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Jerome Rand joins the Ocean Research Project as first mate aboard the research vessel Marie Tharp for a one-month scientific expedition in the Atlantic Ocean.Watch The crew plans to depart from the Chesapeake Bay and transit to a large eddy within the Gulf Stream to conduct research.3:17 The Marie Tharp features a spacious engine room equipped with a Northern Lights generator and a large main engine, a significant upgrade from the Perkins 4108 engine Rand previously maintained on his Westsail 32.1:25 The vessel includes an enclosed wheelhouse designed for cold-weather operations and a galley that serves as the primary access point to the engine space.2:03 Volunteers assist with vessel maintenance, including cleaning bilges and deck work, to prepare for the month-long voyage.2:35 The expedition aims to document scientific operations and life at sea through regular updates throughout the duration of the trip.4:11

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