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Catamaran Research Vessel Delivered

Incat Crowther and Vigor have announced the delivery of Sentinel, a 60 foot Catamaran Research Vessel, to the . Sentinel is a rugged and utilitarian vessel with an efficient design optimizing the use of the catamaran platform. It was built at Vigor’s aluminum fabrication facility in Seattle, Washington. Sentinel’s primary application is the monitoring of water quality, phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthic macro-invertebrates within the San Francisco bay area and close proximity coastline. “Vigor was honored to build a vessel which will play such an important role in protecting water quality. The innovative and efficient Incat Crowther design will ensure Sentinel will be on the job for decades,” said Tim Kolb, Vigor General Manager – Ballard (formerly Kvichak). In keeping all accommodation on the main deck, Sentinel features a relatively wide beam which is utilized to create an efficient layout conducive to research and water sampling activity.