NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler 2021-03-15 creation Ferdinand R. Hassler Homeported in New Castle, New Hampshire, NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler is one of the newest ships in NOAA’s fleet of research and survey vessels that map the ocean to aid maritime commerce, improve coastal resilience, and understand the marine environment. NOAA's Coast Survey uses data collected by the ship to create and update the nation’s nautical charts with ever-increasing data richness and precision.