NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson

NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson Welcome to the NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson page! The NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson is a hydrographic research vessel. Virgin Islands.

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NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson welcomes two new ensigns from BOTC 145. Ensign Lindsey Thurston and Ensign Brendan Peck repor...
05/21/2025

NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson welcomes two new ensigns from BOTC 145. Ensign Lindsey Thurston and Ensign Brendan Peck reported to the ship earlier this month. Their addition to the wardroom is essential to ship operations and ship safety. Welcome Lindsey and Brendan!

Lt.j.g. Edward Harris departed from NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson on 4/30/25 for his new land assignment! Ed reported as an...
05/07/2025

Lt.j.g. Edward Harris departed from NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson on 4/30/25 for his new land assignment! Ed reported as an Ensign in 2023 and throughout his time with the ship he earned numerous qualifications like, navigation officer, damage control officer, medical person-in-charge, hydrographer-in-charge, and much more to help Thomas Jefferson advance in its mission. Ed quickly became a friend and mentor to officers and crew that joined the Thomas Jefferson after him, teaching them all he knows about ship handling and officership. Ed is joining NOAA’s Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services as the new Atlantic Field Operations hydrographic support officer. Fair winds and following seas Ed!

Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC) 145 visited NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson in Newport, Rhode Island! The class just grad...
04/28/2025

Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC) 145 visited NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson in Newport, Rhode Island! The class just graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and are now receiving training at the United States Maritime Resource Center. They got to spend time with other NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps officers and hear about what to expect upon reporting to their ships. Welcome to the fleet BOTC 145!

While conducting survey operations in the Gulf of Maine, the crew of NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson took the opportunity to ...
04/16/2025

While conducting survey operations in the Gulf of Maine, the crew of NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson took the opportunity to practice the launch and recovery of their fast rescue boat and mariner overboard drills. The crew was also pleasantly surprised by a Northern Atlantic right whale sighting. [Photo: Melissa Heres, Hydrographic Survey Technician]

It's   and NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson is underway for the 2025 Field Season! Last week, the vessel's transit through New...
04/07/2025

It's and NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson is underway for the 2025 Field Season! Last week, the vessel's transit through New York harbor allowed the crew to practice navigating through narrow channels and marine traffic en route to the Gulf of Maine to conduct hydrographic survey mapping in the area.

Photos/video: Ensign M. McDeavitt

Last week, NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson completed their annual fleet inspection to ensure the vessel is in sea-ready condi...
03/03/2025

Last week, NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson completed their annual fleet inspection to ensure the vessel is in sea-ready condition for the 2025 field season. The ship got underway for a day to complete critical safety drills like abandon ship, fire and emergency response, and mariner overboard. The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today!

The crew of NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson just wrapped Operational Readiness Training! Over the course of five days, the cr...
02/28/2025

The crew of NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson just wrapped Operational Readiness Training! Over the course of five days, the crew tested hydrographic survey equipment, rehearsed operational safety procedures, and more to ensure the ship and all personnel are prepared for a safe and successful field season.

Operational Readiness Training Day 1! The crew spent time refreshing their knowledge on important and lifesaving procedu...
02/04/2025

Operational Readiness Training Day 1! The crew spent time refreshing their knowledge on important and lifesaving procedures. From ship specific information and operational risk, to fire fighting systems, line handling, and launch and recovery; the NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson is ready to get underway!

Look who's fueling up for the field season! NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson spent just over a month in dry dock and used this...
01/30/2025

Look who's fueling up for the field season! NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson spent just over a month in dry dock and used this time to complete some much needed upgrades. Along with flooring being replaced throughout the vessel, critical ship communication systems were refreshed in preparation for the upcoming field season. Now we're gassing up and getting ready to hit the seas!

Season's greetings!NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson welcomed two new Ensigns from BOTC 144! Ensign McDeavitt and Ensign Santos...
12/20/2024

Season's greetings!

NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson welcomed two new Ensigns from BOTC 144! Ensign McDeavitt and Ensign Santos arrived just in time for the ship’s Holiday Party. Crew members got into the holiday spirit with a gingerbread house making contest, and lighting the ship with festive colors.

Happy Holidays!

Good news and bad news. The bad news is that we lost two of our senior ensigns today. The good news is that we had the o...
10/01/2024

Good news and bad news. The bad news is that we lost two of our senior ensigns today. The good news is that we had the opportunity to recognize their promotions to lieutenant junior grade in front of the crew and their families. Congratulations to Lt.j.g Herdrich and Lt.j.g Harris on their achievements and milestone in their careers.

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