The sea suction is located in the bow of the ship approximately 3 meters below the surface.

Science seawater is available in the Main Lab and the Wet Lab at sink locations. Seawater from the ship's fire and sanitary system is available on the Main Deck and at the laboratory sink locations. Fresh water outlets with garden hose fittings are provided on the 01 Deck and at two locations on the Main Deck, which are readily accessible to work sites and to portable laboratory vans. Standard faucet/taps are provided at the sinks, as are garden hose fittings.

The sinks drain directly into the scuppers, so acids and chemical wastes may not be disposed of in the sinks. Two deep sinks are provided in the forward end of the Main Lab and one is located in the Wet Lab. The Main Lab and Wet Lab have hot and cold fresh water outlets conveniently positioned at sink locations. Although every attempt is made to provide the best possible power to the science party, the nature of the operating environment is such that spikes, surges, and undervoltage conditions cannot be fully prevented and science equipment should be appropriately connected so as to minimize the impact of such events on the efficient execution of science mission goals.Īll internal spaces on Oceanus are temperature and humidity controlled by a centralized air conditioning and heating system. UPS Systems are not provided on the Oceanus, science parties with sensitive equipment should provide their own marine rated full sine wave dual conversion UPSs (or other model as deemed appropriate for protection of their equipment in a marine environment. 220 VAC at 60 amp power is also available. 480VAC outlets on 30 amp circuits are available on the weather decks and in all laboratory spaces. All laboratory spaces are provided with numerous 120VAC electrical outlets on 20 amp and limited 30 amp circuits. The voltage and frequency are precisely regulated at the generator units. (four additional, pending availabilty of berthing van)Ĭollege of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric SciencesĪll electrical power on the ship is generated as 480VAC at 60 cycles. (Under policies established by funding agencies and OSU-CEOAS, one Marine Technician is required onboard Oceanus for each cruise.)

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