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About NOAA Miller Freeman

miller freeman research vessel

At 215 feet in length, MILLER FREEMAN is a fisheries and oceanographic research vessel and is one of the largest research trawlers in the United States. MILLER FREEMAN's primary mission is to provide a working platform for the study of the ocean's living resources.

The ship is named for Miller Freeman (1875-1955), a publisher who was actively involved in the international management of fish harvests. The ship was launched in 1967, but not fully rigged until 1975. The vessel was again re-rigged in 1982. MILLER FREEMAN is homeported in Seattle, Washington, at the Marine Operations Center. With a 12,578-mile/31-day endurance, MILLER FREEMAN is capable of operating in any waters of the world.

MILLER FREEMAN is owned and operated by NOAA and carries a complement of 7 NOAA Corps officers, 27 crew members, and a maximum of 11 scientists. Find out more about MILLER FREEMAN