R/V Kilo Moana, 2006-2011

The R/V Kilo Moana (AGOR 26) is a small waterplane area, twin hull (SWATH), oceanographic research ship designed to perform general purpose oceanographic research in coastal and deep ocean areas. The unique SWATH hull form is designed to provide a comfortable, stable platform in high sea conditions. The AGOR 26 replaced the retired R/V Moana Wave and was commissioned as R/V Kilo Moana, which is Hawaiian for "Oceanographer". The ship is designed with speed, endurance, payload capacity and seakindliness to meet nearly all research requirements worldwide.The ship is operated by the University of Hawaii, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology under a charter agreement with Office of Naval Research (ONR).

[Taken from the University of Hawaii, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology's page on the Kilo Moana.]