Marine operations for ocean data collection and technology development

Planning and Preparation
We begin with detailed planning to define objectives, develop marine operations plans, and prepare our research vessels and teams for fieldwork.
Data Analysis
Collected data is rigorously analyzed using statistical methods, transforming raw information into meaningful insights to guide our research and inform conservation policies.
Reporting and Sharing
We prioritize open science by sharing our findings with stakeholders, ensuring that the data is accessible for policymaking and further research.
Field Data Collection
Our experts conduct on-site data collection using oceanographic equipment to gather accurate environmental and biological data necessary for ocean research.
THE FLEET
SOAR operates a versatile fleet of research vessels capable of supporting a wide range of marine operations across canadian coastal waters.
All of our vessels are commercially insured,
transport canada certified passenger vessels, and are operated by qualified (experience and certified) captains and crew.
Our assets include rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) equipped with twin outboard propulsion for rapid deployment, as well as larger work boats fitted with davits, deck cranes, and winch systems capable of handling heavy payloads-including mooring deployments, instrument recovery,maintenance and subsea equipment launch and retrieval. We work alongside local vessel operators and fishing fleets, givings us access to additional deck space and local knowledge to support successful marine operations. whether you need vessel support for oceanographic surveys, equipment deployment, coastal monitoring, or field operations in remote locations, our team has the vessels, the crew, and the operational experience to get the job done safely and efficiently.
All of our vessels are commercially insured, Transport Canada certified passenger vessels,
and are operated by qualified (experienced and certified) captains and crew.

733 Hurricane Zodiac
- 2 x 150 HP Evinrude Etec
- 7.33m in length
- Tow bit bow & stern
- Radar & Plotter & Nav lights
- SVCP Cert
- Cruising speed @ 4000 rpm — 28 knots (-30)

600 Zodiac
- 115 HP Evinrude ETEC G2
- 6m in length
- Tow bit
- Plotter & Nav lights
- SVCP Cert
- Cruising speed @ rpm 4000 — 25 knots

Eastern Points
- 490 HP Cummins engine
- 44’11” length x 14’8″ wide x 4′ draft
- Transport Canada Cert
- 25 man liferaft + 20 man liferaft — Total 45 person
- Cruise 10-12 knots

Islander VIII
- HP: 670
- Length: 50
- Beam: 17
- Draft: 6
- Safe working load
- Boom/winch (1,000 lb)
- Davit/loader blade — handler
- Short boom (1,000 lb) winch

530 Zodiac
- 90 HP Evinrude Etec
- 5.3m length
- Tow bit
- Cruising speed @ rpm 4000 — 25 knts