News & Announcements
Congratulations to BOTC 146, NOAA Corps’ newest officers
The NOAA Corps gained 21 new officers on July 10. The second NOAA Corps Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC) of 2025 graduated after spending 12 weeks as officer candidates and learning skills needed to become leaders in one of the nation’s eight uniformed services.

NOAA Corps Officer Profile: Ensign Kyanna Cadwallader
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 Ensign Kyanna Cadwallader.
NOAA ship supports efforts to find sunken fishing vessel in Alaska
This past spring, NOAA Ship Fairweather conducted an underwater survey in Alaska at the request of the U.S. Coast Guard. The survey supported the Coast Guard’s efforts to locate the wreckage of the F/V Wind Walker, which sank on Dec.
NOAA leads the way with uncrewed systems
NOAA Uncrewed Systems Operations Center is recognized for leadership in uncrewed systems work.
NOAA awards $95.4M contract for technology upgrades, essential maintenance on NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson
NOAA has awarded $95,408,666 to JAG Alaska, Inc. from Seward, Alaska, to complete expanded upgrades and maintenance on NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson. Following the 2026 field season, the ship will go into a yearlong maintenance period.
NOAA personnel help with boater emergency
On a recent Friday afternoon in Yaquina Bay, Oregon, a loud boom drew the attention of NOAA personnel at the Marine Operations Center-Pacific pier. Thick smoke was spotted billowing from a nearby recreational vessel, the result of a fire on board.
