Shown here is the OOI RSN Primary Node installation vessel, the TE SubCom Dependable, passing by Astoria, Oregon. Smaller vessel alongside is the pilot boat, Connor Foss, which transferred the Columbia River Pilot to and from the ship.
–Photo by Scott McMullen, OFCC
The TE SubCom Cable Ship Dependable was used to install the OOI cable off the coast of Oregon in summer 2011 and is being used for Primary Node installation in summer 2012. Image courtesy of TE SubCom.
The Nereus ROV, shown here onboard the TE SubCom Dependable, is used to bury portions of the OOI cable.
–Photo by Cecile Durand, OOI Regional Scale Nodes Marine Maintenance Manager, University of Washington
TE SubCom Dependable off Pacific City, Oregon
–Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington
TE SubCom Dependable from shore in Pacific City on the day of the second cable landing, July 15, 2011.
–Photo courtesy of David Muerdter
The TE SubCom Dependable sat about one mile offshore during the cable landing operations.
Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI RSN Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington.
