1. They will also conduct oceanographic surveys aimed at identifying productive fishing grounds. 2. "Rehoboth " commenced conversion to an oceanographic survey ship in 1948. 3. The Chinese Embassy in Manila said the vessels were conducting an oceanographic survey . 4. From November 1967 through January 1968, she conducted an oceanographic survey off Norfolk, Virginia. 5. In early 1963 she conducted oceanographic survey operations in mid-Pacific. 6. From August to September 1971 she conducted an oceanographic survey along North Slope, Alaska. 7. She returned again as an oceanographic survey platform in 1957. 8. The " Maury " is designed to be an oceanographic survey ship for the Navy. 9. She has capabilities for bathymetric surveys, oceanographic surveys , geological surveys, geophysical surveys and geotechnical engineering. 10. The Oceanographic Survey Ship USNS Mary Sears is one of seven research vessels in operation today.