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ocean station vessel

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ocean station vessel [′ō·shən ¦stā·shən ‚ves·əl]
(naval architecture)
A vessel assigned to patrol at a specified geographical position on the ocean; such vessels are specially equipped to make comprehensive meteorological and some oceanographic observations, and to provide meteorological observations, navigation assistance, and other services to transiting aircraft.


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