THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Tuesday, November 28, 1995 TAG: 9511280419
SECTION: BUSINESS PAGE: D1 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Digest
SOURCE: (Staff)
LENGTH: Short : 23 lines
The Navy has transferred the research vessel Pacific Escort to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The shipyard in Portsmouth will charter the 210-foot vessel to various governmental organizations for research projects. Some of the ships capabilities include weapons research, law enforcement operations, environmental research and oil spill crisis management. Operated by a crew of up to 10 people, the vessel has three labs and an extensive array of electronic equipment. It can accommodate up to 35 additional personnel working on a project. by CNB