Passaic River/Newark Bay Research Vessel

Commissioned July 14, 1999
By Governor Christine Todd Whitman

The sample boat is a Sea Ark Marine Commander series, Model VC, 27-foot, deep vee hull aluminum workboat.

Length: 27'
Beam: 8' 2"
Draft: 1' 6"
Wt. Capacity: 5,500 lbs
Motors: Twin 225 hp Honda Outboards
GPS System: Raytheon 398 G
VHF Radio: Icon Model 125C
Radar: Raytheon Model R20XX 24 NM
Lifting Davit: 500-lb capacity
Tow Post: Capable of towing the 30,000-lb skimmer vessel
Mission Statement:
To monitor the improvements in water quality throughout the Passaic River and Newark Bay.