Naval Oceanographic Office Story Archive
Several Navy commands, the U.S. Coast Guard and civil authorities participated in a unique maritime homeland security experiment in the port of Corpus Christi that will assist in developing guidance in the event of a underwater improvised explosive device (UWIED) threat in a domestic waterway.
Naval Oceanographic Office Promotes Motorcycle Safety (19 June 2009)
The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) supported motorcycle safety awareness by participating in the national, 18th annual Ride to Work Day at the Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi June 15.
Navy Charts Way Ahead in Arctic (31 July 2009)
The chief of naval operations created a task force, headed by the Navy's senior oceanographer, to better understand and evaluate the changing climate and its implications for maritime security.
Navy Releases Roadmap for Future Arctic Operations (24 November 2009)
The vice chief of naval operations has released a new roadmap that will guide Navy policy, strategy and investments related to a changing Arctic.
Oceanographer of the Navy Speaks at U.N. Climate Change Summit (17 December 2009)
The oceanographer of the Navy and director of the U.S. Navy's Task Force Climate Change discussed the national security implications of the changing global climate at the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen Dec. 16.
Defense Attaches Visit USNS Sumner in Annapolis (2 May 2010)
Naval oceanographic survey ship USNS Sumner (T-AGS 61) welcomed aboard 20 foreign defense attaches from Washington, D.C. and Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy for tours, while docked off the coast of Annapolis, Md., April 29.
Navy Official Discusses Climate Change Investment Strategy (21 June 2010)
A number of recent strategic Defense Department documents have recognized that the changing climate may affect national security and military operations later in the century.
Naval Oceanographic Office Celebrates Hydrography (7 July 2010)
More than 40 employees of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) gathered to celebrate World Hydrography Day at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi June 21.
Fleet Survey Team Demonstrates Capabilities in Indonesia (11 July 2010)
Four members of the Navy's Fleet Survey Team (FST) recently returned from Indonesia where they held an expeditionary hydrography demonstration as part of ongoing cooperative activities with the nation from June 2-19.
Fleet Survey Team Fuels Partnership with Cambodia (14 July 2010)
Seven members of the Fleet Survey Team (FST) conducted a safety of navigation hydrographic survey June 15 of Sihanoukville Commercial Port and Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, at the request of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet in support of Commander Task Force 73 and 76.
NAVOCEANO Brings Children to Work (29 July 2010)
Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) hosted nearly 60 children for Stennis Space Center's annual Take Our Children to Work Day July 27.
NAVOCEANO Bids Farewell to USNS John McDonnell (26 August 2010)
The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) bid farewell to one of its oldest members – the USNS John McDonnell (T-AGS 51) – as the ship was deactivated Aug. 25.
Naval Oceanographic Office Provides Training to Naval Academy Mids (27 September 2010)
After completing the U.S. Naval Academy's first online course titled Historic Shipwrecks, Midshipmen 1st Class Jesse Marder, Mollee Strutt, Patrick McMann and Alexander Buck were chosen to embark on the journey of a lifetime where they could apply the skills gained during this class and others.
Celebration Commemorates Legacy, Service of USNS John McDonnell (1 October 2010)
Family members of late Capt. John McDonnell joined Navy dignitaries at Stennis Space Center to celebrate his legacy Sept. 30.
USS Pueblo Ceremony of Remembrance Held by Naval Oceanographic Office (9 December 2010)
Two former Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) employees joined Navy personnel at Stennis Space Center, Miss., Dec. 9, for a "living" history ceremony in remembrance of the North Korean capture of the USS Pueblo (AGER 2) and the subsequent detainment of American Navy personnel in 1968.