Scientists, media, teachers, and interns are all given an opportunity to experience ship life and operations . The teachers have a chance to learn about ship operations, whether it be hydrography, bridge navigation, or engineering. They help conduct field operations and also see all of the beauty Alaska has to offer. All teachers who have come on board have had a truly incredible experience.
Interns spend one to four months aboard.
A TAS demonstrates the proper method of holding a tides leveling rod. An intern from Germany conducts survey acquisition on a launch.