Have you ever wondered what it’s like to captain a state-of-the-art research vessel?

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to captain a state-of-the-art research vessel? Dive in and learn about operations aboard MBARI’s new flagship research vessel, the David Packard.
The bridge is the command center of the ship. The bridge officers and able seafarers, led by Captain Andrew McKee, support day-to-day operations aboard the vessel and coordinate with the ship’s engineers, deck crew, and science party to execute complex oceanographic missions. The captain works closely with all of the teams on board to facilitate science and engineering work during expeditions.

Whether on land or at sea, teamwork is an important part of MBARI’s mission. The crew of R/V David Packard—and MBARI’s entire marine operations team—play a critical role in our ability to access and study the ocean and its inhabitants. Our ships are crucial to our work, allowing us to deploy underwater robots and a diverse suite of technologies to understand our changing ocean.
Stay tuned as we continue to showcase the team that makes R/V David Packard a success!

Learn more: https://www.mbari.org/our-work/ships/...

Video producer/editor: Marike Pinsonneault
Production team: Lila Luthy, Kyra Schlining, Nancy Jacobsen Stout, Susan von Thun
Music: Inspirational Innovation (Pond 5)