Port Operations

Organization and Personnel

Marine Center operations are coordinated through the UH SOEST Asst. Dean of Research’s Office and organized into shipboard operations and marine technical services
Personnel Responsibilities Table


 
 
 
 
 
 

NAME TITLE CONTACT (all 808) RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr. Alexander “Sandy” Shor Asst. Dean for Research shor@hawaii.edu
956-5749
  • Oversight of shipboard operations and marine technical services
  • Contracts and quotations for ship usage
Robert (Bob) Hunt Marine Superintendent marsup@soest.hawaii.edu
842-9814
  • Marine Center
  • Ship scheduling
  • Marine Center budget
Ross Barnes Port Operations Manager pom@soest.hawaii.edu
842-9815
  • Employment opportunities aboard ship
  • Dock Space
  • Shipboard policies
  • Shipping instructions and storage arrangements
  • KOK Availability
  • Small boats and charter vessels
J. Scott Ferguson Director, Marine Technical Services jscottf@hawaii.edu
349-2750 (cell)
  • Ocean technology group coordinator
  • Scientific cruise planning
  • Scientific equipment
  • ROV/Gliders
  • Shipboard computers and data
  • Winches and wire
  • Coordination with shipboard operations
John Nikola Port Engineer jnikola@soest.hawaii.edu
842-9816
  • Shipboard and shoreside engineering
  • Shipyard issues
  • Use of machine shop and shorside equipment (cranes, forklifts, trucks)
  • Wire spooling
Randy Driver Purchasing Agent rdriver@hawaii.edu
842-9811
  • Proposals
  • Purchase orders
  • Shipping and receiving
Merlita Evanoff Administrative Assistant merlitao@hawaii.edu
842-9810
  • General contact/contact if others unavailable
  • Shipboard administrative issues
Leah Nihipali Administrative Assistant lnihipal@hawaii.edu
832-3075
  • General contact/contact if others unavailable
  • OTG purchasing and administrative issues
Kapiolani Borges Warehouseman kborges@soest.hawaii.edu
842-9813
  • Warehouse coordination and inventory
  • Shipping and receiving

Marine Employment

There are on-going employment opportunities for bridge, deck, engineering and steward positions aboard University of Hawaii research vessels and applications are accepted at any time. Engineering applicants are especially needed. To apply send a cover letter, current resume, a copy of your Marine Merchant Credential, and a copy of your passport to: Ross Barnes.

Dock Space and Availability

The University of Hawaii Marine Center has ~600 ft. of pier space on the main dock and 150’ of space on the small dock facing the harbor, as well as limited small boat dock facilities. Visiting University and National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) vessels are eligible to dock at the Marine Center if space is available. Foreign research vessels cannot be accommodated for security reasons. Visiting vessels are charged for the cost of electricity. For information on availability and scheduling of dock space, contact: Ross Barnes.

MARINE CENTER POLICIES

The UH Marine Center maintains a controlled set of shipboard policies that are available upon request from: Ross Barnes.

The general orientation policy for new shipboard and scientific crew is available for download and should be read by all incoming personnel. An orientation briefing is also provided during the first 24-hours aboard ship. All scientific personnel are required to sign and submit a copy of the waiver form provided here.

Commercial Vessel Charters

The UH Marine Center contracts local vessels for charter operations if a suitable vessel is not available from the marine center. If a scientist needs assistance in selecting a suitable vessel for a project, it may be possible to provide a contract vehicle through existing agreements or we may be able to provide advice on Hawaii-based charter vessels that are suitable for project needs. Contact Ross Barnes for more information.