The WCVP was developed to support oceanographic research vessels of the UNOLS organization. This support is defined as providing portable laboratory meeting specific guidelines, which enable these labs to be used on all of the UNOLS vessels. There are two pools, one located on the west coast, one on the east coast. Funding for operating these two pools comes mainly from the National Science Foundation.
Determine if you will use the UNOLS West Coast Van Pool or the UNOLS East Coast Van Pool. If you will use the UNOLS East Coast Van Pool use this link UNOLS East Coast Van Pool. To schedule a lab from the West Coast Van Pool, fill out this form and send it to Ship OPS.