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Component Name:
Sleeping Bear
Component Group:
NOAA Master Component Group
Date Created:
2026-02-13 20:55:15.205
Last Updated By:
jessica.nation
Last Updated:
2026-02-13 20:55:15.205
UUID:
13b55824-babe-4fe9-9bc7-12d38a305798
XML
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<gmi:citation>
<gmd:CI_Citation xmlns:gmd="http://www.isotc211.org/2005/gmd">
<gmd:title>
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Sleeping Bear
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</gmd:CI_Citation>
</gmi:citation>
<gmi:identifier>
<gmd:MD_Identifier xmlns:gmd="http://www.isotc211.org/2005/gmd">
<gmd:code>
<gco:CharacterString xmlns:gco="http://www.isotc211.org/2005/gco">
Sleeping Bear
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</gmd:code>
</gmd:MD_Identifier>
</gmi:identifier>
<gmi:description>
<gco:CharacterString xmlns:gco="http://www.isotc211.org/2005/gco">
The 40-foot Sleeping Bear is a heavily built aluminum catamaran and DGPS-equipped
automated hydrographic survey vessel with an environment-controlled cabin capable of
transporting up to six passengers. The vessel is powered by twin Volvo D6 340 Aquatic DPI
engines, providing a combined 680 horsepower, and is supported by a 6-kilowatt Northern
Lights generator. It features dual station controls with an EVC 2.0 vessel control system,
including joystick control, autopilot, and dynamic positioning capabilities. The Sleeping Bear is
outfitted with a hydraulic A-frame to support towfish and coring operations and carries 55
gallons of fresh water. Combined with onboard sleeping quarters, a kitchen, and a restroom, the
vessel is well suited for longer-duration projects and operations located further from shore. The
vessel has a cruising speed of 24 knots, a maximum speed of 33 knots, and a fuel capacity of
400 gallons.
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</gmi:description>
<gmi:sponsor xlink:title="Seaworks Group LLC" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="https://data.noaa.gov/docucomp/d6db4b56-39f1-4ebe-9b0d-3cc404890eff"/>
<gmi:sponsor xlink:title="Seaworks Group LLC" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="https://data.noaa.gov/docucomp/d6db4b56-39f1-4ebe-9b0d-3cc404890eff"/>
</gmi:MI_Platform>