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Small Boat Program
Our Mission
The Oregon State University Research Office - Small Boat Program currently maintains and operates five small research vessels. Our goal is to provide safe, reliable and readily available access to the sea for OSU researchers and research collaborators.
New Boaters
Interested in using small boats for academic or educational purposes? Here you can find a summary of the steps needed to gain boating approval.
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Current Boaters
Resources for current OSU Operators already on file with the Boating Safety Program.
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Need a Boat?
The OSU Small Boat Program can help you find the platform that best suits your needs.
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Scientific Diving
Interested in going underwater for research? The OSU Scientific Diving Program can help.
Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) - OSU personnel using small motorized or non-motorized vessels for research must wear an appropriate PFD at all times while on the water.
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