A crew monitors a white NOAA Ocean Exploration ROV suspended by a crane over a ship deck.
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ROV Dunk Test

Before every expedition, the remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) undergo dunk tests while still in port to ensure they’re balanced and functional. Extra time in port during the 2026 ROV Shakedown allowed the ROV team to conduct multiple dunk tests to check out the equipment and practice launch and recovery.

From: Exploration Season Begins: Inside the ROV Shakedown

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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 ROV Shakedown

Related Expedition
2026 ROV Shakedown (EX2603)