NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer
The control room on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a remotely operated vehicle dive.
Status: In Port: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer finished up its dry dock period in Ketchikan, Alaska, in March 2026. It’s now in port in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, preparing for NOAA Ocean Exploration’s 2026 field season in the Pacific Ocean. We expect to resume operations in late April 2026, starting out with mapping and remotely operated vehicle shakedown expeditions. Keep an eye out for more information!