NOAA awards $95.4M contract for technology upgrades, essential maintenance on NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson

NOAA has awarded $95,408,666 to JAG Alaska, Inc. from Seward, Alaska, to complete expanded upgrades and maintenance on NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson. Following the 2026 field season, the ship will go into a yearlong maintenance period.  NOAA is working to maximize the service life of each of its vessels through long-term maintenance plann