News & Announcements
Meet the Crew: Alexis Gutierrez
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations relies on staff who support the work that is carried out on our research ships and aircraft. Whether overseeing budgets, ensuring people get to locations they need to be in, keeping our technology working, or connecting with those we serve, everyone is an integral part of the team. Meet Alexis Gutierrez, D.Phil, our Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Lead.
NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler returns to New Castle, New Hampshire after 18 month mapping mission
NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler and its crew of 14 have returned to their homeport in New Castle, New Hampshire following a successful 18 month hydrographic survey mission.
NOAA awards contract for next-generation hurricane hunter aircraft
NOAA announced on September 27 that it has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, based in Georgia, for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft to become the next generation of NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft.
Surveyor and Navigator, NOAA’s newest research ships
In 2023, NOAA announced it would be adding two new charting and mapping vessels to the NOAA fleet. These two research ships will be named Surveyor and Navigator.
NOAA Corps Officer Profile: Rear Adm. Amanda Goeller
The NOAA Corps is one of the nation’s eight uniformed services and supports nearly all of NOAA’s programs and missions. Meet NOAA Corps officer Rear Adm. Amanda Goeller.
Chad Cary to lead NOAA Corps and NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
The U.S. Senate confirmed on Aug. 1, 2024, President Biden’s nomination of NOAA Rear Adm. Chad Cary to lead the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps and NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.