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R/V Agassiz

Float Plan Updated June 20, 2005

Michigan Tech’s location on the Keweenaw Waterway affords students, faculty, and staff access to the embayments, islands and open waters of Lake Superior. The university operates the R/V Agassiz in support of its mission in aquatic sciences. Custom built for Michigan Tech in 2002, the 36-foot, aluminum-hulled Agassiz has a top speed of 30 mph and a cruising distance of over 250 miles. The vessel features a heated pilot house with the latest in electronic navigation equipment and a cuddy cabin with marine head. Deck gear includes two oceanographic winch – davit systems. The vessel is inspected and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard and carries a full complement of safety gear. The Agassiz is operated by a licensed captain and can carry 18 passengers. Charters are available for educational and research purposes.