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R/V Seahawk

Vessels & Vehicles

The R/V Seahawk is a fast day boat located at UNC Wilmington’s Center for Marine Science. The Seahawk is used for educational cruises, dive support and survey work, and can be relocated to other coastal ports throughout the Carolinas.

Vessel Specifications

  • Length: 34'
  • Beam: 12'
  • Draft: 3'
  • Propulsion: Twin Yamaha 350 Outboards
  • Cruise Speed: 25 Knots
  • Electrical Power: Westerbeke 7.5 kW, 120 VAC, Single Phase
  • Fuel Capacity: 300 gallons
  • Passenger Capacity (Including Captain): 10 Offshore/15 Inshore
  • Davit Capacity: 400 lbs.

Charter Rates

Rates reviewed annually. Rates are subject to change without notice.

  • Half Day Charter (3.5 Hrs): $350.00 + Fuel Used
  • Full Day Charter (8 Hrs): $650.00 + Fuel Used
  • Lay Day (Weather or Other Non-Operational Day): $200.00
  • Extra Hours (Over 8): $100.00
  • Fuel: Based on Current Marina Price
  • Extra Crew Service Rate: $125.00
  • Crew Weekend/Holiday Fee: $100.00

Electronics

Communications

  • Furuno VHF Radio
  • ICOM IC-M602 VHF Radio
  • ICOM MA-500TR AIS

Navigation

  • Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 94sv Chartplotter
  • Furuno NavNet Chartplotter, Sounder, Radar
  • Humminbird 1198c Chartplotter, Side Scan, Sounder
  • Garmin GHC 10 Autopilot

Contact Vessel Operations for More Information

Jay Styron, Assistant Director for Marine Operations

Phone: 910.962.2240
Fax: 910.962.2410

styronj@uncw.edu

UNCW Center for Marine Science
5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409

Steve Hall, Research Vessel Captain

910.962.2558

halls@uncw.edu