused on multi-use settings, including UCH in a harmonious co-existence with other traditional or emerging maritime uses, are also welcome. Moreover, this Special Issue invites papers which incorporate innovative diagnostic techniques, conservation methodologies, and monitoring approaches aimed at preserving and protecting underwater cultural sites. The aim of this Special Issue is to advance the understanding of underwater cultural heritage, promote sustainable conservation practices, and contribute to the broader body of knowledge in cultural heritage management and preservation.

This Special Issue will welcome manuscripts that link the following themes:

  • Policies and strategies acknowledging UCH as a contributor to blue economy;
  • Modes of incorporation of UCH as a distinct maritime use in maritime spatial plans;
  • Realized examples of harmonious co-existence of UCH with other marine uses and the assessment of the potential of UCH-driven multi-use;
  • Advanced diagnostic techniques for the identification and documentation of underwater cultural heritage sites;
  • Innovative conservation methodologies and strategies for preserving and protecting underwater cultural heritage;
  • Valuation methods of underwater cultural heritage;
  • Sustainable management practices for the long-term preservation of underwater cultural heritage sites.

Prof. Dr. Stella Sofia Kyvelou
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Heritage is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI’s English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • underwater cultural heritage
  • accessible underwater cultural sites (AUCSs)
  • sunken cities
  • shipwrecks
  • UCH and sustainable tourism
  • Underwater natural and cultural heritage
  • coastal/marine cultural ecosystem services
  • diagnostic techniques
  • conservation and monitoring
  • coastal heritage
  • underwater cultural landscapes
  • UCH and climate change
  • valuation methods of UCH

Published Papers

This special issue is now open for submission.

Historian – Partnerships and Innovation

Job Locations US-HI-JBPHH | US-VA-Arlington | US-NE-Offutt Afb

https://careers-hjf.icims.com/jobs/3875/historian—partnerships-and-innovation/job

Overview

Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

HJF is seeking a Historian to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Partnerships and Innovation Directorate (DPAA PI). HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to DPAA. The Historian gathers historical data from various sources to answer questions about historical events. Facilitates the collection and evaluation of source information from written records, physical artifacts, and other types of evidence during historical investigations. Assists in the analysis and interpretation of historical information to determine its authenticity and significance.

The DPAA is the US Department of Defense Agency responsible for the recovery and identification of fallen US service members from WWII to the gulf war. Its mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel to their families and the nation. To accomplish this, the DPAA sends out organic and partner investigation and recovery missions worldwide, and recovered material is analyzed in the state-of-the-art DPAA laboratory. DPAA expands its recovery and identification capacity and capabilities through various innovation initiatives, and partners with research and academic institutes to address research requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains day-to-day communications, relationships, and coordination with individual Research Partners and the execution of associated Partner Research Projects. Schedules and runs meetings with Research Partners.
  • Provides expert level support and guidance in the process of shaping and executing Partner Research projects.
  • Assist the DPAA Partnerships and Innovation Directorate in establishing and maintaining systems for monitoring partnership historical research projects and other Directorate activities.
  • Facilitates and coordinates a portfolio of Partner Research projects, including maintaining a schedule for the receipt of progress reporting, document transfer, and the receipt and initial review of project deliverables from Research Partners. 
  • Responsible for ensuring the status of all these matters are captured in Directorate and Agency tracking systems and databases and will notify the appropriate Directorate personnel of any delays or issues associated with these activities based on analysis of project execution.
  • Assists with planning and ensuring the successful implementation of partnership efforts relating to all aspects of the accounting mission, to include supporting partner reporting needed by other Agency Directorates and offices
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • These activities require familiarity with the SOPs, reporting requirements, and case management systems that support the Agency, experience with Agency data base systems and processes, and a demonstrated knowledge of the Agency’s accounting practices and processes.
  • Experience in collaborating with researchers from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.
  • Interdisciplinary educational and/or research experience is preferred.
  • Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. 
  • Specialized in US military history strongly preferred. 
  • Subject Matter Expert on WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, and ideally the Gulf War. 

Physical Capabilities

  • Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
  • Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Qualifications

Work Environment

  • This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
  • This position is telework friendly but will require someone who can be on-site at one of the following locations: Joint Base Pearl-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii; Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska; or at the SCIF in Arlington, Virginia. 

Education and Experience

  • Master’s Degree is required, preferably in History. Doctoral Degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 6-8 years experience required. 

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer

National Marine Sanctuary Designation Project Manager

Jobs and Opportunities

What We Need

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, is seeking a Designation Project Manager, whowill work with the Foundation and NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries in support of developing public momentum for the designation of the proposed Lake Erie Quadrangle National Marine Sanctuary.

In 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration directed the Department of Commerce to move forward with the designation process for five nominated national marine sanctuary sites, including Lake Erie Quadrangle. This designation effort supports President Biden’s America the Beautiful initiative by expanding the National Marine Sanctuary System, addressing inequitable access to the outdoors and supporting locally-led conservation. The proposed designation area in Lake Erie represents a historically and culturally rich region where the long relationship between human activity and the maritime environment has created meaning and a sense of place, which is expressed and preserved in a wide variety of maritime cultural resources, from sacred places and cultural practices, to lighthouses and historic shipwrecks.

This is currently offered as a two-year term position. Position may be extended based on continued availability of funding. The Designation Project Manager, Lake Erie Quadrangle supports the scope of a federal cooperative agreement award between the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries that focuses on public engagement in the designation process of new national marine sanctuaries. The position is embedded with Eastern Region Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, and the position will initially work remotely in Erie County, PA, until office space is identified.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is committed to a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, and welcome the contributions that you can bring to the dedicated team. With a diverse team of employees, we can grow and learn better together and achieve our mission to protect the health of the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes for current and future generations.


What You’ll Do

  • Facilitate meetings and share information about the designation process.
  • Engage potential members interested in service on the Sanctuary Advisory Council and support coordination of and public access to advisory council meetings.
  • Engage with state and local agency staff to inform and involve them in the designation process.
  • Plan and implement activities, events, and programs that provide opportunities for community engagement with the proposed sanctuary. Represent the Foundation and the proposed sanctuary at community events.
  • Conduct presentations for various interest groups to build awareness of the proposed sanctuary.
  • Assist in writing the environmental impact statement, management plan, and regulations.
  • Maintain ongoing communication and coordination with ONMS and Foundation staff.
  • Develop and maintain content for the web related to designation.
  • Some travel required, primarily local and regionally.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Regular attendance required.


Who You Are

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university (preferably in Environmental and/or Science Education, Environmental Policy, or a related field), or at least eight years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Five or more years of professional experience relevant to duties listed above.
  • Familiarity with Great Lakes communities and organizations, particularly northwestern Pennsylvania and Lake Erie, and the ability to build and maintain positive collaborative relationships.
  • Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
  • Able to attend to details and effectively prioritize a variety of competing tasks under strict timelines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with public speaking, including the ability to speak fluently and persuasively about the demands and challenges at the proposed Sanctuary.
  • Familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act and National Marine Sanctuaries Act
  • Proficiency with a variety of virtual platforms for meetings, presentations, and other programs (such as Google Meet, Zoom, or GoToWebinar)
  • Self-starter who can work independently and work with a flexible schedule that may include an occasional evening or weekend.
  • Interest and passion for maritime heritage, cultural and natural resources conservation.


Why You Will Love Us

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (“Foundation”) is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, working with communities to conserve and expand those special places for a healthy ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. The Foundation works in close partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to increase stewardship of our ocean and Great Lakes through on-the- water conservation projects, and education and public outreach activities, and by support for research. Together, we safeguard species and the places they call home, and support coastal communities and economies.

  • Dedicated and passionate staff committed to marine and Great Lakes Conservation
  • Generous leave policy, plus paid time off the week between December 25 and January 1; and 12 paid holidays
  • Health benefits: Medical with an FSA option; dental, and vision
  • Foundation paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Preparing for the Future: 403(B) with employer contribution after one year of service

Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Applications received by February 11th will be preferred.

Compensation and Benefits: $80-$90K, based on experience. The Foundation offers a competitive benefits package.

Location: Erie County, PA (or surrounding communities)

MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 2024 Introductory Course in Underwater Archaeology

Last call to register for a terrific course on underwater and maritime archaeology. Please help us spread the word. The Maritime Archaeological and Historical Society is an avocational group that not only offers this course, but sponsors field projects and connects graduates with professional archaeologists. The online course is taught by a talented collection of professionals and usually followed by pool and field sessions.

https://lnkd.in/esVdNqtK

Online Seminar: Underwater Archaeology and Archaeological Science: The Merging of Two DisciplinesOnline Seminar:

https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/events/events-2024/underwater-archaeology-and-archaeological-science-the-merging-of-two-disciplines

As part of the Virtual Seminar Series in Archaeological Science, Dr. Lisa Briggs (Cranfield Forensic Institute) will give a talk entitled:

Underwater Archaeology and Archaeological Science: The Merging of Two Disciplines

Dr Briggs will discuss her work in ancient DNA, organic residue analysis, and remote sensing of ancient shipwrecks and the artefacts they contain.

The event will be held via Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting details.

Who should attend

All are welcome

Concessions

Free to attend

Update from Finders University Maritime Archaeology

Dear all,

A gentle reminder that we have professional development opportunities in maritime archaeology at Flinders University in the next two months. We still have places for the Conservation Practicum and only one spot on the ‘Archaeology of Submerged Cultural Landscapes’. The ‘UCH Practicum’ is full.

1. Conservation Practicum (focussed on Marine Ceramics)

https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/community/short-courses/conservation-practicum

This topic provides hands-on experience in the theory and methods of conservation for maritime archaeological artefacts. It has a focus on ceramics from the sea, and is taught by (Holly Jones-Amin, Senior Conservator and Team Leader for Objects, Textiles and Archaeology, Grimwade Conservation Services, University of Melbourne) and includes a two-day repair workshop delivered by Sokha Tep (Ceramic Conservator, Royal University of Fine Arts, Phnom Penh, Cambodia).


When it’s run
26 February to 1 March 2024

Mode of delivery
In person, Bedford Campus (SAECAL Lab and BIOD-LAB5), Adelaide, South Australia

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2. Underwater Cultural Heritage Practicum (full!)

https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/community/short-courses/underwater-cultural-heritage-practicum

This topic introduces students to some of the theoretical and practical approaches to underwater cultural heritage, and provides an understanding of the legislation, management, and interpretation of underwater cultural heritage throughout the world (with a focus on Australasia and Southeast Asia). This topic includes lectures by heritage professionals and an excursion to the Port Adelaide ship’s graveyard.

When it’s run

23 – 26 January 2024 (this topic includes Australia Day)

Mode of delivery

In person, North Theatre 1, Bedford Park Campus, Bedford Park, South Australia

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3. The Archaeology of Submerged Cultural Landscapes (1 place left!)
https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/community/short-courses/archaeology-of-submerged-cultural-landscapes

This short course will explore global perspectives in the archaeology of submerged cultural landscapes. This topic includes lectures by specialists in submerged cultural landscape studies and a workshop on QGIS.

When it’s run

29 January – 1 February 2024

Mode of delivery

In person, Adina Hotel, Adelaide CBD, Adelaide CBD, South Australia

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Places can be secured via the links above. Please distribute among your networks and let us know if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Wendy

Celebrating 20+ years of Maritime Archaeology at Flinders (https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/languages-culture/20-years-of-maritime-archaeology)

Researcher/Senior Researcher in Maritime History

https://www.ofir.dk/jobs/researchersenior-nationalmuseet-brede-lyngby-taarbaek-2484468/

The National Museum of Denmark is seeking a candidate to fill a position as Researcher/Senior Researcher within the field of Maritime History. The National Museum of Denmark has a strong track record of marine archaeological research and conservation. It is currently establishing an interdisciplinary and international Research Centre for Maritime and Submarine Cultural Heritage with a focus on the preservation of underwater cultural heritage and various aspects of the maritime history of Denmark from ancient times to the present. In addition to strengthening research within these areas, there will be a strong focus on communicating the results to a wider public and contributing to the inclusion of maritime history within the planned developments of the National Museum in Copenhagen.

We are looking for a candidate with a broad chronological approach to Danish maritime history or is willing to establish and work with such an approach and engage in cross-disciplinary research and wider academic cross-disciplinary discussions. Furthermore, it will be considered a plus if the candidate has an interest in the preservation of underwater cultural heritage.

Job description

For the first five years the position is financed by Dampskibsselskabet Orient´s Fond//NORDEN, and the Researcher/Senior Researcher will be part of the new Research Centre, headed by Professor David Gregory, and will contribute to the development and implementation of the research programme funded by the foundation. Current projects at the Centre for Maritime and Submarine Cultural Heritage include the documentation, conservation and dissemination of an early medieval shipwreck; various studies into the decay of archaeological materials in the marine environment; archival and physical investigation of Danish shipwrecks in international waters; and the study of the marine environment in relation to Denmark’s maritime economy.

During this five-year period, it will be possible for the successful applicant to develop their own research within the maritime area providing content and input for the Museum’s public dissemination on all relevant platforms. The aim is to make the Museum’s collections and the results of the Research Centre relevant and visible to a wider audience in relation to the development of the new National Museum in Copenhagen. Overall, the successful candidate must contribute to the museum’s general strategy 2019-2024 (https://natmus.dk/uploads/media/National_museum_of_denmark_strategy_2019_-_2024.pdf)

The Researcher/Senior Researcher will be organizationally embedded in one of our three research sections but will work closely with the head of the new Research Centre, Professor David Gregory.

Essential qualifications and experience

We are looking for a Researcher/Senior Researcher who

  • holds a PhD in history or a related discipline
  • has experience with high-level research within maritime cultural history
  • has a proven record of international publications
  • has experience with working with historical paper archives (primarily in Danish)
  • will apply for and obtain external funding for research projects and/or consultancy work in collaboration with internal and external partners
  • has an aptitude for collaboration and coordination across disciplinary boundaries, and innovative approaches to research in maritime cultural history and/or material culture
  • has an ability to engage in wider academic and comparative discussions of cross-disciplinary relevance
  • has a good national and international network
  • possesses good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain good collaboration with colleagues and external partners
  • has a valid driver´s license

The applicants are expected to have obtained their experience from previous employment at an institute of higher education, a sector research institution, a museum or the equivalent.

Since the primary working language at the National Museum is Danish, a non-Danish-speaking employee is expected to acquire the necessary Danish language skills within a short period of time (max. two years).

The employment is associated with regular travel activity (total maximum of one month per year).

Terms of salary and employment

The working hours are 37 hours a week. Terms of pay and employment are determined in accordance with the collective agreement for academics employed by the Danish state and executive order of 30 October 2015 on the job structure for academic staff with research responsibilities in archives, libraries, museums etc. under the Danish Ministry of Culture.

The appointment of a Researcher is a part of a tenure track, where the candidate after no more than 4 years will be assessed by an expert assessment committee. If the evaluation is positive, the candidate will transfer to a position as Senior Researcher. In case of two non-positive evaluations, the Museum will proceed with a termination of employment.

The position as Senior Researcher is permanent.

The position as Researcher/Senior Researcher is expected to be filled by the 1st of June 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

The place of work will primarily be at the National Museum of Denmark in Brede, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, north of Copenhagen.

Application procedure

The National Museum is actively working to promote equality among employees and encourages all qualified, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

The application is to be submitted in English and must include the following:

  • Letter with motivation for the application (max. one page)
  • Curriculum vitae, incl. education, language skills, record of public dissemination and other skills relevant for the position
  • A description of current research and future research plans (max. 3 pages)
  • Complete list of publications (mark the publications sent in for evaluation)
  • Copies of 3 publications to be considered in the assessment. Full copies must be sent by post or uploaded as pdf (maximum size pr. file 2 mb) via the electronic recruitment system. Links to publications are not accepted
  • Copies of university exams, Master diploma and PhD certificates or equivalent
  • Transcript of university exams into English, if not written in English, Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish

If a publication to be considered in the evaluation has more than one author, or is the result of a collective effort, it must be clearly specified which part of the publication the applicant is responsible for. In the absence of a specification, the expert Assessment Committee will disregard that publication(s).

Applications must be sent via the electronic recruitment system on our website www.natmus.dk/job and must be uploaded by 1st March 2024.

Any publications to be included in the assessment must be received by the National Museum on 1st March 2024. Publications can either be uploaded to the recruitment system or sent to Nationalmuseet, Frederiksholms Kanal 12, DK-1220 København K, Denmark, marking the envelope ‘Personale’. Publications sent to the Museum must be submitted in 3 copies. Only books or similar will be returned.

The National Museum of Denmark will set up an expert Assessment Committee with external participation to evaluate the applications. When the Committee has completed its assessment, each applicant will receive the part of the overall assessment that specifically refers to her/him. Qualified applicants will be invited for interviews in a panel set up by the Museum.

For specific questions about the position, please contact Deputy Director Lars Højer, lars.hojer@natmus.dk, phone +45 41 20 69 05

Nationalmuseet er Danmarks kulturhistoriske hovedmuseum og et statsmuseum under Kulturministeriet. Nationalmuseet styrker historiebevidsthed og medborgerskab ved at belyse Danmarks og verdens kulturer og deres indbyrdes afhængighed. Ca. 655 medarbejdere er fordelt på 4 afdelinger: Forskning, Samling og Bevaring, Museer og Slotte, Nationalmuseet København samt Drift og Administration. Se mere om Nationalmuseet på www.natmus.dk

The UK Crown Estate has launched two tenders for archaeological surveys in the Celtic Sea for floating wind projects.

https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/58581

The Crown Estate are seeking proposals from competent archaeological experts with experience of working in the offshore environment, and in particular in delivering archaeological works and services in support of the offshore wind sector. We require a quotation for services to act as our retained archaeologist to provide The Crown Estate with relevant advice and services in relation to a programme of pre consents surveys being undertaken in the Celtic Sea to support the development of Floating Wind, the first of which being geophysical surveys.

To conduct this project, the commissioned team must possess the relevant skills, experience and knowledge about all facets of marine archaeological work provided in the context of offshore wind development. It will be necessary that the project team can demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience for all technical requirements related to the scope of works, and also the administrative abilities required to run the project and ensure appropriate reporting to the client and heritage agencies.

The resulting data will be made available to developers to support all development activities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Seabed terrain assessment and hazard identification;
• Development of preliminary integrated ground models;
• Prospective developers understanding of the general ground conditions across the site;
• Concept foundation selection and development;
• High-level geotechnical and geological risk assessment and strategy; and
• Baseline data for preparation of relevant EIA chapters.

https://bidstats.uk/tenders/2024/W02/814350654

Lake Champlain Virtual Archaeology Conference

Lake Champlain Virtual Archaeology Conference

Each year, researchers and archaeologists with Lake Champlain Maritime Museum come together to share new research, developments, and discoveries from their work in Lake Champlain in a virtual summit that is open and free for all to attend. The third annual Virtual Archaeology Conference will be held February 15, 2024, from 1 until 4 pm.

As part of the 2024 conference, the Museum’s team will explore big questions through the lens of their ongoing archaeological work in Arnold’s Bay such as: how do archaeologists make the call on what to conserve and what not to conserve?

How can past looting and excavations impact a current project? What happened to Benedict Arnold’s 1776 flagship, the row galley Congress, after its abandonment?

What can we learn from artifacts that were looted or excavated by avocational archaeologists?

What can the hull of the Congress tell us about the construction of the colonial naval fleet on Lake Champlain and specifically row galleys?

A full schedule and list of presenters will be released soon. You can register for free in advance to receive the link to join this year’s event here.

This virtual conference will be presented on Zoom.

For accessibility requests contact info@lcmm.org or by phone at (802) 475-2022.

Managing Change Underwater Heritage

https://haveyoursay.historicenvironment.scot/heritage/managing-change-underwater-heritage/

Overview

The Managing Change guidance series supports good decision-making and explains how to apply the policies in the Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS) and the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). It will also help anyone interested in a decision on a specific topic to understand the decision-making process.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking your views on the draft Managing Change guidance on Underwater Heritage. This guidance outlines conserving underwater heritage around the coasts of Scotland and in freshwater environments such as lochs and rivers.

It includes information about the cultural significance of underwater heritage, current management practices, natural and human impacts on conservation, and safe exploration and investigation.

Why your views matter

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas about the proposed content of this guidance.

We welcome your feedback on any part, but particularly on whether you think we have identified the right key messages and considerations to guide decision-making. This includes considerations on the climate and nature crises and relevant plans and policies such as the National Planning Framework 4, UK Marine Policy Statement and the Scottish National Marine Plan.

We would like to hear your views on accompanying this guidance with case studies that demonstrate its practical application and if you have any suggestions for possible case studies.

You can provide feedback by completing this short online survey.

If you prefer, you can download the full set of consultation questions [PDF, 284KB] in advance. You can also download a copy of the draft guidance [PDF, 554KB].

Providing Feedback in Other Ways

If you would like a copy of the draft guidance and associated consultation questions in a different format, please let us know.

If you would like to provide feedback differently, such as over the phone, by email or via online meeting (on Microsoft Teams, Zoom or similar), please let us know and we would be happy to arrange this.

Please contact the Heritage Policy Service via email at heritagepolicy@hes.scot or via phone on 0131 668 8657.

Background

This proposed guidance has two key audiences:

  1. Practitioners and decision-makers who encounter underwater heritage in the course of their duties. This includes individual or organisations involved in:
  • Heritage management
  • Terrestrial and marine planning
  • Water-body management
  • Archaeological and environmental consulting or development
  1. Those who interact with underwater heritage for recreation, including scuba diving, or in the course of their work, such as commercial fishers.

The guidance aims to increase understanding of underwater heritage. It also aims to be a practical guide on identifying and managing the impacts of change in underwater heritage while protecting the cultural significance of these sites.

Contents

The draft guidance is split into three parts:

  1. Getting Started:
  • Key messages
  • Relevant policies
  • Understanding underwater heritage
  • Cultural significance
  • Protecting underwater heritage
  1. Impacts on Underwater Heritage:
  • Identifying impacts
  • Managing impacts
  1. Exploration, Investigation and Discoveries
  • Principles of preservation in situ
  • Excavation and recovery
  • Recreational activity including scuba diving
  • Commercial fisheries 

Call for Papers | Panel on Ships at ASPHS 2024 in Lisbon

The Association for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies annual conference will be held in Lisbon, 8–12 July 2024.

Ships and Their Contents: Shipbuilding, Shipwrecks, and Global Circulation in the Iberian World, 1600–1800
Chaired by Sabina de Cavi and Luis Gordo Peláez

Proposals due by 21 January 2024

In a recent talk organized by the Getty Research Institute, Mirko Sardelić (Senior Research Associate of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts / The University of Western Australia) theorized about Renaissance ships as mobile cross-cultural systems. In response to the increasing academic interest in maritime history, ars navigandi, and maritime archaeology, this panel aims at discussing the materiality of ships and their role as cultural and artistic media in a transoceanic context. It focuses on the global trade in the Iberian World that was dominated by the two main urban centers and port cities of Seville and Lisbon and often interacted and clashed with English and Dutch interests.

We welcome contributions on topics such as: the materiality and daily life on the early modern ship; economic partnerships for shipbuilding; shipwrecks, their representation and remains; the iconography of transatlantic cargo ships and the global trade (cartography); cargoes of art and precious goods; smuggling, docks and customs across the globe; marines and the maritime society in the broadest sense (gente di mare).

Please submit a 300-word proposal, 5 keywords and a one-page CV before 21 January 2024 to Sabina de Cavi (scavi@fcsh.unl.pt) and Luis Gordo Peláez (luisgordopelaez@csufresno.edu).

DE&S AUV Surveyor Analyst

Ministry of Defence

https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1894217

If you are excited by the prospect of working with industry leading subsea technology in a challenging environment, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you! The Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Team is looking for Surveyor Analysts to join them as part of the wider Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) department.

Our SALMO team is the lead across the MoD for the provision of marine salvage and emergency response. Our specialists including Master Mariners, Marine Engineers, Naval Architects, Environmental Scientists, ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) Pilots, AUV, (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) Operators and Divers provide a centre of expertise for subsea activities and marine operations. Our operations are varied and include: salvage assistance to damaged surface vessels, location of aircraft on the sea-bottom, survey of WWII wrecks, towage of warships and submarines, emergency response preparedness exercises and underwater engineering support to resolve defects on Navy platforms at home and overseas.

As part of the team, you will help deliver a discrete capability within SALMO using cutting edge commercial AUV technology to provide deep water survey outputs in support of SALMO and wider MOD objectives. We will provide you with the necessary training and help you on your journey to becoming an experienced AUV Surveyor Analyst. You will have opportunities to learn and develop your specialist knowledge and will be actively supported in this respect. 

This role is operationally important and as such attracts allowances (SALMO Terms and Conditions) depending on the working situation the employee is undertaking at that time.

Please be advised that these posts are based at a location within 10 miles of MoD Abbey Wood and attendance to the site will be required for this position.  

At DE&S, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

What you’ll be doing

  • Deploy afloat with the AUV system, circa 10-12 weeks a year
  • Survey planning and post mission analysis
  • Day to day management of data storage, and system security as well as being responsible for developing systems and standard operating procedures
  • Operate as an integral part of the AUV team, working to assist the AUV Operations Manager in the planning and organisation and conduct of pre-and post-deployment activity

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

  • Practical ‘hands-on’ experience in an offshore surveying/marine operations role or geospatial data analysis (such as marine archaeology or imagery analysis)
  • Relevant Level 4 (i.e., HNC or higher) qualification in Engineering, Science or other professional qualification, or equivalent experience
  • Experience of working together as part of a team

This role is subject to Retained Grade Terms and Conditions and differ from the DE&S standard Terms and Conditions.

For SALMO Retained Grade seeking promotion, please refer to Part 2, Section 10.2 of the SALMO Retained Grade Handbook.

Due to the nature of this role, you are:

  • Required to be fit to pass and maintain a two-yearly ENG1 seafarers medical (no geographical limitations)
  • Required to enlist as a Royal Navy Sponsored Reserve
  • Expected to work extended hours as and when required in support of operational commitments
  • Required to live within 60 minutes travelling time of the base to which you are appointed
  • Required to hold an in-date UK driving licence

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Improve Engineering Capability – Supervised Practitioner
  • Application of Analytical Techniques – Supervised Practitioner
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,515, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,209 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

  • Full time staff employed for less than 5 years are entitled to 26.5 days’ annual leave per year, rising to 31.5 days per year after 5 years of service
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
  • Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
  • Support for progression
  • Huge range of discounts
  • Volunteering days
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

#LI-Hybrid

Further Information

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills

Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Apply and further information

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Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name :Christos Nakoutsis – DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Email :christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

  • Email :christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk

Attachments

DE&S Success Profile Behaviours Opens in new window(pdf, 10MB)
DE&S_Engineering_Technical Competence Framework Opens in new window(pdf, 1442kB)

Deadline coming up

Job Opportunity:

Assistant Professor in Maritime Archaeology,

Memorial University of Newfoundland

The Department of Archaeology at Memorial University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in maritime archaeology (in the broadest sense and open to all technical/theoretical areas of expertise), subject to final budgetary approval. The position will commence on July 1, 2024 (negotiable) on the St. John’s campus.

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2024.

Details here:

https://www.mun.ca/archaeo…/more/employment-opportunities/

More NOAA Internships

NOAA Ocean Exploration is offering 2 paid 10-week remote internships supporting our marine archaeology program geared towards current or recent graduate students of ocean science and marine archaeology programs. There are also shorter opportunities at sea aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. Rolling applications close on 31 January 2024.

NOAA Ocean Exploration Marine Archaeology 2023 Explorer in Training Ray Phipps wrote a short synopsis of his experience at NOAA Ocean Exploration on Page 16 of the ACUA’s Fall Newsletter and East Carolina University’s Program in Maritime Studies annual newsletter, Stem to Stern, found on Page 4. 

Please reach out oer.internships@noaa.gov if you have any questions.